GC 4,530 Posted March 9, 2011 I luv my Breitling Avenger Skyland, but it's a bit flashy to say the least... totally mirror polished, it doesn't go under the radar easily. Now there is a Breitling with the same case size and to boot it's a three hand auto (my preference) called the Avenger Seawolf. What i really like about it is it's totally brushed SS while retaining the case size of the Skyland. But why the hell does it cost $378 when the Skyland can be had for circa $250... DAMN i say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 9, 2011 the 378USD version has got SWISS ETA no ? I think there is the extra 100USD :kenny: take a look at Breitling Flying - 578USD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted March 9, 2011 I know, i know... and yes I'll have some cheese with my whine :kenny: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted March 9, 2011 Not really a Breitling fan myself but the Seawolf I had was a great rep, very well made especially the AR on the Seawolf is excellent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted March 9, 2011 Not really a Breitling fan myself but the Seawolf I had was a great rep... Silver...is there a rep you don't own or have owned? :kenny: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted March 9, 2011 Why not put it on a leather strap mate? I did this today to my Skyland and it does a good job toning down the bling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted March 9, 2011 Not really a Breitling fan myself but the Seawolf I had was a great rep... Silver...is there a rep you don't own or have owned? :kenny: ....I've had a few, sofar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted March 9, 2011 I luv my Breitling Avenger Skyland, but it's a bit flashy to say the least... totally mirror polished, it doesn't go under the radar easily. Now there is a Breitling with the same case size and to boot it's a three hand auto (my preference) called the Avenger Seawolf. What i really like about it is it's totally brushed SS while retaining the case size of the Skyland. But why the hell does it cost $378 when the Skyland can be had for circa $250... DAMN i say! That's a lot of money for a non chrono rep, ETA or not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted March 9, 2011 I think they're made by the same people that made the older 'Swiss Fish- SOSF' one of the best reps period. I don't mind paying that for a well made watch with gen ETA or SW movement.They really do approach the gen for 10%. Especially when you think about $500-600 for the HBBB or APROO's with A7750 that are prone to breakdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted March 9, 2011 Sure it is a great rep, but they can manutacture and sell them at $250 all day long, but they know the watch is accurate and so they charge more. In other words, they charge that much because people will pay it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,530 Posted March 9, 2011 Sure it is a great rep, but they can manutacture and sell them at $250 all day long, but they know the watch is accurate and so they charge more. In other words, they charge that much because people will pay it. I agree, at $250 it would already be on my wrist... at $378 it's not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,525 Posted March 9, 2011 Sure it is a great rep, but they can manutacture and sell them at $250 all day long, but they know the watch is accurate and so they charge more. In other words, they charge that much because people will pay it. I agree, at $250 it would already be on my wrist... at $378 it's not. Couldn't agree more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 10, 2011 Sure it is a great rep, but they can manutacture and sell them at $250 all day long, but they know the watch is accurate and so they charge more. In other words, they charge that much because people will pay it. I imagine they can make them for a lot less! Otherwise how can dealers afford to re-ship when lost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 10, 2011 thi is EXACTLY why i got the titanium version of mine. but now i hate it cause it is SO LIGHT. i tried to get the least bling, and with that comes the least weight http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...showtopic=12450 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tissotman 0 Posted March 10, 2011 thats a great looking watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted March 10, 2011 Sure it is a great rep, but they can manutacture and sell them at $250 all day long, but they know the watch is accurate and so they charge more. In other words, they charge that much because people will pay it. I imagine they can make them for a lot less! Otherwise how can dealers afford to re-ship when lost? Well yeah, they could sell them for even less, but they build in for shipping losses, replacements for DOA's, that sort of thing, and they want to make money... And it could be the factory is the one jacking the price, because no one offers a big price advantage on this watch that I am aware of, all the dealers are in the same ball park... but this watch costs the factory NO MORE to make than the ETA watches they sell for $250 or even less. It's a bummer because I love that watch too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
