Breguet Marine: An Unexpected Love Story — WatchProSite Forum Digest

1WatchMan · 2019-08-30T10:24:04Z

Explore 1WatchMan's unexpected Breguet Marine acquisition. Discover why this timepiece, chosen for passion over investment, offers top-tier value.

1WatchMan shares his unexpected acquisition of a Breguet Marine, a watch he describes as a "love story with a happy end." His post highlights the joy of buying a watch purely for personal enjoyment, rather than as an investment, and details his immediate positive impressions of the timepiece's quality and value.

This is a very long love story with a happy end 😊

I wasn't planning or expecting to get it, but this time I couldn't resist.

I know, it's not a super hot watch and it's not the best investment out there but I'm a terrible investor, I normally buy what I like, and I like this watch a lot.

I will keep you posted about my experience, this baby is going to be glued to my wrist for a while. First impressions and feelings are top level, a ton of value for the money.

Have a great weekend!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Breguet Marine is a highly desired watch for its style, in-house movement, open caseback, power reserve, and strong heritage, serving as a benchmark for some collectors' acquisition standards.
While not universally loved, the Breguet Marine is praised for its excellent build quality and a thoughtfully integrated date window, which stands out positively compared to many other watches.
The discontinuation of older Marine models due to new releases suggests that the watch's value might hold or even appreciate over time, making it a potentially sound acquisition.
The silver dial with blue hands is a particularly admired aesthetic combination on the Breguet Marine.
The author's wife, who typically doesn't notice his watches, found the Breguet Marine stunning and even expressed interest in borrowing it, indicating its broad appeal.

The Discussion

agyzace

Aug 30, 2019

I love the watch. And I love even more collectors that are terrible investors. Chapeau and enjoy this beauty!!

All the best, Alex

1WatchMan

Aug 30, 2019

Thanks Alex for your kind words 😊 [nt]

amanico

Aug 30, 2019

The Marine is an excellent choice. Don't worry about the " hot factor ". Enjoy and huge congratulations. [nt]

1WatchMan

Aug 30, 2019

Thanks my friend, this watch has a huge potential for enjoyment 😛 [nt]

Bobbe

Aug 30, 2019

The love you feel is the only matter that counts. Congratulations with a great watch and keep us posted. [nt]

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1WatchMan

Aug 30, 2019

Sure, thanks you Bobbe [nt]

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