Breitling Superocean Abyss 42 Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch -$1995.00

Quote from jplayland : How about you GTFO of this forum entirely if you are the anti-frugal to all our super-frugal. You can't be frugal and spend $2,000 on a watch, unless you are planning on selling it to a very stupid person willing to pay more.

You think this site is about being frugal?!?

Whatever you say, pork chop. If you want to get into a pissing match with me about the sheer number of threads which exist on this forum regarding products that aren't necessities, then you're welcome to make an ass of yourself. This thread exists because of a better than list price on a watch that you don't find appealing - and neither do I. That you or I do not find the watch appealing is not the point, however. That small minded people deign to judge for others what their idea of a value is - what they should spend their money on - is the point.

You don't like the watch? That's great: keep it to yourself. Don't like the deal? Hit TD. We could care less, but it would be difficult. I don't suffer TCers lightly, particularly the obnoxious tiny brained types that know little to nothing about horology. This is an entry level Breitling, and not my cup of tea - but how about you keep you ugly petty snout out of what otherwise may be an anticipated and exciting buying experience for someone else?

Quote from kashe007 : huge difference between being frugal and getting a slick deal, you can be getting a slickdeal on a superior product, whether superiority is based on marketing/branding or the actual quality of the build or service itself. this forum isn't strictly dedicated to being frugal but getting a cheaper deal on X product over the market

^ this. repped.

Quote from jplayland : You can't be frugal and spend $2,000 on a watch, unless you are planning on selling it to a very stupid person willing to pay more.

Sure you can. I'm frugal in some aspects of shopping like when at the grocery store, buying clothes, etc. I also like nice watches and am thrilled when I can score one at substantial markdowns below MSRP.

Your so ignorant , Breitling make very high quality timepieces that are on par or better than Omegas depending on the model and movement used, as far as getting on this deal I dont know

Quote from LeesApproved : Pass on it. You can find much better watches at that price point or spend an extra $1k for an Omega.

Quote from Subdermal66 : You think this suite is about being frugal?!? Whatever you say, pork chop. If you want to get into a pissing match with me about the sheer number of threads which exist on this forum regarding products that aren't necessities, then you're welcome to make an ass of yourself. This thread exists because of a better than list price on a watch that you don't find appealing - and neither do I. That you or I do not find the watch appealing is not the point, however. That small minded people deign to judge for others what their idea of a value is - what they should spend their money on - is the point. You don't like the watch? That's great: keep it to yourself. Don't like the deal? Hit TD. We could care less, but it would be difficult. I don't suffer TCers lightly, particularly the obnoxious tiny brained types that know little to nothing about horology. This is an entry level Breitling, and not my cup of tea - but how about you keep you ugly petty snout out of what otherwise may be an anticipated and exciting buying experience for someone else?

Pork Chop?

Necessities, 99%+ of the deals are not necessities. Food, water, shelter. Those are necessities, nothing else is a necessity. I don't think the pop tarts deal I got in on really counts as a necessity though either.

I see your point, but please look at the name of the site you are on. This whole site is contrary to your point. This site is about reviewing items, determining value, then deciding and sharing if you think something is a deal. Arguments for and against an item being considered a "deal" are both welcome and necessary for a site like this to work.

You went to dirty name calling in your last paragraph, not much point to counter argue when anyone older than 5 just laughs and loses a bit of respect for you.

Anyway I think I made my point clear and crushed yours, so have a good day.

Quote from brighter4it : Sure you can. I'm frugal in some aspects of shopping like when at the grocery store, buying clothes, etc. I also like nice watches and am thrilled when I can score one at substantial markdowns below MSRP.

MSRP is a joke and has very little meaning when looking for a deal. Two nearly identical items could have MSRPs thousands of dollars apart. As far as I'm concerned, two nearly identical items have nearly identical values. I would prefer to let the manufacturers think their products are worth X, and completely ignore that assessment myself.

Personal and 3rd party assessments are welcome in my consideration though.

If how you determine if something is a deal is compare regular price or MSRP to current price, then you have some learning to do and have not really learned what frugal means yet.

Quote from jplayland : Pork Chop? Necessities, 99%+ of the deals are not necessities. Food, water, shelter. Those are necessities, nothing else is a necessity. I don't think the pop tarts deal I got in on really counts as a necessity though either. I see your point, but please look at the name of the site you are on. This whole site is contrary to your point.

No it isn't. The word 'slick' is not a synonym of the word 'frugal' - which means that the whole site has to do with exactly the spirit posted by the OP - so give up, already!

Quote : This site is about reviewing items, determining value, then deciding and sharing if you think something is a deal. Arguments for and against an item being considered a "deal" are both welcome and necessary for a site like this to work.

That's exactly why you and my original target were criticized. Neither of you did anything but push to the rest of us why no one should be buying this watch: not because it wasn't a particularly good deal when compared to other 'net offerings; not because it wasn't particularly attractive...but because it wasn't "frugal".

Using your own warped definition of the term.

Quote : You went to dirty name calling in your last paragraph, not much point to counter argue when anyone older than 5 just laughs and loses a bit of respect for you.

I figured that you could produce a comment about which I could care less, and you did not disappoint. As others have similarly commented: you have no legitimate basis for your idiotic comment.

Quote : Anyway I think I made my point clear and crushed yours, so have a good day.

Fortunately, you have yourself to proclaim you the victor. That's a good thing for such a psychosis.

Quote from jplayland : If how you determine if something is a deal is compare regular price or MSRP to current price, then you have some learning to do and have not really learned what frugal means yet.

I'm well aware of what it means thank you. You must have misread my post because I didn't mention being frugal when buying watches. I frequent SD because it's rewarding to me to score a perceived good deal (to me) on a product I'd planned on purchasing anyway. This isn't Consumer Reports where I draw conclusions from comparisons among a particular grouping. Hey, if you're happy with a Coby tv that has similar specifications to higher priced options, then by all means good for you. Different strokes for different folks though.

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Quote from jplayland : MSRP is a joke and has very little meaning when looking for a deal. Two nearly identical items could have MSRPs thousands of dollars apart. As far as I'm concerned, two nearly identical items have nearly identical values. I would prefer to let the manufacturers think their products are worth X, and completely ignore that assessment myself. Personal and 3rd party assessments are welcome in my consideration though. If how you determine if something is a deal is compare regular price or MSRP to current price, then you have some learning to do and have not really learned what frugal means yet.

You continue to insist upon forcing compliance with your warped parameters here? You didn't compare this particular watch to anything but your conviction that spending much on a watch was a waste, and you want people to listen to you?

Let's see what you think, mostly as a sport to continue to laugh at your myopia. What's this
watch worth to you, and how does it differ from what it is TRULY worth?

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Quote from Subdermal66 : Great. Stick to your Timex and GTFO out of this thread.

Well said, I guess not even timex, this guy needs to stick to a cheapo walmart watch

Quote from jplayland : How about you GTFO of this forum entirely if you are the anti-frugal to all our super-frugal. You can't be frugal and spend $2,000 on a watch, unless you are planning on selling it to a very stupid person willing to pay more.

This is slickdeals not frugaldeals.

If I posted a deal on a $80,000 Porsche or corvette for $40,000 it would be a slick deal. Or a $1,000 DSLR camera for $500 would you post: I can get a point and shoot knock-off camera at Walmart for $39.99?

If you don't think the deal isn't slick then post where you can find the same thing for cheaper. That would be good feedback to the OP's post. But saying $2,000 is to much for anything doesn't add any value to people who would be interested a Breitling. It's to rich for my blood but I won't hold that against the OP.

Is this for one watch or 42?

Quote from d55guy : This is slickdeals not frugaldeals. If I posted a deal on a $80,000 Porsche or corvette for $40,000 it would be a slick deal. Or a $1,000 DSLR camera for $500 would you post: I can get a point and shoot knock-off camera at Walmart for $39.99? If you don't think the deal isn't slick then post where you can find the same thing for cheaper. That would be good feedback to the OP's post. But saying $2,000 is to much for anything doesn't add any value to people who would be interested a Breitling. It's to rich for my blood but I won't hold that against the OP.

Agreed. It's still a good deal to those looking for that watch.

Quote from LeesApproved : Pass on it. spend an extra $1k for an Omega.

So you're saying Omega is superior to Breitling??