Went to the Breitling AD today

[frostie]

I was just curious about breitling watches and decided to go to the AD today. I saw some breitling watches and tried on the Breitling emergency. It's certainly a unique watch because of it's functionality. I also had a look at some other watches like the aerospace and the chrono avenger M1. From all the watches that i tried on i liked the look of the chrono avenger M1. On the other hand there is still one thing that i would like to mention but please breitling owners and fans don't get me wrong. Allthough breitling watches may look fine and really functional i don't know why they gave me an impression of a cheap watch. I was comparing the overall build quality of some breitlings with my GMT II C. I know that the GMT II C is twice as expensive but i had a look at some more expensive breitling watches. The thing that shocked me a bit about breitling watches was the cheap feeling of the bracelet and the sound of it. It was my first time that i tried on breitling watches so please don't get me wrong. I would like to know what breitling fans and owners think about it. Thanks for reading :thumbsup::cheers:

[TARDIS]

Hey Velitsko!

I owned a Breitling for while as well. I personally don't think they are 'cheaply made' and the bracelet I had on the model was every bit as good as the oyster bracelet on my SD...
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Toowoomba/Clasp1.jpg
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The model I had was a Colt which had a a superquartz movement (very accurate). I found the watch to be well made and without starting a war here, I rated it better than the PO I had, but as you say, the Rolex definately has the edge in terms of quality finish and should do for its price, proving you only get what you pay for.

Cheers
Steve

[frostie]

I think that one at the AD. I don't remember though cause i can't remember all the names. The polished bracelet indeed looks nice.

[TARDIS]

It was a hassle to keep it scratch free I must say!

[frostie]

It was a hassle to keep it scratch free I must say!

Polished bracelets are a hassle for sure. I am over protective with the polished center links of my watch. I am always cautious when wearing it.

[Mort]

When I bought my last watch, I too was looking at Breitling. I was not crazy about their bracelets just for the fact the watches I was looking at were huge( Bentley's) and I wanted a strap on what ever I bought.

Still overall I thought their fit and finish was very good and did not seem cheap at all, even compaired to Rolex.

[Robb]

The emergency you tried on probably had a titanium bracelet. So thats why it probably felt lighter!

[frostie]

The emergency you tried on probably had a titanium bracelet. So thats why it probably felt lighter!

Probably . The chrono avenger M1 that i tried on had a titanium bracelet

[Robb]

I really like the Emergency's!!! What color dial did it have?

[frostie]

I really like the Emergency's!!! What color dial did it have?

They had 2 of them. I tried both of them the one had a yellow dial and the other one had a black dial. The yellow dial was not bad at all

[crimscrem]

Breitlings are out for me because, if I remember correctly, they run too large and tend to be a bit busy for me.

[roadcarver]

Frostie, yep, the M1 is Titanium and it is superlight. Coupled with the size of, I would understand your conclusion. However, Breitling fit and finish are excellent on all their watches.

Were you able to take a look at the Skyland? That one is all SS.

[frostie]

Frostie, yep, the M1 is Titanium and it is superlight. Coupled with the size of, I would understand your conclusion. However, Breitling fit and finish are excellent on all their watches.

Were you able to take a look at the Skyland? That one is all SS.

Yeah i saw the skyland and i have to say that it is a pretty watch. Also the bracelet was a lot more solid than the other models

[roadcarver]

Usually heft signifies a solid watch, that's how all is perceived.

Glad you went a visited a Breitling AD!

[frostie]

Usually heft signifies a solid watch, that's how all is perceived.

Glad you went a visited a Breitling AD!

I also went to the Omega AD after that :chuckle:

[roadcarver]

You're on a roll Frostie!

[frostie]

You're on a roll Frostie!

I allready made a thread about my visit to the Omega AD. Have a look

[Altair]

Check out the Chronomat Evolution on SS Bracelet and the Bentley line. The fit and finish are every bit as good as on a Rolex.

Breitling unfortunately do make some lower end models that bring the average brand quality down, but there are some gems there. The Chrono Evo is my favorite Chrono of all time.

[frostie]

Check out the Chronomat Evolution on SS Bracelet and the Bentley line. The fit and finish are every bit as good as on a Rolex.

Breitling unfortunately do make some lower end models that bring the average brand quality down, but there are some gems there. The Chrono Evo is my favorite Chrono of all time.

Thanks for the info i'll check out the watches :thumbsup:

[GoldenBear]

Frostie-Are you hitting all the watch shops and rubbing your new purchase in their faces?? I hope you have started to wear it and not just look at it. LOL. I bought an Emergency about 6 months ago and I love it. BTW, the yellow is very hard to come by and it is considered very desirable/collectable by the Emergency folks. As for the other Breitling models, I find them "delicate". I don't know if I would wear any other model than the E. I guess I love my rugged Subs too much.

[frostie]

Frostie-Are you hitting all the watch shops and rubbing your new purchase in their faces?? I hope you have started to wear it and not just look at it. LOL. I bought an Emergency about 6 months ago and I love it. BTW, the yellow is very hard to come by and it is considered very desirable/collectable by the Emergency folks. As for the other Breitling models, I find them "delicate". I don't know if I would wear any other model than the E. I guess I love my rugged Subs too much.

Of course i am wearing my watch my friend. I gave a promise to myself yesterday at my birthday party that i will wear and enjoy my watch every day no matter what. I didnt knew much about these watch companies so that's why i went for a visit and wanted to have a look at their watches. Thanks for the info about the yellow dial breitling. :thumbsup:

[GoldenBear]

Have you noticed how much better you are treated when you walk in and are already wearing a Rolex. Instant credability and much better service. I have, anyway. They know you aren't another lookie-loo.

[frostie]

Have you noticed how much better you are treated when you walk in and are already wearing a Rolex. Instant credability and much better service. I have, anyway. They know you aren't another lookie-loo.

I did notice that. I remember the first time i went to the AD when buying my rolex. The guy thought that i was a joke and probably he said to himself ok : (i will give him the watch to have a look so that i can get rid of him) . Next day when i became serious about the purchase he treated my much better. And this is happening because of my age but it doesn't matter at all. A rolex is indeed an instant credability.

[mickiratt]

The GMT II ceramic in stainless and the stainless Daytona's are my current Rolex favorites. They are very sweet watches.:thumbsup:

I also believe Breitling makes a very high quality product as well. Here is mine....:cheers:

Steve

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[Robb]

Thats a great looking watch Steve!

[cmr]

i am seriously wanting a super avenger. i think i want one with a white dial.:thumbsup:

[frostie]

Nice watch mikiratt :thumbsup:

[Cyberpipm2000]

breitling is a great watch. right up there with rolex. they are not as strict as rolex and breitling does make a couple low cost watches compared to rolex and they also do not hold their value as good as Rolex, but they are great watches. very solid, keep great time, they have ETA move and they are just all around sharp. The quality of breitling is right there with rolex... It's always been said, Rolex makes a great diving watch and Breitling makes a great flight watch. John Travolta swear's by breitling. In the movie sword fish you can catch john wearing a SS submariner. In the movie he plays a very rich and powerful guy. He can have any watch he wants and the fact he chose a SS sub says a lot. :)

[GoldenBear]

John Travolta is "Mr. Breitling". He is in most of the print AD's. In that movie, he plays a villain and terrorist. I wonder if him being a criminal and wearing a Rolex is a subtle jab at the Rolex community.

[Texsubmariner]

I like Breitlings, but the watches are generally too large on my wrist. Rolex and Omega SMP fit me better.

[lardog]

Breitlings are out for me because, if I remember correctly, they run too large and tend to be a bit busy for me.

BLING

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[cmr]

BLING

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/lardog997/jp.jpg


there is one like this for sale in the sales section except it has a black dial. i asked if it is still for sale but the op hasn't responded.

[bigG]

Here is the one I own. A good, solid, quality watch. I personally like watches with larger faces and this one fits the bill. I have two Rolex's, an IWC, and a Ulysse Nardin and the Breitling is in this same class in my opinion. It would be a good addition.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/gpursey/ChronomatEvolution.jpg

[BuffaloRolex]

Too big for me...Breitlings dwarf my wrist.

[cmr]

Too big for me...Breitlings dwarf my wrist.


i have an 8 inch wrist so it works for me really well.

[Rockrolex]

I really like my Breitling Navitimer Olympus. At 43.5 mm, it sits large on my wrist but I can take it.

It's probably too busy for most of you, that's the way I like my watches.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/edkessler/IMG_0803.jpg

And the leather strap doesn't look cheap.

[cmr]

when i went to look at the super avenger i tried on the Olympus in white with the ss bracelet. it was very nice. breitling has some of the best leather straps you can buy. if i get the super avenger i will get the ss bracelet and a leather strap so i can change it up when i want.!!

[roadcarver]

44mm Chrono Avenger on a 7.25" wrist, don't think its that big on the wrist.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/roadcarver/wristcheck/chronoavengermar20.jpg

[vukotab]

I was in Breitling AD last year and I tried the titanium one. I didn`t like the feeling on my wrist.It was just too big and too light for my taste.And I ended buying the Super Ocean model,on a rubber strap with brown leather strap as an option.It was watch with great finish and remarkable quality,but it just never fitted me well.So I flipped it in December!
I realized that I`m a Rolex/Tudor and even Seiko man and that Breitling is just not the watch for me.
But I have GREAT respect for the brand.

[DavidHasselhoff]

I have very mixed feelings towards Breitling watches. Sure, they are fine timepieces and I don't mind big watches but... Here in Sweden you can get the impression that there are a lot of Breitling owners who just have Breitlings to show them off. In fact, you can often hear expressions like "Bratling" since Breitling seems so be the watch to have if you are a spoiled brat who likes to engage in champagne wars with other spoiled brats. Does this image only exist in Sweden or does it exist elsewhere?

Funny anecdote... I had a "bad" dream a couple of nights before I bought my Sub. I dreamt that I would be given the opportunity to enter an exclusive watch store and pick whichever watch I wanted for free. When I entered, they only had Breitling... :crying:

The idea to pick the most expensive one and flip it for a couple of Rollies never occured to me. Rationality rarely have a place in your dreams...

[lardog]

In the USA spoiled brats who likes to engage in champagne wars with other spoiled brats where Rolex :lol:

[astcell]

I was at my AD today and fell in love with the Skyland Avenger, May go back for it. What's a fair discount to get I wonder?

[clbcpa]

I personnaly liked the strap model Breitlings!

[USP45Tim]

I concur. However, considering I own both brands, I can't say much about the matter. lol

In the USA spoiled brats who likes to engage in champagne wars with other spoiled brats where Rolex :lol: