Breitling love

[ronin7]

whats going on?there is a forum here for lovers of panerais and omegas(a brand which i adore!) but there seems to be very little love for breitlings.whats the problem folks?why no love from the rolex fraternity? i own a titanium chrono avenger and a chrono super ocean and hope in the next month to be able to be able to add to this modest collection.i think they are a nice contrasrt to my rollies.am i alone with my admiration for the brand?

[buz-lh]

You are not alone. Recently there was a poll here regarding what other brands people owned and Breitling was either third or a close fourth. I love my CSO.

[mikea]

love my steelfish

[gaopa]

Buz, that Breitling is a fantastic looking watch! Cheers, Bill P.

[buz-lh]

Buz, that Breitling is a fantastic looking watch! Cheers, Bill P.

Thanks Bill. I really enjoy wearing it.

[roadcarver]

I love my Chrono Avenger... it is my daily wearer!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/roadcarver/Breitling/TheCA.jpg

and you cannot forget about the B logo engraved on the side of the bezel...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/roadcarver/Breitling/TheB-1.jpg

[explodingtaco]

My Daily:

http://images.explodingtaco.com/breitling1.jpg

[niels74]

yer not alone buddy .. (or maybe you are as its up for sale) :clap: since i have some pic's (here they are) 48MM Sup Ocean Herritage , on Mesh.

now im starting to wonder if i should part from this watch :dummy:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-IJLFFSVD.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-BZXUX3OJ.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-AWEVRPZ4.jpg

[Dr.B]

I love my Chrono Avenger... it is my daily wearer!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/roadcarver/Breitling/TheCA.jpg

and you cannot forget about the B logo engraved on the side of the bezel...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/roadcarver/Breitling/TheB-1.jpg

I like this watch so much I think I'm going to buy it for a Xmas gift and give it to my brother (I feel guilty buying it for myself since I have a SS Daytona).

[Rockrolex]

I'm wearing this one right now.

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

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[SUPERDOC]

It could bully th eRollies around, but it has too much class...

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/203/img0697vd0.jpg

[moby33]

Love my Breitling Skyland Blacksteel...wish I could keep her...but the wife made me sell the Sub for the DSSD and now the BS is on the block since it gets no wrist time these days.:dummy: I'll get another one someday...I'm sure of that.

But I do agree with you as I thought the same thing. Pan & Omega additions to the forum, but no love for the Breitlings. Why? I guess they will have to stay "Non-Rolex" discussion topics for the time being. Cheers.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/14-1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/3-8.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/20.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/24.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/25.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/1-11.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/4-6.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/4-5.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k228/lightning33/26.jpg

[Terry Newton]

I love the black Breitling and the dog seems to like it as well. Is that the DLC on the watch?

It sure is a nice looking watch. You've got a keeper there. :thumbsup:

Terry Newton

[Bisquitlips]

I really love the Breitling watches! The Emergency must be a unique watch in the industry as I have never read of any other watch that has its features.

The others are simply great in no uncertain terms and very highly esteemed in my book.

Superb and I will be adding one to my collection in the future.

[moby33]

I love the black Breitling and the dog seems to like it as well. Is that the DLC on the watch?

It sure is a nice looking watch. You've got a keeper there. :thumbsup:

Terry Newton

Yep...the BS's are DLC. So far it's held up extremely well (although I confess it has not really gone through any tough duty). I kind of wish I would have cleaned it up a bit before the pics...any minor discoloration picked up in the pictures is from finger smudges. You can't see them in person, but the micro pictures pick everything up. If you wipe it down you get completely dull uniform black color...looks really sharp.

I wish it were a keeper...but alas, she's up for sale. I'm probably going to keep it posted on here & watchuseek until after the new year...if nobody wants to take it off my hands by then, it's off to the Bay where I'm sure someone will get a great deal on a sweet watch.

Cheers.

[ronin7]

you guys have restored my faith in humanity:chuckle:glad iam not on my own.some lovely pics guys:thumbsup:

[valenciajewelers]

Trying to get rid of this one for a friend. But, I wouldn't mid keeping it for myself. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/_MG_5918.jpg

[roadcarver]

Dr. B (Fernando), can you adopt me as your brother? :rofl::lol:

I like this watch so much I think I'm going to buy it for a Xmas gift and give it to my brother (I feel guilty buying it for myself since I have a SS Daytona).

[buz-lh]

Trying to get rid of this one for a friend. But, I wouldn't mid keeping it for myself. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/_MG_5918.jpg

I thought long and hard about that watch, but was already pursuing something else. it's a beauty.

[Latrodectus]

BREITLING are very good looking watches

[Airboundjd]

I have had a Breitling B-1, with a blue face, for over 3 years and I love it. I always receive positive comments. I do have an issue though. My wife thought she would be nice and replace the battery for me after 2 plus years of wear (at a local watch shop) and now the hands don't match the digital time. I have heard that goofing with the guts will void the warranty and Breitling won't touch it. Any suggestions?
(the pic is not my watch, but the same nontheless)

[ballain]

Trying to get rid of this one for a friend. But, I wouldn't mid keeping it for myself. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/_MG_5918.jpg


This is A beauty, If i could i would definitely get it off your hands hehe

[alphamale2012]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing fellas

[tomee]

i quite like Breitlings design, but in my opinion they arent timeless enough for me.

[moby33]

i quite like Breitlings design, but in my opinion they arent timeless enough for me.

So what...are you expecting to live forever? I like Rolex more (obviously), but I think B. have a number of models that not only look good today, but will look just as good 20 years from now. After that...I really don't care how a watch looks in comparison to the times...it's probably time for a new one anyways! Cheers.

[tomee]

i was mearly stating my opinion hence at the end i typed 'for me'
timeless for me means i can pass it on to my son and he can later on in the future.

[GMTII Owner]

Those are some beautiful Breitlings folks. Breitling is my second favorite brand after Rolex. Thanks for showing these.

John

[navthedon]

I just bought a Chronomat Evolution. SS Blk face and blk leather strap. Guys at the office are going gaga. Brets stick out more in my opinion. Have Rolex too but this is a real tank lol. Very happy with my Bret. Will try and up pics soon.

[toph]

Breitling are great- here is one i had during the summer- flipped it though.

[moby33]

My only real complaint with Breitling is their obsession with high gloss polish on 95% of their watches. There have been a number of models I would easily have purchased if they were brushed SS...but alas, I had to pass as they were just too bling for my tastes. I don't know why it is, but to me, the high polish stuff almost makes the watch look cheap IMO (which I realize is kind of odd since I think they polish the material in hopes of making it seem more upscale:thinking:).

Then again, to each his/her own I guess...I do know I've read many responses on Breitling forums where the happy owners rave about the high polish cases/bracelets. Cheers.

[Noonan]

Here's a pic of my Steelfish I took a while back.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/462/img0195ai5.jpg

[buz-lh]

I wear my CSO on a strap 90% of the time because of the high shine of the bracelet. The only near negative I have for the Breitling. It is very accurate and I love looking at the detail on the dial.

[Widows Son]

Luv my late 1940's three dial Premiere.

[spogehead]

Love my Evo

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/spogehead/EVO/IMG_20901024x768.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/spogehead/EVO/IMG_17581024x768.jpg

[topcat30093]

I really rate Breitling watches & used to have one a couple of years ago.
In fact my wife told me that it was the only watched, that I have owned that she has truly likwd!!!
Tried one of the BIG Bentley 6.75 watches on, recently and its "Bl**dy" HUGE!!!!!!!
Well on my wrist it was!

[moby33]

Love my Evo

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/spogehead/EVO/IMG_20901024x768.jpg



Love it on the leather strap w/ white stitching...looks really sharp IMO!:cheers:

[toph]

chronmat evoltion are one of the classiest/smartest looking watches around IMO and have been for years

[cody p]

truly a serious luxury watch. i really like the heritage versions with steel mesh bracelet.

[buz-lh]

Luv my late 1940's three dial Premiere.

Let's see some pictures of that baby.:cheers:

[buz-lh]

Love my Evo

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/spogehead/EVO/IMG_20901024x768.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/spogehead/EVO/IMG_17581024x768.jpg

That is beautiful, what a knockout.:thumbsup:

[lorsban]

Here's my Superocean.

[cars4life]

Here's mine!! This is primarily my dress watch but still goes with casual!!:cheers:

[stusrt]

I just got my first Rolex, and I'm trying to get used to how small and light it is.
I love my Breitling super avenger and will be getting the black skyland next, as moby33 shows above.

BTW - after wearing the super avenger, when I tired on the new deepsea, I still thought it was a mid-size watch in comparison...

[lorsban]

BTW - after wearing the super avenger, when I tired on the new deepsea, I still thought it was a mid-size watch in comparison...

Wow. I see what you mean. What is that 50mm?

[johnswatch]

My vintage navitimer.

I've actually been thinking of trading it in for a new avenger or another Rolex

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1/johnkiddier/Breitling/S5000272.jpg

[stusrt]

lorsban -

Model: Super Avenger
Production Years: 2004-Current
Movement: Breitling 13
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 300m
Bezel: Unidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.4mm
Thickness: 18.6mm
Weight: 153.30g
Bracelet: Professional II
Lug Width: 24mm

there really is nothing else I've tried on that can compare
even the watches (like u-boat) that have the same size dial or bigger, are 1/2 the weight or less.

[ijen0311]

My Starliner (along side my SD). It was a wedding gift from my husband and one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen :)

http://img.makeupalley.com/3/5/0/6/1155569.JPG

[lorsban]

lorsban -

Model: Super Avenger
Diameter: 48.4mm
Thickness: 18.6mm
Weight: 153.30g


there really is nothing else I've tried on that can compare
even the watches (like u-boat) that have the same size dial or bigger, are 1/2 the weight or less.

That is a big and heavy watch! Actually, even my Superocean feels heftier than the Sub, so I can imagine how your watch is!

[beemreatr]

I have the super avenger and the sky land avenger...wish I had the black case version though, both of mine are polished. Although I am wearing my GMT II as I type this my Rolex gets very little wrist time since moving to Breitling. I bought my wife one a few years ago and her Rolex sits in the winder next to mine!

[bankerII]

Everybody is posting such great pictures. What is the secret to photgraphing a watch? Every time I try to do it my pictures turn out terrible. How do you get the lighting correct?

I have a Breitling Chronomat Evo diamond and a Chrono Avenger T1.

[roadcarver]

Lighting and tripod are the secret to taking close up photos. Also, most P&S (Point and Shoot) cameras have a macro (ability to take close up photos), and it is represented on the dial or menus by a flower.

[lorsban]

Lighting and tripod are the secret to taking close up photos. Also, most P&S (Point and Shoot) cameras have a macro (ability to take close up photos), and it is represented on the dial or menus by a flower.

+1 With the tripod!!! If you're taking high quality photos in macro, every little movement is magnified and can potentially mess up your shot. Try using a tripod first on auto, then try macro. If you're using flash, zoom in at an angle so there's no glare. Those pics I took were without a tripod and flash so the lighting and detail aren't so good.