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Dcdfinance · 31 December 2016, 07:07 AM

What is the quality of a Breitling? I am contemplating a Breitling for Bentley GMT Chronograph Special Edition. Are they tough? Do they scratch easily? Good lume? Thanks

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Al1969 · 31 December 2016, 08:22 AM

OP, you may have better luck in the Breitling subforum.

Chewbacca · 31 December 2016, 09:03 AM

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OP, you may have better luck in the Breitling subforum.

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Dcdfinance · 31 December 2016, 09:06 AM

I own Rolex; I wanted feedback from a current Rolex owner relative to the Breitling compared to their Rolex...

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Macarone · 31 December 2016, 09:27 AM

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I own Rolex; I wanted feedback from a current Rolex owner relative to the Breitling compared to their Rolex...

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Love my Bentley 30sec chrono! Started with brown croc tangle it's a heavy watch and hard on the strap however Breitling beefs up their straps. The SS speed is a bold way to really show off its potential and holds up well to daily use. Recently picked up a Pam 88 and it's strap changes has me playing with different straps for the Bentley.

Overall it's one of my fav's in the collection. Hope you enjoy it as I do.

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swils8610 · 31 December 2016, 09:51 AM

I've owned a few Breitlings over the years. Never had any issues. Nice watch. Many don't have an in house movement. They are a little more blingy than other watches and the resale value is terrible. I believe the first in house movement was the B01 a few years ago.

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Dcdfinance · 31 December 2016, 10:01 AM

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I've owned a few Breitlings over the years. Never had any issues. Nice watch. Many don't have an in house movement. They are a little more blingy than other watches and the resale value is terrible. I believe the first in house movement was the B01 a few years ago.

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Do you think they are any comparison to Rolex? In terms of quality...

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superdog · 31 December 2016, 10:51 AM

Breitling in general is a very fine watch.

swils8610 · 31 December 2016, 10:52 AM

No I don't think the fit and finish is quite as good as Rolex. IMHO I also think Omega has eclipsed Breitling in fit and finish. I'm sure some here will disagree with me. I would also reach out on the Breitling forum here.

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Macarone · 31 December 2016, 11:15 AM

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Do you think they are any comparison to Rolex? In terms of quality...

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I'm satisfied. Quality is good enuff to side to Rolex. Both brands give me a smile.

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swils8610 · 31 December 2016, 11:20 AM

Like Seth said Breitling is a very fine watch.

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Dcdfinance · 31 December 2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Macarone

Love my Bentley 30sec chrono! Started with brown croc tangle it's a heavy watch and hard on the strap however Breitling beefs up their straps. The SS speed is a bold way to really show off its potential and holds up well to daily use. Recently picked up a Pam 88 and it's strap changes has me playing with different straps for the Bentley.

Overall it's one of my fav's in the collection. Hope you enjoy it as I do.

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How is the lume on the watch?

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bradj · 31 December 2016, 12:54 PM

Not a bently... but the Breitling Bandit is a major looker. Next time you're at the AD try it on!

Macarone · 31 December 2016, 01:07 PM

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How is the lume on the watch?

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I will post a pic soon. Nice looking imo.

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Slippy Chips · 31 December 2016, 01:59 PM

My Breitling Bentley was my 2nd "grown up" watch after my Tag. When I purchased it I chose it over the GMT which I ended up buying earlier this year. The Breitling was my daily watch for nearly 8 years and I've only worn it once since I got my GMT in April.

To me, it was a much more beautiful watch than the GMT. The GMT is a beauty too but something about the Bentley spoke to me. I loved the size and heft (it's almost the same size as the DSSD). The thick bracelet is awesome. Occasionally I would switch it out with an alligator strap and it looked amazing.

I do t know of another Breitling owner who has had a problem with theirs. Mine, however was a troubled watch (turns out it might have been my fault).

2 years and 1 day after I purchased it, -the day after the warranty expired- I noticed it was picking you 3-6 minutes a day. I sent it in and Breitling honored the warranty. They did a full service and polishing and it worked great for another 2 years. Then, 2 years later, it started speeding up again. That time I paid $350 for a service but it worked fine for 2 more years (notice a pattern yet)

Then after 6 years (2 years after that) it completely stopped working while I was wearing it. The power reserve was completely gone. I sent it back through Tourneu in Atlanta who had to send back to Breitling 5 times to get it running to specs again. In all it was gone for 6 months. Breitling was completely non-responsive. Honestly I felt like they should have just replaced the watch, or at least to movement at that point, but since no one from Breitling would respond to me I could tell it wasn't going to happen. Eventually they got it back and running and I wore it daily until I purchased my GMT.

How might it have been my fault? At night I would sit it on the dresser underneath my tv. I would watch tv until I fell asleep and then turn it off. The nightly magnetic pulse may have been enough to throw it out of whack after ever night for 2 years. Maybe not though.

In summary, I still think it's a beautiful, versatile watch. Generally they're reliable. They do not hold their value even remotely close to what a Rolex does.

I hope this helps!

jnelson3097 · 31 December 2016, 02:14 PM

The GMT Chrono is an in house movement so if you buy new, you'll get the 5 year warranty assuming you have it pressure tested at year 2. There are good deals out there on this watch, check with the AD that I sent you and they should be able to take care of you.

Macarone · 31 December 2016, 02:38 PM

Here next to my sub TT

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breitlings · 31 December 2016, 02:43 PM

Breitling bentley line is finished better than rolex but not as tough or accurate imo.

Dcdfinance · 31 December 2016, 08:39 PM

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Thank you. The sub really stands out in that department.

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RW16610 · 31 December 2016, 11:32 PM

Like any other well made Swiss watch, they'll last generations. Once you take care of it the way you would your Rolex or anything else it should be much different. Great watches over all and you wouldn't regret it.

31 December 2016, 07:07 AM	#1
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31 December 2016, 09:06 AM	#4
Dcdfinance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NH Watch: Reference 116334 Posts: 118	I own Rolex; I wanted feedback from a current Rolex owner relative to the Breitling compared to their Rolex... Sent from my Aster using Tapatalk

31 December 2016, 09:51 AM	#6
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	I've owned a few Breitlings over the years. Never had any issues. Nice watch. Many don't have an in house movement. They are a little more blingy than other watches and the resale value is terrible. I believe the first in house movement was the B01 a few years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 December 2016, 10:52 AM	#9
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	No I don't think the fit and finish is quite as good as Rolex. IMHO I also think Omega has eclipsed Breitling in fit and finish. I'm sure some here will disagree with me. I would also reach out on the Breitling forum here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 December 2016, 11:20 AM	#11
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	Like Seth said Breitling is a very fine watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 December 2016, 12:54 PM	#13
bradj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 359	Not a bently... but the Breitling Bandit is a major looker. Next time you're at the AD try it on!

31 December 2016, 01:59 PM	#15
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	My Breitling Bentley was my 2nd "grown up" watch after my Tag. When I purchased it I chose it over the GMT which I ended up buying earlier this year. The Breitling was my daily watch for nearly 8 years and I've only worn it once since I got my GMT in April. To me, it was a much more beautiful watch than the GMT. The GMT is a beauty too but something about the Bentley spoke to me. I loved the size and heft (it's almost the same size as the DSSD). The thick bracelet is awesome. Occasionally I would switch it out with an alligator strap and it looked amazing. I do t know of another Breitling owner who has had a problem with theirs. Mine, however was a troubled watch (turns out it might have been my fault). 2 years and 1 day after I purchased it, -the day after the warranty expired- I noticed it was picking you 3-6 minutes a day. I sent it in and Breitling honored the warranty. They did a full service and polishing and it worked great for another 2 years. Then, 2 years later, it started speeding up again. That time I paid $350 for a service but it worked fine for 2 more years (notice a pattern yet) Then after 6 years (2 years after that) it completely stopped working while I was wearing it. The power reserve was completely gone. I sent it back through Tourneu in Atlanta who had to send back to Breitling 5 times to get it running to specs again. In all it was gone for 6 months. Breitling was completely non-responsive. Honestly I felt like they should have just replaced the watch, or at least to movement at that point, but since no one from Breitling would respond to me I could tell it wasn't going to happen. Eventually they got it back and running and I wore it daily until I purchased my GMT. How might it have been my fault? At night I would sit it on the dresser underneath my tv. I would watch tv until I fell asleep and then turn it off. The nightly magnetic pulse may have been enough to throw it out of whack after ever night for 2 years. Maybe not though. In summary, I still think it's a beautiful, versatile watch. Generally they're reliable. They do not hold their value even remotely close to what a Rolex does. I hope this helps!

31 December 2016, 02:14 PM	#16
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	The GMT Chrono is an in house movement so if you buy new, you'll get the 5 year warranty assuming you have it pressure tested at year 2. There are good deals out there on this watch, check with the AD that I sent you and they should be able to take care of you.

31 December 2016, 02:38 PM	#17
Macarone Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 16	Here next to my sub TT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2016, 02:43 PM	#18
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Breitling bentley line is finished better than rolex but not as tough or accurate imo.

31 December 2016, 11:32 PM	#20
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Like any other well made Swiss watch, they'll last generations. Once you take care of it the way you would your Rolex or anything else it should be much different. Great watches over all and you wouldn't regret it.

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