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Bisquitlips · 31 May 2009, 08:19 AM

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

watchcrank · 31 May 2009, 08:24 AM

i have had a dozen or so over many years. only kept a ss superocean as it was comfortable on the rubber strap. heavy discounting and very high retail prices have put some off. imho. m

AIKO · 31 May 2009, 08:29 AM

I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

SubmarinerMan · 31 May 2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

Agreed

gmtobsessed · 3 November 2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

Agree...
I like some of their GMT models though,
Colt GMT and Navitimer World

jcatral14 · 4 November 2009, 08:24 AM

I'm a fan

Widows Son · 4 November 2009, 09:52 AM

I have two vintage pieces. A late 40's three dial Premiere, and a mid 50's SS Geneve. Both have been completely overhauled and run great. Would like to get my paws on a Black Steel Avenger someday.

Bisquitlips · 31 May 2009, 08:31 AM

What about the movements? Are they in house or does Breitling take another makers movement and make it their own?

If you know a link where I could read up on them I would appreciate it. I have Googled, but am only turning up generic stuff.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

What about the movements? Are they in house or does Breitling take another makers movement and make it their own?

If you know a link where I could read up on them I would appreciate it. I have Googled, but am only turning up generic stuff.

They are starting to make in house movements, my one chrono uses a 7750 that Breitling re-builds. If you have a Breitling dealer near by stop in and get a Chronolog, if not contact Breitling via web and they will send one to you. One of the nicest brochures out there.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

I own two of them and find them to be very nice high quality watches. In fact I bought one for my Son when he graduated from high school. I find the bracelets superior to the Rolex bracelets.

Yume-sama · 31 May 2009, 08:40 AM

Some look OK, some don't. I can't say I would ever purchase one.

Lamone · 31 May 2009, 09:11 AM

I don't feel much about Breitling.
I like the Advenger Chrono in Titanium that is about it.

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 09:59 AM

I love them. They are great pieces and the company is 100% focused on customer service. Lots of options and models.

The GMT Master · 31 May 2009, 10:13 AM

They make some nice looking watches, I certainly wouldn't rule out owning one :)

Saxon007 · 31 May 2009, 10:40 AM

Most are too blingy for me but I really like the Superocean Heritage - except the size. They make it in 46mm (too big) and 38mm (a tad too small). I may still get the smaller one someday.

Watchdog · 31 May 2009, 10:52 AM

I like the looks a lot. In fact, I like them VERY much, bigger sizes and a little bling.

However, if you buy it, you'd best plan on keeping it forever because resale isn't too hot on these babies.

peppermannen · 5 November 2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

Most are too blingy for me but I really like the Superocean Heritage - except the size. They make it in 46mm (too big) and 38mm (a tad too small). I may still get the smaller one someday.

X 2, the Superocean Heritage is beautiful, all others are not quite my taste. If I ever can get a great deal on a 46mm, I just might go for it

I do own a Breitling, though, a 50's chronograph

Petter

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 11:02 AM

I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

Watchdog · 31 May 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

ippon20 · 31 May 2009, 11:07 AM

I like the first generation titanium Chrono Avengers and a nice white faced Navitimer. Some classy looking watches.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

I like the first generation titanium Chrono Avengers and a nice white faced Navitimer. Some classy looking watches.

I forgot to let you check out my Chronomat Blackbird that Scott was adjusting for me. They are a favorite of Breitling collectors and not much seen.

ippon20 · 31 May 2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I forgot to let you check out my Chronomat Blackbird that Scott was adjusting for me. They are a favorite of Breitling collectors and not much seen.

I saw it a little when you were handing it over to him. It had a black rubber strap right? He fixed my Sandy 660 yesterday in about 20 minutes since the crown was coming off when I set the time.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

I saw it a little when you were handing it over to him. It had a black rubber strap right? He fixed my Sandy 660 yesterday in about 20 minutes since the crown was coming off when I set the time.

Yes, it's on the rubber BREITLING strap, know as the Hershey strap by Breitling folks. The bracelet that one can get for it is a very nice one at a cost of $1000.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:51 AM

Lion · 31 May 2009, 12:04 PM

Breitling watches look like very nice timepieces but I have a list of other watches to purchase first before looking into this brand!!!

ayecarumba · 31 May 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

Have these 2:

The Stainless Steel/Gold Navitimer "Cosmonaute" is a beautiful timepiece...the original flew in space with Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter on Aurora 7. The Stainless Steel B1 is pure technology and functionality in a modern quartz movement.

Some of the nicest cases/bracelets out there IMHO.

Coupled with their aviation heritage it's a great aviator style watch but with enough detail and styling suitable for wear on any occasion. They also sponsor a lot of aviation oriented endeavors...their sponsored balloon that traveled around the globe is in the Smithsonian Air & Space museum.

Can't really comment on the resale aspect....I know Breitling don't police their ADs as vigorously as Rolex which may affect it somewhat....that plus they introduce new/updated models regularly rather than update their classics only.

Ditto the recc. to get a catalog from an AD...really enjoyable read.

Works for me!

--Paul

PS- All ETA movements...new in house "B01" movement being launched as we speak!

Subfiend · 8 June 2009, 05:01 AM

"The Stainless Steel/Gold Navitimer "Cosmonaute" is a beautiful timepiece...the original flew in space with Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter on Aurora 7. The Stainless Steel B1 is pure technology and functionality in a modern quartz movement.

Some of the nicest cases/bracelets out there IMHO. Coupled with their aviation heritage it's a great aviator style watch but with enough detail and styling suitable for wear on any occasion. They also sponsor a lot of aviation oriented endeavors...their sponsored balloon that traveled around the globe is in the Smithsonian Air & Space museum."

I just spent some time with this gentleman, and he remains loyal to the brand. This means a lot to me. While with him, I checked out the Cosmonaute, and I may get one.

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 01:24 PM

You can email customer service and they will overnight one to you!

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 01:24 PM

Also, visit http://www.breitling.co.jp/fitting/ to build a model.

onkyo · 31 May 2009, 01:25 PM

I love many different brands of fine timepieces but not a fan of Breitling.

I don't know what it is about them .... but something turns me off big time.

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watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	i have had a dozen or so over many years. only kept a ss superocean as it was comfortable on the rubber strap. heavy discounting and very high retail prices have put some off. imho. m

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AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	I have two vintage pieces. A late 40's three dial Premiere, and a mid 50's SS Geneve. Both have been completely overhauled and run great. Would like to get my paws on a Black Steel Avenger someday.

31 May 2009, 08:40 AM	#11
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31 May 2009, 09:11 AM	#12
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I don't feel much about Breitling. I like the Advenger Chrono in Titanium that is about it.

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Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,762	I like the looks a lot. In fact, I like them VERY much, bigger sizes and a little bling. However, if you buy it, you'd best plan on keeping it forever because resale isn't too hot on these babies.

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ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

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ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	You can email customer service and they will overnight one to you!

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