Don’t shoot me, I just bought a Breitling

[Zippo]

My Hulk has been at RSC Toronto for the past month and I have been watchless

I decided it was time to get a second watch for these instances

Given the current AD inventory situation I decided to look outside of the box.

To be honest, I couldn’t be happier!

I wanted something sporty, something that I wouldn’t have to worry about! I stumbled across this bad boy while scowering the forums and scooped it up for a cool $1550 CAD, a little above the service cost for a sub!

The quality and finish is amazing and the concentric circle pattern on the dial is stunning! Frankly I can’t believe how much value there is here for so little $.

What do you guys think?

[Anestheticsaregood]

Nice watch. I’ve had the same one for 12 years but black dial on a bracelet. It’s my go to watch I actually scuba dive with. I’ve dove with my hulk but the SOC is a great alternative

[shalako]

Very nice, nothing wrong with Breitling, I wear this one when I’m not wearing one of my Rolex models....

[squirrel211]

I really like it! I bought my dad a Superocean II for Fathers Day last year, and he loves it.

[exador]

Sorry but

[sub2011]

Originally Posted by exador

Sorry but

Unnecessary unpolite.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by exador

Sorry but

Hater.

[904VT]

Congrats!

I think Breitling designed were much better during this time period than current ones.

[tudorbaja27]

Well done

Many brands can be appreciated and have much to show

[TswaneNguni]

Many brands out there if Rolex ADs prefer selling to Grey dealers

[MATCH1969]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Many brands out there if Rolex ADs prefer selling to Grey dealers

[1665fan]

I always like the look of the Navitimers but there about double or more on the price. Good looking watch tho

[Harry-57]

Nice watch. Congratulations. There's always at least one Breitling on my want list. Right now, I have a Sky Sweller on order. I'm going to exercise some restraint for a change!

Probably.

[ArtNouveau]

Looks good, I'm a past Chronomat and Colt owner.

[~JJ]

Looks great and love the dial color! A Breitling colt auto was my second mechanical time piece and it’s every bit on par with my Rolex pieces.

[doboy007]

I like their new Navitimer and the new SuperOcean in white dial.

[Dr Watches]

Good for you. More people should check out other watches. There are a lot of nice ones... that you can actually buy.

[stmoore]

That’s not a watch you buy new.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by stmoore

That’s not a watch you buy new.

Exactly. Breitling makes a nice watch, but they don't hold their value worth spit. Get one used, as the OP did, and you can wear it for a few years and sell it (if you want) for what you paid for it.

I've had a Colt, SuperOcean, Steelfish and a couple of others that I can't remember the name of. They do tend to run big though...

[stmoore]

Their new 806 reedition will be worth paying msrp for, however.
Half of collecting is discipline.

Originally Posted by m j b

Exactly. Breitling makes a nice watch, but they don't hold their value worth spit. Get one used, as the OP did, and you can wear it for a few years and sell it (if you want) for what you paid for it.

I've had a Colt, SuperOcean, Steelfish and a couple of others that I can't remember the name of. They do tend to run big though...

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by searchart

congrats, wear it in good health

You posted this in the wrong section though...

x2

[tjs00]

Breitlings are very nice watches, too bad they are suffering through these times.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by m j b

Exactly. Breitling makes a nice watch, but they don't hold their value worth spit. Get one used, as the OP did, and you can wear it for a few years and sell it (if you want) for what you paid for it.

I've had a Colt, SuperOcean, Steelfish and a couple of others that I can't remember the name of. They do tend to run big though...

I actually made £200 on my SF after three years of ownership. Only cost me £1.2K, wish now it was a ten grand watch for the return.

[FirstF80InSpace]

Originally Posted by stmoore

That’s not a watch you buy new.

Nothing other than Rolex, PP and some AP's hold their value well. IWC, JLC, Panerai, Zenith, VC, etc. all take a beating in the secondary market.

[michaelodonnell123]

Love Breitling. Excellent choice.

[FirstF80InSpace]

I commend you for getting a Breitling. I just picked up my first Breitling last week, which was a Superocean Heritage II and am already contemplating another one - the Premier Day Date.

[af_schulten]

I'm looking at getting the panda B01 Chronograph 44mm. How do you like how it wears...is yours a 42mm/44mm/46mm?

[sco]

Originally Posted by af_schulten

I'm looking at getting the panda B01 Chronograph 44mm. How do you like how it wears...is yours a 42mm/44mm/46mm?

The watch OP just got and mine above, are 42mm. It is a thick watch, and there is no way around that. It sits tall on the wrist and is top heavy. I used to wear it daily, but now I'm glad I have other options. The 44 B01 will be a big watch. It will feel huge compared to your BLNR. I would say to go to an AD and try it on. Great durable watches, and mine has never let me down.

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by af_schulten

I'm looking at getting the panda B01 Chronograph 44mm. How do you like how it wears...is yours a 42mm/44mm/46mm?

Th 44mm B01 Chronomat is a hefty watch. It's night and day different than wearing my Sub. It is thick and I wear mine only on the pilot bracelet. Timekeepign has been spot one and I've had one issue with the stem that was taken care of under warranty.

[sco]

That is a Great looking watch!