Breitling v Rolex?

[joeyk]

[lowendbassshop]

Hey guys, I'm new here. I noticed people keep saying that Breitling is offered everywhere verse Rolex, but I find it the other way around. I can find Rolex everywhere but Breitling is harder to find. I'm in Nashville, so maybe that it....

I own a couple Breitlings and have bought Rolex's but not hung onto them. I think they are all great pieces.

[blackmsport]

Originally Posted by Navitimer

I own many Breitling watches, used to be 15,5 Omegas and 3 Tags. I tried hard to buy Rolex, just could not buy even one because Rolex Replica looks as good as the real Rolex. I respect Rolex, but when Rolex dealer complemented my replica Rolex as a great watch, I just could not spend a few thousands on that brand....

If Rolex offer varieties of designs I may consider Rolex, but after all, Rolex are well respected Brand

what !!!!! you have a fake Rolex

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[jeremyam]

with the expection of 2 or three models, in particular the SOH 38 and SOH 46, i don't have any affinity towards breitling. i don't do aviation, i don't fly and i don't need function over function. i prefer clean look, brushed ss, clean dial and rolex does that very well, breitling on the other hand appeals to those who don't mind a "busier" look every time they glance at watch...

Having said that both are nice watches and i tend to agree with rolex being better at resale and breitling being a better value. i think omega bridges the gap between the aforementioned perfectly with tag heuer following closely.

Just my opinion.

J

[blackmsport]

I like Breitling avenger or steelfish chrono

the rest are just too bulky and too complicated dial

[toddb]

A k a new galactic 41 . One of breitlings' best products, overlooked {sadly}..big double date wheel, great legibility, and excellent bracelet. Reasonably priced; as well...

[blackmsport]

wow.... best looking Breitling

[toddb]

Its true, mate .... everyone gets so caught up in the toaster-oven sized chronos...they overlook this excellent piece

[Blimms]

The Super Avenger is Sweet !!

[Mantooth]

Rolex, Omega, Breitling, in that order.

I can't get over Breitling's styling.

[Bigboss]

I own Rolex/Breitling/Omega.

Luv them all.

Cheers
Walter

[lowendbassshop]

Originally Posted by Mantooth

Rolex, Omega, Breitling, in that order.

I can't get over Breitling's styling.

I don't understand why this statement is made when Breitling makes a variety of styles.

Just wondering why Rolex owners always try and throw Breitling down to the third spot when they list the order... unless they own Both then they always name them side by side. I don't drive a Hummer nor own a Rolex

But I do enjoy watches and how they are designed and built with quality..

Why is Panerai never mentioned.... just a different class?

I enjoy Breitling and Panerai, but I obviously like weight and something I can feel on.

Thanks guys for the wonderful forum to discuss such fine time pieces.

[panxiaoyan]

Hi guys, rolex and breitling got different style and both making different type of watch and design and i think both of them cannnot be compare to each other , i love the breitling chronograph like super avenger , chronomat evolution , bentley gt and for rolex of course will be DEEPSEA, submariner and gmt2 . in terms of price , i think breitling is more better value for money for those of us that wanted to keep alot of watch . if i have the money , i will try different brand of watch. thats just my opinion and the trend nowadays is all bout 40mm size no matter if you got a big wrist or small wrist. i got a super small wrist. thank

[panxiaoyan]

Originally Posted by lowendbassshop

I don't understand why this statement is made when Breitling makes a variety of styles.

Just wondering why Rolex owners always try and throw Breitling down to the third spot when they list the order... unless they own Both then they always name them side by side. I don't drive a Hummer nor own a Rolex

But I do enjoy watches and how they are designed and built with quality..

Why is Panerai never mentioned.... just a different class?

I enjoy Breitling and Panerai, but I obviously like weight and something I can feel on.

Thanks guys for the wonderful forum to discuss such fine time pieces.

agree, both of them make different style and target different audience and i think at the end of the day is which one u prefer most , i highly like breilting because i dont people to know too much about what watch i am wearing because living in asia sometime is abit dangerous if they know too much bout what u have at home but now i am in australia , i feel like buying different brand and change my watch each day .

[too solid]

For me Breitling offers a better variety of sizes and styles then Rolex. @ 6"2, 275lbs, 7.5" wrist, I can't where anything under 42mm without it looking to small for my taste. I prefer 44mm-49mm, and for that reason Breitling is my watch of choice.

[vulpro]

I've owned a few. Some of the Breitling models are just Ok... I find their bracelets cheaply made and they just don't compare to a Rolly or many other top brands. But I also had an 18K Chronomat with a Pilot bracelet (the five link) and I'll tell you what... that watch was put together as nice as any watch I've ever owned. Nicer feel in many respects to several Rolexes I own. Just a great watch. Good thing I snatched it from a dealer discontinuing the line. I stole it at 40 off. (20K retail) Two years later, I was told it was worth about 8K!

Resale is not good compared to Rolex!

[NEW]

Both are nice watches and i tend to agree with rolex being better at resale and breitling being a better value.
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[Mlpugh]

You have three divisions and a Super division of watchmakers. Breitling is above Rolex. Rolex is an advertising brand! Rolex is making a move with the DSSD but they will never be in the super division of watchmakers. If you want to invest in a watch that could make it to the super division that would be a Panerai or just get a Patek that could be purchased for $30,000 then worth $200,000 or more years down the road. Thanks Mike

[axecollector65]

I own Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas, IWC, Franck M and Pateks. I do agree that Rolexes and Breitlings are two different type of watches and draw different customers in most part. I happen to own both because I have a problem with buying watches. Having said that I do lean towards my Rolex sub and daytona over my Breitling Chronomat. I don't know why, but the Rolexes feel better on my wrist than the Breitling. As for which sports watch keeps better time, its the Breitling, but nothing beats the Omegas when it comes to accuracy.

JMHO

[Mr S1]

I have several Rolexes and Breitlings, and without a doubt I'd choose the Rolex every time. They just look and feel so much more special than anything else I have ever worn.

[Frankie13]

I like my GMTc very much but love this watch for 10years know and had her just serviced.
Both brands make great watches in my opinion.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by axecollector65

As for which sports watch keeps better time, its the Breitling, but nothing beats the Omegas when it comes to accuracy.

Breitling keeps better time, but nothing beats Omega when it comes to accuracy? What am I missing here?

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Mlpugh

You have three divisions and a Super division of watchmakers. Breitling is above Rolex. Rolex is an advertising brand! Rolex is making a move with the DSSD but they will never be in the super division of watchmakers. If you want to invest in a watch that could make it to the super division that would be a Panerai or just get a Patek that could be purchased for $30,000 then worth $200,000 or more years down the road. Thanks Mike

WTF? Panerai with ETA movements worth 200K?

You would be better off buying CHS and riding the wave.

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[GolfPunk]

I have had the Crosswind and the Montbrillant Datora from new (sold now for my Daytona), anyway, the Crosswind had to go back 3 times to Breitling in 2 years as the watch was losing time at a crazy rate (away 6 weeks at a time, very inconvenient) and the Datora, though admittedly has many complications, gained too much time and also the "Day" display stopped moving. I am led to firmly believe I should not have similar problems with a Rolex Daytona.

[carrera12]

Every family get together, uncles and cousins, etc all wearing Rolex. I wanted something different so I chose the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage Chrono LE. A lot of watch for the money. I received many compliments from them on the handsome SOHC LE.

[Astute]

Owned a Yellow dial Superocean with Black rubber strap & a Blue dial Titanium Avenger Seawolf with Titanium bracelet & Blue Rubber strap both good timekeepers, loved that non-reflective coating both sides on the crystal, in a certain light it looked like there was no crystal...cool IMO. The rubber straps smell edible

Downside on both was the winder, used to dread the adjustment pulls

[blackmsport]

have both... Rolex please

Breilitng styling is a bit bulky

[noche619]

I'm considering a Rolex Airking. I also saw this Breitling watch yesterday which I thought was quite interesting (I'm a woman). They had it with black dial or this brown. Any opinions between the Rolex and Breitling?
I was talking to a SA later (who does not selll Breitling). she said the mesh bracelets (in general, not specifically Breitling) are prone to problems. Any truth to this?
thanks

[beowulf566]

I just got the new superocean, really like it good looking sporty watch. with the rubber deployment clasp strap. really comfy on the wrist. That being said I plan on getting a rolex next for the dressy watch. I think that owning a few from different brands is the way im gonna go