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1 November 2009, 05:20 PM | #61 |
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The new Airwolf Raven is really nice, saw it in person. Close to pulling the trigger but I really want the Rolex GMT2c.
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1 November 2009, 08:44 PM | #62 |
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2 November 2009, 05:42 AM | #63 | |
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10 November 2009, 09:38 PM | #64 |
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Really like both brands, but it's a little bit like apples and oranges for me.
I LOVE my Avanger Skyland, but can't really compare it to my favorite Rolex - the GMT II. They're just 2 completely different pieces, but at the end of the day I think they are both spot on! Cheers, Joe |
12 November 2009, 09:03 AM | #65 |
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I owned both and they are both great watches!
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12 November 2009, 12:16 PM | #66 |
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I find it funny that people always say that Breitling is "more common" than Rolex. In the city I live in there are at least 2 Rolex AD's and only 1 Breitling AD. Breitling is a FANTASTIC watch with a FANTASTIC heritage. They have super customer service. When I purchased my SuperOcean they sent me a letter of thanks and a great hat. When I purchased my Rolex GMTIIc (for about 3x the money) I didn't get squat...from the AD or Rolex. I would advise anyone to take the time to look at the Breitling line and investigate their production quality. My only negative with Breitling is with their tendancy to make their watches "flashy". I'm tend to lean more towards a watch that isn't as "in your face". IMHO, for the money, Breitling is one of the best watches you can purchase.
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12 November 2009, 05:09 PM | #67 |
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I agree. I wish a lot of their high polish cases/bracelets were brushed instead...then they would be perfect IMO.
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20 November 2009, 01:09 PM | #68 |
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I have decided recently to get my long sought after Rolex for my 40th birthday. After going to the AD and trying them all out, I choose the Submariner LV. I came back the next day because I had heard so much about the new Breitling B01. My AD is also a Breitling dealer, so I tried the B01. The moral?
I am still getting the Rolex, but my next watch will be the B01! |
20 November 2009, 05:24 PM | #69 |
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This is why I got the Chrono Avenger which was Ti. The old SuperOcean Professional had a brushed SS finish which was nice (BTW, that was my Breitling).
I also had the Steelfish blue dial, it was a nice heavy piece but the Pro II SS wasn't as comfy as the Pro I in Ti.
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Those knocks aside, I was planning on keep the watch for at least a year until I was going to flip to purchase a DSSD (the boss, aka wife, wasn't going to authorize more expansion to my collection in terms of numbers)...but sure enough about a month after I bought it I found a DSSD and had to purchase (this was over a year ago when it wasn't very easy to find a DSSD). So, the Breitling didn't stay in the collection too long. I'm sure I'll get another soon as I've seen a few w/ their new collection that look promising via pictures. SA vs Sub Date lume: |
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21 November 2009, 05:14 AM | #72 |
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I don't wear alot of jewelry but I do like nice watches and sometimes,,,depending on the occassion, a nice bling from Breitling is in order. Now, the newer GMT IIc has a nice polished band and it gets attention when you wear it also. I don't like alot of diamonds or any for that matter on my watch, but a nice clean polished band is exactly what I look for when shopping for watches. IMHO, Breitlings, Rolex, Omega, Tags, Panerai...are all beautiful watches and one of my mission in life is to have 2 from each manufactures for my collection.
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21 November 2009, 05:21 AM | #73 |
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Here is a side-by-side comparison of both my ex's - you be the judge!!
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21 November 2009, 05:36 AM | #74 |
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My BB has the brushed/satin finish and it's the big reason I picked it up
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21 November 2009, 08:03 AM | #75 |
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13 December 2009, 09:03 AM | #76 |
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I seriously love my Breitlings because they are a marvel to look at, and they have a wondewrful wrist presence. I dont own any from the navitimer series but I understand that they are more dress watches. I like the sportyness of this brand...
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13 December 2009, 09:11 AM | #77 |
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seriously awsome at christmas time
My B1...
I was thinking about selling but wearing this watch again makes me realize that I must be crazy..... pete |
13 December 2009, 09:35 PM | #78 |
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I love Breitling as well Omega.But for me Rolex is the one!
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14 December 2009, 07:52 AM | #79 |
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I agree, Breitlings lose their value much more than Rolex. Rolex seems to stay the same or even increase in value.
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14 December 2009, 08:11 AM | #80 |
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No comparison. Sorry.
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18 December 2009, 01:59 AM | #81 |
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For me, brand is tertiary to function and form. So here is my shortlist....
Jan 2010----Rolex DateJust II, Steel/Yellow Gold Then------- Breitling Two-tone B01 Then------- IWC Grand Complication Then------- Patek Phillipe
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18 December 2009, 02:37 AM | #82 |
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Breitling used to be my favorite brand i own a superavenger and had a steelfish x plus that I sold. No complaints as far as quality and craftsmanship, but imo I think theyre just to big and kinda all look the same. All the watches in the aeromarine series have basically the same exact case and face layout. At 1 point I was really in2 the big watch fad hence the super avenger (48mm) but now I guess my taste matured alil hence 36mm date just. . Just feel that rolex has such a classy look and Breitlings alil more ostentatious maybe?? Def regret my super avenger if wanted big watch in the future hands down dssd or if really had money 2 blow ap royal oak offshore
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18 December 2009, 09:03 AM | #83 |
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They meet at my house. Two very different watches. Exp 2 and Chrono Avenger. Both great watches but one of them is far better value in the preloved market. But to non watch lovers a Rolex is the one they know.
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28 December 2009, 12:10 AM | #84 |
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I have always been impressed with breitling quality, however their designs do little for me. I like the evolutions and blackbird but thats about it. too many shiny parts for me. Ed
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28 December 2009, 01:16 AM | #85 |
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30 December 2009, 02:31 AM | #86 |
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I like my Breitling Chronomat Evo but I love my Rolexes.
I've also never been a fan of how Breitling handles the numbers on their dials (roman or arabic). They just end up looking a bit too busy to my eye when combined with the Chronograph dials. My Chronomat has batons and the face seems to come off as much cleaner. |
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I bought the Rolex, but I think my next watch (in a year or two) will be the SS - Black dial - Divers band B01. |
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31 December 2009, 12:41 AM | #88 |
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I don't know how they compare, but I'm about to find out.... I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a B01 two-tone....
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7 January 2010, 03:43 PM | #89 |
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Rolex rulz! they are analog, mechanical watches and hence you are in complete harmony with your machine, whereas Breitling have dual functioning watches to offer. Plus the depreciation of Breitlings....
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8 January 2010, 11:20 AM | #90 |
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by dual functioning, do you mean the Superquartz? I give them credit for making a highly accurate quartz movement even though do not want one.
And honestly....who buys a watch for an investment? I don't care about resale because I'm buying mine to wear not to resell someday. If you can afford to buy something this expensive then you shouldn'y care about resale. |
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