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frostie · 24 January 2008, 11:33 PM

I was just curious about breitling watches and decided to go to the AD today. I saw some breitling watches and tried on the Breitling emergency. It's certainly a unique watch because of it's functionality. I also had a look at some other watches like the aerospace and the chrono avenger M1. From all the watches that i tried on i liked the look of the chrono avenger M1. On the other hand there is still one thing that i would like to mention but please breitling owners and fans don't get me wrong. Allthough breitling watches may look fine and really functional i don't know why they gave me an impression of a cheap watch. I was comparing the overall build quality of some breitlings with my GMT II C. I know that the GMT II C is twice as expensive but i had a look at some more expensive breitling watches. The thing that shocked me a bit about breitling watches was the cheap feeling of the bracelet and the sound of it. It was my first time that i tried on breitling watches so please don't get me wrong. I would like to know what breitling fans and owners think about it. Thanks for reading

TARDIS · 24 January 2008, 11:45 PM

Hey Velitsko!

I owned a Breitling for while as well. I personally don't think they are 'cheaply made' and the bracelet I had on the model was every bit as good as the oyster bracelet on my SD...

The model I had was a Colt which had a a superquartz movement (very accurate). I found the watch to be well made and without starting a war here, I rated it better than the PO I had, but as you say, the Rolex definately has the edge in terms of quality finish and should do for its price, proving you only get what you pay for.

Cheers
Steve

frostie · 24 January 2008, 11:47 PM

I think that one at the AD. I don't remember though cause i can't remember all the names. The polished bracelet indeed looks nice.

TARDIS · 24 January 2008, 11:50 PM

It was a hassle to keep it scratch free I must say!

frostie · 24 January 2008, 11:51 PM

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It was a hassle to keep it scratch free I must say!

Polished bracelets are a hassle for sure. I am over protective with the polished center links of my watch. I am always cautious when wearing it.

Mort · 25 January 2008, 12:06 AM

When I bought my last watch, I too was looking at Breitling. I was not crazy about their bracelets just for the fact the watches I was looking at were huge( Bentley's) and I wanted a strap on what ever I bought.

Still overall I thought their fit and finish was very good and did not seem cheap at all, even compaired to Rolex.

Robb · 25 January 2008, 01:03 AM

The emergency you tried on probably had a titanium bracelet. So thats why it probably felt lighter!

frostie · 25 January 2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

The emergency you tried on probably had a titanium bracelet. So thats why it probably felt lighter!

Probably . The chrono avenger M1 that i tried on had a titanium bracelet

Robb · 25 January 2008, 01:14 AM

I really like the Emergency's!!! What color dial did it have?

frostie · 25 January 2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I really like the Emergency's!!! What color dial did it have?

They had 2 of them. I tried both of them the one had a yellow dial and the other one had a black dial. The yellow dial was not bad at all

crimscrem · 25 January 2008, 01:25 AM

Breitlings are out for me because, if I remember correctly, they run too large and tend to be a bit busy for me.

roadcarver · 25 January 2008, 02:07 AM

Frostie, yep, the M1 is Titanium and it is superlight. Coupled with the size of, I would understand your conclusion. However, Breitling fit and finish are excellent on all their watches.

Were you able to take a look at the Skyland? That one is all SS.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Frostie, yep, the M1 is Titanium and it is superlight. Coupled with the size of, I would understand your conclusion. However, Breitling fit and finish are excellent on all their watches.

Were you able to take a look at the Skyland? That one is all SS.

Yeah i saw the skyland and i have to say that it is a pretty watch. Also the bracelet was a lot more solid than the other models

roadcarver · 25 January 2008, 02:13 AM

Usually heft signifies a solid watch, that's how all is perceived.

Glad you went a visited a Breitling AD!

frostie · 25 January 2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Usually heft signifies a solid watch, that's how all is perceived.

Glad you went a visited a Breitling AD!

I also went to the Omega AD after that

roadcarver · 25 January 2008, 02:27 AM

You're on a roll Frostie!

frostie · 25 January 2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

You're on a roll Frostie!

I allready made a thread about my visit to the Omega AD. Have a look

Altair · 25 January 2008, 06:15 AM

Check out the Chronomat Evolution on SS Bracelet and the Bentley line. The fit and finish are every bit as good as on a Rolex.

Breitling unfortunately do make some lower end models that bring the average brand quality down, but there are some gems there. The Chrono Evo is my favorite Chrono of all time.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Altair

Check out the Chronomat Evolution on SS Bracelet and the Bentley line. The fit and finish are every bit as good as on a Rolex.

Breitling unfortunately do make some lower end models that bring the average brand quality down, but there are some gems there. The Chrono Evo is my favorite Chrono of all time.

Thanks for the info i'll check out the watches

GoldenBear · 25 January 2008, 06:55 AM

Frostie-Are you hitting all the watch shops and rubbing your new purchase in their faces?? I hope you have started to wear it and not just look at it. LOL. I bought an Emergency about 6 months ago and I love it. BTW, the yellow is very hard to come by and it is considered very desirable/collectable by the Emergency folks. As for the other Breitling models, I find them "delicate". I don't know if I would wear any other model than the E. I guess I love my rugged Subs too much.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Frostie-Are you hitting all the watch shops and rubbing your new purchase in their faces?? I hope you have started to wear it and not just look at it. LOL. I bought an Emergency about 6 months ago and I love it. BTW, the yellow is very hard to come by and it is considered very desirable/collectable by the Emergency folks. As for the other Breitling models, I find them "delicate". I don't know if I would wear any other model than the E. I guess I love my rugged Subs too much.

Of course i am wearing my watch my friend. I gave a promise to myself yesterday at my birthday party that i will wear and enjoy my watch every day no matter what. I didnt knew much about these watch companies so that's why i went for a visit and wanted to have a look at their watches. Thanks for the info about the yellow dial breitling.

GoldenBear · 25 January 2008, 09:20 AM

Have you noticed how much better you are treated when you walk in and are already wearing a Rolex. Instant credability and much better service. I have, anyway. They know you aren't another lookie-loo.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

Have you noticed how much better you are treated when you walk in and are already wearing a Rolex. Instant credability and much better service. I have, anyway. They know you aren't another lookie-loo.

I did notice that. I remember the first time i went to the AD when buying my rolex. The guy thought that i was a joke and probably he said to himself ok : (i will give him the watch to have a look so that i can get rid of him) . Next day when i became serious about the purchase he treated my much better. And this is happening because of my age but it doesn't matter at all. A rolex is indeed an instant credability.

mickiratt · 25 January 2008, 12:03 PM

The GMT II ceramic in stainless and the stainless Daytona's are my current Rolex favorites. They are very sweet watches.

I also believe Breitling makes a very high quality product as well. Here is mine....

Steve

Robb · 25 January 2008, 12:06 PM

Thats a great looking watch Steve!

cmr · 25 January 2008, 12:30 PM

i am seriously wanting a super avenger. i think i want one with a white dial.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 02:24 PM

Nice watch mikiratt

Cyberpipm2000 · 25 January 2008, 04:19 PM

breitling is a great watch. right up there with rolex. they are not as strict as rolex and breitling does make a couple low cost watches compared to rolex and they also do not hold their value as good as Rolex, but they are great watches. very solid, keep great time, they have ETA move and they are just all around sharp. The quality of breitling is right there with rolex... It's always been said, Rolex makes a great diving watch and Breitling makes a great flight watch. John Travolta swear's by breitling. In the movie sword fish you can catch john wearing a SS submariner. In the movie he plays a very rich and powerful guy. He can have any watch he wants and the fact he chose a SS sub says a lot. :)

GoldenBear · 26 January 2008, 02:37 AM

John Travolta is "Mr. Breitling". He is in most of the print AD's. In that movie, he plays a villain and terrorist. I wonder if him being a criminal and wearing a Rolex is a subtle jab at the Rolex community.

Texsubmariner · 26 January 2008, 02:56 AM

I like Breitlings, but the watches are generally too large on my wrist. Rolex and Omega SMP fit me better.

24 January 2008, 11:33 PM	#1
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Went to the Breitling AD today I was just curious about breitling watches and decided to go to the AD today. I saw some breitling watches and tried on the Breitling emergency. It's certainly a unique watch because of it's functionality. I also had a look at some other watches like the aerospace and the chrono avenger M1. From all the watches that i tried on i liked the look of the chrono avenger M1. On the other hand there is still one thing that i would like to mention but please breitling owners and fans don't get me wrong. Allthough breitling watches may look fine and really functional i don't know why they gave me an impression of a cheap watch. I was comparing the overall build quality of some breitlings with my GMT II C. I know that the GMT II C is twice as expensive but i had a look at some more expensive breitling watches. The thing that shocked me a bit about breitling watches was the cheap feeling of the bracelet and the sound of it. It was my first time that i tried on breitling watches so please don't get me wrong. I would like to know what breitling fans and owners think about it. Thanks for reading __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

24 January 2008, 11:47 PM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I think that one at the AD. I don't remember though cause i can't remember all the names. The polished bracelet indeed looks nice. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

25 January 2008, 12:06 AM	#6
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	When I bought my last watch, I too was looking at Breitling. I was not crazy about their bracelets just for the fact the watches I was looking at were huge( Bentley's) and I wanted a strap on what ever I bought. Still overall I thought their fit and finish was very good and did not seem cheap at all, even compaired to Rolex. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

25 January 2008, 02:07 AM	#12
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Frostie, yep, the M1 is Titanium and it is superlight. Coupled with the size of, I would understand your conclusion. However, Breitling fit and finish are excellent on all their watches. Were you able to take a look at the Skyland? That one is all SS. __________________ I'm just a cook...

25 January 2008, 02:13 AM	#14
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Usually heft signifies a solid watch, that's how all is perceived. Glad you went a visited a Breitling AD! __________________ I'm just a cook...

24 January 2008, 11:45 PM	#2
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Hey Velitsko! I owned a Breitling for while as well. I personally don't think they are 'cheaply made' and the bracelet I had on the model was every bit as good as the oyster bracelet on my SD... The model I had was a Colt which had a a superquartz movement (very accurate). I found the watch to be well made and without starting a war here, I rated it better than the PO I had, but as you say, the Rolex definately has the edge in terms of quality finish and should do for its price, proving you only get what you pay for. Cheers Steve

24 January 2008, 11:50 PM	#4
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	It was a hassle to keep it scratch free I must say!

25 January 2008, 01:03 AM	#7
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	The emergency you tried on probably had a titanium bracelet. So thats why it probably felt lighter!

25 January 2008, 01:14 AM	#9
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	I really like the Emergency's!!! What color dial did it have?

25 January 2008, 01:25 AM	#11
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	Breitlings are out for me because, if I remember correctly, they run too large and tend to be a bit busy for me.

25 January 2008, 02:27 AM	#16
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	You're on a roll Frostie! __________________ I'm just a cook...

25 January 2008, 06:15 AM	#18
Altair "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KSA Watch: Patek 5270 Posts: 210	Check out the Chronomat Evolution on SS Bracelet and the Bentley line. The fit and finish are every bit as good as on a Rolex. Breitling unfortunately do make some lower end models that bring the average brand quality down, but there are some gems there. The Chrono Evo is my favorite Chrono of all time.

25 January 2008, 06:55 AM	#20
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Frostie-Are you hitting all the watch shops and rubbing your new purchase in their faces?? I hope you have started to wear it and not just look at it. LOL. I bought an Emergency about 6 months ago and I love it. BTW, the yellow is very hard to come by and it is considered very desirable/collectable by the Emergency folks. As for the other Breitling models, I find them "delicate". I don't know if I would wear any other model than the E. I guess I love my rugged Subs too much. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

25 January 2008, 09:20 AM	#22
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Have you noticed how much better you are treated when you walk in and are already wearing a Rolex. Instant credability and much better service. I have, anyway. They know you aren't another lookie-loo. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

25 January 2008, 12:03 PM	#24
mickiratt Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Steve Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 162	The GMT II ceramic in stainless and the stainless Daytona's are my current Rolex favorites. They are very sweet watches. I also believe Breitling makes a very high quality product as well. Here is mine.... Steve

25 January 2008, 12:06 PM	#25
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	Thats a great looking watch Steve!

25 January 2008, 12:30 PM	#26
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i am seriously wanting a super avenger. i think i want one with a white dial. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

25 January 2008, 02:24 PM	#27
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice watch mikiratt __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

25 January 2008, 04:19 PM	#28
Cyberpipm2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JD Location: chicago Watch: Bluesy Posts: 107	breitling is a great watch. right up there with rolex. they are not as strict as rolex and breitling does make a couple low cost watches compared to rolex and they also do not hold their value as good as Rolex, but they are great watches. very solid, keep great time, they have ETA move and they are just all around sharp. The quality of breitling is right there with rolex... It's always been said, Rolex makes a great diving watch and Breitling makes a great flight watch. John Travolta swear's by breitling. In the movie sword fish you can catch john wearing a SS submariner. In the movie he plays a very rich and powerful guy. He can have any watch he wants and the fact he chose a SS sub says a lot. :)

26 January 2008, 02:37 AM	#29
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	John Travolta is "Mr. Breitling". He is in most of the print AD's. In that movie, he plays a villain and terrorist. I wonder if him being a criminal and wearing a Rolex is a subtle jab at the Rolex community. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

26 January 2008, 02:56 AM	#30
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I like Breitlings, but the watches are generally too large on my wrist. Rolex and Omega SMP fit me better. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

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