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

[squirrel211]

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

[exador]

Sorry but

[904VT]

Congrats!

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

[shalako]

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

[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

[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.

[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.

[dkg1616]

Not my choice of breitling, but I do admire the brand!

[SearChart]

Congrats, wear it in good health

You posted this in the wrong section though...

[brucethemanlee]

buy what you like.... breitling or Rolex or ?

doesn't matter

[Hibbyx]

That's a nice lookin watch and at that price it can be a proper tool watch

[Ballzzz]

Breitling is a respected brand in its league. Anyone who says otherwise is just a snotty nose pinky high tea drinking snob!

Enjoy the new to you piece.

[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...

[zjd168]

as long as you're happy...

[sco]

I've had that watch since 2010, it's a great piece. I wear it either on the Pro II polished bracelet, brown croc (avatar pic), or the ocean racer rubber. Super versatile!

[zaydans]

I’ve had a Breitling avenger for years ands it’s too big and bling as FK but I absolutely love it along with the Rolex’s. Gets equal wrist time too. Agree the value plummets so its good advice to get a used one, but it’s a great alternative if you’re truly fed up of the Rolex/AD sales strategies!!

[007timer]

Why would anyone hate you for that! Enjoy your watch. I have had three different Super Avengers over the past 10 years. Great sporty watch.


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[Pops1973]

Looks good enjoy!

[Fredbear]

Love mine! It is the watch that got me into watches.
It was bought new by my dad as a tool watch in 1971.
When he gave it to me it had spent over 30 years in a drawer face down and you could barely see the dial.

[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...