No one wants a Breitling?

[Cc1966]

I've been nailed profusely trying to sell two Breitlings in the past. Never again. There are just too many new ones at good prices out their to compete.

[Maxfli]

Originally Posted by Cc1966

I've been nailed profusely trying to sell two Breitlings in the past. Never again. There are just too many new ones at good prices out their to compete.

Pre-owned is the only way to buy a Breitling. I've had three that I picked up on the forums and was able to flip all of them for what I paid or a little more.

[daveswordfish]

If someone with Rolex(s) wants to sell, they probably want the cash, not a Breitling. If someone with Rolex(s) wants a used Bretling, they probably can simply buy one, without offloading a watch to do it. That's why no one wants to do the trade.

They are great watches and hold their value similarly to other marques in their price band. Remember, they can be readily had new at 20-30 pct off retail. Discounts when new do not help resale values.

I have an Avenger....Blue one. Very happy with it.

Keep the Breitling...save a while longer for the Rolex. Enjoy both. :-)

[JonMatrix]

The only reason I'm getting rid of the SuperOcean Chrono is I don't wear it, just sits in my winder. It's a bit blingy for my current taste. Beautiful watch, but it's highly polished. I also have a SuperOcean 44, which I wear everyday and love. Just looking to get something for it to put toward a Rolex that I will wear.

[Evanisrushin]

Originally Posted by JonMatrix

The only reason I'm getting rid of the SuperOcean Chrono is I don't wear it, just sits in my winder. It's a bit blingy for my current taste. Beautiful watch, but it's highly polished. I also have a SuperOcean 44, which I wear everyday and love. Just looking to get something for it to put toward a Rolex that I will wear.

I have been trying to move this one for a month - it's hard with Breitling sometimes.

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[JonMatrix]

[QUOTE=Evanisrushin;4784978]I have been trying to move this one for a month - it's hard with Breitling sometimes.

I'll trade ya! I have all papers, boxes and original receipts.

[SALTY]

The pilot in me in drawn to Brietling. But for the lack of better water resistance, i would be all over a Navitimer on a bracelet.

[Widows Son]

I handled a friend's Colt Chrono recently and the fit and finish were on par with any Rolex I've seen. The bracelet was very comfortable too.

[psv]

Very few people would trade a Rolex for a Breitling so you should forget about that notion. Sell your Breitling at WUS or the Breitling forum metioned.

This is not to say that Breitling doesn't make very sturdy and good watches. And their new B01 chrono movement is a marvel, but still the Rolex crowd generally doesn't go for it.

[srvrf]

Trades are hard because not only do you have to find something you want, but you've got to have something they want. And like others have mentioned, the motivation may not be there. I don't have evidence to back this up, but I believe most transactions are because people are moving up in the watch world. Meaning I think personal collectors are selling their Rolex watches to fund APs, VCs, PPs, etc. The OP is in the boat of wanting to go from Breitling to Rolex. As a whole, Breitlings are bigger, flashier, and are not for everyone (and I am a Navitimer 01 LE and Daytona owner). Subs and GMTs are pretty classic and smaller sized and I think have a greater appeal. So I'd say, put the Breitling for sale also on TimeZone and WUS. Get what you can and be patient. No nibbles doesn't mean lack of interest, but you've got to have someone interested who is ready to buy and that doesn't always happen right away.

[Jgs2451]

Own a SubC but still love the navitimers ..... Looking to add one to my collection soon

[bmpwatch]

I really like the Breitling for Bentley models...especially on steel bracelet. May take a hit on the resale value, but who cares. I buy a watch because I like it, not based on what I can sell it for.

[GB-man]

I had no trouble offloading my super avenger on ebay for 3k, I paid 3500 at an AD for it new. I assume this was because of currency fluctuations and its relation to msrp.

Breitling is a great watch. Don't be lazy, sell it yourself. It is just like trading in a car, you will have to bend over because they want to make a money on it.

Last but not least, the corvette owners are a touchy group

[bluecollar]

The only Breitling model that I like is the Navi. I own one, and *gasp* just traded one of my Rolexes for another Navi and cash.

I owned a Super Ocean for all of 3 days. Just was not impressed (not to mention HATED the rubber bezel insert).

[JonMatrix]

Originally Posted by bluecollar

The only Breitling model that I like is the Navi. I own one, and *gasp* just traded one of my Rolexes for another Navi and cash.

I owned a Super Ocean for all of 3 days. Just was not impressed (not to mention HATED the rubber bezel insert).

See and I love my Super Ocean 44, it's my daily. Love the rubberized bezel. Different strokes.

[andromeda160]

Breitlings are huge, heavy and always changing. Once a $8000 breitling is 5 years old they've already come out with 3 new styles it seems like, not to mention their high production numbers and previously used modified ETAs for their movements. Once I bought my first rolex I was hooked, I tried on breitlings for months, and looked at various other brands because I had no intentions of buying a rolex, then I bought the first rolex I tried on because it was just the right watch for me. Breitlings are made to be appreciated by others, rolexes are more for self appreciation

[Saoirse32]

I find the above last three statements to be a bit generalized, no? I agree Breitling has an issue with consistency but really they aren't just for the "general population" (not quite sure what that means). Used Rolex sell for about 30% off their retail with Breitling a slightly higher loss. As an owner of both brands, I do think some of these statements help reinforce the "better-than-thou" attitudes of certain Rolex owners...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

I find the above last three statements to be a bit generalized, no? I agree Breitling has an issue with consistency but really they aren't just for the "general population" (not quite sure what that means). Used Rolex sell for about 30% off their retail with Breitling a slightly higher loss. As an owner of both brands, I do think some of these statements help reinforce the "better-than-thou" attitudes of certain Rolex owners...

Yeah I agree, these are only WIS arguments regarding the bling factor. You ask normal people on the street and the vast majority will tell you Rolex is the watch for show offs, most of them won't even have ever really seen a Breitling.

[rgilbert24]

I must concur that the average Breitling is just as well made as an average Rolex. You have to shop wisely for a breitling though if you want to resell it for anything close to what you paid for it. But that is the same for almost all brands under the $10,000 mark except Rolex. .

[gwozhog]

Originally Posted by rgilbert24

I must concur that the average Breitling is just as well made as an average Rolex. You have to shop wisely for a breitling though if you want to resell it for anything close to what you paid for it. But that is the same for almost all brands under the $10,000 mark except Rolex. .

My buddy jumped into the lake off my boat today. His crown was not screwed in. I saw him fumbling with it . when he climbed back on the boat his watch filled with water. for a watch that has a water resistance of 5000 ft its a shame breitling did not install an extra O ring for better protection of a common mistake that people will make. Im pretty sure a Sub would not leak with the crown pulled out.

[andpassport]

Because it is not a very reliable or high quality watch.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by andpassport

Because it is not a very reliable or high quality watch.

Uneducated statement

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by andpassport

Because it is not a very reliable or high quality watch.

Originally Posted by azguy

Uneducated statement

+1 If they are so poorly made, I don't understand why so many pilots (including military pilots) wear them.

I think the main reason they don't get the same level of love that other mainstream brands like Rolex and Omega get is the styling. You either like it or you don't. It's very unique and not for all tastes.

[Baco Noir]

You have to buy well to not lose you arse. That said I love my Aerospace. It gets a LOT of wrist time.

[locutus49]

I took a loss on both of the Cartiers I sold (Pasha and Roadster). The dealer I sold them to said, unless you have a rare one, they have poor resale value. There are other brands in the same boat. Nice looking watches, but poor resale value. Just a fact.

Now i'll stick to Rolex, Patek, AP, etc.

If you like your Breitlings, keep them. Otherwise, eat the loss and move on. In a year you won't remember it.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by JonMatrix

Hi All, new to the forum as I am in the market for a Rolex. I have been primarily a Breitling guy for years and currently have a SuperOcean 44 and a SuperOcean Chrono. I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

I used to be a superocean guy... had 2. Sold both for my first sub. My breitlings all went down in value where my sub when up. We could say its the in-house movement or the connection with Bond... but whatever it is... Rolex has a very tight and loyal market where the breitlings just don't. Once you unload the Lings and get your Sub, you will never turn back! Trust me... i love breitlings but i've never been able to hold on to one long term...

[JonMatrix]

Originally Posted by 007Sub

I used to be a superocean guy... had 2. Sold both for my first sub. My breitlings all went down in value where my sub when up. We could say its the in-house movement or the connection with Bond... but whatever it is... Rolex has a very tight and loyal market where the breitlings just don't. Once you unload the Lings and get your Sub, you will never turn back! Trust me... i love breitlings but i've never been able to hold on to one long term...

I finally did sell my superocean Chrono and put the money toward a year old GMT II. I paid $4k for the breitling and sold it for $2,300 after 2 years of ownership. Now that I have my first Rolex, I am looking to unload my superocean 44 and get a Sub. I def have the Rolex bug and have a hard time wearing anything else.
Although I am wearing the SO 44 right now, it just doesn't feel the same.

[Brad737]

I'm a pilot, and I've tried to love Breitlings. The reason so many pilots wear them is because Breitling gives HELLACIOUS discounts for very small runs with commemorative dials. The first cost me something like $900 for a $2200-ish retail watch. I've owned 3 altogether, a Navitimer, a Blue Angel, and an Aerospace.

Navitimers are for guys who want to advertise they're pilots...typically private pilots. In 24 years of professional aviation, I've NEVER seen, nor personally had to use the E6B slide rule. The important stuff, we know how to figure in our heads. The difficult stuff is done by the FMC. As for Breitling advertising the fact that Scott Carpenter wore a Breitling on his Aurora 7 Mercury mission. They never mention the fact that Carpenter fired his retrorockets 3 seconds late. He overshot the landing area by over 250 miles. NASA thought he was dead for awhile. Soooo...

The Blue Angel I had was a BEAUTFUL watch. But I found it to be a bit delicate. It seemed like if one would look at it funny, a new ding would show up. It also didn't keep very good time. When I compared it to my Rolex GMT2, or my Speedy Pro, it just didn't fare well. Too jewelry-ish, and gained about 15 seconds a day. To add further insult to injury, my 40 year-old Rolex OP Date gains 2 seconds per day.

The one I liked the best? The Aerospace. The titanium and gold looked nice, felt like wearing nothing, and was tough as nails. It also had multiple timers. I liked that watch, but sold it to a buddy for what I paid. (One of those sick discounts...)

What this all boils down to for me is that Breitlings are gorgeous, fragile, and they really aren't known for in-house movements. If you want one to tell decent time, you need to get quartz. I'll stick to Rolex and Omega.

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by Brad737

I'm a pilot, and I've tried to love Breitlings. The reason so many pilots wear them is because Breitling gives HELLACIOUS discounts for very small runs with commemorative dials. The first cost me something like $900 for a $2200-ish retail watch. I've owned 3 altogether, a Navitimer, a Blue Angel, and an Aerospace.

Navitimers are for guys who want to advertise they're pilots...typically private pilots. In 24 years of professional aviation, I've NEVER seen, nor personally had to use the E6B slide rule. The important stuff, we know how to figure in our heads. The difficult stuff is done by the FMC. As for Breitling advertising the fact that Scott Carpenter wore a Breitling on his Aurora 7 Mercury mission. They never mention the fact that Carpenter fired his retrorockets 3 seconds late. He overshot the landing area by over 250 miles. NASA thought he was dead for awhile. Soooo...

The Blue Angel I had was a BEAUTFUL watch. But I found it to be a bit delicate. It seemed like if one would look at it funny, a new ding would show up. It also didn't keep very good time. When I compared it to my Rolex GMT2, or my Speedy Pro, it just didn't fare well. Too jewelry-ish, and gained about 15 seconds a day. To add further insult to injury, my 40 year-old Rolex OP Date gains 2 seconds per day.

The one I liked the best? The Aerospace. The titanium and gold looked nice, felt like wearing nothing, and was tough as nails. It also had multiple timers. I liked that watch, but sold it to a buddy for what I paid. (One of those sick discounts...)

What this all boils down to for me is that Breitlings are gorgeous, fragile, and they really aren't known for in-house movements. If you want one to tell decent time, you need to get quartz. I'll stick to Rolex and Omega.

Well said. Interesting info re nasa!


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[Kevin.S]

Originally Posted by Brad737

I'm a pilot, and I've tried to love Breitlings. The reason so many pilots wear them is because Breitling gives HELLACIOUS discounts for very small runs with commemorative dials. The first cost me something like $900 for a $2200-ish retail watch. I've owned 3 altogether, a Navitimer, a Blue Angel, and an Aerospace.

Navitimers are for guys who want to advertise they're pilots...typically private pilots. In 24 years of professional aviation, I've NEVER seen, nor personally had to use the E6B slide rule. The important stuff, we know how to figure in our heads. The difficult stuff is done by the FMC. As for Breitling advertising the fact that Scott Carpenter wore a Breitling on his Aurora 7 Mercury mission. They never mention the fact that Carpenter fired his retrorockets 3 seconds late. He overshot the landing area by over 250 miles. NASA thought he was dead for awhile. Soooo...

The Blue Angel I had was a BEAUTFUL watch. But I found it to be a bit delicate. It seemed like if one would look at it funny, a new ding would show up. It also didn't keep very good time. When I compared it to my Rolex GMT2, or my Speedy Pro, it just didn't fare well. Too jewelry-ish, and gained about 15 seconds a day. To add further insult to injury, my 40 year-old Rolex OP Date gains 2 seconds per day.

The one I liked the best? The Aerospace. The titanium and gold looked nice, felt like wearing nothing, and was tough as nails. It also had multiple timers. I liked that watch, but sold it to a buddy for what I paid. (One of those sick discounts...)

What this all boils down to for me is that Breitlings are gorgeous, fragile, and they really aren't known for in-house movements. If you want one to tell decent time, you need to get quartz. I'll stick to Rolex and Omega.

Must have needed a service. I have owned several Breitlings ( no Quartz) and they all were very accurate, certainly not fragile. This debate reminds me of the Ford vs Chevy