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Bisquitlips · 31 May 2009, 08:19 AM

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

watchcrank · 31 May 2009, 08:24 AM

i have had a dozen or so over many years. only kept a ss superocean as it was comfortable on the rubber strap. heavy discounting and very high retail prices have put some off. imho. m

AIKO · 31 May 2009, 08:29 AM

I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

Bisquitlips · 31 May 2009, 08:31 AM

What about the movements? Are they in house or does Breitling take another makers movement and make it their own?

If you know a link where I could read up on them I would appreciate it. I have Googled, but am only turning up generic stuff.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

I own two of them and find them to be very nice high quality watches. In fact I bought one for my Son when he graduated from high school. I find the bracelets superior to the Rolex bracelets.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

What about the movements? Are they in house or does Breitling take another makers movement and make it their own?

If you know a link where I could read up on them I would appreciate it. I have Googled, but am only turning up generic stuff.

They are starting to make in house movements, my one chrono uses a 7750 that Breitling re-builds. If you have a Breitling dealer near by stop in and get a Chronolog, if not contact Breitling via web and they will send one to you. One of the nicest brochures out there.

Yume-sama · 31 May 2009, 08:40 AM

Some look OK, some don't. I can't say I would ever purchase one.

Lamone · 31 May 2009, 09:11 AM

I don't feel much about Breitling.
I like the Advenger Chrono in Titanium that is about it.

SubmarinerMan · 31 May 2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AIKO

I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

Agreed

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 09:59 AM

I love them. They are great pieces and the company is 100% focused on customer service. Lots of options and models.

The GMT Master · 31 May 2009, 10:13 AM

They make some nice looking watches, I certainly wouldn't rule out owning one :)

Saxon007 · 31 May 2009, 10:40 AM

Most are too blingy for me but I really like the Superocean Heritage - except the size. They make it in 46mm (too big) and 38mm (a tad too small). I may still get the smaller one someday.

Watchdog · 31 May 2009, 10:52 AM

I like the looks a lot. In fact, I like them VERY much, bigger sizes and a little bling.

However, if you buy it, you'd best plan on keeping it forever because resale isn't too hot on these babies.

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 11:02 AM

I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

ippon20 · 31 May 2009, 11:07 AM

I like the first generation titanium Chrono Avengers and a nice white faced Navitimer. Some classy looking watches.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

I like the first generation titanium Chrono Avengers and a nice white faced Navitimer. Some classy looking watches.

I forgot to let you check out my Chronomat Blackbird that Scott was adjusting for me. They are a favorite of Breitling collectors and not much seen.

Watchdog · 31 May 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

ippon20 · 31 May 2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I forgot to let you check out my Chronomat Blackbird that Scott was adjusting for me. They are a favorite of Breitling collectors and not much seen.

I saw it a little when you were handing it over to him. It had a black rubber strap right? He fixed my Sandy 660 yesterday in about 20 minutes since the crown was coming off when I set the time.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

I saw it a little when you were handing it over to him. It had a black rubber strap right? He fixed my Sandy 660 yesterday in about 20 minutes since the crown was coming off when I set the time.

Yes, it's on the rubber BREITLING strap, know as the Hershey strap by Breitling folks. The bracelet that one can get for it is a very nice one at a cost of $1000.

Art 1 · 31 May 2009, 11:51 AM

Abdon · 31 May 2009, 12:04 PM

I love Breitling. I have a SS Superocean which I wear as a daily beater. very solid, strong and reliable timepiece imho.

Lion · 31 May 2009, 12:04 PM

Breitling watches look like very nice timepieces but I have a list of other watches to purchase first before looking into this brand!!!

ayecarumba · 31 May 2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one.

Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale.

Any discussion?

Have these 2:

The Stainless Steel/Gold Navitimer "Cosmonaute" is a beautiful timepiece...the original flew in space with Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter on Aurora 7. The Stainless Steel B1 is pure technology and functionality in a modern quartz movement.

Some of the nicest cases/bracelets out there IMHO.

Coupled with their aviation heritage it's a great aviator style watch but with enough detail and styling suitable for wear on any occasion. They also sponsor a lot of aviation oriented endeavors...their sponsored balloon that traveled around the globe is in the Smithsonian Air & Space museum.

Can't really comment on the resale aspect....I know Breitling don't police their ADs as vigorously as Rolex which may affect it somewhat....that plus they introduce new/updated models regularly rather than update their classics only.

Ditto the recc. to get a catalog from an AD...really enjoyable read.

Works for me!

--Paul

PS- All ETA movements...new in house "B01" movement being launched as we speak!

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 01:24 PM

You can email customer service and they will overnight one to you!

ijen0311 · 31 May 2009, 01:24 PM

Also, visit http://www.breitling.co.jp/fitting/ to build a model.

onkyo · 31 May 2009, 01:25 PM

I love many different brands of fine timepieces but not a fan of Breitling.

I don't know what it is about them .... but something turns me off big time.

dawgfan#1 · 31 May 2009, 01:33 PM

I love my Super Ocean Steelfish. It is a fantastic piece that has the look as well as the durability. It feels like it could withstand a beating. I also like the SS brushed band better than my Sub's.

Desperado · 31 May 2009, 03:48 PM

I have a Colt GMT, looks nice and works v well as a daily beater. my only concern about them is that they update/discontinue/change their models quite fast.

Mr. K · 31 May 2009, 04:22 PM

I have a Colt superquartz and love it. For HEQ chronometer certified quartz...... they are nice watches.

djhiram · 31 May 2009, 05:19 PM

I LOVE my Super Avenger...but to be quite honest - I only purchased it because I bought it from the original owner who is a close friend of mine for next to nothing. The price really attracted me to make the deal, but once I put that bad boy on my wrist I knew I was hooked.

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31 May 2009, 08:19 AM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	How do you feel about Breitling timepieces? I have admired Breitlings for years, but have never purchased one. Are they as good as they look? I am rather surprised that more WIS's don't own one or two of them and they seem hard to resale. Any discussion? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

31 May 2009, 08:24 AM	#2
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	i have had a dozen or so over many years. only kept a ss superocean as it was comfortable on the rubber strap. heavy discounting and very high retail prices have put some off. imho. m

31 May 2009, 08:29 AM	#3
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I respect the brand, I think they make fine watches. However, most designs are way to flashy and bling for me.

31 May 2009, 08:40 AM	#7
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Some look OK, some don't. I can't say I would ever purchase one.

31 May 2009, 09:11 AM	#8
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I don't feel much about Breitling. I like the Advenger Chrono in Titanium that is about it.

31 May 2009, 09:59 AM	#10
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I love them. They are great pieces and the company is 100% focused on customer service. Lots of options and models.

31 May 2009, 10:13 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,148	They make some nice looking watches, I certainly wouldn't rule out owning one :)

31 May 2009, 10:40 AM	#12
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Most are too blingy for me but I really like the Superocean Heritage - except the size. They make it in 46mm (too big) and 38mm (a tad too small). I may still get the smaller one someday.

31 May 2009, 10:52 AM	#13
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,709	I like the looks a lot. In fact, I like them VERY much, bigger sizes and a little bling. However, if you buy it, you'd best plan on keeping it forever because resale isn't too hot on these babies.

31 May 2009, 11:02 AM	#14
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I bought mine at a heavy discount, so I'm not too worried about the resale concern.

31 May 2009, 12:04 PM	#21
Abdon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Abdon Location: Florida Watch: All I can! Posts: 360	I love Breitling. I have a SS Superocean which I wear as a daily beater. very solid, strong and reliable timepiece imho.

31 May 2009, 01:24 PM	#24
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	You can email customer service and they will overnight one to you!

31 May 2009, 01:25 PM	#26
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I love many different brands of fine timepieces but not a fan of Breitling. I don't know what it is about them .... but something turns me off big time.

31 May 2009, 01:33 PM	#27
dawgfan#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: GA U.S. Watch: tt gmt c Posts: 113	I love my Super Ocean Steelfish. It is a fantastic piece that has the look as well as the durability. It feels like it could withstand a beating. I also like the SS brushed band better than my Sub's.

31 May 2009, 03:48 PM	#28
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	I have a Colt GMT, looks nice and works v well as a daily beater. my only concern about them is that they update/discontinue/change their models quite fast.

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Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	I have a Colt superquartz and love it. For HEQ chronometer certified quartz...... they are nice watches.

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