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Rambam · 13 June 2009, 10:37 PM

I had the Superocean, but sold it to fund another purchase. The details are amazing, and the buildquality seems very nice. It`s heavy and feels like a tank but I like that. Unfortunately though, the coolest of the Breitings are just too big for my scrawny wrists

I could just about pull off the Superocean but it still felt a little too big.
Not too comfortable with all the bling either, the bracelet is beautifulle, but scratches soo easy and it attracts alot of attention. I would love a Superocean Some pics of mine:

The bracelet is really nice

eric23 · 16 June 2009, 06:59 AM

I think they are great watches; I might get one someday if I ever have some spare cash. I like the Colt GMT, the Aerospace and the Co-Pilot. I find the quality same as Omega.

mingsta · 18 June 2009, 09:41 AM

Breitline, not my bag, to be honest. I find them a bit too busy and don't like the bracelets. However, they're very masculine looking watches and I can see why they appeal to many.

diablojota · 18 June 2009, 10:16 AM

I just got this not too long ago and I love it. Clean looking dial, not busy at all, and a large, but not wearing large type of watch.
SNV10267.jpg

s2kev · 18 June 2009, 08:21 PM

I think they are great pieces. My dealer tells me that they have really been becoming popular lately. I'm actually thinking of picking up a Bentley Mark VI as my next watch.

Rockrolex · 18 June 2009, 11:06 PM

I'm a big fan of complication watches. This has the most complications of any of my automatics: semi-perpetual calendar, only needs to be reset once every 4 years; plus a chronograph; and a circular slide rule (takes me back to my engineering school days). At 43.5 mm, I love the size.

chas13 · 19 June 2009, 01:27 AM

I owned a Blackbird before I bought my Rolex. It had the matt finish that's why I went for it, not to blingy. Solid watch never had any prob's with it. Most model's can be picked up at big discount's if you shop about. Some of the newer model's look a bit cheap to me, like the superocean thought it looked great in the adverts but up close

USP45Tim · 23 June 2009, 06:54 PM

Love mine.

lorsban · 24 June 2009, 03:47 PM

Nice watch, USP45tim! Wearing mine now. Looks really good with a black rubber strap as well.

GBJIV · 24 June 2009, 03:48 PM

I am open to them... I have not found one that I just love. I have seen some pretty deep discounts on them....

Cato · 24 June 2009, 06:11 PM

Sorry all my dough goes to Rolex and Omega.

USP45Tim · 24 June 2009, 08:34 PM

Thank you! Yeah, I have the rubber strap as well. I just never tried it out as of yet. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorsban

Nice watch, USP45tim! Wearing mine now. Looks really good with a black rubber strap as well.

USP45Tim · 24 June 2009, 08:35 PM

Some of mine does as well. I'm a "get both" kind of guy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

Sorry all my dough goes to Rolex and Omega.

rtwilbur@gmail.com · 1 November 2009, 05:11 PM

I have Two of them, love them

mercury66 · 2 November 2009, 01:01 AM

I've worn a Rolex DJ for 20+ years but really wanted something more sporty and more resistant to crystal scratches. It was the Breitling rubber straps that eventually drove me to get the Colt GMT last month.

ducatidoc · 2 November 2009, 11:50 AM

Just recently acquired the one and only B. in my collection. I like it for it's appearance and it performs as well as either of my R.'s. That being said, I don't have any interest in acquiring another. One is enough, but I definitely don't regret the purchase. For me, it will be an occasional-wear change-of-pace appearance watch

deserted · 2 November 2009, 12:28 PM

I think and know they are a work of art!

1000ftSub · 2 November 2009, 12:30 PM

I think they are very nice watches, even better if you have the bentley car to go with it

Ultraman · 3 November 2009, 01:48 AM

I like them because some of the models are chunky and blingy. I love a hefty watch.

ducatidoc · 3 November 2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman

I like them because some of the models are chunky and blingy. I love a hefty watch.

Oh, you want chunky, blingy and hefty, huh ?

At 43mm this is the small version of the Defy, they also make it in 46.5, but I just don't have enough wrist. It weighs a ton as is and is built like a tank. My daily wearer:

Goodwatch · 3 November 2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman

I like them because some of the models are chunky and blingy. I love a hefty watch.

You want hefty? Here you go:

http://www.20000feet.com/?play=gun

PS Don't try this at home

deserted · 3 November 2009, 09:13 AM

Beefy and bigger MM watches are taking over the watchworld right now and have for a long time now , it's good to at least have one in the collection, it has so much maturity to wearing a beefier watch and it's noticeable , with it's robustness it sparks interesting conversations when out and about wearing one..

I purchased my first 47MM watch a week ago and let me tell you i have had more compliments on the 47mm than all my rolex collection combined.

I still love rolex but i probably won't purchase another one because i love the bigger MM sizes now and if rolex decides to go bigger i will be right there front and center.

ducatidoc · 3 November 2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserted

Beefy and bigger MM watches are taking over the watchworld right now and have for a long time now , it's good to at least have one in the collection, it has so much maturity to wearing a beefier watch and it's noticeable , with it's robustness it sparks interesting conversations when out and about wearing one..

I purchased my first 47MM watch a week ago and let me tell you i have had more compliments on the 47mm than all my rolex collection combined.

I still love rolex but i probably won't purchase another one because i love the bigger MM sizes now and if rolex decides to go bigger i will be right there front and center.

+1 Rarely wear the Daytona, DD never. 43mm is minimum for me

toddb · 3 November 2009, 01:30 PM

the big date chronometer is my favororite non-chrono of breitling line. The blackbird and skyracer are pretty damn cool, also!

Ultraman · 3 November 2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You want hefty? Here you go:

http://www.20000feet.com/?play=gun

PS Don't try this at home

That is one tough watch!!

gmtobsessed · 3 November 2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

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.

Agree...
I like some of their GMT models though,
Colt GMT and Navitimer World

jcatral14 · 4 November 2009, 08:24 AM

I'm a fan

Widows Son · 4 November 2009, 09:52 AM

I have two vintage pieces. A late 40's three dial Premiere, and a mid 50's SS Geneve. Both have been completely overhauled and run great. Would like to get my paws on a Black Steel Avenger someday.

Lol-x · 4 November 2009, 09:15 PM

My Breitling B1 is about 43mm but it wears just like 40mm.

The dial has the surrounding slide rule, which I cannot see without my glasses. But it looks cool anyway.

I think Breitling is a genuine quality tool watch manufacturer.

peppermannen · 5 November 2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

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.

X 2, the Superocean Heritage is beautiful, all others are not quite my taste. If I ever can get a great deal on a 46mm, I just might go for it

I do own a Breitling, though, a 50's chronograph

Petter

18 June 2009, 10:16 AM	#64
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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,507	I'm a big fan of complication watches. This has the most complications of any of my automatics: semi-perpetual calendar, only needs to be reset once every 4 years; plus a chronograph; and a circular slide rule (takes me back to my engineering school days). At 43.5 mm, I love the size. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I am open to them... I have not found one that I just love. I have seen some pretty deep discounts on them.... __________________ Jackson

2 November 2009, 11:50 AM	#76
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Just recently acquired the one and only B. in my collection. I like it for it's appearance and it performs as well as either of my R.'s. That being said, I don't have any interest in acquiring another. One is enough, but I definitely don't regret the purchase. For me, it will be an occasional-wear change-of-pace appearance watch __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

13 June 2009, 10:37 PM	#61
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	I had the Superocean, but sold it to fund another purchase. The details are amazing, and the buildquality seems very nice. It`s heavy and feels like a tank but I like that. Unfortunately though, the coolest of the Breitings are just too big for my scrawny wrists I could just about pull off the Superocean but it still felt a little too big. Not too comfortable with all the bling either, the bracelet is beautifulle, but scratches soo easy and it attracts alot of attention. I would love a Superocean Some pics of mine: The bracelet is really nice

16 June 2009, 06:59 AM	#62
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I think they are great watches; I might get one someday if I ever have some spare cash. I like the Colt GMT, the Aerospace and the Co-Pilot. I find the quality same as Omega.

18 June 2009, 09:41 AM	#63
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Breitline, not my bag, to be honest. I find them a bit too busy and don't like the bracelets. However, they're very masculine looking watches and I can see why they appeal to many.

18 June 2009, 08:21 PM	#65
s2kev 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,846	I think they are great pieces. My dealer tells me that they have really been becoming popular lately. I'm actually thinking of picking up a Bentley Mark VI as my next watch.

19 June 2009, 01:27 AM	#67
chas13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Watch: 116500 bk Posts: 94	I owned a Blackbird before I bought my Rolex. It had the matt finish that's why I went for it, not to blingy. Solid watch never had any prob's with it. Most model's can be picked up at big discount's if you shop about. Some of the newer model's look a bit cheap to me, like the superocean thought it looked great in the adverts but up close

23 June 2009, 06:54 PM	#68
USP45Tim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Louisiana, Beach Watch: 16570T Posts: 191	Love mine.

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Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Sorry all my dough goes to Rolex and Omega.

1 November 2009, 05:11 PM	#74
rtwilbur@gmail.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Watch: Rolex GMT2c Posts: 26	I have Two of them, love them

2 November 2009, 12:28 PM	#77
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	I think and know they are a work of art!

2 November 2009, 12:30 PM	#78
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I think they are very nice watches, even better if you have the bentley car to go with it

3 November 2009, 01:48 AM	#79
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	I like them because some of the models are chunky and blingy. I love a hefty watch.

3 November 2009, 09:13 AM	#82
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Beefy and bigger MM watches are taking over the watchworld right now and have for a long time now , it's good to at least have one in the collection, it has so much maturity to wearing a beefier watch and it's noticeable , with it's robustness it sparks interesting conversations when out and about wearing one.. I purchased my first 47MM watch a week ago and let me tell you i have had more compliments on the 47mm than all my rolex collection combined. I still love rolex but i probably won't purchase another one because i love the bigger MM sizes now and if rolex decides to go bigger i will be right there front and center.

3 November 2009, 01:30 PM	#84
toddb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: TB Location: SO Cal. Watch: Xplorer 40 Posts: 216	cockpit series the big date chronometer is my favororite non-chrono of breitling line. The blackbird and skyracer are pretty damn cool, also!

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4 November 2009, 09:52 AM	#88
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	I have two vintage pieces. A late 40's three dial Premiere, and a mid 50's SS Geneve. Both have been completely overhauled and run great. Would like to get my paws on a Black Steel Avenger someday.

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,238	My Breitling B1 is about 43mm but it wears just like 40mm. The dial has the surrounding slide rule, which I cannot see without my glasses. But it looks cool anyway. I think Breitling is a genuine quality tool watch manufacturer. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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