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69mach351 · 11 February 2013, 03:37 AM

I thought I would post here in hopes of a little more neutral thoughts. Names aside, which company's watches do you prefer? I traded in my superocean heritage for the milgauss gv, and to be honest, I think I prefer the SO. I recently saw the transocean and absolutely love it. I know they don't quite carry the prestige of Rolex and the resale can be horrid, but I hate to feel like I may be owning something just for the name, when there is something I may enjoy more, and it is actually chreaper. The wife says to just get another watch. Not sure if I want $10k in watches.

salem65 · 11 February 2013, 03:51 AM

I like models from both brands. I wouldn't buy one brand over another simply because of name. If you like the SOH more than the GV then that is all that matters. I personally prefer the SO over the Sub and Speedy over Daytona, but there are lots of Rolex I like too.

MoosicPa · 11 February 2013, 06:24 AM

I would go with the Sub over the SO, but would choose a Breitling chrono over the Daytona. Btw, the Transocean is great!

T.S.Eliot · 11 February 2013, 06:30 AM

It all depends on personal taste and need. Both companies have their history and each has its distinctive timepieces. Breitling is a spots watch purely with the Navitimer up front while Rolex has both spots and formal.

At the end, get what makes you happy and satisfied

69mach351 · 11 February 2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I would go with the Sub over the SO, but would choose a Breitling chrono over the Daytona. Btw, the Transocean is great!

I specifically like the SO heritage. I think it is one of the best looking watches out there. I had the burnt orange model and picked up the Bentley bracelet for it. Gorgeous IMO.

Racerdj · 6 April 2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I would go with the Sub over the SO, but would choose a Breitling chrono over the Daytona. Btw, the Transocean is great!

To choose the chrono over the Daytona was my last decision. It came down to the 44mm vs the 41mm.

Sherwooddavid · 28 April 2013, 12:41 PM

I own Breitling's and Rolex's and love both brands but I don't think their in the same league!
The only other watch that I own that compares to Rolex is my Omega Speedmaster. IMHO

kaiserphoenix · 11 February 2013, 06:36 AM

Quality wise, they are about the same tbh. The anti-reflective coating on the breitlings are AMAZING, best in the industry I think, better than the Bremonts etc. The B01 chrono movements are awesome as well, very high quality and accurate.

ripslix · 25 February 2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Quality wise, they are about the same tbh. The anti-reflective coating on the breitlings are AMAZING, best in the industry I think, better than the Bremonts etc. The B01 chrono movements are awesome as well, very high quality and accurate.

I have owned four Breitlings and they all had to go back for service by year three or two.
I have owned five Rolexes
Ceramic sub, Millgause, two oyster perpetuals and a Daytona. Not one Rolex has needed service!
All my watches are purchased new.
Very dissatisfied with Breitling, I actually gave my last two away to friends. That was after I paid the service fee.

69mach351 · 11 February 2013, 06:39 AM

I am on the fence. I may pick up another breitling, put the Rolex away for awhile and see how much I miss it. We`ll see.

NoobSubmarinerOwner · 11 February 2013, 08:27 AM

Get the one you like and don't worry about resale value.

AK797 · 11 February 2013, 11:57 AM

I think many Breitlings, such as B01, Steelfish, Seawolf, are very well made and are priced very well bought used, and are on a par with the older Rolex sub models but I feel the new ceramic Rolexes are possibly a slight step up in quality and feel, however this is factored into the price. For $8K Id buy a ceramic Rolex, for $5K Id buy a B01.

powerfunk · 11 February 2013, 12:10 PM

Your wife is telling you to get another watch and you're resisting?

69mach351 · 12 February 2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Your wife is telling you to get another watch and you're resisting?

I am a little (a lot) more conservative with money than my wife is.

I prefer travel/experience rather than buy a lot of expensive toys and when we travel, we don't travel cheap.

I have been looking at some SOH for a decent price though. I think I could find one sub $2k if I keep looking. The only used Transocean that I have found is $3500, which isn't horrible. I do have a good dealer I know that I could probably get a decent price on both the SOH and the Transocean if I trade in my Milgauss though.

Sherwooddavid · 26 May 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Your wife is telling you to get another watch and you're resisting?

I was thinking the same thing...I'd have one so fast it would make your head spin !

Sherwooddavid · 26 May 2013, 09:49 AM

I have both brands and love them both,whatever watch is on my wrist is my favorite brand for a day !

rahible · 11 February 2013, 12:11 PM

I went to our AD to look at a transocean heritage. I had only seen any luxury watches online. After seeing the peice in person, i decided it easnt for me, not that ther was anything wrong with it. We went to the store early on a weekday, and the sales person put just about every watch brand on me. My wife pointed out a Rolex Explorer I that I took home. I like to think it picked me.

I'm not saying that the Rolex was better, get the watch you want and like and which you can afford.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 12 February 2013, 09:23 AM

Get what make you smile.

bde · 12 February 2013, 10:26 AM

To me Breitling is more cutting edge, and modern in design whereas Rolex is still more traditional. Breitling employs more technology in their timepieces, and Rolex more precious metals. They both offer sport and dress models, with Breitling having more in the former and Rolex in the latter categories. I've owned watches from both companies and like them equally well.

brandrea · 28 November 2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

Get what make you smile.

X2

h999r · 12 February 2013, 02:06 PM

Like the look on the breitling but pick Rolex because of the brand.

salem65 · 12 February 2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by h999r

Like the look on the breitling but pick Rolex because of the brand.

So, you would buy and wear a watch that you didn't actually like the look of because of the name on the dial?

h999r · 12 February 2013, 03:31 PM

I won't buy both. I prefer other brands that I like more. But if you want me to pick between these 2 , I pick Rolex.

Watchonisto · 12 February 2013, 05:57 PM

Rolex for me

Raucky · 12 February 2013, 08:58 PM

I understand where you are going with the "brand" thing. I really like both Rolex and Breitling, but I bought a SO44 over a Sub (I like the rubber strap & metal strap combo) and I went with a limited B01 Chronomat over a Daytona (I need a Date feature and I like the color combo better). I know lot of people here would tar and feather me for saying this, but I'm a little more modern with my choices. I'll probably grow up one of these days, but I tell my wife "no promises".

drchuck72 · 13 February 2013, 01:45 AM

First off, this IS a Rolex forum so the opinions will not be that objective. Having said that, my first real luxury watch was a Submariner (after owning a few TAGs). My next one was a Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution. I think my choice was influenced by a fellow I met in a SCUBA diving class in Hawai'i back in '95. He talked about how Rolexes were stodgy and old school and Breitlings were much more forward thinking in their design and technology. Of course I didn't know much of anything back then and it stuck in my head. I still really wanted a Rolex but I knew that my next watch would be a Breitling. I still have both but I can honestly say that my Sub gets much more wrist time than the Chronomat. The Breitling is a bit blingly for my current tastes. Probably why my Daytona gets more wrist time too. The PCLs are a little more blingy than the brushed bracelet of the Sub but more subtle than the entirely polished pilots' bracelet on the Chronomat.

So, in conclusion, probably Rolex for me too. I'm also not a huge fan of the font on the divers' bezel on the SuperOcean.

Christiaan · 13 February 2013, 09:56 AM

Get what ever is calling you. Nothing worse than wearing one watch and wishing you had the other. I really like many of the Breitling models, especially the transocean and unitime. The B01 is awesome and the B04 is great as well (too big for my taste though). If the breitling is calling you, get the breitling.

FiftyTwoEighty · 13 February 2013, 10:12 AM

Why not have both? But get the watch which YOU want.

I started with Rolex, added two Breitlings, and two Rolexes over the years. I am likely to add another, but it will likely be a ROO.

If I ever sell my Breitlings (highly unlikely), I will likely take a hit with them -- not so much with the Rolexes.

With that said, buy the watch that appeals to YOU.

VICI · 4 March 2013, 01:03 PM

Breitling is such a different feel - bulkier and has more presence.

A Rolex, although common, seems IMO a more refined piece.

That being said, I LOVE my chronomat evolution! And get looks and compliments on it constantly.

NYresq · 17 March 2013, 06:09 AM

I have a Rolex DSSD, a TT sub, a Breitling Super Avenger, Ti seawolf and a Ti chrono avenger.

what I wear depends on what I am doing, what I am wearing and where I am going... 90% of the time, the DSSD is my daily wear...
Buy what you like and forget what name it has on it.

In reality, no one else cares, and if they do, then they aren't really your friend...

11 February 2013, 03:37 AM	#1
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	Breitling or Rolex I thought I would post here in hopes of a little more neutral thoughts. Names aside, which company's watches do you prefer? I traded in my superocean heritage for the milgauss gv, and to be honest, I think I prefer the SO. I recently saw the transocean and absolutely love it. I know they don't quite carry the prestige of Rolex and the resale can be horrid, but I hate to feel like I may be owning something just for the name, when there is something I may enjoy more, and it is actually chreaper. The wife says to just get another watch. Not sure if I want $10k in watches.

11 February 2013, 03:51 AM	#2
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	I like models from both brands. I wouldn't buy one brand over another simply because of name. If you like the SOH more than the GV then that is all that matters. I personally prefer the SO over the Sub and Speedy over Daytona, but there are lots of Rolex I like too. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

11 February 2013, 06:30 AM	#4
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	It all depends on personal taste and need. Both companies have their history and each has its distinctive timepieces. Breitling is a spots watch purely with the Navitimer up front while Rolex has both spots and formal. At the end, get what makes you happy and satisfied __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

11 February 2013, 06:36 AM	#8
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,707	Quality wise, they are about the same tbh. The anti-reflective coating on the breitlings are AMAZING, best in the industry I think, better than the Bremonts etc. The B01 chrono movements are awesome as well, very high quality and accurate. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

12 February 2013, 09:23 AM	#18
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Get what make you smile. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

11 February 2013, 06:24 AM	#3
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	I would go with the Sub over the SO, but would choose a Breitling chrono over the Daytona. Btw, the Transocean is great!

28 April 2013, 12:41 PM	#7
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	I own Breitling's and Rolex's and love both brands but I don't think their in the same league! The only other watch that I own that compares to Rolex is my Omega Speedmaster. IMHO

11 February 2013, 06:39 AM	#10
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	I am on the fence. I may pick up another breitling, put the Rolex away for awhile and see how much I miss it. We`ll see.

11 February 2013, 08:27 AM	#11
NoobSubmarinerOwner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 52	Get the one you like and don't worry about resale value.

11 February 2013, 11:57 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	I think many Breitlings, such as B01, Steelfish, Seawolf, are very well made and are priced very well bought used, and are on a par with the older Rolex sub models but I feel the new ceramic Rolexes are possibly a slight step up in quality and feel, however this is factored into the price. For $8K Id buy a ceramic Rolex, for $5K Id buy a B01.

11 February 2013, 12:10 PM	#13
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Your wife is telling you to get another watch and you're resisting?

26 May 2013, 09:49 AM	#16
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	I have both brands and love them both,whatever watch is on my wrist is my favorite brand for a day !

11 February 2013, 12:11 PM	#17
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	I went to our AD to look at a transocean heritage. I had only seen any luxury watches online. After seeing the peice in person, i decided it easnt for me, not that ther was anything wrong with it. We went to the store early on a weekday, and the sales person put just about every watch brand on me. My wife pointed out a Rolex Explorer I that I took home. I like to think it picked me. I'm not saying that the Rolex was better, get the watch you want and like and which you can afford.

12 February 2013, 10:26 AM	#19
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	To me Breitling is more cutting edge, and modern in design whereas Rolex is still more traditional. Breitling employs more technology in their timepieces, and Rolex more precious metals. They both offer sport and dress models, with Breitling having more in the former and Rolex in the latter categories. I've owned watches from both companies and like them equally well.

12 February 2013, 02:06 PM	#21
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Like the look on the breitling but pick Rolex because of the brand.

12 February 2013, 03:31 PM	#23
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I won't buy both. I prefer other brands that I like more. But if you want me to pick between these 2 , I pick Rolex.

12 February 2013, 05:57 PM	#24
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Rolex for me

12 February 2013, 08:58 PM	#25
Raucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Ohio Watch: Milgauss Wht V Posts: 204	I understand where you are going with the "brand" thing. I really like both Rolex and Breitling, but I bought a SO44 over a Sub (I like the rubber strap & metal strap combo) and I went with a limited B01 Chronomat over a Daytona (I need a Date feature and I like the color combo better). I know lot of people here would tar and feather me for saying this, but I'm a little more modern with my choices. I'll probably grow up one of these days, but I tell my wife "no promises". __________________ Milgauss Wht V

13 February 2013, 01:45 AM	#26
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	First off, this IS a Rolex forum so the opinions will not be that objective. Having said that, my first real luxury watch was a Submariner (after owning a few TAGs). My next one was a Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution. I think my choice was influenced by a fellow I met in a SCUBA diving class in Hawai'i back in '95. He talked about how Rolexes were stodgy and old school and Breitlings were much more forward thinking in their design and technology. Of course I didn't know much of anything back then and it stuck in my head. I still really wanted a Rolex but I knew that my next watch would be a Breitling. I still have both but I can honestly say that my Sub gets much more wrist time than the Chronomat. The Breitling is a bit blingly for my current tastes. Probably why my Daytona gets more wrist time too. The PCLs are a little more blingy than the brushed bracelet of the Sub but more subtle than the entirely polished pilots' bracelet on the Chronomat. So, in conclusion, probably Rolex for me too. I'm also not a huge fan of the font on the divers' bezel on the SuperOcean. __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

13 February 2013, 09:56 AM	#27
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Get what ever is calling you. Nothing worse than wearing one watch and wishing you had the other. I really like many of the Breitling models, especially the transocean and unitime. The B01 is awesome and the B04 is great as well (too big for my taste though). If the breitling is calling you, get the breitling. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

13 February 2013, 10:12 AM	#28
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Why not have both? But get the watch which YOU want. I started with Rolex, added two Breitlings, and two Rolexes over the years. I am likely to add another, but it will likely be a ROO. If I ever sell my Breitlings (highly unlikely), I will likely take a hit with them -- not so much with the Rolexes. With that said, buy the watch that appeals to YOU. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

4 March 2013, 01:03 PM	#29
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Breitling is such a different feel - bulkier and has more presence. A Rolex, although common, seems IMO a more refined piece. That being said, I LOVE my chronomat evolution! And get looks and compliments on it constantly.

17 March 2013, 06:09 AM	#30
NYresq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Watch: DSSD, TT Serti Sub Posts: 31	I have a Rolex DSSD, a TT sub, a Breitling Super Avenger, Ti seawolf and a Ti chrono avenger. what I wear depends on what I am doing, what I am wearing and where I am going... 90% of the time, the DSSD is my daily wear... Buy what you like and forget what name it has on it. In reality, no one else cares, and if they do, then they aren't really your friend...

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