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even with 25% off on a super avenger you will still lose some $$ just not as much. lnib i would say you will lose about $700 if you recieved that discount. thats not bad on a breitling..
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Datejust2 for weekday and super avenger for weekend...
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Shoot - now I'm feeling the need to wear my old B-1.
It may be a quartz but it's a hell of a quartz. ![]() And, the back of the watch is beautiful: ![]()
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My experience owned both brands.
Sold barely worn breitling (worn dozen times) lost 5o% Sold sub, worn everyday for 10 years made 50% Breitling very busy dial, hard to tell time Rolex more classic, easy to read. Rolex fly under radar, smaller dial, looks like a steel watch Breitiling, huge polished, very bling. Rolex felt better quality p, breitling bezel spun freely See breitling at Costco for thousands off Rolex fewer ad, more control over discounting. That's how I see the breitling vs rolex dilemma. |
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I started with a Breitling, and now have a Rolex. Different grades of watches imo, although some of the Breitlings can be quite nice. Depending on your price range, I think the sub is one of the perfect watches that can be worn with anything..
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Breitling makes great watches on my account. Finishing is outstanding for the buck. They feel solid, have great presence. Atleast 3 or 4 my friends (non wis) have told me they love my navitimer and want a piece like it. I've never had anyone tell me they particularly like my gmt 2c or aspired to own one. With that said, my Rolex has not left my wrist but once or twice in the past 12 months. I can't really tell you why, it is what it is.
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I think you have answered your own question and made valid arguments for your decisions. LOL You say over and over that you like the Breitling better and that the Milgaus is going to sit in a drawer and will see if it does something for you once its out of sight out of mind kind of thing. If you have it put away, you aren't enjoying it. ;-) I say get rid of it and get the one you really want. Some people never own a Rolex cause they just don't like them. Its not against the law. LOL
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Wow, it has been awhile since I started this thread. Since I started it, I have had time to think. I am more feeling it doesn't have to be an either/or thing and it is kind of silly to argue over one being "better" than the other. Both have some incredible points, history, styles, etc. To say that one is more deserving of wrist time is splitting hairs. I still can't bring myself to "collect" these types of watches. I feel that having one to three of them, definitely makes me appreciate them more.
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I like both and have both.
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At the moment I own two Rolex and three Breitings ( all eta based movements) and had two more Rolex watches years ago. Looks is about even, Bling factor goes to Breitling, as does bigger pieces! I feel my SuperOcean feels like a better made piece than my Sub but you've got everything being made in-house with Rolex, some of the newer Breitling pieces have in-house movements as are most parts on the higher end pieces. I really want a Navitimer but in the end you can't compare the brands, Rolex wins every time! Now Breitling vs Omega and I might lean towards the Breitling..
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I have recently 'got over' watches that are too tall. So I've ditched a Panerai 312, a Breitling Avenger, thinking about ditching an AP ROO and am giving my Breitling Chronomat Evo to my dad. I'll probably buy a Daytona or an AP ROC for my chrono fix, everything else is too tall for me.
I am thinking of adding a Navitimer 01 shortly, although it's sure a pity they didn't align the date like the original. My only complaint. It ain't about the brand, it's about the quality of the product and if it works for you. |
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I tried on Superocean 42 and 44 and like them both a lot. I own a SubC and feel there is nothing that can compete. The oyster bracelet has always been the most elegant looking bracelet to me. It screams sport and class. Very well balanced watch.
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This thread was a year ago.. as you are in rolexforums, go rolex. lol.
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I like both of them..so now i own Rolex Datejust2 SS/YG with Green Roman Markers and Breitling Super Avenger 2 (48mm)....My Breit used for daily...and My DJ2 for special occasions....
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I have owned three Breitlings, still own two. I own one Rolex. Overall I like the look of more Brieitlings than Rolex but none of my mechanical Breitling watches keep good time after the warranty expired. I sold my Breitling Steelfish, the one I liked the most because I was not going to pay hundreds of dollars to have the watch conditioned to keep good time a couple of months after the warranty had expired. My Chronomat I did have conditioned and it runs 90 seconds a day fast again shortly after warranty expiration. My first and favorite Breiling is a Colt Quartz Chronograph. It is almost ten years old, is well worn and was my cheapest model. It however is within 2 seconds of the atomic clock having not been adjusted since battery change two years ago. My Rolex is a Submariner, looks great and is always within spec for a certified chronometer. It is only one year old so the jury is still out on accuracy after warranty. I feel that watches that are as expensive as Breitling and Rolex not only must look good but also be a good watch. To me accuracy and looks are equally important. On that basis I would never buy another Breitling.
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Rolex. Every Breitling just looks so "busy."
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i have both the SOH and SubC, personally i like the SubC more =)
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Breitlings on their own are ok...
But choosing a Breitling over a ROLEX? NEVER |
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Again, ROLEX. :)
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Breitling or Rolex? ROLEX.
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I think it all depends on your taste. I was trying on Explorer II's, Datejust II's, and Sub C's, but none of them looked normal on my wrist. I tried on a Navitimer and absolutely loved it. They're both great watches.
If you're looking for resale value, Rolex obviously wins without a question. If you're looking for a watch for sentimental value, or something you don't plan on getting rid of in a few years - then to each is own. It's all about how you feel when you wear it. |
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I currently own two Breitlings. White Dial Baton marker SA and a Grey Dial Bentley 6.75. I am actually stuck between a DSSD (which would be my first Rolex) and the New Navi 01 46mm. A hard decision as they are both so different and offer such different things. But I am a huge Breitling guy and I think I always will be.
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I don't know why Breitlings have such a bad rep - the only time I hear anything positive is from Breitling owners.
This is my 2nd Breitling (I recently sold my Super Avenger for close to what I paid for it 6 years ago). Great movement, great feel, and I always get compliments on the look. |
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