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2 September 2012, 05:21 AM | #31 | |
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2 September 2012, 08:32 AM | #33 |
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5 September 2012, 07:28 PM | #35 |
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As far as vintage Breitlings are concerned, I think Breitling is unfairly being critisized for using third party chronograph movements back then when almost everyone including Rolex and Omega did the same with their chronographs. Offcourse on modern Breitlings is a different story and looks like Breitling is trying to rectify that situation with it's inhouse movements like on the Navitimer LE but much slower than the competition esp with stiff competition from the likes of Rolex who jumped on the inhouse chronograph movement wagon over a decade ago; while Breitling still quoting(I think?) Rolex like MSRP's for some of their non inhouse movement watches.
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6 September 2012, 02:52 PM | #36 |
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Agreed, Depending on Model i think breitling is well built. Has nice fashion for its time.After wearing Rolex i wont wear anything else.
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6 October 2012, 01:51 PM | #37 |
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I have both a Breitling chronomat and a Rolex Submariner. If you ask me, I actually prefer my Breitling. I just love the look and feel. In addition, my Breitling is way more accurate than my Rolex.
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7 October 2012, 04:27 AM | #38 |
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I have a breitling transocean with in-house movement and the detail its stunning. Superb build quality. And keeps time like it should.
My 2 cents is that rolex With its movement is nor worse nor better then breitling 01 movement. They did a good job in marketing and they are far better in keeping value when it comes to buy used watch. However I think this will change with breilings in house movement.... And imao detail finish is better with breitlings So my vote goes for breitling with 01 movement Skickat från min GT-I9300 via Tapatalk 2 |
10 October 2012, 04:37 AM | #39 |
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Does anyone know if the Rolex crystal is glareproofed on both sides as with Breitling watches?
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18 October 2012, 07:25 AM | #40 |
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Always buy pre-owned watches.. thats the safest bet
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19 October 2012, 05:55 AM | #42 |
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Hi, first post.
I've just added a Rolex SubC 116610ln to my collection. In truth, the watch I always aspired to. However, I've worn the Breitling Chrono Evo for 4 years now and I think it is simply a different kind of watch. Why Breitling? I worked in football, am quite showy and very much enjoyed the slightly (and I hate this word) bling it added to what was a classic professional time piece. However, you get a little older, you go a little greyer, and your styling becomes slightly less flash. This is where the Rolex comes in. Beautiful, understated, but still oddly eye-catching. You simply never miss a wrist adorned by one. It does though, retain an elder statesman gravitas that is, in my opinion unmatched. I loved my Breitling, and still do, but Rolex is the watch you always want to end up with, whatever you wear on the way. I will still wear it, but collecting your Rolex, is just one of those moments. The crown is well deserved... |
19 October 2012, 06:23 AM | #43 |
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I own a Breitling Superocean Chrono II and got 20% off on it. It is a brand new model 2012. My first real watch and I love it. I have both the rubber and stainless bracelet.
I purchased a Rolex Submariner today and it feels great on. Not as heavy and bulky as my chrono and of course its a 40mm versus the 44mm Breitling. Rolex movement is bar none, and movement aside Breitling has some very nice chrono styled watches. I would go Breitling for my Chrono and Rolex for my non Chrono watches. |
19 October 2012, 06:27 AM | #44 |
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breitling have some very nice models but overall a bit busy/blingy for me...
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I really want to like Breitlings, but there are too many models that I simply don't like at all.
If you buy one at the right price, I do think they are a good, robust and affordable sport watch. Nothing wrong with that. |
20 October 2012, 10:07 PM | #46 |
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I have a chronomat evolution from 2006 - my 1st Breitling.
I love the watch, keeps perfect time and is versatile. So if you can get over the Rolex factor, it's a nice watch. Prestige goes to Rolex. |
20 October 2012, 10:15 PM | #47 |
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rolex 1000 times....
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21 October 2012, 09:11 AM | #48 |
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breitlings 'in house' chrono raises the bar and is at least on par with omegas 9300 and rolexes 'daytona' 4130.
as for the eta based divers?.....not in the same league as rolex or omega yet hopefully breitling at basel 2013 adds an inhouse movement 'non chrono' to compete with omegas 8500 and rolexes 3135 im not a movemnt snob and etas cosc movements are fine but breitlings using the 2824... as they say on NFL sunday? c'mon mannnnn |
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22 October 2012, 11:42 AM | #50 |
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Having owned a number of B's, I can say they are equally good or better at some things and inferior at others.
But without getting into that, more fundamentally both brands are good at what they do & are worth owning. |
28 October 2012, 09:36 PM | #51 |
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28 October 2012, 10:16 PM | #52 |
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I have one of each and I love them both. My Breitling Evo Crono is a substantially larger watch with a gorgeous dial and the B second hand. My Rolex 16570 is understated, smaller and much more subdued. I must say I never wanted a Rolex till I joined TRF.
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Those Rolex watches that have the date complication with cyclops magnifier, there is an AR coating only on both top and bottom of cyclops magnifier. This is true only on the newer watches, however.
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30 October 2012, 04:09 AM | #54 |
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Whatever floats your boat; there are lots of watches out there.
I might pick up a Breitling for the weekends, I always loved there SS bracket. |
30 October 2012, 06:11 AM | #55 |
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Rolex. Regardless of case strength, breitlings can take a better day to ay beating.
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30 October 2012, 08:50 AM | #56 |
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People don't seem to remember that Rolex didn't always make their own movements, and this was long before the Daytona. I have both brands and find them about equal. My 1947 3 dial Premiere is probably the most beautiful chrono I own. I handled a friends Colt recently and I'd put it's attention to detail and finish against anything from Rolex.
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5 November 2012, 07:07 AM | #57 |
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Finishing and build quality on many Breitlings, such as my Steelfish, is better than on the older Subs esp the bezel, bracelet and clasp but the new ceramic subs are a step up in class.
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