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kyledrum2002 · 9 February 2014, 10:12 PM

Just wondering if anyone has a Breitling in their collection? I randomly stopped by the Breitling AD yesterday and found the Superocean to be a beautiful watch for a very good price. I looked on the Breitling forum but it doesn't have a lot of activity. I like the 42 and 44. Their resale value is not good from what I can tell. Just curious to what ownership is like. Here is the model I would buy:

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steveclocks · 9 February 2014, 10:16 PM

3 Rolexes and 3 Breitlings in my collection

kyledrum2002 · 9 February 2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by steveclocks

3 Rolexes and 3 Breitlings in my collection

Nice Collection! Any insight to owning Breitling?

powerfunk · 9 February 2014, 10:30 PM

I love my Superocean Abyss 42. It's the only watch I've ever bought new. Out of the ocean of Breitlings the AD had, it took me 1.5 seconds to pick my favorite one. I like the rubber bezel insert, and the fonts. I went with the red chapter ring, although I think all the options look good. The bezel feel is not as good as my Sub...but otherwise the quality/timekeeping are pretty much on point.

Ozzy12 · 9 February 2014, 10:38 PM

Breitling makes a great product. Really they are some very nice pieces. The resale value is anemic, especially if you get into their Breitling for Bentley watches. Then you are getting into territory where you have to just about buy them to keep them. Not great watches for flippers unless you bought them used.

I myself have had a Navitimer World, a Superavenger and the Flying B. Service wise the Flying B has had to go back twice for an issue with the jump hour, both times they fixed it for free, even out of warranty. I can't say that having complications go wrong is a unique thing though, my Daytona had to be sent back twice as the chronograph would stop adding minutes.

On the Superocean 44, in that dial you have pictured, you can order it with this really cool leather strap that is black but then has wetting on the sides of it in that blue color. Really is a very unique looking combination. If you go that way, get it with the deployment, as Breitling makes a very nice one.

111forza · 9 February 2014, 11:53 PM

The only Breitling i have in my collection

kyledrum2002 · 10 February 2014, 02:03 AM

Thanks guys. For $3K I would not be looking to flip it, but simply wear it without worry kind of like I do with my Tag now. More than likely replace my Tag for its "beater" purposes.

bde · 10 February 2014, 02:30 AM

Breitlings are great watches and I used to have two in my collection (down to one now...Aerospace). My only personal dislike about them is that too many of their models are moving towards "bling" and every surface seems to be polished. To me at least, a tool watch, or "Instruments for professionals" as their slogan reads, should really be more brushed. Again, personal opinion.

The Superocean is a great watch and still retains a lot of their tool watch lineage. Go for it, you won't regret it.

sco · 10 February 2014, 03:22 AM

I love my Chrono Superocean. One watch multiple looks.

kyledrum2002 · 10 February 2014, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

I love my Chrono Superocean. One watch multiple looks.

Great looking watch!

rahible · 10 February 2014, 03:51 AM

One rolex and one Breitling. The Explorer was first, the Transocean GMT new in November.

kyledrum2002 · 10 February 2014, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rahible

One rolex and one Breitling. The Explorer was first, the Transocean GMT new in November.

Nice grouping.

Rockrolex · 10 February 2014, 05:32 AM

In addition to my Rolex GMT-II, YG DD, and 2 TT DJs, I have this Breitling Navitimer Olympus:

lig · 10 February 2014, 05:44 AM

I have a Breitling that I haven't worn for about 20 years...

Yinger · 10 February 2014, 05:57 AM

My breitling barely gets any wrist time, but I still keep it since it was my first nice watch

RLROCK · 10 February 2014, 08:19 AM

Here's my SO Abyss 42 as well. Love it and the custom shark strap I had made for it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

srvrf · 10 February 2014, 10:22 AM

I have a Daytona and a Breitling Navitimer 01 LE. Love them both

wmoore · 10 February 2014, 10:43 AM

I have a TT SUB, HULK, TT tog and a Super ocean heritage, which ever best suits a days activity and dress code dictates the watch.
My job takes me from the board room to construction sites, so diversity is important in my small collection.
Cheers
Wayne

VICI · 10 February 2014, 11:43 AM

My Breitling was one of the first nice watches that I bought and will not sell it.

Resale sucks - so of you're concerned, buy right or just keep it.

For the price, the product is great.

Watchmaster17 · 10 February 2014, 12:59 PM

My breitling barley wear it but! Still like it.....

FiftyTwoEighty · 10 February 2014, 01:18 PM

I love my vintage Breitlings and bought them new 10 and 20 years ago.

jnelson3097 · 10 February 2014, 01:24 PM

These 2 alongside a coupes of Rolex and an IWC

rkem · 10 February 2014, 02:17 PM

Here are mine

DCgator · 10 February 2014, 02:42 PM

My one and only Breitling - 44mm Seawolf Avenger in Ti....

beshannon · 10 February 2014, 11:17 PM

steveclocks · 10 February 2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchmaster17

My breitling barley wear it but! Still like it.....

That's a nice one Cesar

steveclocks · 10 February 2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

These 2 alongside a coupes of Rolex and an IWC

Nice duo Justin

steveclocks · 10 February 2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rkem212@gmail.com

Here are mine

Your 3 Rolexes are a beautiful trio man!!!
Good choice

(the Breitling not really my taste)

SLRdude · 11 February 2014, 07:49 AM

I have a Breitling Aerospace and I absolutely love it.

(three rolex, two omega, one breitling, one muhle glashutte, one hamilton..etc)

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 11 February 2014, 03:39 PM

They are 2 completely different styles

Uh Oh, look at my number of posts, bad omen (shudder)

9 February 2014, 10:12 PM	#1
kyledrum2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Kyle Location: NC Watch: DJ41 White Romans Posts: 414	Rolex owners that have a Breitling in your collection? Just wondering if anyone has a Breitling in their collection? I randomly stopped by the Breitling AD yesterday and found the Superocean to be a beautiful watch for a very good price. I looked on the Breitling forum but it doesn't have a lot of activity. I like the 42 and 44. Their resale value is not good from what I can tell. Just curious to what ownership is like. Here is the model I would buy: image.jpg

10 February 2014, 05:32 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,907	In addition to my Rolex GMT-II, YG DD, and 2 TT DJs, I have this Breitling Navitimer Olympus: __________________ 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

10 February 2014, 05:57 AM	#15
Yinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Ying Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 423	My breitling barely gets any wrist time, but I still keep it since it was my first nice watch __________________ AP ROO Panda Breitling Avenger Panerai 359 Rolex TT Submariner Zenith Elite Grande Reserve de Marche

10 February 2014, 08:19 AM	#16
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	Here's my SO Abyss 42 as well. Love it and the custom shark strap I had made for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116333, 116610LV, 116710LN, 126300, 126710BLNR, Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial, Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph, Breitling Superocean 42, PAM 392, PAM 973 Submersible

10 February 2014, 11:17 PM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	__________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 February 2014, 10:16 PM	#2
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	3 Rolexes and 3 Breitlings in my collection

9 February 2014, 10:30 PM	#4
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I love my Superocean Abyss 42. It's the only watch I've ever bought new. Out of the ocean of Breitlings the AD had, it took me 1.5 seconds to pick my favorite one. I like the rubber bezel insert, and the fonts. I went with the red chapter ring, although I think all the options look good. The bezel feel is not as good as my Sub...but otherwise the quality/timekeeping are pretty much on point.

9 February 2014, 10:38 PM	#5
Ozzy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205	Breitling makes a great product. Really they are some very nice pieces. The resale value is anemic, especially if you get into their Breitling for Bentley watches. Then you are getting into territory where you have to just about buy them to keep them. Not great watches for flippers unless you bought them used. I myself have had a Navitimer World, a Superavenger and the Flying B. Service wise the Flying B has had to go back twice for an issue with the jump hour, both times they fixed it for free, even out of warranty. I can't say that having complications go wrong is a unique thing though, my Daytona had to be sent back twice as the chronograph would stop adding minutes. On the Superocean 44, in that dial you have pictured, you can order it with this really cool leather strap that is black but then has wetting on the sides of it in that blue color. Really is a very unique looking combination. If you go that way, get it with the deployment, as Breitling makes a very nice one.

10 February 2014, 02:03 AM	#7
kyledrum2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Kyle Location: NC Watch: DJ41 White Romans Posts: 414	Thanks guys. For $3K I would not be looking to flip it, but simply wear it without worry kind of like I do with my Tag now. More than likely replace my Tag for its "beater" purposes.

10 February 2014, 02:30 AM	#8
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Breitlings are great watches and I used to have two in my collection (down to one now...Aerospace). My only personal dislike about them is that too many of their models are moving towards "bling" and every surface seems to be polished. To me at least, a tool watch, or "Instruments for professionals" as their slogan reads, should really be more brushed. Again, personal opinion. The Superocean is a great watch and still retains a lot of their tool watch lineage. Go for it, you won't regret it.

10 February 2014, 03:22 AM	#9
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I love my Chrono Superocean. One watch multiple looks.

10 February 2014, 05:44 AM	#14
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	I have a Breitling that I haven't worn for about 20 years...

10 February 2014, 10:22 AM	#17
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,146	I have a Daytona and a Breitling Navitimer 01 LE. Love them both

10 February 2014, 10:43 AM	#18
wmoore "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nova Scotia Watch: 116263, 79280 Posts: 255	I have a TT SUB, HULK, TT tog and a Super ocean heritage, which ever best suits a days activity and dress code dictates the watch. My job takes me from the board room to construction sites, so diversity is important in my small collection. Cheers Wayne

10 February 2014, 11:43 AM	#19
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	My Breitling was one of the first nice watches that I bought and will not sell it. Resale sucks - so of you're concerned, buy right or just keep it. For the price, the product is great.

10 February 2014, 12:59 PM	#20
Watchmaster17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cesar Location: Westchester co ny Watch: Ap Ro,Diver Gmt2G Posts: 107	My breitling barley wear it but! Still like it.....

10 February 2014, 01:24 PM	#22
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	These 2 alongside a coupes of Rolex and an IWC

10 February 2014, 02:42 PM	#24
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	My one and only Breitling - 44mm Seawolf Avenger in Ti....

11 February 2014, 07:49 AM	#29
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I have a Breitling Aerospace and I absolutely love it. (three rolex, two omega, one breitling, one muhle glashutte, one hamilton..etc) __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

11 February 2014, 03:39 PM	#30
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	They are 2 completely different styles Uh Oh, look at my number of posts, bad omen (shudder) __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder Last edited by AbsolutelyROLEX!; 11 February 2014 at 03:40 PM.. Reason: noticed something

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