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Jack T · 7 August 2016, 01:41 AM

Currently have a 42 mm Planet Ocean 2201.50, 2500 caliber, which I really like. Accurate, looks great.

Am very attracted to the Breitling Colt, 44mm, blue dial, blue rubber/composite strap. I'm torn, as I really like my Omega...other than just itching for a change, any good reason to flip out the Planet Ocean and pick up the Colt?
And having both isn't an option. Thanks for your opinions.

KeepTicking · 7 August 2016, 02:19 AM

No way, Jose. I would consider that a downgrade. If you're going to go with Breitling, I would look for a B01 movement, not one of their watches with an ETA movement. Save up, then buy yourself another watch that you like!!

GolfGuy · 7 August 2016, 03:46 AM

Given the 2 choices i would def keep the PO

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sensui · 7 August 2016, 03:54 AM

I'm partial to the PO but always follow your gut.... Just make sure you think it through and enjoy what's on your wrist. The PO you got is a classic work horse.

Le Chef · 7 August 2016, 05:01 AM

Take your PO out of circulation for a month or two. When you take it out of storage if you still want to buy something new then sell it. But I wouldn't trade down to a Breitling.

Bushido · 7 August 2016, 06:44 AM

I agree with the others, you'll most likely regret moving from that PO to a Colt. If you're "itching for a change" but enjoy your current, the Basel PO releases should be hitting stores any time now. Perhaps take a peek at those and see if swapping that way might tickle your fancy?

AK797 · 7 August 2016, 07:01 AM

Nope.

Jack T · 7 August 2016, 10:06 AM

Thanks for your comments, confirms what was lingering in the back of my mind. I always felt the PO was a good model, maybe I'll just switch to a sporty strap for a new look.

outtatime · 7 August 2016, 10:11 AM

IMO, since you don't have an 8500 series PO (in other words, it's still ETA-based) I don't think a Breitling is a "step down". I've had many Breitlings and have thoroughly enjoyed them alongside Rolexes, Omegas and other brands.

If it sings to you, why not?

RW16610 · 7 August 2016, 10:37 AM

Another vote here for hanging onto that Planet Ocean! Whatever you do be it giving the watch a break or regular rotation do so but don't flip it.

mdgrwl · 7 August 2016, 01:09 PM

Yep, downgrade for sure.

7 August 2016, 01:41 AM	#1
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,716	Considering a change. Currently have a 42 mm Planet Ocean 2201.50, 2500 caliber, which I really like. Accurate, looks great. Am very attracted to the Breitling Colt, 44mm, blue dial, blue rubber/composite strap. I'm torn, as I really like my Omega...other than just itching for a change, any good reason to flip out the Planet Ocean and pick up the Colt? And having both isn't an option. Thanks for your opinions. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

7 August 2016, 05:01 AM	#5
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Put it away Take your PO out of circulation for a month or two. When you take it out of storage if you still want to buy something new then sell it. But I wouldn't trade down to a Breitling.

7 August 2016, 10:06 AM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,716	Thanks for your comments, confirms what was lingering in the back of my mind. I always felt the PO was a good model, maybe I'll just switch to a sporty strap for a new look. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

7 August 2016, 10:11 AM	#9
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	IMO, since you don't have an 8500 series PO (in other words, it's still ETA-based) I don't think a Breitling is a "step down". I've had many Breitlings and have thoroughly enjoyed them alongside Rolexes, Omegas and other brands. If it sings to you, why not? __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

7 August 2016, 02:19 AM	#2
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	No way, Jose. I would consider that a downgrade. If you're going to go with Breitling, I would look for a B01 movement, not one of their watches with an ETA movement. Save up, then buy yourself another watch that you like!!

7 August 2016, 03:46 AM	#3
GolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230	Given the 2 choices i would def keep the PO Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

7 August 2016, 03:54 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,421	I'm partial to the PO but always follow your gut.... Just make sure you think it through and enjoy what's on your wrist. The PO you got is a classic work horse.

7 August 2016, 06:44 AM	#6
Bushido "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 512	I agree with the others, you'll most likely regret moving from that PO to a Colt. If you're "itching for a change" but enjoy your current, the Basel PO releases should be hitting stores any time now. Perhaps take a peek at those and see if swapping that way might tickle your fancy?

7 August 2016, 07:01 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,357	Nope.

7 August 2016, 10:37 AM	#10
RW16610 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,097	Another vote here for hanging onto that Planet Ocean! Whatever you do be it giving the watch a break or regular rotation do so but don't flip it.

7 August 2016, 01:09 PM	#11
mdgrwl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US East Coast Watch: Dealer Posts: 14,802	Yep, downgrade for sure.

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