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23 July 2012, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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Breitling: how tough?
i have been hesitant to test my Breit Automatic....
as in, take it on a brick (run 1 hr, ride 1hr, offroad or on) or even running with me. need some ideas from you learned souls. can a breitling stand up to a triathlon? to a ride or run? off road? it's on a strap btw. (ever since I got it, my TAG Aquaracer (quartz) has blasted though all of thee above, plus world travel, diving, and 10 years of emergency services work. so i know many high end (quartz) watches can take the punishment, but...) thanks! |
23 July 2012, 09:59 AM | #2 |
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Hell yes, it can take it!!
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23 July 2012, 10:00 AM | #3 |
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Oh, mine has lasted through Emergency Service work too, I have the Breitling Abyss.
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23 July 2012, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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I'm sure the movement can take it, but sweating with a leather strap isn't comfy. If it's on a rubber strap go for it.
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23 July 2012, 02:56 PM | #5 |
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thanks...
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24 July 2012, 01:50 AM | #6 |
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I have a Panerai on a rubber strap for sport type activities and can't really say that I like that one either when sweating.
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26 July 2012, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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Bought my Son a Colt auto for his high school graduation 6 years ago. He soon left for college. He has traveled through 30 something states, and a few countries. He has rode his bike through a few states, swims, runs 5 K's, and a few triathlons with that thing. Most recently at the beach and of course the ocean. He has absolutely tortured that poor watch. Well, the bracelet is well scratched, the crystal is pristine. The bezel still operates wonderfully. The time keeping has not deviated at all in the 6 years of torture.
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3 August 2012, 03:44 AM | #8 |
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while I'm sure it can take it, I hate doing movemnets like that with a automatic watch IMHO, why take the chance, especially the running/bouncing part.
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So far the watch as not deviated one second from when it was purchased. But yes it is well worn. |
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7 August 2012, 07:51 AM | #10 |
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It depends on the model. If you watoh is from the Aeromarine line you'll be fine.
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10 August 2012, 12:57 PM | #11 |
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its been hanging out on my wrist through some workouts now, but i am still too skittish to take it out for a run or a ride, let alone a swim.
my trust TAG Aquaracer is up to the task. Breit might be as well, but... we shall see |
10 August 2012, 10:10 PM | #12 |
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Mine can take it:) I use my watch everywhere :)
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10 August 2012, 10:13 PM | #13 |
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I have the Chrono Avenger Ti, very rugged.
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18 August 2012, 11:29 PM | #14 |
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Yeah, depends. I wouldn't do this with my navitimers.
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13 October 2012, 01:14 AM | #15 |
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Not a 100% on which model Breitling, but the sport models should be able to handle it, if not then I wouldn't even buy it. My Omega PO has done everything with me, run, swim, road march, parachuting from both helo and fixed wing, rock climb, shooting....etc.
It's even deployed to Iraq for two summers. In all that time, almost four years, I just had to have the timing regulated since it ran a little slow, and the red tipped seconds hand isn't really red anymore. Still going strong, no problems, I love it. Buy it and use it, good luck. |
13 October 2012, 04:50 AM | #16 |
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because I need my watches through all activities, I just bought a Colt Quartz..should be good for everything...thoguh I am sure 100% that he Colt Auto is just as good for all of what a normal human being can do, and much much more
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