Love my Breitlings. Great value for the price IMO.
Here is a pic of my recent purchase, Chrono Avenger GMT, 45mm, with awesome black and blue dial.

Awesome watches for the same or less than Omega, Tudor etc...:cheers:

Ha!!! Breitlings are very good styling and in some cases elegant. In other words they have class and good build quality unlike the cheap brand you mention...

I’ve had this one for 30 years, fantastic quality!!

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After several years trying to buy a BLNR on Jubilee from an AD, I finally have given up and searched for a GMT watch I personally liked better. A new Breitling Chronomat GMT with an amazing Rouleaux bracelet!!

Picked this up from a former ROLEX AD yesterday afternoon…

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I own more Breitlings than Rolex (5:2). I agree with a lot of the comments. It is best to buy pre-owned as they do not hold their value. I tend to gravitate to the classic and discontinued models. The Navitimer is a classic if you like the look. The Avenger series seems to be consistent over the last decade plus. They do seem to introduce and phase out models regularly. I like them for what they are. I think they make some of best bracelets/bracelet designs in the industry.

I have a Superocean 42 and really like it. Think and fits my smaller wrist much better than an Omega
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Looks great. I love the Rouleaux bracelet. I've been eyeing the green dial version

The green dial looks so darn good but my wife killed it for me lol…:cheers:

That's too bad but the black looks sharp

I like my B09 chrono, Aerospace is a solid choice, and I’m eyeing the new rainbow Superocean 42.

I like the new Rainbow ones as well

Topper has the dive watch event at the end of the month, hopefully they’ll have a 42mm superocean I can try to see if I want to order one.

I saw that. Going to miss this event. Leave for San Diego that day. I go to most of their evens. I must have met you at some point.

I haven’t been to one yet!!! My buddy IRL has been on their podcast but I’m always late to sign up. This time I was looking at those super oceans and stumbled across the event.

All we have ever bought from them is a couple grand Seikos. I also had them service my OG Omega Seamaster I bought at Caesars Palace over 20 years ago. That’s what I have on my wrist now.

Their new store is awesome.

We seem to have somewhat similar taste in watches so at some point we will cross paths at one of those events!

The new store is amazing. I'm sure we will.

I've been a Breitling fan for more years than I care to remember, and I've been a moderator on a dedicated Breitling forum for over 15 years now....but unfortunately 90% of what Breitling are doing these days leaves me cold.

For me Breitling were (and always will be) a niche aviation brand, but all that ended when Theodore Schneider sold his majority stake in Breitling to CVC. In fact, Breitling's glory days were over when Ernst Schneider passed away.

I don't doubt the new ownership has turned them into a more profitable brand (and that's exactly what a private equity firm wants of course), but in doing so they're now nothing more than high-end fashion brand IMO. Forays into the worlds of motorbikes, cycling, classic cars, surfing, film, fashion, triathlon, basketball, Victoria Beckham, etc, etc, just feels like a scatter-gun approach trying to be something to everyone. Now we've got stuff like camouflage dials appearing, and rainbow hour markers.... all terrible IMO. And not to mention still loads of hideously overpriced ETA/Sellita powered pieces across the range.

That's not to say everything they've done under Kern is bad. The reissue 806 was truly fantastic, as was the 765 AVI reissue, and the (sadly stupidly limited edition) B02-equipped Cosmonaute was incredible. The latest 42mm Chronomat is also a decent watch (although the archaic butterfly clasp with zero micro-adjustment meant I sold mine).

But for every decent thing they've made recently, there are ten things that aren't so good IMO. As mentioned above, all the weird and pointless collabs do nothing but dilute the brand. Even the latest Navitimer has been "dumbed down" by removing the tachymeter scale from the dial.

But to the OPs question, Breitling are still making very good quality pieces and if you buy something with a chronograph, you'll be getting a fantastic in-house movement. So if you've found a model you like, then I say go for it. :thumbsup:

We found a rainbow hater folks!

Don’t forget my camouflage dial dislike too. I dislike those JUST as much. :thumbsup: Just like I don’t like the Rolex “Puzzle” and “Celebration” dials either. Each to their own though. :cheers:

(Or are you trying to turn this into something it isn’t?)

I own 3 x Rolex’s and 2 x Breitling’s, I own a very toolish Chrono Avenger M1 from 2011 and one of the latest Super Chronomat’s. I like my small Rolex collection but get far more enjoyment wearing the Breitling’s to be honest but there are aspects of Breitling which really annoy me currently.
My Breitling Super Chronomat has been back three times now, once as a condition of their 5 x year warranty (read their small print, which is not necessary with Rolex, Tudor or Omega’s 5 year warranty) and twice for time keeping and other issues. I do strongly believe they should spend far less on meaningless celebrity endorsements and a lot more on the quality of their time pieces. My Tudor Black Bay Chrono with essentially the same B01 movement as my Breitling has worked flawlessly for three years at +2 seconds a day and costs half the price of my Super Chronomat which tells you all you need to know.

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I purchased both of these watches in 2020. Each came in at just under $3K.
At that price, I think Breitling was a true value. They are workhorse ETA movements and both continue to run at +/-2spd.

At today's prices, I think that there may be better value for the money (thinking of Tudor as an example). Strictly personal opinion, but I like some of the old styles better that the new iterations ie, the SuperOcean.

As far as the Breitling goes, no complaints. I believe that the watch either speaks to you or it doesn't, within the range of choices out there. It's both a price point and a like issue. I have the 42mm Superocean Heritage in blue, on a mesh strap. Wears very well and is very presentable. No regrets. It gets its use, as do the other watches in my collection. It's my go to watches when I cruise.

Breitling have responded to feedback on the Endurance Pro by releasing a 38mm version
They should ditch the Compass markings to make it more legible
Align the date at 4.30 so you don’t have to bend your neck to read it
Then I’ll buy one :cheers:

I really enjoy my Breitlings. Better value if purchasing pre-owned.

Newbie here,

Could you guys recommend some of the better date ranges and models of the better built Breitings for pre owned consideration -as the general theme here is to buy used.

When did the in-house movements (BO1?) start to appear? Which models have Sellita movements ( so that I can avoid those). I do like the older larger SuperOceans (Steelfish?) and Navitimer, so what to focus on and what to sidestep and avoid for those models. Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

What's the Omega beater now? The PO creamsicle?

OP I have 3 Breitling Colt watches. I have an early Colt A17035, a Colt Ocean A17350, and a Colt II A17350. They are great watches and I still wear them in rotation

Breitling and other favorites.
 

I think most makers have at least something that appeals to me as well as probably many that do not. I think my big three favorites are Rolex, Breitling and Omega. These are some of the favorites from my collection.

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I have owned several Breitlings over the years from a Seawolf Titanium to a SuperOcean. But this Avenger B01 Chrono is a real favorite that I consider a real keeper.

A few weeks ago I purchased the same but on the bracelet. Purchased at a Breitling boutique. I really like this watch!!

Yup, looks beautiful!

I traded in my blue Superocean posted above for the new Rainbow. Got the yellow strap. Plan to get the Aquamarine down the road. Straps are only $110

Breitlings are sweet. My second favorite brand behind Rolex

I really like a vintage Top Time from the 1960's or 70's. The limited edition black and white bow tie re issue from 2020-now looks good also.

I would say that they have recently made a lot of changes, launching new designs, in-house movements and upped their marketing. The new designs are a mixed bag for me…and still prefer the old superocean design.

I'm a fan. Excellent value, great watches. Been wearing my Seawolf since 2013. I used to have a blue SOH46 on mesh, very nice too but gone eventually.

Breitling for Rolex Fans
 

I have owned three in the past and currently own one. I only like certain models but that is also true with Rolex and Omega. I think their quality is good and they have a great in-house chrono movement in the B01 which is used by other makers including Tudor.

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I've had a few vintage Breitling's (2-Navi's) and loved them. I lost interest in the 90's and their designs really didn't speak to me. However, the past several years I have been intrigued by a few reference, the modern Navi, Premier B01, and Super Ocean. I have yet to pull the trigger but when I'm looking to add a new reference at least one of those is on the list but eventually get's pulled off. Hopefully soon though.

I just bought a Top Time B01 from a grey market dealer at a HUGE discount, it will be my 1st Breitling. I also love the design the Chronomat GMT and the Superocean 42 but the use of off the shelf ETA movements doesn't do it for me at the price point (reminds me of Hublot using cheap movements in expensive watches, no thanks). The Top Time B01 is an actual in house movement and a well respected one at that, and at the price I got it at , grey market or not, it'd be hard to lose too much money on it if I decide to let it go in a few years.

I own several Rolex, Tudor, and Omega watches but never a Breitling. Until I saw the Top Time B01 Mustang. I bought it from a dealer not too long after it came out, but still was able to get a decent discount. Not the kind of discount you can get today, but still decent. I didn’t have a green dial watch and the Top Time Mustang in my opinion is more interesting than green dial watches from other brands. The subtle green vertical stripe down the middle that is only visible at certain angles is very cool. I get more compliments on it than my other watches. Which model did you get?