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johng · 22 September 2011, 09:52 AM

I am looking at purchasing my first Breitling, I have multiple Rolex and Omegas but no Breitlings. Consequently I know squat about the models. I am looking for a daily wearer, stainless steel, date, around 40mm in size. A quartz model will do. I've been thinking about a Colt Quartz II, I think the model # was A74380. Is this a current model and what is its reputation. Any thoughts appreciated.

Art 1 · 22 September 2011, 09:56 AM

The Colt 2 auto is a fine watch, tough, sturdy with an excellent depth rating. Excellent bracelet, top of the line. It has recently been discontinued. Not sure about the quartz.

Art 1 · 22 September 2011, 09:57 AM

Just checked, it has been discontinued. My guess it that there are plenty available at AD's.

The Joker · 23 September 2011, 06:51 AM

I had one a Colt Quartz 2, black face. Loved it but sold it. It was a great looking watch, 41mm. Really good size for me. Felt really solid. 8 year battery life. Superquartz accuracy.

Just checked out the Breitling website, looks like it's been discounted and they now have a Colt 44. This in lies the problem with a lot of Breitling models, they get totally revamped after a few years, so I would put them into a fashion bracket. And because of this don't hold their value at all.

If you can pick it up at a good price 2nd hand then go for it. I believe a high end quartz has a place in a watch collection.

Also check out an aerospace if you want quartz, that is an cool watch, although more money than the colt.

vukotab · 26 September 2011, 11:42 PM

Colt quartz II is a very nice watch, solidly built and very durable.

There are many more interesting quartz Breitlings out there, from Chrono Colt to (my personal favorite) Aerospace.
Anyway, you can`t miss with quartz Breitling, all of their movements are thermocompensated, high-end ETA`s.
My suggestion would be that you check out Superocean line of automatics first, very similar watches to Colt that you like, but with even higher water resistance and more desirable automatic movements.

lewis896 · 27 September 2011, 08:03 AM

It's not a quartz, but consider the Breitling Avenger--I love them, and I think it's a 43mm..

mboverst · 27 September 2011, 08:10 AM

One of my favorite watches of all time and a great daily watch is the SuperOcean Steelfish...awesome watch and can be had at a great price on the forums.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 12 October 2011, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mboverst

One of my favorite watches of all time and a great daily watch is the SuperOcean Steelfish...awesome watch and can be had at a great price on the forums.

x2!

Deep Sea · 14 October 2011, 05:45 AM

I've got a bunch of Breitling....colt auto, colt quartz, avenger, superocean. I've owned (but no longer own): colt GMT, avenger blacksteel, and Seawolf.

The Colt Quartz is my daily wear watch when I'm going Breitling. Unreal accuracy, full lume on all numbers, fully brushed case & bracelet, and great looking.

You should be able to get one for a pretty good discount, considering the economy & how many there at AD's.

If your AD won't go 30% off, drop me PM & I'll send you the info for one who will.

22 September 2011, 09:52 AM	#1
johng Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minot ND Posts: 227	First Breitling..Questions I am looking at purchasing my first Breitling, I have multiple Rolex and Omegas but no Breitlings. Consequently I know squat about the models. I am looking for a daily wearer, stainless steel, date, around 40mm in size. A quartz model will do. I've been thinking about a Colt Quartz II, I think the model # was A74380. Is this a current model and what is its reputation. Any thoughts appreciated.

14 October 2011, 05:45 AM	#9
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I've got a bunch of Breitling....colt auto, colt quartz, avenger, superocean. I've owned (but no longer own): colt GMT, avenger blacksteel, and Seawolf. The Colt Quartz is my daily wear watch when I'm going Breitling. Unreal accuracy, full lume on all numbers, fully brushed case & bracelet, and great looking. You should be able to get one for a pretty good discount, considering the economy & how many there at AD's. If your AD won't go 30% off, drop me PM & I'll send you the info for one who will. __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

22 September 2011, 09:56 AM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	The Colt 2 auto is a fine watch, tough, sturdy with an excellent depth rating. Excellent bracelet, top of the line. It has recently been discontinued. Not sure about the quartz.

22 September 2011, 09:57 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Just checked, it has been discontinued. My guess it that there are plenty available at AD's.

23 September 2011, 06:51 AM	#4
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	I had one a Colt Quartz 2, black face. Loved it but sold it. It was a great looking watch, 41mm. Really good size for me. Felt really solid. 8 year battery life. Superquartz accuracy. Just checked out the Breitling website, looks like it's been discounted and they now have a Colt 44. This in lies the problem with a lot of Breitling models, they get totally revamped after a few years, so I would put them into a fashion bracket. And because of this don't hold their value at all. If you can pick it up at a good price 2nd hand then go for it. I believe a high end quartz has a place in a watch collection. Also check out an aerospace if you want quartz, that is an cool watch, although more money than the colt.

26 September 2011, 11:42 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Colt quartz II is a very nice watch, solidly built and very durable. There are many more interesting quartz Breitlings out there, from Chrono Colt to (my personal favorite) Aerospace. Anyway, you can`t miss with quartz Breitling, all of their movements are thermocompensated, high-end ETA`s. My suggestion would be that you check out Superocean line of automatics first, very similar watches to Colt that you like, but with even higher water resistance and more desirable automatic movements.

27 September 2011, 08:03 AM	#6
lewis896 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	It's not a quartz, but consider the Breitling Avenger--I love them, and I think it's a 43mm..

27 September 2011, 08:10 AM	#7
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	One of my favorite watches of all time and a great daily watch is the SuperOcean Steelfish...awesome watch and can be had at a great price on the forums.

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