No one wants a Breitling?

[JonMatrix]

Hi All, new to the forum as I am in the market for a Rolex. I have been primarily a Breitling guy for years and currently have a SuperOcean 44 and a SuperOcean Chrono. I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

[Presa canary]

Good question. Breitling does not get much love here. There are other places to go and sell your goods though. Good luck. Oh, and welcome

[Lgear080]

You've stumbled on the breitling conundrum.

Most sell for a fraction of retail. Supply greatly exceeds
Demand on the secondary market.

[Matt C]

You could try The Breitling Source

[JonMatrix]

Originally Posted by Matt C

You could try The Breitling Source

That site seems to down, undergoing maintenance.
This is why I want a Rolex, they are the only sub 10k watch brand that can hold their value.
I wear my SO 44 everyday, but the Chrono just doesn't see any time.

[Matt C]

It's only down probably for the afternoon, but I meant you could try posting a FS on the site when it's up and running again. If you want I will let you know when it is

[JonMatrix]

Originally Posted by Matt C

It's only down probably for the afternoon, but I meant you could try posting a FS on the site when it's up and running again. If you want I will let you know when it is

That's cool, thanks. I'll check back there later today.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by JonMatrix

I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

Originally Posted by JonMatrix

This is why I want a Rolex, they are the only sub 10k watch brand that can hold their value.

You have answered your own question.

Either sell the watch outright or save for the Rolex, not worth giving away a nice Breitling.

[balboa73]

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

[Dishpro01]

I own both Rolex models and I have a couple of Breitling Super Avengers. The Breitlings are just as lovely as my Rolex models. It's a matter of opinion and choice. Looking down at anything thinking in generality like that does make you a snob. By the way I own a corvette and its faster than any porshe that dares a challenge.

[Incredible Hulk]

I smell a chalenge!!!!

[etp095]

I like the chrono avenger, that's a cool watch.

[salty_snack]

Just sell it outright.

[VICI]

Originally Posted by balboa73

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

Lol! They are great watches, just very bad secondary markets.

A Vette is sexy but a Porsche...

[steveclocks]

definitely agree with Alex. Wonderful watches, but bad if you want to sell them

[dysondiver]

i like the look of some of the simpler breightling but for some reason , ive never liked one quite enough to buy one ,,, but the low resale actually makes second hand ownership quite tempting ,,, a bit like ebel ,

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by Dishpro01

I own both Rolex models and I have a couple of Breitling Super Avengers. The Breitlings are just as lovely as my Rolex models. It's a matter of opinion and choice. Looking down at anything thinking in generality like that does make you a snob. By the way I own a corvette and its faster than any porshe that dares a challenge.

wake up man. Breitling competes with Rolex's Tudor Line.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by balboa73

wake up man. Breitling competes with Rolex's Tudor Line.

No you go back to sleep. I have had a Steelfish and a B01 chronomat and they are built and finished just as well as my subc and better than my old sub esp the bracelets, only they can be bought a helluva lot cheaper. They are far more bang for your buck than Rolex if you buy smart and then resale is not a huge problem either.

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by AK797

No you go back to sleep. I have had a Steelfish and a B01 chronomat and they are built and finished just as well as my subc and better than my old sub esp the bracelets, only they can be bought a helluva lot cheaper. They are far more bang for your buck than Rolex if you buy smart and then resale is not a huge problem either.

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex. it just is. Its an ETA 2824 based series that doesent even use the Eta 2892 and your saying its on PAR with Rolex?????

cmon man, have you seen the NEW steelfish? and your going to compare that to a sub-C???????

anything bought 'used' is a smart buy because depreciation was absorbed by original purchaser. this applies to rolex as well.

The B01 was designed to compete with Rolex in mind i will give you that and again, fantastic watch full stop.

in general Rolex because of build quailty, in house movements, materials etc are above Breitling and most would agree

sorry if you were offended but truth hurts. I hope to buy an 'older' steelfish model as a daily beater one day

[rahible]

Originally Posted by balboa73

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex. it just is. Its an ETA 2824 based series that doesent even use the Eta 2892

Could you provide references that the base of the B01 is the ETA 2824? I've not heard that before, and would be interested in finding out more. I've been googling since reading your comment, but haven't found anything. Was hoping you could provide more insight.

Thanks!

[Rockrolex]

I have the Navitimer Olympus and it's my second favorite watch (after my all black Rolex Y-series GMT-II). I love that I only have to reset the Olympus once every 4 years.

I could care less about the resale market. I have never resold one of my watches yet. And it's unlikely I ever will.

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by rahible

Could you provide references that the base of the B01 is the ETA 2824? I've not heard that before, and would be interested in finding out more. I've been googling since reading your comment, but haven't found anything. Was hoping you could provide more insight.

Thanks!

huh?

i said the B01 was in house. all other breitlings are eta 2824 based.

[ghotihead2001]

easiest solution? contact our trusted sellers and see what theyd give you for one of your breitlings on a trade in...

[rahible]

Originally Posted by balboa73

huh?

i said the B01 was in house. all other breitlings are eta 2824 based.

I misread your statement, and was just seeking more information to learn more about movements. No offense intended.

[Docar]

It would appear Balboa73 loves stirring things
up. He's been trolling the Rolex Forum.
Now, it looks like he has decided to disparage
the Breitling crowd.
What's next?

[balboa73]

Originally Posted by Docar

It would appear Balboa73 loves stirring things
up. He's been trolling the Rolex Forum.
Now, it looks like he has decided to disparage
the Breitling crowd.
What's next?

your right. my mistake. a Rolex is really a breitling with the Rolex name on it. identical watches.

do some research before you type

[azguy]

I think either way, sale or trade, you get hammered when moving a Breitling. It's a shame, as they hold a special place in my heart as it was first expensive watch. I still own it and will never part with it.

I did sell a navitmer last year and it sold on Breitling Source and was not easy. I started at what I thought was fair as it had just been serviced by Breitling USA to the tune of $600.

I dropped the price $200 every Friday and finally it sold for $500 less than what I hoped it would, but it was gone to a good home and the gentleman was quite excited to have it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by balboa73

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex.

cmon man, have you seen the NEW steelfish? and your going to compare that to a sub-C???????

Well let's be fair in comparison then. I would certainly say the B01 is comparable to the subc, which you also concede, and it has better dial detailing and a better size than the Daytona for a chrono imho which it should really be compared to.

I have the older blue steelfish which I will compare with the old sub, which is fairer, and it has a much better bracelet and I have the blue dial which is absolutely gorgeous and ever-changing and is as beautiful as a Nautilus or blue DJ2. It also has better lume and a better depth rating, so I think it is a better watch all round. And ofc both are much better priced to buy and I would heartily encourage you to buy the blue Fish for sure, amazing value at under $2K for a fantastic all round watch.

I do prefer more Rolex models to Breitling but there are some Breitling models that are just as well made if not better than their Rolex equivalents, that was my point.

[Cc1966]

I've been nailed profusely trying to sell two Breitlings in the past. Never again. There are just too many new ones at good prices out their to compete.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by balboa73

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

I thought of all the people you'd be the one to offer a straight swap.