What is the appeal?

[Importr]

Breitling, to me, are watches for the working man. Built tough and used rough.

Yes I love the Navitimer for its classic design which others try to imitate. The benchmark Breitling and also the most recognised. Not ostentatious due to the 'lack' of a full steel bezel.

I love the Professional range for its vesatility - frequently I NEED to check other timezones and use chronos and alarms. Not many other Swiss brands use a quartz movt similar to the Cal.78. Its unbeatable as a tool watch. Accurate as hell to COSC standard, too.

Then theres the Windrider range - the Chronomat. You can't say its not classy and masculine. On a par with a Panerai for sophistication.

Aeromarine - love the Avenger series. Tough as old nails. Use it to open cans when you're stranded on a desert island! :lol:

Sadly, the reps aren't all as good!

Admittedly, I'm not a fan of the Bentley series or of Bling. Any Bling whatsoever. So no comment.

I have more Breitlings (gen & rep) than any other brand in my collection, then its Omega as the next dominant brand. Breitling have lately jumped on the Bling Bandwagon, creating these showy timepieces like everyone else. Traditionally, their designs are for men....or butch women. They dont normally feature "fashionable" or "feminine" design in their line-up.

Compare that with Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Cartier, etc etc - they like to sign up the most 'glamorous' A-listers for publicity of their lovely wrist jewellery. My point is, Breitling is no-nonsense and functional...it'd hate them to be anything else!

 

[drfcfighter]

they are aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall....

fashion statements.

Some good, some bad, but even beyond taste, just one's fashion.

None of them are as accurate as my $9 pink Timex runner. However, if Chris Angel wants to look like a tool with his ugly watches, that's his choice I suppose. Hell, I'm one of them! Granted, I don't have a jewel encrusted Bently but I do have the SFSO, and it just looks like a serious watch. Damn more serious than my $9 pink Timex runner, but definitely not as accurate in telling time.

As for function, who really gives a rat's buttocks?!?! :wink: If I'm doing any deep sea diving or flying a serious craft, I would NOT be relying on my wristwatch no matter what the brand. The 50's are almost 60 years ago.

My recycled 2 cents (as others mentioned the same point).

 

[Importr]

they are aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall....

fashion statements.

Some good, some bad, but even beyond taste, just one's fashion.

None of them are as accurate as my $9 pink Timex runner. However, if Chris Angel wants to look like a tool with his ugly watches, that's his choice I suppose. Hell, I'm one of them! Granted, I don't have a jewel encrusted Bently but I do have the SFSO, and it just looks like a serious watch. Damn more serious than my $9 pink Timex runner, but definitely not as accurate in telling time.

As for function, who really gives a rat's buttocks?!?! :wink: If I'm doing any deep sea diving or flying a serious craft, I would NOT be relying on my wristwatch no matter what the brand. The 50's are almost 60 years ago.

My recycled 2 cents (as others mentioned the same point).

Well if you really want to split hairs....

your Timex isn't to COSC std is it?

Plus...I WANT functions....thats why I buy the watch. Otherwise I'd buy something pointless like a Jacob & Co. I don't use the slide rule obviously, but I do rely on a watch to be an accurate timekeeper when I'm working alone out on the oil refinery. Hence, I hardly ever wear asian movt reps 'in the field' anymore, but thats another story!

 

[drfcfighter]

Well if you really want to split hairs....

your Timex isn't to COSC std is it?

Plus...I WANT functions....thats why I buy the watch. Otherwise I'd buy something pointless like a Jacob & Co. I don't use the slide rule obviously, but I do rely on a watch to be an accurate timekeeper when I'm working alone out on the oil refinery. Hence, I hardly ever wear asian movt reps 'in the field' anymore, but thats another story!

Don't get me wrong, I perfectly agree!

What I'm saying is that the functions, etc. as cool as they are, are all still part of the fashion rather than pragmatic utility, especially given that the digital gizmos have far superior functionality than the mech wrist watches. I also agree about the working man's watch, i.e., Breity or Omega, as I can't think of anything more solid under $5K than a SFSO or a PO.

I'm just saying, that since this thread started with the quasi-argument that Breits are crap, other than Navi's due to the Navi's "(true) functionality", I'm just pointing out that ALL mech watches fall in the "crap" category nowadays if we want to hold to that standard. It's been a long while since functionality of mech watches have lost their utility; now they're just "cool" for the consumer. For an example, I don't believe NASA sends out astronauts with the moonwatches anymore other than for sentimental values, i.e., if they're repairing satelite stations, I'm sure they're not "relying" on their Omega mech watches anymore.

Given that, I think the beauty of Breits are in the eye of the beholder, and yes, I'm a recent Breit convert myself. They're all just... cool... fun... TOYS.

Woo hoo! [smilie=alien.gif]

 

[dave123]

There is no watch made,like the Super Avenger.....

Now,what is the appeal of a Rolex?.... :|

 

[takashi]

 

[brtelec]

Oh my God the dreaded GAYTONA!

 

[takashi]

That will blow your SA to dust :lol:

Well..., it's a matter of taste.

 

[dave123]

:shock:

The gaytona?...

 

[brtelec]

You are right about that Tak. That watch definitely blows!

 

[sawalke4]

yea well it depends on your personal preference, they are simply opening up to a bigger market

 

[dave123]

It was mentioned that Breitling is a 'working mans watch'....dunno about that,stop by the Breitling section at the AD and make sure you have your sunglasses on,no brand offers more bling than Breitling..... 8)

 

[brtelec]

yea well it depends on your personal preference, they are simply opening up to a bigger market

I think you would need a pretty big opening to sport that watch!

 

[R2D4]

I come back from the city of lost wages to find this post. I never understood the appeal either......................until I tried on this beauty!

I might purchase this in white with blue. I don't know there is just something about it. I also tried on the superocean in blue. I am still unsure about the steelfish.

It just goes to show to each his/her own.

 

[deff23]

I agree that I dont care for the Bentley ones but I have a Chronomat Evo two tone replica with black face and numbers and I love the look of it. I am really starting to like the others as well, they seem to grow on you.