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Hi all,

I've been toying with the idea of getting my fiancee a nice watch as a wedding present. Naturally, I thought of Breitling, as I have a Colt Automatic myself. What are your opinions on the Colt Oceane II for ladies? I took a look at a couple at my AD, and they seemed nice to me. My only concern is that they have a slightly masculine look (in spite of the small size). Other than that, any idea on what sort of pricing I can expect for one with or without the diamond bezel? It'll probably have a light-coloured dial. Thanks for your input!

The retail without diamonds is $2,000 with the steel bracelet or $1,730 on a strap. I think it’s a great looking watch but only if she doe not mind wearing something a little more masculine. Have you taken a look at the Lady Cockpit? It is a little more expensive but less masculine.

Thanks for the info, LouWal. I actually went in to the AD again yesterday to take a look, and decided against the Colt. It really is too big for my fiancee's wrist, from what I can tell. The Cockpit Lady looks really nice to me, and I think I might be able to get a good deal on it for one with 8 diamonds at the number positions. Let's see what happens!

Terenoth,

I would recommend bringing her in to try a couple things on. If you can't do that (e.g. if you want it to be a surprise) make sure you can return the watch, just in case. I was 100% set on getting my wife a Lady Cockpit, until just by chance we went into the store and she tried it on. It was just so much bigger than I imagined. I think sitting in the case next to the Super Avengers and Steelfish's, you lose sight of how large the watch is. Just a thought. If she's tried it on and likes the size, it's a BEAUTIFUL watch, especially with the diamond markers!

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The thing is a question of budget. The Colt Oceane is the lowest price Breitling on the market. It is a really nice watch, but when You put it next to a cockpit, and price is not the issue, You will take the cockpit.

So if You already have set a pricelimit, show only the Oceane, otherwise, You might leave without a ladieswatch or bust Your budget.

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Thomas

Terenoth - My personal opinion is that all Breitling ladies models have a slightly manly look to them......, EXCEPT the Starliner. The Starliner is easily the most feminine model, so if I was you I'd be tempted to check one of those out. If memory serves (and I don't have the Chronolog in front of me) the Starliner is also the smallest Breitling out there, so you'll have no issues with it looking like a man's watch on her. Just an idea......

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Thanks for all the comments, guys! I actually do want it to be a surprise... I was thinking of taking my sister in and have her try some of them on, to get an idea of how they look on a female wrist. Their wrists are about the same size.

Driver 8, any idea what the retail on a Starliner might be? I'm looking for full stainless steel, white dial, and possibly with diamond markers. Thanks again!

I don't have the Chronolog/price list in front of me, but if no-one beats me to it, I can look it up for you tonight. (Will be in GBP though). I think all Starliner dials are MOP, but they do a very nice ivory/off-white version that is available with diamond markers. The MOP tends to put the price up a little compared to others, but for a feminine Breitling they are very hard to beat IMO.

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Haven't been on here for a while (getting married will do that to you!), but decided to come back and see what was new. I also wanted to let everybody know what I ended up getting for my wife... After looking at Breitlings again, and also Longines and Tags, I ended up with... An Omega Deville Prestige Small. It's a VERY feminine watch, and looks great on her wrist. She was very excited by it, which is of course the response one would want. Thanks to everyone for their input!

I'm looking at the colt oceane for my wife. Her hand is athletic, not really slender on the fingers. The watch is a good match with diamonds. I don't like the watch without the diamond bezel however. All depends on her hand & her build. Same goes with the larger mens watches.