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hey guys im new here because want to buy a new breitling!!! everyone tells me rolex is the best and i simply tell them are you interested in impressing everyone else in saying its a rolex or do you want to satisfy yourself by saying the breitling is much prettier and tougher looking!!! honestly rolex doesnt have any eye catching models like breitling does!!! breitling just has the looks and the rolex has the name but i have a few questions i know the sa is way bigger and the bracelet is different..but why is the chrono evo like $1,000 more? wouldnt bigger be more expensive? also do they both have the same shine? and last which do you guys prefer?

Hi and welcome aboard!

You're obviously not talking to the right people if "everyone" is telling you Rolex is the best! But you're in the right place now! No in all seriousness, Rolex do make quality watches (especially now they have sorted out their tin-foil bracelets and clasps! ), and they are without doubt the most widely recognisable prestige watch brand in the world...... but for most of us, that's not necessarily a good thing!

OK, so onto your question. The Chronomat (they've actually dropped the "Evo" part now) is more expensive because it is a more finely constructed case and dial. The SA is more simple - not that that is a minus point against the SA, it's just that the two watches are different ; the SA is more sporty, whereas the Chronomat is slightly more dressy and refined.

They both have the same shine, and they both even have the same movement. The main noticeable difference is the size. While the difference on paper is only around 4mm, it makes a hell of a lot of difference on the wrist. The SA is also very thick, so stands up on the wrist a way. It's a definite case of "try before you buy"! (That's true of any watch, but even more so with the SA).

Which one do we prefer? Well, it's exactly that - it's a personal preference, plain and simple. The SA is very popular at the moment, but the Chronomat has long been Breitling's best selling range. Go for the one you like the most. The good news is you can't go wrong with any Breitling!

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thanks driver 8 for the warm welcome!!!!! but yeah im going to check em out in person.

Im sure little things like screw down pushers also add to the price of the chronomat. Plus, there must certainly be some markup since its so popular.

I was told by my local AD that the Bracelet on the Evo was more expensive. That was the reason for the price difference.

That is certainly some of it. but the general fit and finish of the Chronomat is a little dressier, as mentioned. Demand certainly plays a role as it has been their workhorse in sales over the years.

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