new to breitlings, buying my first for my 30th. what to get?

welshwiz11 · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:26 pm

hi guys.
im planning on buying a breitling for my birthday as i've always been a fan of the watches, was wondering if you hd any ideas where to start. i've tried on a brown chronomatic evo and fell in love with it, especially when its in the sale with £1000 off. i also liked the steelfish. some help please guys.

sharkman · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:36 pm

The Steelfish is a good choice for a first Breitling - size, stlye, and a lower price. But if the chronomat is what you crave, follow your urge.

MPHL · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 2:28 pm

Navitimer

mfserge · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 2:39 pm

How about a brushed blackbird?

raymond147 · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:52 pm

if you like superquartz then i would prefer a chrono colt... automatic a superocean!

daniel-t · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:43 am

I have just done the same for my 30th. My advice - go to a good AD with a big selection and try some on, it's very personal and people will recommend what they like / have.

Dan

Mellow Yellow · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:39 am

Must agree with Dan. If there was a "best" Breitling there wouldn't be so many in the range. I'd say think about the following things:

Are you going to wear it every day or just for special occasions? Does durability/waterproofing matter? Does it have to go with a suit/shirt? Would you prefer a metal bracelet or a croc strap? Do you want a chronograph

Are you simply interested in the looks or do you want a mechanical marvel? Some people would discount all quartz watches as they feel a real watch must have a heartbeat. Others feel that Superquartz is just as impressive as an automatic movement and will offer more accuracy and often more functionality, if it's functions you need.

Using these two main things, you can probably narrow your choice down considerably. Probably :wink:

Hopefully then you can go into a good AD and at least give them a short(ish) list of watches you want to try on.

You're better off asking for members' experience with individual watches or technical info, rather then asking for the 'best' watch. You'll get tons of help.

I say use your head to make a shortlist, then let your heart make the final decision and you'll end up with the right watch.

Good luck and best wishes!

Alan M · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:47 am

Not a question I worry about only having 29

john123 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:27 am

daniel-t wrote:

I have just done the same for my 30th. My advice - go to a good AD with a big selection and try some on, it's very personal and people will recommend what they like / have.

Dan

Very well said. You need to go try them on yourself so you can narrow it down.

welshwiz11 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:04 am

fantastic advice, thank you guys.
now the decision as to get it when i visit the san fran and vegas in 4 weeks or get it from an AD in the uk. so much to think about.
cheers

roman4405 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:39 pm

I just did this and got a Blackbird for my 30th. Same size and case as the Chronomat Evo and if fits great and goes with everything. Evo would be a great first Breitling IMHO, was what I was gonna go for before the Blackbird became available.

Alan M · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:13 am

Congrats on the BB Pics please.

roman4405 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:52 am

Alan M wrote:

Congrats on the BB Pics please.

Me?

Here you go.
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mrcheatle · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:37 am

Chronomat! You can't go wrong with it! From the desk to the bars it is always a pleaser! :lingsrock:

IMO The perfect all-around size!

paulsmerdon · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:17 am

I'd choose the Chronomat as my first piece because of the versatility.

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