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Hello everyone,

I am new to the forums so please excuse me if I am posting in the wrong section.

I would like to buy my bf a Breitling for his birthday this year. Nothing flashy, something "entry level" that he can wear every day and will stay in my $2500-3000 budget (I just finished grad school and cant afford anything more).

I will eventually go to a retailer to check the watches out in person, but I just wanted any advice from the people who would know best. So please, if you have an opinion or can point me in any direction I would really appreciate it.

Thanks so much,
Natalia

My first Breitling was a black 46mm Superocean Heritage



I think you can buy one new for less than 3000 USD. I did .
I sold it because I tought it was a bit to heavy and a bit to big... But that's personal .
However, the rubber Ocean Racer strap and deployment buckle is just FANTASTIC!!

Welcome to BreitlingSource

I suggest the Breitling Steefish. It is discontinued but you might be able to still find some available and it satisfies your price range too. Also, the Steelfish is a huge favorite among all of us! Here's a pictured from spiderer (a member here)



Breitling Colt Automatic is another good alternative



And the SuperOcean II



You can have all these models either with the steel bracelet, calf leather, croco, or rubber strap. Just depends what you're looking for.

What size are you looking for?

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Alex
Breitling - Navitimer
Breitling - SuperOcean
Breitling - Chrono SuperOcean

Alex nailed all the watches I would have suggested. Does size matter? (yeah I COULD have phrased it differenty, but where's the fun in that?)

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SHARKMAN

Thanks for everyones input

Size? I guess the bigger the better but I don't think it will really be a big factor.
Is there a certain size you suggest?
(I have no background with this stuff sorry )

If he has a normal sized wrist, 42-44 is about all you will find in your price range. The Steelfish pictuered above is 44, the others 41.5 and 42. If you can find a Steelfish, I beat he'd love it. If the has slender wrists, try the 40-42mm range. It may sound silly, but there is a big size diffence between a 42 and 44mm watch.

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SHARKMAN

Go with Steelfish. He's gonna LOVE IT.

CHEERS

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Superocean Steelfish 2010
Avenger Seawolf Yellow Dial "COMING SOON"

IM LOVING the new 44mm superocean abyss. both that and the 42 will be under 3k

One more vote for the Steelfish.

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Ingenieur - Speedmaster - Submariner

And yet another one

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- This is Ghost Rider requesting a fly-by. - Negative Ghost Rider. The pattern is full.

I think the Steelfish, SO II, and SOH are all perfect options. They are the gateway Breitlings, so don't be surprised if his disposable cash starts to find its way to your local AD

Steelfish is a lovely watch, sure to be a perfect gift, lucky man!

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Breitling Seawolf Blue Dial
Breitling Steelfish Blue Dial
Breitling Emergency Red Arrows
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Bremont ALT1-P
Bremont MB11
Bremont U2 Ltd Edt
Tag Heuer Carerra

Rolex Submariner Date

Another one for Steelfish....it comes with a black, blue or white dial....They all look great, but I prefer the black, followed closely by the white.

i like the superocean II, but they are all nice anyone of them would work

Hey,
Welcome to the Forum. Steelfish or SuperOcean Heritage for me.

To help you figure out sizing, my wrists are a little over 6 1/2 inches around and i felt like the SuperOcean heritage (46mm) was too big while the SuperOcean Steelfish (44mm) was just right. It's all personal but i think a good rule for sizing is that if the lugs (the bit where the strap joins the watch) hang off the edge of your wrist, its too big.

Good luck in the search!