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Well there IS the DSSD.

Ok, we ALL started out hating Rolex because of what we THOUGHT they were all about, that they were over-priced, and only superficial know nothing's bought them. That was the common theme on this site. But then Rolex made some changes on the sport models and a funny thing happened on the way to the HateFest -members of this site began to venture into the Rolex lair and a bunch of folks who hated Rolex for what they believed they represented bought one despite the negative preconceived feelings. And in so doing found they just loved the timepiece they selected.

This was the forums mantra when I joined - "we hate Rolex, we hate Rolex!" I was one of that ilk. It says something about the refined sport models at least that haters with considerable watch knowledge and collections suddenly became believers. Hell even FEAR drank the Kool-Aid!!!!

This was never a Rolex Fan Boy site. Just the opposite. It was the same with Panerai, a brand that I tried and ultimately rejected.

What I saw happening was many members setting aside their long held disdain for Rolex and giving it a try. And the positive reaction was considerable. Sure most Rolex buyers haven't a clue about watches and the other fine watch brands coveted by so many here. But almost to the man every Rolex owning member here does know about fine watches and most by actual owning experience. And for me at least, that says a lot about the quality, fit and to finish of the Rolex sport models.

If I have never eaten fish and I tell you I hate salmon, my opinion means nothing. If I eat fish, have never tried salmon, and tell you the appearance and smell lead me to believe it is over-priced, my opinion means very little. If I have only eaten salmon and tell you it's the best fish in the world, my opinion means next to nothing. But if I regularly eat all varieties of fish, believe salmon sucks, then break down and try it and love it, my opinion means quite a bit.

But what do I know? I hate salmon.

I used to be a loyal Rolex guy myself and owned more than 10 of them over years but that was before I discovered that Breitling was actually the better watch!

Breitling is a better watch than Rolex???? Come on!!!!! If you like Breitling better or they appeal to you more than a Rolex that's fine, but to say that Breitling is better, based on what?

but to say that Breitling is better, based on what?

Breitling is a better watch than Rolex???? Come on!!!!! If you like Breitling better or they appeal to you more than a Rolex that's fine, but to say that Breitling is better, based on what?

Interesting comments by all, and as it has been stated taste is subjective. As for the comparison of Rolex vs Breitling, that is subjective as well. .

Sometimes, I think watch forum boards would be a nicer place if people could mention Breitling and Rolex TOGETHER in one sentence without knowing that there's a pointless destructive battle about to ensue...

You are easier to wind up than an electric window. . Are you really that weak in constitution that you have to react to every Breitling better than Rolex statement? Believe what you believe and be comfortable in it. What is it that you feel the need to curb any beliefs that does not conform to yours? At the end of the day, it’s all a matter of Preference, DUDE!!!!!!!!
As to why I think Breitling is the better watch? In my opinion, Breitling has better designs and offers more variety ( classic to contemporary), better far superior wrist presence, looks modern and more masculine, gets more attention, better value for the money .. need I say more? As to the movement, I find Breitling movements equally as good as it keeps perfect time like the Rolexes that I used to own.