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Are we allowed to continue our discussion now that the title fits the topic. Or is this still going to earn us a verbal spanking and a time out.

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 (BLACK)

Well I would suggest everyone read the rules - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=855

#9 seems particularly relevant

This comment really just made me laugh. Yes Breitling did over 100,000 watches last year as certified by COSC. But if my knowledge is correct they did over 200,000 a couple years before. Do you really think that upper management said

"hey guys lets lower the production of our watches to try to make them more exclusive"

I never said that breitling did this on purpose, of course they would sell more watches if they could.
Still doesn't change the fact that for every 10 rolex you see maybe 1 ling. That's the only point I was tring to make. I don't personally have any thing against rolex, the style is just not for me. Maybe if they would design one that looks a bit fresh and different I would think about it. Till then my watches will be lings.
Breitling could for sure take marketing advice from rolex, don't care how bias you are can't say that this could be done any better.

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 (BLACK)

I personally never disrespected anyone, you must have me confused with someone else. As for everyone else, I don't think they were being disrespectful, they are both passionate about something and making their point. Respecting others option is verry subjective and will vary from person to person, based on how laid back they are. I was reading along and neither of those guys were mad at each other or did they seem offended.

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 (BLACK)

you sir have a good attitude. nothing wrong with loving the brand of choice i totally agree.

Yeah and sometimes sparks are good for the forum....you know it's a magic that the childish Archie knows, as much as his opinions are obviously unconstructive and childish, his posts on youtube does attract tons of viewers to his forum and blog and he doesn't mind getting fired at cos that was his intention in the first place, it's the "fire" that draws people's attention to his blog. Even a single post from him in Breitlingsource sometime back drew quite a substantial amount of replies. I must say that I am impressed that he actually dare to post his photos in his blog and show the whole world his face... Take my hats off....Lol...

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Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition
Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

you sir have a good attitude. nothing wrong with loving the brand of choice i totally agree.[/quote]

Looks like everyone is on the same page as me. No disrespect just some passionate discussion.

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 (BLACK)

Looks like everyone is on the same page as me. No disrespect just some passionate discussion.[/quote]


Yeah Roff relax...we were just trying to boost viewer ratings. You should not have locked the thread as it could have potentially broken the record of the most viewers in a thread, at least more than what fat Archie had posted....

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Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition
Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

one thing that i can say about Breitling is their Finish is amazing. I am not much of a movement guy so for me to say one movement is better than another wouldnt make sense. And i also really like their deployant clasp.

I agree with you kind sir, I respect your opinion and you as a person. I also agree that some one that shall remain unnamed should not be so uptight and RELAX. People are on here because they enjoy it, if they don't continue to enjoy they might not stick around.

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Anyway since this thread has been created let me start the ball rolling to be really in the topic...

IMO between Rolex and Breitling, it really depends on the user's lifestyle to see which is better off. Obviously for a watch collector who loves to change his watches every now and then Rolex obviously has the upper hand for now since it commands higher value retention. Heritage and preserving classic design wise Rolex also seems to do that better for now too except maybe the Navitimer for Breitling. I personally wish for Breitling to do the same for all their in-house models from now on and hope that eventually all Breitling pieces can be eventually fully be in house when they eventually "stabilize" their in-house movement. It's a major step that can potentially bring Breitling on par with Rolex and maybe even surpass them one day.

Without taking those blingy versions with diamonds all over into consideration, Rolex seems to be more popular as a daily watch, meant just to tell time, for it is clean in design and more conservative in looks...However the Rolex logo does cause the watch to bling, even though the design is meant to be conservative. With this "bling" it makes their watches also suitable to go with a suit and function. Breitling is meant designed for professionals(eg, pilots, divers, sportsman, etc)..therefore functions and legibility place a big role in the styling. Not really meant to bling but because of the "meant for mission styling" ,design in general looks higher profile than a Rolex, although it's not meant to show off. But because the Breitling brand is not as widely known, it helps to tone the watch down especially when a layman who doesn't know about Breitling won't think that the user is trying to show off. Therefore it does make Breitling watches perfect for daily wear too for they are beautiful but not blingy. However matching a Breitling with certain attires, especially formal depends on what models u are looking at, Superocean is a little more sporty to me so might not go that well with a suit. IMO Breitling in general is better when u need a watch to also do other work besides telling time. For eg, if u need a Chronograph to time events on different occasions, I think Breitling makes the best chronograph watches...

Seriously if Breitling can start retaining all their in house model designs from now on and do some of the things that Rolex do we might start seeing Rolex being surpassed eventually one day. Breitling covers a wider range and has styling very distinctly different from others, not in the trendy way but unique, yet classic.... But if one can afford, it will be good to have both, as the they are meant for different primary purposes, in general. If u can only have one, it's a more tone down design with a higher profile brand VS a higher profile design with a more tone down brand.... Pick one...

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Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

I'm with you there, and would gladly buy an AP having just a basic movement, assuming the price was greatly reduced. Obviously that changes the game for most people, but as long as AP built it, I'd be happy with it. With a much larger budget I no doubt would feel different, but you have to adapt and be happy to your reality. There's also the justification side of things too, and even with buckets of cash I'm not so sure I'd put a 50k piece of metal on my wrist... but 'lucky' for me that will never have to be a decision I have to deal with.