Rolex, Breitling, or Tag
 

I have been thinking of purchasing a swiss watch in January, I had a Rolex date just back in the 90's and sold it after several years of really not wearing it much. I have looked at Rolex Submariner and enjoy that watch for its weight and presence, however also hefty is the price tag, around 4 grand for the SS model. Anyone think highly of Tag Huer or Brietling? any other suggestions???

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I am a Rolex fan.
Love mine and although I own many watches, I only use my Rolex.

If you ask my son on the other hand, Breitling is what he drools for.

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Rolex or nothing if you ask me.

It's a rite of passage my granpa told me

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Consider an Omega. They've got some nice pieces.:2

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I have a Tag. Its great for everyday wear. I will have my very own Rolex....one day.

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To pound in mailbox posts and it still works like a champ.

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The free ones that come insdie a box of frosted flakes are pretty cool. Four different styles even...

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Partial to my Submariner although when I want to wear something less chunky, I have a Tag.
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I have an old SS Rolex Tudor that is a manual wind and I love it.

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Rolex first. 2nd choice Omega, the james bond edition with the blue face.
One other choice would be panerai.

All are classics. Subtle, stylish and elegent. good luck in your decision

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Nope.
That little incident taught me they don't hold up well for that and the cost of repairing it exceeded $500 that I recall. From now on, I leave it inside if doing something like that again.

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You are in 3 totally different classes of watches so really nothing to compare.

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Omega, Cartier or Baume & Mercier would be my choices other than the Rolex.... But a Rolex is a Rolex and probably hold their value more than any other watch:tu

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Chopard, Vacheron, IWC, or Blancpain are all the "hot" brands for sporty highend mainstream. They are all above the Rolex, Tag, Omega, Breitling level, yet for the SS models you can find something nice. IWC Aquatimer is hot, as Chopards new dive watches. I would for sure I would buy LNIB over NIB and with your budget.

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true, 2 are watches, one is a Rolex.

I'm opinionated when it comes to things I wear every day and there is something about a Rolex that is special.

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If you like the Rolex but not the price, check out the watches made by Tudor. Manufactured by Rolex without the Rolex price tag (still pricey though):tu
http://http://www.tudorwatch.com/

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These are amazing watches, mix between rolex and breitling

Great history behind the watches too.

http://www.ballwatch.com

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To me it seem Tag is for the younger crowd.... Ill wear the Rolex once I turn 50..... For now Ill stick to my Tag.

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You pay an awful lot for "ROLEX" on the wrist... nothing exciting there. Maybe I'm not old enough yet. :p

Since I already have a Tag I'd be looking at a Breitling or another brand like Ball, Oris or Omega.

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:r:r:r
A $5,000+ watch that has been timeless, remaining pretty much the same, is never for an old person only.
I was 35 when I got mine and it still looks as good today as it did then.
I have the two tone Oyster Perpetual and that watch goes with anything I wear and if I walk into a jewelry store and they see it on my wrist, amazing the way the suddenly talk to you.

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If I had the choice I would go with the Omega PO Chrono. I know that's not on your list but if I was going to spend that kind of money that's what I would go with. :2

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Brietling hands down. I have one it is a gem

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My dream.
18 Kt Daytona.
Nothing like it.
Anyone have $25 to 30K to spare?

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:confused:They are all very different.

Rolex to me is something of the past. The designs are very traditional and classic... if you like that, buy one. I personally think Rolex is played out. They are small Millimeter case diameters and their designs command no presence. Plain Jane old style lawyer and CPA watches.

Tag is very hit or miss. Again, i will not wear a watch under 44mm in case diameter so i am almost as limited as i would be with a Rolex. Tag does make some cool stuff though. The new Grand Carrera is super sharp in any of its multiple styles... Then again, the cool grand carreras are about 5500.00 at an Autherized dealer so i believe a better watch can be had.

Breitling... Ah Breitling.... I think you all know where i stand with Breitling. Do yourself a favor and enter the world of Breitling, you will be glad you did. Big diameters, daring style delivered in a neo-classic pilot and nautical motif.

I will tell you one thing, its obvious to me what you are concerned with brand names (we all are at first, heck, i own a breitling) but i challenge you to jump on a watch forum and learn about what else is out there...

Check these brands out:
IWC
Zenith
Corum
Doxa
Anonimo
Ball
Ernst BenZ
Bathys
Maurice Lacroix

You might be impressed by these brands... although your friends might not.... Then again, some people i meet/know compare my Breitling to Burberry and Coach watches.... :confused:

I would look at a watch with Valjoux 7750 movement, i think its top notch and would reccomend it!

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that screams straight up baller, you really need to get that Carlos.

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http://www.avente-watches.com/images...s/16613BLU.jpg

How can you go wrong with a Rolex? Staight up classy watches. Opinions may vary though.

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Simple but flashy....

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A few brands I think worth mentioning:

http://www.koboldwatch.com/

http://www.fortis-watches.com/front_content.php

Both great watch makers.

As for the original question, Breitling Aerospace above the Rolex and Tag.

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:r Did you copy that straight out of the catalog? :D

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No, i am just that poetic!

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That is exactly why they make so many, many styles of watches as they do cigars and cars and all sell.
Those that know me or have seen my photo know that weight wise, I am not a big guy. Likewise, I don't have big wrists.
So.......I guy like me can never be fascinated at the thought of wearing something that outdoes his wrist by three to one.

I like Breitlings a whole lot. I like their individual unique style. I just happen to like a classic watch better. As an example, here is my dress watch that I keep in the vault and seldom wear. At the time I bought this, cost just as much as my rolex. It is a classy dress watch that captures attention like you would not believe, specially when the diamonds shine at you. Like the Breitling, not for everyone. As with everything, all a matter of taste.

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okay after working in a clock and watch repair shop for four years as I worked my way through college.

Tag not worth money
Rolex is the standard by which others are judged
Breit not worth the money.
The best bang for the buck Omega Speedmaster/Seamaster

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If I had to pick from those 3 brands, my choice would be Breitling.
But IWC, Panerai, and Bell and Ross would be on my list of alternates.

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Funny yet sad thing is that when I bought mine back in '94, they had a SS Daytona there for me to take, at only a few bucks more than mine.
Wife and I looked at it, had it in my hands, not knowing much about Rolex other than it was the watch to get, I went with the classic, traditional Oyster Perpetual two tone. I love it and have no regrets but turns out today, that Daytona, in SS, is the rarest of Rolex watches to get and commands a whole lot of money if you can find one.

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If I were to get a Breitling, this one is sweet. I am a two tone guy.
As others have said, they are in different ball parks all a matter of what you want it for, how much to spend, etc. This is a bad@ss watch for everyday but not something I see myself on a formal night out with a suit. This is one big watch on my wrist.

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Breitling...

Chronomat B01

Just ordered mine. I was looking for a while and it came down to either that or the Tag Link.

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Good looking watch, specially in two tone. Not cheap by any means.
The Chronomat B01 starts at about $6500 for a steel model on a leather strap. The opening price for the two-tone version on a bracelet is $7770. An all-gold model on a strap will start at $21,610. The B01 tops out at $44,125 for the red gold and diamond version on a red gold bracelet.

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Rolex for me, a timeless classic (the Blancpain fifty fathoms is a dreamer though)...I like all the other stuff like Breitlings, Doxas (have one), Chopard, Tags, (not sure about IWC) all have modified ETA 2824 or 7750 (if a chrono) movements. While these movements are workhorses and cheaper to work on they are far more plentiful than Rolex movements. Panerai uses a highly decorated Unitas movements as well as Eta (I believe)...the highly sought after models originally had Rolex movements...but then again early Rolex Daytonas 7750 zenith movement (i believe, if memory serves me.). All very nice watches.

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I like Fossil's :D

$50 or so, and spend the rest of the money on smokes :ss

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Rolex is a "look at me" watch. For the money, I'd go with Omega or IWC. I like the Breitling Chrono Evo also.

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you are nuts!!!

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If you can find them LNIB and don't mind a "used" watch, you can step up beyond all 800k+ brands and get a real collector's brand watch. Some worthwhile Chronos are:

VC Overseas Chrono with Maltese Cross Bracelet
http://vacheronconstantinmontreal.co...hronograph.jpg

Breguet Transatlantic
http://www.theonewatch.com/upimage/2...1553383532.jpg

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chrono
http://wjzoon.com/watches/watches%2062.JPG

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My top 3 choices for everyday use if I had to choose today:

Rolex Sub (black/black)
Omega Seamaster (blue/blue)
Tag Aquaracer 500M (black/black)

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In your mind maybe. Breitling is a "look at me" watch in my mind, but you would never hear me say that to someone who owns one. They are just way too "busy" for my taste. But that is the thing about watches. They are a personal piece, and as such, it makes no sense to degrade or denigrate what someone chooses to wear.

To the original poster...the way to decide is to go put all three of them on your wrist. One of them will sing to you. That is the one you buy. If none of those babies sing to you, I guarantee you there is another one out there that will. The hell with everybody else's opinion.
:2

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Well put.
To me, as with cars, it doesn't matter what you end up with as ultimately, you will always see another one you like more by way of a newer model.

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does this apply to women as well? :D

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I like cake!

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Mario, no one cares what you like.

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Maybe its a watch brand... hehehe

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Good point.