Rolex, Breitling, or Tag

tobaccoman · 12-20-2009, 02:15 PM

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???

Blueface · 12-20-2009, 03:12 PM

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.

floydpink · 12-20-2009, 03:13 PM

Rolex or nothing if you ask me.

It's a rite of passage my granpa told me

Tio Gato · 12-20-2009, 03:22 PM

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

Mr.Maduro · 12-20-2009, 03:33 PM

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

floydpink · 12-20-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

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.

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

T.G · 12-20-2009, 04:16 PM

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

massphatness · 12-20-2009, 04:20 PM

Partial to my Submariner although when I want to wear something less chunky, I have a Tag.
Posted via Mobile Device

htown · 12-20-2009, 04:27 PM

I have an old SS Rolex Tudor that is a manual wind and I love it.

maverickdrinker · 12-20-2009, 04:33 PM

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

Blueface · 12-20-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

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

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.

captain53 · 12-20-2009, 04:42 PM

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

BroncoHorvath · 12-20-2009, 04:42 PM

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

mosesbotbol · 12-20-2009, 04:43 PM

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.

floydpink · 12-20-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

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

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.

CasaDooley · 12-20-2009, 05:15 PM

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)

http://http://www.tudorwatch.com/

Pilon · 12-20-2009, 06:10 PM

These are amazing watches, mix between rolex and breitling

Great history behind the watches too.

http://www.ballwatch.com

12-20-2009, 08:10 PM

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.

Thrak · 12-20-2009, 08:30 PM

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

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

Blueface · 12-20-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Calexan

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.

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.

12-20-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
tobaccoman Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	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???

12-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-20-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Rolex or nothing if you ask me. It's a rite of passage my granpa told me __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

12-20-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Consider an Omega. They've got some nice pieces. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-20-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I have a Tag. Its great for everyday wear. I will have my very own Rolex....one day. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

12-20-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag The free ones that come insdie a box of frosted flakes are pretty cool. Four different styles even...

12-20-2009, 04:20 PM	#8
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Partial to my Submariner although when I want to wear something less chunky, I have a Tag. Posted via Mobile Device

12-20-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I have an old SS Rolex Tudor that is a manual wind and I love it.

12-20-2009, 04:33 PM	#10
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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

12-20-2009, 04:42 PM	#12
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag You are in 3 totally different classes of watches so really nothing to compare.

12-20-2009, 04:42 PM	#13
BroncoHorvath Life is Great ! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: on the water.... Posts: 412 Trading: (6)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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 __________________ There's nothing like a great cigar and being Canadian

12-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#14
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-20-2009, 05:15 PM	#16
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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) http://http://www.tudorwatch.com/ __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

12-20-2009, 06:10 PM	#17
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag These are amazing watches, mix between rolex and breitling Great history behind the watches too. http://www.ballwatch.com

12-20-2009, 08:10 PM	#18
Calexan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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.

12-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#19
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag You pay an awful lot for "ROLEX" on the wrist... nothing exciting there. Maybe I'm not old enough yet. Since I already have a Tag I'd be looking at a Breitling or another brand like Ball, Oris or Omega.