Rolex, Breitling, or Tag - Page 3

rizzle · 12-21-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

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

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.

Blueface · 12-21-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

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.

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.

newcigarz · 12-21-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

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.

does this apply to women as well?

croatan · 12-21-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

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.

True that. Watches are a very personal thing.

I'm not a Rolex fan. They're universally known and hold their value better than any other watch out there, but they're not to my style. Tags don't do it for me. I like most Breitlings though some are too blingy for my tastes. I wear a Montblanc XXL GMT Chrono right now that has kept me from window watch shopping for at least a year and a half, which is pretty good. Not sure how much longer that can last, though

Watches are one of the few pieces of jewelry most men get to wear, so get whatever you like, keeping in mind what's important to you (style, complications, size, price, etc.).

I bought my current watch because it met all the criteria I had set out: I wanted GMT, chronograph, date, SS, with bracelet that I could wear to the office or the beach. I was looking seriously at the IWC Classic Pilot Chrono, but it didn't have GMT, so I went with the one I have now. The GMT has been occasionally useful, but I usually find it easier to add however many hours I need, adjust the hour hand, or just look at my phone, so I probably won't seek that complication out in my next watch (and so, in hindsight, maybe should have gone for the IWC). The chronograph, however, I find myself using more frequently and I like the look of a face with those extra dials, so I'll probably keep that on my list of requirements.

So it's really all up to you. What's one man's "Hrmph" is another man's "Wow!" And whatever watch you choose, there will always be someone saying "Hrmph" and someone else saying "Wow!". All that matters is which one you say every morning when you put it on.

markem · 12-21-2009, 03:49 PM

If you are going to go so far as to get a Rolex, get some bling to go with it.

Here is my 6 y.o. submariner and the ring I got a year later to match.

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2009, 07:59 AM

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

Breguet Transatlantic

Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chrono

Lucky_Hippo · 12-21-2009, 08:16 AM

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)

12-21-2009, 10:18 AM

I like cake!

T.G · 12-21-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I like cake!

Mario, no one cares what you like.

s15driftking · 12-21-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Mario, no one cares what you like.

Maybe its a watch brand... hehehe

T.G · 12-21-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Maybe its a watch brand... hehehe

Good point.

MTB996 · 12-21-2009, 10:37 AM

Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

s15driftking · 12-21-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

Sell to me! I need a "daily driver"!

gettysburgfreak · 12-21-2009, 10:56 AM

Rolex,

You know you have arrived when you can afford a Rolex. Is it the best watch out there? No, but I think it has the biggest name recognition as a status symbol.

icehog3 · 12-21-2009, 01:27 PM

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

Blueface · 12-21-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

You will know for sure once you see the thread asking:
Porsche, Maserati or Ferrari?

rizzle · 12-21-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado.

Nah...that's the Habanos forum.

icehog3 · 12-21-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Nah...that's the Habanos forum.

Seen a lot more ***** in here than I do in the Habanos Forum.

poker · 12-21-2009, 02:44 PM

I've never really been into the Rolex scene, but I love my Breitling and wear it daily. Looking to get a IWC Portuguese Chrono soon though.

newcigarz · 12-21-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I've never really been into the Rolex scene, but I love my Breitling and wear it daily. Looking to get a IWC Portuguese Chrono soon though.

Awesome choice!!

12-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,656 Trading: (47)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag If you are going to go so far as to get a Rolex, get some bling to go with it. Here is my 6 y.o. submariner and the ring I got a year later to match. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

12-21-2009, 07:59 AM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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 Breguet Transatlantic Girard Perregaux Ferrari Chrono __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-21-2009, 08:16 AM	#7
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag 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) __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-21-2009, 10:18 AM	#8
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I like cake!

12-21-2009, 10:37 AM	#12
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Breitling guy here. I have worn my Breitling just about everyday for 6 years and couldn't be happier. Although, its getting kinda beat up from daily wear....

12-21-2009, 10:56 AM	#14
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag Rolex, You know you have arrived when you can afford a Rolex. Is it the best watch out there? No, but I think it has the biggest name recognition as a status symbol. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

12-21-2009, 01:27 PM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,932 Trading: (60)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I feel like I am reading Cigar Aficianado. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-21-2009, 02:44 PM	#19
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Rolex, Breitling, or Tag I've never really been into the Rolex scene, but I love my Breitling and wear it daily. Looking to get a IWC Portuguese Chrono soon though. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching