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JonMatrix · 5 March 2014, 04:24 AM

Hi All, new to the forum as I am in the market for a Rolex. I have been primarily a Breitling guy for years and currently have a SuperOcean 44 and a SuperOcean Chrono. I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

Presa canary · 5 March 2014, 04:28 AM

Good question. Breitling does not get much love here. There are other places to go and sell your goods though. Good luck. Oh, and welcome

Lgear080 · 5 March 2014, 05:03 AM

You've stumbled on the breitling conundrum.

Most sell for a fraction of retail. Supply greatly exceeds
Demand on the secondary market.

Matt C · 5 March 2014, 05:06 AM

You could try The Breitling Source

JonMatrix · 5 March 2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt C

You could try The Breitling Source

That site seems to down, undergoing maintenance.
This is why I want a Rolex, they are the only sub 10k watch brand that can hold their value.
I wear my SO 44 everyday, but the Chrono just doesn't see any time.

BSOL · 14 March 2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JonMatrix

That site seems to down, undergoing maintenance.
This is why I want a Rolex, they are the only sub 10k watch brand that can hold their value.
I wear my SO 44 everyday, but the Chrono just doesn't see any time.

I agree with your statement on Rolexes maintaining their value and Breitlings losing theirs. I feel it has a lot to do with Rolexes maintaining a constant in terms of design and quality whereas Breitling is too trendy and flashy, which seem to only attract impulse buyers who do not understand the real qualities that make a watch valuable/collectable. I like the fact that Rolex has an understated look combined with a true purpose for their design & build. I feel Breitling once had that image many years ago with respect to their usefulness for aviators but over the years they lost their way and now only seem to appeal to those who want to add a little bling to their wardrobe. There are, however, quite a few die hard Breitling owners out there who would want your watch but be prepared to offload it for its current market value, which is not that good.

Matt C · 5 March 2014, 05:30 AM

It's only down probably for the afternoon, but I meant you could try posting a FS on the site when it's up and running again. If you want I will let you know when it is

JonMatrix · 5 March 2014, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt C

It's only down probably for the afternoon, but I meant you could try posting a FS on the site when it's up and running again. If you want I will let you know when it is

That's cool, thanks. I'll check back there later today.

beshannon · 5 March 2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JonMatrix

I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonMatrix

This is why I want a Rolex, they are the only sub 10k watch brand that can hold their value.

You have answered your own question.

Either sell the watch outright or save for the Rolex, not worth giving away a nice Breitling.

balboa73 · 5 March 2014, 12:18 PM

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

VICI · 5 March 2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

Lol! They are great watches, just very bad secondary markets.

A Vette is sexy but a Porsche...

Welshwatchman · 6 March 2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

I thought of all the people you'd be the one to offer a straight swap.

bungcarlo · 9 March 2014, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balboa73

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

Reason why I went for the older superocean.

I love both brands but Rolex definitely holds their value over Breitlings.

robertgrom · 10 March 2014, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balboa73

without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else.

Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'.

its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche

I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models **they completely ruined the new superoceans**

Nobody cares about your Porsche when the Corvette Stingray is passing by...

Dishpro01 · 5 March 2014, 02:15 PM

I own both Rolex models and I have a couple of Breitling Super Avengers. The Breitlings are just as lovely as my Rolex models. It's a matter of opinion and choice. Looking down at anything thinking in generality like that does make you a snob. By the way I own a corvette and its faster than any porshe that dares a challenge.

balboa73 · 5 March 2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dishpro01

I own both Rolex models and I have a couple of Breitling Super Avengers. The Breitlings are just as lovely as my Rolex models. It's a matter of opinion and choice. Looking down at anything thinking in generality like that does make you a snob. By the way I own a corvette and its faster than any porshe that dares a challenge.

wake up man. Breitling competes with Rolex's Tudor Line.

AK797 · 6 March 2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

wake up man. Breitling competes with Rolex's Tudor Line.

No you go back to sleep. I have had a Steelfish and a B01 chronomat and they are built and finished just as well as my subc and better than my old sub esp the bracelets, only they can be bought a helluva lot cheaper. They are far more bang for your buck than Rolex if you buy smart and then resale is not a huge problem either.

balboa73 · 6 March 2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

No you go back to sleep. I have had a Steelfish and a B01 chronomat and they are built and finished just as well as my subc and better than my old sub esp the bracelets, only they can be bought a helluva lot cheaper. They are far more bang for your buck than Rolex if you buy smart and then resale is not a huge problem either.

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex. it just is. Its an ETA 2824 based series that doesent even use the Eta 2892

and your saying its on PAR with Rolex?????

cmon man, have you seen the NEW steelfish? and your going to compare that to a sub-C???????

anything bought 'used' is a smart buy because depreciation was absorbed by original purchaser. this applies to rolex as well.

The B01 was designed to compete with Rolex in mind i will give you that and again, fantastic watch full stop.

in general Rolex because of build quailty, in house movements, materials etc are above Breitling and most would agree

sorry if you were offended but truth hurts. I hope to buy an 'older' steelfish model as a daily beater one day

rahible · 6 March 2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex. it just is. Its an ETA 2824 based series that doesent even use the Eta 2892

Could you provide references that the base of the B01 is the ETA 2824? I've not heard that before, and would be interested in finding out more. I've been googling since reading your comment, but haven't found anything. Was hoping you could provide more insight.

Thanks!

AK797 · 6 March 2014, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balboa73

The Bo1 chronomat has the new Breitling 'in house', fantastic watch full stop but lets be honest, the Breitling range is in a 'lower' category' than Rolex.

cmon man, have you seen the NEW steelfish? and your going to compare that to a sub-C???????

Well let's be fair in comparison then. I would certainly say the B01 is comparable to the subc, which you also concede, and it has better dial detailing and a better size than the Daytona for a chrono imho which it should really be compared to.

I have the older blue steelfish which I will compare with the old sub, which is fairer, and it has a much better bracelet and I have the blue dial which is absolutely gorgeous and ever-changing and is as beautiful as a Nautilus or blue DJ2. It also has better lume and a better depth rating, so I think it is a better watch all round. And ofc both are much better priced to buy and I would heartily encourage you to buy the blue Fish for sure, amazing value at under $2K for a fantastic all round watch.

I do prefer more Rolex models to Breitling but there are some Breitling models that are just as well made if not better than their Rolex equivalents, that was my point.

SixPak · 6 March 2014, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

No you go back to sleep. I have had a Steelfish and a B01 chronomat and they are built and finished just as well as my subc and better than my old sub esp the bracelets, only they can be bought a helluva lot cheaper. They are far more bang for your buck than Rolex if you buy smart and then resale is not a huge problem either.

I agree with everything Neil said. Breitling is a brand that offers a great alternative to Rolex (for me anyway) and provides great bang for the buck. Sure it doesn't carry the same cachet as Rolex. I love many offerings (not all) in their line up.

C6MMVI · 7 March 2014, 12:39 PM

Well said.
I own both Rolex and Breitling watches and put both are in the same league as far as I am concerned.
I also own a C6 Corvette that I will put against any 911 or boxster out there.
Dollar for dollar the Vette is a much better bang for the buck any day.
Sold my Porsche years ago and never looked back.

Incredible Hulk · 5 March 2014, 02:30 PM

I smell a chalenge!!!!

etp095 · 5 March 2014, 02:32 PM

I like the chrono avenger, that's a cool watch.

salty_snack · 5 March 2014, 04:20 PM

Just sell it outright.

dysondiver · 5 March 2014, 09:13 PM

i like the look of some of the simpler breightling but for some reason , ive never liked one quite enough to buy one ,,, but the low resale actually makes second hand ownership quite tempting ,,, a bit like ebel ,

ghotihead2001 · 6 March 2014, 03:17 AM

easiest solution? contact our trusted sellers and see what theyd give you for one of your breitlings on a trade in...

Docar · 6 March 2014, 03:43 AM

It would appear Balboa73 loves stirring things
up. He's been trolling the Rolex Forum.
Now, it looks like he has decided to disparage
the Breitling crowd.
What's next?

balboa73 · 6 March 2014, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Docar

It would appear Balboa73 loves stirring things
up. He's been trolling the Rolex Forum.
Now, it looks like he has decided to disparage
the Breitling crowd.
What's next?

your right. my mistake. a Rolex is really a breitling with the Rolex name on it. identical watches.

do some research before you type

azguy · 6 March 2014, 04:46 AM

I think either way, sale or trade, you get hammered when moving a Breitling. It's a shame, as they hold a special place in my heart as it was first expensive watch. I still own it and will never part with it.

I did sell a navitmer last year and it sold on Breitling Source and was not easy. I started at what I thought was fair as it had just been serviced by Breitling USA to the tune of $600.

I dropped the price $200 every Friday and finally it sold for $500 less than what I hoped it would, but it was gone to a good home and the gentleman was quite excited to have it.

5 March 2014, 04:24 AM	#1
JonMatrix "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 73	No one wants a Breitling? Hi All, new to the forum as I am in the market for a Rolex. I have been primarily a Breitling guy for years and currently have a SuperOcean 44 and a SuperOcean Chrono. I have been hounding everyone with a Sub or a GMT for sale and no one is interested in a trade plus cash. I know this is primarily a Rolex site, but there seems to be a lot of other luxury watch brands they are willing to trade for. Why not Breitling?

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ghotihead2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Breaking bad Posts: 426	easiest solution? contact our trusted sellers and see what theyd give you for one of your breitlings on a trade in... __________________ "There is no fighting in here! This is the war room!" Instagram: @ghotihead2001

5 March 2014, 04:28 AM	#2
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	Good question. Breitling does not get much love here. There are other places to go and sell your goods though. Good luck. Oh, and welcome

5 March 2014, 05:03 AM	#3
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	You've stumbled on the breitling conundrum. Most sell for a fraction of retail. Supply greatly exceeds Demand on the secondary market.

5 March 2014, 05:06 AM	#4
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	You could try The Breitling Source

5 March 2014, 12:18 PM	#10
balboa73 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 396	without the risk of offending the OP or anyone else. Breitling simply isnt in the same 'league' as Rolex. thats why no one wants to trade 'down'. its like offering your corvette and cash for my porsche I'm not being a snob. I love the Breitling Avenger and older superocean models they completely ruined the new superoceans

5 March 2014, 02:15 PM	#15
Dishpro01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Northern NM Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 181	I own both Rolex models and I have a couple of Breitling Super Avengers. The Breitlings are just as lovely as my Rolex models. It's a matter of opinion and choice. Looking down at anything thinking in generality like that does make you a snob. By the way I own a corvette and its faster than any porshe that dares a challenge.

7 March 2014, 12:39 PM	#22
C6MMVI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Norm Location: Florida Watch: 5512, 105.012 Posts: 73	Well said. I own both Rolex and Breitling watches and put both are in the same league as far as I am concerned. I also own a C6 Corvette that I will put against any 911 or boxster out there. Dollar for dollar the Vette is a much better bang for the buck any day. Sold my Porsche years ago and never looked back.

5 March 2014, 02:30 PM	#23
Incredible Hulk Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Roll-X-♛ Location: Canada,Mtl Watch: OUT!!! Posts: 215	I smell a chalenge!!!!

5 March 2014, 04:20 PM	#25
salty_snack Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 365	Just sell it outright.

5 March 2014, 09:13 PM	#26
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i like the look of some of the simpler breightling but for some reason , ive never liked one quite enough to buy one ,,, but the low resale actually makes second hand ownership quite tempting ,,, a bit like ebel ,

6 March 2014, 03:43 AM	#28
Docar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 157	It would appear Balboa73 loves stirring things up. He's been trolling the Rolex Forum. Now, it looks like he has decided to disparage the Breitling crowd. What's next?

6 March 2014, 04:46 AM	#30
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I think either way, sale or trade, you get hammered when moving a Breitling. It's a shame, as they hold a special place in my heart as it was first expensive watch. I still own it and will never part with it. I did sell a navitmer last year and it sold on Breitling Source and was not easy. I started at what I thought was fair as it had just been serviced by Breitling USA to the tune of $600. I dropped the price $200 every Friday and finally it sold for $500 less than what I hoped it would, but it was gone to a good home and the gentleman was quite excited to have it.

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