Watches

[I.P. Freley]

Yes, but they PAY HER to like them.

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

casio frogman. two times on face, local and .....

 

[mainah]

Chase Durer Squadron Commander

 

[bobbysamd]

One of my favorite topics! Even more than P-F-T!

I disagree strenuously with the comment above about Rolex accuracy. I have a Rolex GMT Master II which varies only one-half a second per day.

I wore an Omega for several years. I didn't think that it was all that great. In all fairness, the model I have was purchased in Europe and might have been a lesser-quality model - but I don't know that for sure.

There are a great many excellent watches available. Something to try to find out about a mechanical watch is the make of its basic movement. You would think that watch companies manufacture their own movements, but a great many companies purchase generic movements and install them in their own cases. Thus, in many situations, you are paying a lot for the name.

A great many chronographs use the Valjoux 7750 movement. Included are some of the Breitlings, but also several Chase-Durer, Limes, and Zeno models. Some of the Fortis, Bell & Ross (Sinn), and Rolex Tudor models use that movement. A widely-used movement for non-chrono watches is the ETA 2824. I know that the makes I mentioned are not as well-known as other watch brands, but they receive great reviews in watch magazines. I have personal experience with all three makes and will vouch for all three as being great values for the price. I own the pictured Zeno model, and believe it is a great alternative to the Breitling E6B model.

Do plenty of shopping. You can oftentimes find better deals on the internet than locally, along with saving money on sales taxes. I've purchased something like five watches on the internet and have had no problems. I would purchase a real high-end watch, such as a Rolex, IWC, Breitling, etc., only from a reputable dealer. I have seen Omegas at Costco and would have no problems purchasing from them (I saw a Chase-Durer model that I own on the referenced page that Costco sells for $300 less than I paid - and I paid less than retail for mine!).

I'd be delighted to entertain any PMs about watches. I'm no watch expert, but I have loved watches since I was a child and believe that I am somewhat knowledgable.

 

[Lear2460]

Women's Breitling's...

I am in search of a ladies Breitling..and am having no luck. I am looking for a watch like the mens, just not such a large wide dial....as my wrists are small....and suggestions to where I can look?

I have checked the hompage, ebay, and other watch sites. Do they even exist??

 

[aviatrix]

Re: Women's Breitling's...

Do they even exist??

Nope. I dont think there are any women's GMT watches out there. At least none that I've seen!

 

[ShawnC]

Wow Bobbysamd you sure know alot about watches. I just know that mine works (most of the time) and it has a UTC time zone programed in.

 

[bobbysamd]

Ladies' Chronos

I am in search of a ladies Breitling..and am having no luck. I am looking for a watch like the mens, just not such a large wide dial....as my wrists are small....and suggestions to where I can look?

I have checked the hompage, ebay, and other watch sites. Do they even exist??

I personally don't know if there is such a thing as ladies' Breitlings. However, for openers, you might check out Chase-Durer ladies' chronos. If I can think of more I'll add to this post.

If you go that route, do plenty of shopping. I think that you can do better elsewhere than buying the watch from the company store.

 

[Mr. Cole]

Ladies Breitlings

Lear,

Just go to www.breitling.com and you will see that they makes a broad assortment of women's watches. Even better, find a local dealer in your area and pick of a copy of the Chronolog, which is Breitling's catalog containing every watch they make in every possible style and color imaginable.

Dave

 

[Loafman]

Breitling Aerospace is by far the best watch I've ever owned. I set it to the FMS over a year ago and it still ticks off the seconds in unison with the satellite time. The timers and alarms are very audible and easy to set. Time zone changes are a snap as the watch has the capability to change hours without losing or gaining a second. I wear it every day and it still shows no scratches and does'nt set off the Magnetometer. The titanium makes it much lighter than a comparable watch. Don't pay full retail when you can get one on Ebay under $1000 US. Most newer models are certified chronometers, so check the back to make sure.

As for the ladies Breitlings, there are several in the catalog, notably a pink diamond-bezeled Callistino. They do not, however, have the same functionality as the men's watches.

 

[captbob]

I agree with Bobby Sand. I have owned a Submariner and now own a DateJust. I have owned the DateJust for 10 years and I have had it serviced twice. Since it's last service, by a Rolex jeweler, it only loses about 10 seconds a month.

 

[4fanman]

I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional that was purchased for my grandfather in 1967. I also have the orginal box, instructions, and original receipt. It cost the princely sum of $185 (which was quite a bit for a watch in '67). Today, I believe they are going for closer to 2 grand. I'm afraid of losing it or getting it stolen so it does not go to work with me. It doesn't keep time very well so I am thinking about sending it back to Omega and see if they (or Anna) can get it working properly.

I was using a Timex Ironman but then it died and I couldn't find a cheap replacement for it so now I use nothing. My cell phone has time on it and that is good enough.

Being on time is overrated!!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

For better quality watches (Rolex,Breitling) you can get good deals (10-25% better than US) in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, possibly Italy. Or to simply beat the US tax go to Nassau, Bay Street. Save 500$ of the bat on that Rolex or Breitling...even more with a cash deal...as usual cash is king...

There are GOOD fakes out there these days, so be careful!!

 

[bobbysamd]

Ladies' Chronographs for Lear 2460

TAG-Heuer makes ladies' chronographs. Check out these models. I couldn't locate them on the official TAG website. The site has different catalogue numbers.

TAG-Heuers are good watches. I've owned two. Be careful from whom you purchase, because there are a bunch of TAG counterfeits out there.

Hope that helps some more. Good luck with your purchase.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Breitling DOES make many Ladies watches.
They make some very sharp looking ones with a mother of pearl face.

 

[Mr. Cole]

Gulfstream,

I was in Nassau for my cousin's wedding in January and I had to muster every ounce of restraint I could to prevent myself from purchasing another Breitling from Bay Street. There are about 3-4 dealers within a block of each other.

Dave

 

[katanabob]

I hadn't really seen very many breitling aerospace watches around, but it's a sharp looking piece of gear everyone seems to think quite highly of.
In light of this, I am stricken with internal conflict as to whether a Seamaster GMT or the Breitling (used, of course) would be the better choice. Decisions, decisions.. I have to buy myself *something* for christmas, right?

Going to chronocentric.com and its consumer section, there is a listing of so-called reputable used watch dealers.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I wouldn't buy an Aerospace used..
If you shop around or if you get to travel much you can find them new for around 1500$.
Just do some research and be sure to get the one with the newer movement (in the last 2 years or so)

 

[jbDC9]

Wow, aren't we a bunch of fancy lads!? Breitlings and Rolexes, oh my! As for myself, I wear a Timex Expedition watch made from solid, 100%, 24 carat plastic! Think I'm on my 3rd plastic band... Cost 35 bucks at Target 3 years ago, works great, never sets off the security beeper.

This one replaced another el cheapo Timex ($25 at K Mart) that I've had for 8.5 years and is still running on the original battery. It's now serving faithfully as a dashboard clock on my motorcycle, stuck on with velcro. Funny thing is, I have two other nicer, fancier, much more expensive watches, but they stay in a desk drawer, broken. Maybe someday I'll get 'em fixed. Or not...

 

[XGmaninGA]

$10 Timex from K-Mart. When the battery dies, I'll throw it away and get another one.