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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:16:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Krauss]
So I’m was about to grab a super ocean 44 today for $4200 out the door but they wouldn’t let me take it home until the 18th because of the sale doesn’t start till then. So I walked…..for now.
But now I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on an omega instead. Thoughts? Or other recommendations? Super ocean I’m looking at  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:18:13 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd rather have the Omega over the Breitling in those flavors.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:19:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#2]
Those hands on that particular Breitling are absurdly small for a dial/bezel/case that large. Very poor legibility that will get old very fast. It will be very hard to resell. JMHO. Of those two, I’d get a Seamaster. . .
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:20:02 PM EDT
[#3]
I’m open to other recommendations as well.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:21:05 PM EDT
[#4]
Fait was looking out for you. That is not a sexy watch. Boring even.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:21:14 PM EDT
[#5]
My $0.02.. The Omega will be a more desirable watch in the long run and will likely hold its value more than the Breitling, however the Omega is probably also more expensive to purchase so that may not be a factor.
I have a Breitling Superocean chrono and really like it - I've had it for around 15 years and it's held up very well, likely worth more than I paid for it new. Ultimately, it's your $$ and you will be the one wearing it. Both are great options, so if you like one more than the other, there's your answer |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:23:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:24:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ronin72]
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: I’m open to other recommendations as well. I'm partial to this company's watches. They responded to Gillettes Toxic Masculinity commercial showing what Men really are and do. You can find the video on the net. Might still be on their site. https://www.egardwatches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorcEYu7r4QAlAB1yARVsLBykJULS-2kURVQfyA-ggxtn3FxKjkq ETA: Link to their videos. They didnt pull punches. Definitely watch the Letter to My Son: https://www.egardwatches.com/pages/egard-films |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:24:24 PM EDT
[#8]
I would go with the one that has the best movement. Are you a sketchy dude ?
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:26:27 PM EDT
[#9]
Breitling is an aviation watch company. Omega is a diving watch company.
FYI I have an Superocean Heritage chronograph and I love the high polish but it’s an infrequent wear due to the beating it takes when I wear it. Also, the Superocean line changes constantly. Really just a matter of which you like better. Look on watchrecon or watchuseek to see if the price holds on both before deciding as it doesn’t look like this is a grail watch to you. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:34:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wptemple: Breitling is an aviation watch company. Omega is a diving watch company. FYI I have an Superocean Heritage chronograph and I love the high polish but it’s an infrequent wear due to the beating it takes when I wear it. Also, the Superocean line changes constantly. Really just a matter of which you like better. Look on watchrecon or watchuseek to see if the price holds on both before deciding as it doesn’t look like this is a grail watch to you. I build stealth airplanes for a living but I like diving watches 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:40:19 PM EDT
[#11]
Get a Sea-Dweller.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:40:48 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: I’m open to other recommendations as well. Hey why not both?!? Im a Rolex guy myself, but I have always admired the Breitling Premier B09 Chrono 40 with that pistachio dial. I like both manufacturers However if I had to pick one from your pair, I might be inclined to grab that Omega Seamaster just because of the history associated with it and all. Pick which one you think you'd like so much that you would not want to take it off. And if you cannot decide, buy both on the same day and just enjoy the feeling of what that feels like once |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:41:43 PM EDT
[#13]
Consider a Planet Ocean over a Seamaster, you might prefer that styling. I know the bezel on the PO is higher quality.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:42:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pallas]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Agilt: I'd rather have the Omega over the Breitling in those flavors. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Agilt: I'd rather have the Omega over the Breitling in those flavors. Yep. Originally Posted By Krauss: I’m open to other recommendations as well. Rolex Sub or GMT, next would be a Tudor, or Zenith. I prefer watches with no dates, so a Sub no date or Tudor. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:44:44 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: I build stealth airplanes for a living but I like diving watches Need some help? I’d love to learn how to build stealth airplanes. 
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:45:21 PM EDT
[#16]
The Omega Co-Axial movement is REALLY REALLY good. They are all very accurate for autos and tough as nails.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:45:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bimmertech87]
[#17]
I’d go omega over the Breitling. But you might be able to grab a Panerai or grand saiko for close to the same money.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:46:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KC-ROUGHNECK]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DDDDCheapAF: Are you a sketchy dude ? lol OP I would go Seamaster over those two. Unless you are, indeed, a sketchy dude. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:47:57 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -CUJO-: Those hands on that particular Breitling are absurdly small for a dial/bezel/case that large. Very poor legibility that will get old very fast. It will be very hard to resell. JMHO. Of those two, I’d get a Seamaster. . . https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309803/IMG_0394_jpeg-3313294.JPG I really dig this, could wear this every day. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:48:37 PM EDT
[#20]
Patek or bust. Get a real watch.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:51:35 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DDDDCheapAF: I would go with the one that has the best movement. Are you a sketchy dude ? What does this even mean lol |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:54:18 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: What does this even mean lol It means he follows “watches of espionage” which is great |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:54:34 PM EDT
[#23]
Omega all day every day.
And honestly, Sinn over the Omega and I’m an Omega guy. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:55:54 PM EDT
[#24]
Simple/boring never goes out of style. I don't own any Omega watches but if I was looking at the two brands in the OP, I'd give this one consideration:
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:55:54 PM EDT
[#25]
I wore a seamaster for 15 years. Gym, with a suit, to funerals and my own wedding, everything in between. Great watch.
Finally grabbed a Tudor last year and I have to say I also love it. Check out the Pelagos for a really nice version of a simple dive watch that will likely stand up to time as wel as the seamaster did. Omega all day. Breitlings are weird. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:55:57 PM EDT
[#26]
My vote is the Seamaster, but I’m biased and wearing one.
The Breitlings are to busy |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:56:01 PM EDT
[#27]
You can't go wrong with either. Personally, I have 2 Breitlings mostly because of their impressive aeronautical history and I'm an old fart.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:56:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: It means he follows “watches of espionage” which is great  Sketchy Dudes Wear Breitling - We Don't Make The Rules |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:57:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/4/2024 6:59:29 PM EDT
[#30]
Tudor Pelagos 39 seems to be the current hotness.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:00:22 PM EDT
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:00:51 PM EDT
[#32]
 
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:02:26 PM EDT
[#33]
Also consider Tudor at that price point.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:03:45 PM EDT
[#34]
Make sure the watch/es you are considering fit your wrist: not everyone is suited to a giant dial on their wrist, similarly, some of the smaller dials would look silly on a giant wrist. It took too many decades for me to grasp that notion.
I owned a Sea-Dweller for many years and it may have contributed to my shoulder problems lugging that thing around. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:07:02 PM EDT
[#35]
I'm an Omega fan.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:07:23 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamPo: Fait was looking out for you. That is not a sexy watch. Boring even. Who's Fait? |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:08:01 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: It means he follows “watches of espionage” which is great Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: Originally Posted By Krauss: What does this even mean lol It means he follows “watches of espionage” which is great Breitling = sketchy dude |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:08:06 PM EDT
[#38]
I have an Aerospace and have always loved Breitling watches. But in this case I would say Seamaster. I always liked the Blue 007 version.
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:19:27 PM EDT
[#39]
Generally like the Omegas
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:26:08 PM EDT
[#40]
Okay also because I’m just throwing shit at the wall here. What about Marathon watches, I know I’m in an entire different relm here but I’m really liking the look of their GSAR
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:28:01 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ronin72: I'm partial to this company's watches. They responded to Gillettes Toxic Masculinity commercial showing what Men really are and do. You can find the video on the net. Might still be on their site. https://www.egardwatches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorcEYu7r4QAlAB1yARVsLBykJULS-2kURVQfyA-ggxtn3FxKjkq ETA: Link to their videos. They didnt pull punches. Definitely watch the Letter to My Son: https://www.egardwatches.com/pages/egard-films |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:30:24 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: Okay also because I’m just throwing shit at the wall here. What about Marathon watches, I know I’m in an entire different relm here but I’m really liking the look of their GSAR https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346339/IMG_3603_jpeg-3313425.JPG I've got the JSAR on a NATO strap for when a I need a beater watch to wear, or am in a place where I'm worried about someone trying to lift it off my wrist. Its a tank. otherwise its a vintage Speedmaster Pro that I daily |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:31:25 PM EDT
[#43]
Seamaster, all day long.
I looked at everything and decided on a Citizen Promaster Diver. It's Ecodrive (quartz) so never needs an autowinder or battery replaced. One second a month vs five seconds a day accuracy. I also wanted 44mm or so in titanium as I like lighter watches and Omega didn't have much to offer that I liked. I liked the Citizen so much that I bought a second one in blue. The only issue with them has been a very hard to turn bezel. All that being said, I was close to buying a smaller steel Seamaster several times. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:31:47 PM EDT
[#44]
I definitely prefer most Omegas over most Breitlings. That same opinion holds for the 2 you mentioned. I wore a seamaster daily until I picked up a Tudor black bay pro and I'm a big fan of the watch as a whole. Durable, reliable, accurate, and looks good.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:34:03 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasSheepdog: Damn it got dusty in here really fast. Amazing videos from a watch company. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasSheepdog: Originally Posted By Ronin72: I'm partial to this company's watches. They responded to Gillettes Toxic Masculinity commercial showing what Men really are and do. You can find the video on the net. Might still be on their site. https://www.egardwatches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorcEYu7r4QAlAB1yARVsLBykJULS-2kURVQfyA-ggxtn3FxKjkq ETA: Link to their videos. They didnt pull punches. Definitely watch the Letter to My Son: https://www.egardwatches.com/pages/egard-films Good videos. You have to wonder what was in the video that YT censored. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:34:29 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -CUJO-: Those hands on that particular Breitling are absurdly small for a dial/bezel/case that large. Very poor legibility that will get old very fast. It will be very hard to resell. JMHO. Of those two, I’d get a Seamaster. . . https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309803/IMG_0394_jpeg-3313294.JPG Agree 100% |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:35:51 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USPcompact: Breitling = sketchy dude Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USPcompact: Originally Posted By steviesterno16: Originally Posted By Krauss: What does this even mean lol It means he follows “watches of espionage” which is great Breitling = sketchy dude That is hilarious and I do follow WOE on Instagram. I guess the big vote is on the omega! |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:51:13 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasSheepdog: Damn it got dusty in here really fast. Amazing videos from a watch company. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasSheepdog: Originally Posted By Ronin72: I'm partial to this company's watches. They responded to Gillettes Toxic Masculinity commercial showing what Men really are and do. You can find the video on the net. Might still be on their site. https://www.egardwatches.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorcEYu7r4QAlAB1yARVsLBykJULS-2kURVQfyA-ggxtn3FxKjkq ETA: Link to their videos. They didnt pull punches. Definitely watch the Letter to My Son: https://www.egardwatches.com/pages/egard-films @jwnc @TexasSheepdog The Letter to My Son threw much dust into the air. I don't have any kids, but if I did, I would hope I would be the kind of father that embodied those virtues and would be a role model for my son to follow. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 7:55:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -CUJO-]
[#49]
Spend just a little bit more and fly under the radar. . . Those who know, know. This was back when they designed and manufactured over-engineered tool watches. 42mm:
 Attached FileThis one is well within your budget but might be a bit small for you at 39mm. It seems like you want a 42mm+. Pre-Richemont FTW:  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 8:01:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Not a big watch guy but even I know Omega and Rolex have brand recognition. Not to cast shade but a lot of these other brands sounds like something they sell at Wal-Mart.
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