Finally, my first Breitling

Klesk

Klesk

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My wife just bought me a Chrono Avenger this past weekend and I love it! It is the Automatic version (not the M1), with a titanium colored face. I was originally concerned with the size, thickness and weight, but after wearing it for a while, I hardly notice it is there. My previous watch is a Tag Heuer F1 Chrono, which is a fairly small watch (that's why I bought it - I have pretty small wrists), so the difference should be noticeable, but the Avenger is light enough that it wears well.

I was also considering the new Tag diver's watch (don't remember the model or the series, I just know that very few stores here have it), since it is in the same size and price range. But, since it is made of steel, not titanium like the Avenger, it is heavy!

I am a watch newbie, this is my first high-end watch. Any suggestions on what to buy next? No Rolexes, please :) .
 
How about a Blancpain Air Commander?

There is always the Rolex Yachtmaster too.
 
It's interesting how even a big watch seems to disappear after you're worn it for a while. Eventually you'll get to the point that you'll only notice it when it's not there.

As for what to buy next, that a tough call since watches are such a matter of individual taste. If you want to try out a bunch of very nice watches for relatively little money until you find a style or design that you really like Poljot might be worth a look.

For me though, the most drop-dead gorgeous real watch (as opposed to "art" watches) that I'm aware of is the Baume and Mercier Capeland Chrono. Someday I'll snag one. Probably.;)
 
Omega. I love my Seamaster Pro. If (when) I buy another, it will be the 41mm Aqua Terra.

Paul
 
I tend to like chronographs, even though I almost never use the function.

I also considered the Baume et Mercier Capeland Chrono, the Montblanc Star Carbon Chrono and the Swiss Army 9G-600. As I said earlier, I'm a newbie at this, so I'm sorta buying by feel. When I was considering the Breitling, a salesman told me to stick with the Baume et Mercier, as Breitling didn't make their own movements. I know the Breitling movement is COSC certified, so I don't know how much difference it makes.

It's funny, entering a new arena like this. Like my early knife purchases, which were all over the map until I got a feel for what I really liked, I'm just looking at watches that appeal to me, regardless of brand. Maybe someday I'll look back at my watch purchases and marvel at how little I knew, like I do now when reviewing my knife collection.
 
Hey Clesk, how do you like the luminous hands and markings of the Avenger? I do think the Chrono Avenger is one of the coolest hi-end watch out there. I used to love the SMP Chorno a lot but I now prefer the Avenger for it's made of Ti.
 
Do the smart thing.
Start looking at IWC's.
You'll probably end up finding one you love and then never take it off your wrist like me.
Every other watch I look at pales in comparison to my Automatic Fliegerchrono!
It has absolutely everything I love about watches.
Lenny
 
Lots of people (myself included) prefer watches made by companies that either manufacture their own movements or seriously modify a standard ETA movement.

In terms of actual function it really doesn't make much difference, but I like to feel that I am buying a watch made by a company rather than a watch case with an off the shelf movement in it.

It's just a matter of opinion, most people don't care either way.
 
Excellent point Fishbulb!
That's one of the reasons I love my Auto Flieger so much.
For more on this topic, read this old article from Time Zone. It sheds a lot of light on the topic.
Lenny
 
While I don't own one, I have always been impressed with IWC's products. They are among the best (almost certainly the best in their price range) at modifying ETA movements into something which is more or less a manufacture piece.

They also seem to be refreshingly forthcoming about it, compared to some companies that do everything they can to buffalo the buying public into thinking they don't use ETA parts.

Thats why I always sigh when I hear or read something along the lines of "Why does this watch with this movement cost twice as much as this other watch with the same movement?". The difference is in the details.
 
Good Evening All-

Klesk, don't worry about watches being "too big" for your wrist. After you grow accustomed to 40mm and larger, you won't even think twice about it. Congratulations on your new Breitling.

My first good watches were around 35mm in size. As my tastes have matured, I now wear a full-sized Omega Seamaster, an IWC Portugieser Chronograph, vintage Longines, and others. They seem GIGANTIC at first...but both you and others will get used to the "small clock" on your wrist within a week.

I sound like a broken record saying this, but you'll have lots of fun at TimeZone learning about your different choices.

Enjoy,

~ Blue Jays ~
 
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