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rtalwar · 24 June 2013, 12:46 AM

I am looking at adding a new watch to my collection. The ones I am looking at are the breitling b01 chronomat or the omega planet ocean. Wish I can buy both but unfort I cannot.
Can you guys recommend one over the other as I like both and not really familiar with either brand. Thank you for the advice and wrist pics will also be greatly appreciated.

Maxtor · 24 June 2013, 01:03 AM

There are fans of both brands on the forum. I personally prefer the Omega.

Good luck with your choice.

rolexjim · 24 June 2013, 01:14 AM

Those are both fine watches. I prefer the Omega.
Go with your heart.....

Browner · 24 June 2013, 04:38 AM

Omega every time for me.

GermanyMatt · 24 June 2013, 04:56 AM

Either is a fine watch and I own both. The B01 is an outstanding movement, as are the new 8500 and 9300 from Omega. Really depends on what you want, because these are two very different looking watches. Buy what you like and forget everyone's opinion. Most around here worry about nothing but resale value as they (and me included) flip watches quite often. Discount on either brand should be about the same.

Rashid.bk · 24 June 2013, 04:56 AM

Against Breitling, Omega every single time.

lvuserhere · 24 June 2013, 06:12 AM

Curious here...
I own many of both Omega and Breitling.

Why would you choose Omega first?
Just styling?
Or are you talking quality and design?

Urosfan · 24 June 2013, 11:58 AM

Between the two I say omega, but I like the breitling for the eye catching effect

jnelson3097 · 24 June 2013, 01:00 PM

I'm really happy with my Breitling B01 Chrono

AmbSteve · 24 June 2013, 01:14 PM

I would go with the Omega.

htc8p · 24 June 2013, 01:53 PM

omega everytime. but navitimer BO1 stands a chance. but still omega wins for me against that.

c.rod · 24 June 2013, 01:39 PM

planet ocean 8500 in house 45.5mm on bracelet.

c.rod · 24 June 2013, 10:29 PM

i like breitling also, personally not the b01 to much for me but it is an awesome watch. i just think the better value/better watch is the omega 8500 in house

Cabaiguan · 24 June 2013, 10:34 PM

The new Breitling movements are very nice but all the bling really bothers me. Some strange bracelet designs also. I'd stick with Omega based on aesthetics alone.

tigerpac · 25 June 2013, 12:57 AM

I have the Omega PO 8500 so that's my answer and my choice.

Not a huge choromat fan but a nice navitimer is far from a bad thing!

capote · 25 June 2013, 01:41 AM

Vintage Navitimers are pretty sweet.

GermanyMatt · 25 June 2013, 04:07 AM

Here's a pic of my Blue Sky Navitimer. Yeah, I'm sunburned..

JP Chestnut · 25 June 2013, 04:42 AM

I'm not a fan of Breitling at all. They may be my least favorite "popular" brand. I'd take the Omega.

petenyc · 25 June 2013, 06:00 AM

omega

And · 25 June 2013, 06:32 AM

Omega for me but these are very different so making your own choice shouldn't be too hard.

Bernie.H. · 25 June 2013, 07:49 AM

For this contest it would be the Planet Ocean, however if the Navitimer 01 was in the mix it would be a difficult one to for me to answer.

HL65 · 25 June 2013, 08:53 AM

Omega for me but get whichever you prefer! Cheers,

wingku · 25 June 2013, 09:23 AM

Wow, look at the responds....Omega hands down.

Omega gets my vote also, stylish and quality but also very subtle.

Breitling is a much louder watch which isn't my cup of tea.

GermanyMatt · 25 June 2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingku

Wow, look at the responds....Omega hands down.

Omega gets my vote also, stylish and quality but also very subtle.

Breitling is a much louder watch which isn't my cup of tea.

This forum has always been very

on Breitling. Go over to Breitlingsource.com and ask the same question - you'll get a completely different answer. People need to grow a backbone and buy what they like. I've never seen a culture so obsessed with worrying about what others think of them and the stuff they buy.

wingku · 25 June 2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

This forum has always been very

on Breitling. Go over to Breitlingsource.com and ask the same question - you'll get a completely different answer. People need to grow a backbone and buy what they like. I've never seen a culture so obsessed with worrying about what others think of them and the stuff they buy.

I have to agree with you....I think this has becoming a norm where people wants to feel liked and accepted.

The only person I asked for acceptance or shall we say "permission" is my wife!

nauticajoe · 29 June 2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

This forum has always been very

on Breitling. Go over to Breitlingsource.com and ask the same question - you'll get a completely different answer. People need to grow a backbone and buy what they like. I've never seen a culture so obsessed with worrying about what others think of them and the stuff they buy.

X2!

Go for the one that makes you smile.

improviz · 30 June 2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

This forum has always been very

on Breitling. Go over to Breitlingsource.com and ask the same question - you'll get a completely different answer. People need to grow a backbone and buy what they like. I've never seen a culture so obsessed with worrying about what others think of them and the stuff they buy.

With all due respect to OP, I agree with this wholeheartedly. It would never even occur to me to ask a bunch of total strangers "Which watch should I buy?"....and yet we see a few dozen of these threads on any give week, not sure why that is, I personally say spend a bit of time researching the two you're interested, take your time and try both on several times if you're not certain, and then buy the one you think looks the best.

Both brands are very popular, at one time they were ordered with Omega at #2 and Breitling at #3 (in COSC certifications, a good barometer of total sales), so you're not going to lose either way. The Breitlings tend to be a bit more on the flashy side but are great watches (the new movement is fantastic), but the PO is one of the best looking divers out there imo.

Enjoy whatever you get!

beaglehusky · 25 June 2013, 02:10 PM

Omega

gmax · 25 June 2013, 04:42 PM

Omega, Omega,Omega

fmc000 · 25 June 2013, 07:50 PM

Breitling for sure. Today I'm wearing mine; my Omega doesn't get any wrist time anymore.

24 June 2013, 12:46 AM	#1
rtalwar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tennessee Posts: 123	Breitling or Omega I am looking at adding a new watch to my collection. The ones I am looking at are the breitling b01 chronomat or the omega planet ocean. Wish I can buy both but unfort I cannot. Can you guys recommend one over the other as I like both and not really familiar with either brand. Thank you for the advice and wrist pics will also be greatly appreciated.

24 June 2013, 01:14 PM	#10
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	I would go with the Omega. __________________

24 June 2013, 10:34 PM	#14
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	The new Breitling movements are very nice but all the bling really bothers me. Some strange bracelet designs also. I'd stick with Omega based on aesthetics alone. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

25 June 2013, 04:07 AM	#17
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Here's a pic of my Blue Sky Navitimer. Yeah, I'm sunburned.. Attached Images

25 June 2013, 08:53 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Omega for me but get whichever you prefer! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 June 2013, 01:03 AM	#2
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	There are fans of both brands on the forum. I personally prefer the Omega. Good luck with your choice.

24 June 2013, 01:14 AM	#3
rolexjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: South Carolina US Watch: Tudor Black Bay 41 Posts: 449	Those are both fine watches. I prefer the Omega. Go with your heart..... __________________ Air King - Black Bay 58 - PAM 111

24 June 2013, 04:38 AM	#4
Browner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Rolex Sub Mariner Posts: 86	Omega every time for me.

24 June 2013, 04:56 AM	#5
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Either is a fine watch and I own both. The B01 is an outstanding movement, as are the new 8500 and 9300 from Omega. Really depends on what you want, because these are two very different looking watches. Buy what you like and forget everyone's opinion. Most around here worry about nothing but resale value as they (and me included) flip watches quite often. Discount on either brand should be about the same.

24 June 2013, 04:56 AM	#6
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Against Breitling, Omega every single time.

24 June 2013, 06:12 AM	#7
lvuserhere Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: Me Closely... Posts: 77	Curious here... I own many of both Omega and Breitling. Why would you choose Omega first? Just styling? Or are you talking quality and design?

24 June 2013, 11:58 AM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Between the two I say omega, but I like the breitling for the eye catching effect

24 June 2013, 01:00 PM	#9
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I'm really happy with my Breitling B01 Chrono

24 June 2013, 01:53 PM	#11
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	omega everytime. but navitimer BO1 stands a chance. but still omega wins for me against that.

24 June 2013, 01:39 PM	#12
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	planet ocean 8500 in house 45.5mm on bracelet.

24 June 2013, 10:29 PM	#13
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	i like breitling also, personally not the b01 to much for me but it is an awesome watch. i just think the better value/better watch is the omega 8500 in house

25 June 2013, 12:57 AM	#15
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	I have the Omega PO 8500 so that's my answer and my choice. Not a huge choromat fan but a nice navitimer is far from a bad thing!

25 June 2013, 01:41 AM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Vintage Navitimers are pretty sweet.

25 June 2013, 04:42 AM	#18
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I'm not a fan of Breitling at all. They may be my least favorite "popular" brand. I'd take the Omega.

25 June 2013, 06:00 AM	#19
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	omega

25 June 2013, 06:32 AM	#20
And "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Beds Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 198	Omega for me but these are very different so making your own choice shouldn't be too hard.

25 June 2013, 07:49 AM	#21
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	For this contest it would be the Planet Ocean, however if the Navitimer 01 was in the mix it would be a difficult one to for me to answer.

25 June 2013, 09:23 AM	#23
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Wow, look at the responds....Omega hands down. Omega gets my vote also, stylish and quality but also very subtle. Breitling is a much louder watch which isn't my cup of tea.

25 June 2013, 02:10 PM	#28
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Omega

25 June 2013, 04:42 PM	#29
gmax 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA! Posts: 140	Omega, Omega,Omega

25 June 2013, 07:50 PM	#30
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Breitling for sure. Today I'm wearing mine; my Omega doesn't get any wrist time anymore.

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