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Solo118 · 20 August 2007, 10:21 AM

Looking for a new everyday watch. I work in an office and wear button shirts and slacks each day (no suits) so i guess anything goes. I am in the 2-3k budget and most probably will go with a lightly used model to save some cash. I was checking out a couple of breitlings the colt gmt and the chrono avenger. Until I saw the chopard gran turismo xl in person and I am in love with all three!

can anyone offer their opinion? I think I am leaning towards the chopard since I have 2 breitings but I am still in huge confusion since the chopard looks HUGE on my tiny wrist but it just looks amazing

Solo118 · 21 August 2007, 10:30 AM

Anyone?
This

VS this

Rockrolex · 21 August 2007, 11:28 AM

Between the Breitling and the Chopard, I would opt for the Breitling. I'm not crazy about the color scheme on the Chopard. I've got a Breitling Navitimer Olympus and I love it. But that one might be a bit big on you - it's 43 mm.

Are you looking for sport or more dressy? A DJ would do well as a dressier watch. An EXP would be a good sport watch. Neither is too large and would probably suit you.

explodingtaco · 21 August 2007, 12:26 PM

Chopard all the way, fairly unique and very cool. White face with all of the business of the Breitling does nothing for me.

Blue Bull · 21 August 2007, 12:45 PM

Buy another Rolex.

Solo118 · 21 August 2007, 02:00 PM

cant do another rolex i have a max of 3k budget the breitling new from alanfurman is 2050 and a preowned gt xl will run about 2500

leopardprey · 21 August 2007, 05:58 PM

I would seriously check out Omegas SeaMaster and Railmaster lines with the Co-Axial movement. They are all availiable brand new within your budget, water resistant to 150 meters, proven, look good and will take a beating.

idoitsavant · 22 August 2007, 01:23 AM

I agree with Chad.
Omegas are really value for money.
If the Chopard looks hugh so would the breitlings.
I would recommend getting the mid-size seamaster series or the 36mm Aqua Terra.
I actually wanna get one myself but I in the end I decided to keep my cash and buy a Ti Seiko diver instead.

S2000 Driver · 22 August 2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

I would seriously check out Omegas SeaMaster and Railmaster lines with the Co-Axial movement. They are all availiable brand new within your budget, water resistant to 150 meters, proven, look good and will take a beating.

gaopa · 22 August 2007, 11:25 AM

My vote is with Chad.... I would look at a nice Omega.....

haakon59 · 22 August 2007, 11:35 AM

That particular Chopard is pretty large, if I recall, but if it fits your wrist (I assume you have already tried it on) I would go for the Chopard, as they are a couple of steps above Breitling. Now I am thinking of buying a Breitling soon, and I like their brand, but Chopard is a classier watch. This being said, I have to admit I am highly sympathetic to those who are advising you look at Omega--excellent value for the money.

Mrdi · 22 August 2007, 11:39 AM

Wear the Daytona.
It'll outlast you anyway.

Solo118 · 22 August 2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Wear the Daytona.
It'll outlast you anyway.

I like this idea, But it hurts to see all the scratches and stuff from wearing it daily, Honestly I think whatever damage I might do can be reversed, But I still rather have a SS watch to wear more often.... I am still unsure and I dont mind taking my time since I do have this EXCELLENT watch to wear every day.

Alan From New York · 27 August 2007, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

...it hurts to see all the scratches and stuff from wearing it daily, Honestly I think whatever damage I might do can be reversed, But I still rather have a SS watch to wear more often....

The Chopard is polished and will show scratches far more than the blasted Breitiling.

If scratches are your bugaboo, choose the Breitling.

Solo118 · 27 August 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan From New York

The Chopard is polished and will show scratches far more than the blasted Breitiling.

If scratches are your bugaboo, choose the Breitling.

Thats not the issue... i would like to have a ss watch to have for those informal times. i am just torn between a few watches and now im reconsidering a planet ocean

frostie · 27 August 2007, 11:24 PM

Omega or breitling

roadcarver · 28 August 2007, 01:07 AM

Sol,

How about the Super Ocean Professional? Its around 40mm, and has a brushed polished, however also comes with the polished bling version.

The Omega PO is also a good choice, can't go wrong with the orange arab with black bezel :-)

Best,

Vernon

finance21 · 28 August 2007, 01:47 AM

Omega Aqua Terra!!

Solo118 · 30 August 2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Sol,

How about the Super Ocean Professional? Its around 40mm, and has a brushed polished, however also comes with the polished bling version.

The Omega PO is also a good choice, can't go wrong with the orange arab with black bezel :-)

Best,

Vernon

The only 40mm breitling i would go for would be the colt gmt.... BUT i have an older colt chrono so i dont want it to look alike... I will check out the colt gmt as well... the po is great also but im still gonna try to find a preowned GT XL its just keeps smiling back at me!

puffnmo · 30 August 2007, 01:43 PM

I might take a different approach and do some shopping around at vintage stores. Something like an older Hamilton, maybe the Ventura, would make quite a statement. Something not too flashy that nobody else has... Cheers, Larry.

BTW, I love Chopard, and lust for one...

20 August 2007, 10:21 AM	#1
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	help me decide.... Looking for a new everyday watch. I work in an office and wear button shirts and slacks each day (no suits) so i guess anything goes. I am in the 2-3k budget and most probably will go with a lightly used model to save some cash. I was checking out a couple of breitlings the colt gmt and the chrono avenger. Until I saw the chopard gran turismo xl in person and I am in love with all three! can anyone offer their opinion? I think I am leaning towards the chopard since I have 2 breitings but I am still in huge confusion since the chopard looks HUGE on my tiny wrist but it just looks amazing

21 August 2007, 11:28 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	Between the Breitling and the Chopard, I would opt for the Breitling. I'm not crazy about the color scheme on the Chopard. I've got a Breitling Navitimer Olympus and I love it. But that one might be a bit big on you - it's 43 mm. Are you looking for sport or more dressy? A DJ would do well as a dressier watch. An EXP would be a good sport watch. Neither is too large and would probably suit you. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 August 2007, 01:07 AM	#17
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Sol, How about the Super Ocean Professional? Its around 40mm, and has a brushed polished, however also comes with the polished bling version. The Omega PO is also a good choice, can't go wrong with the orange arab with black bezel :-) Best, Vernon __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 August 2007, 10:30 AM	#2
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Anyone? This VS this

21 August 2007, 12:26 PM	#4
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Chopard all the way, fairly unique and very cool. White face with all of the business of the Breitling does nothing for me.

21 August 2007, 12:45 PM	#5
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Buy another Rolex.

21 August 2007, 02:00 PM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	cant do another rolex i have a max of 3k budget the breitling new from alanfurman is 2050 and a preowned gt xl will run about 2500

21 August 2007, 05:58 PM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I would seriously check out Omegas SeaMaster and Railmaster lines with the Co-Axial movement. They are all availiable brand new within your budget, water resistant to 150 meters, proven, look good and will take a beating.

22 August 2007, 01:23 AM	#8
idoitsavant Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ivan Location: singapore Watch: WGDJ Posts: 177	I agree with Chad. Omegas are really value for money. If the Chopard looks hugh so would the breitlings. I would recommend getting the mid-size seamaster series or the 36mm Aqua Terra. I actually wanna get one myself but I in the end I decided to keep my cash and buy a Ti Seiko diver instead.

22 August 2007, 11:25 AM	#10
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	My vote is with Chad.... I would look at a nice Omega.....

22 August 2007, 11:35 AM	#11
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	That particular Chopard is pretty large, if I recall, but if it fits your wrist (I assume you have already tried it on) I would go for the Chopard, as they are a couple of steps above Breitling. Now I am thinking of buying a Breitling soon, and I like their brand, but Chopard is a classier watch. This being said, I have to admit I am highly sympathetic to those who are advising you look at Omega--excellent value for the money.

22 August 2007, 11:39 AM	#12
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Wear the Daytona. It'll outlast you anyway.

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frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Omega or breitling

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finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 363	Omega Aqua Terra!!

30 August 2007, 01:43 PM	#20
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	I might take a different approach and do some shopping around at vintage stores. Something like an older Hamilton, maybe the Ventura, would make quite a statement. Something not too flashy that nobody else has... Cheers, Larry. BTW, I love Chopard, and lust for one...

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