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Old 20 August 2018, 12:01 PM   #1
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Thoughts on the Breguet Marine 5817ST

Thinking of trading my Sub C 114060 (plus cash) for the Breguet Marine.

Anyone have experience with this watch, if so what are your thoughts?

Edit: Sorry, I meant to pose the question in the title. I realize it doesn't appear to have to do with Rolex at first

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Old 20 August 2018, 12:29 PM   #2
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I bought mine about 4 years ago. Love it. I have the steel bracelet (old version) as well as a blue leather and blue rubber strap for it. I think it's beautiful. Buy it pre-owned and you should be able to find a good deal on it.
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Old 20 August 2018, 07:16 PM   #3
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I wouldn’t make that trade
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Old 22 August 2018, 06:04 AM   #4
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I like the Marine a lot, but the BP FF even more in this space.
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Old 22 August 2018, 08:32 AM   #5
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I adore the marine. My preference however would be to go for the larger GMT and Chrono version which is 42mm as opposed to the 5817 which i believe is 39mm.
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Old 22 August 2018, 01:03 PM   #6
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Big date

I've always liked the 39mm Marine with the big date. I can't speak to specific issues, other than the style and general Breguet quality. The Marine is no diver, but definitely a nice sporty model and has some nice dial options, too.

I'd make the trade. As to the Fifty Fathms, 45mm makes it quite the beast and, IMO, a lot less versatile than the Marine.
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Old 22 August 2018, 09:45 PM   #7
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As to the Fifty Fathms, 45mm makes it quite the beast and, IMO, a lot less versatile than the Marine.
The blancpain mil spec and the new ocean commitment are 40mm. Although the mil spec is decently hard to come by right now.

I haven't held the Marine, but Breguet certainly are top notch, and I do like the style of the watch.
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Old 22 August 2018, 09:49 PM   #8
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Also, might I suggest you look at the JLC tribute to deep sea? Limited run in 2011, but they pop up from time to time. Unlike a sub, I've never seen anyone else have one (if you're into having something a little unique). Imho, great styling and proportions as well. Favorite watch that I own.
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Old 23 August 2018, 08:13 AM   #9
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The Breguet is on another level than a Rolex and the Marine is a classic with an excellent movment and a hand guilloched dial with beautiful flame blued hands and markers (rolex pvd's their blued hands, as I confirmed at a boutique).

You'll love the marine.
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Old 31 August 2018, 06:02 AM   #10
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The marine is amazing! I would say do it if you're still under consideration.
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Old 1 September 2018, 08:09 AM   #11
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I'm about to follow you into that piece. I love that 39mm marine.
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