Omega or Breitling?

[GuyC]

I like both brands very much. Each has their own identity and produce quality timepieces. There definitely are models in each product line that I don't like....and not just new models. I think the transocean and chronomat lines for Breitling are awesome, and I think both speedmaster and seamaster lines are excellent as well. The Omega 1948 London watch has just jumped to the top of my list of must haves!

I need a new Omega to balance out my collection....can't let Breitling have numbers.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

Sorry to rehash an old debate, but when I was at my local Rolex AD looking at their watches I asked if they carried Omega's and he said no. Reason is that it was a lower line of watches. I was VERY surprised to hear that, of course he sold Breitlings, Rolex, Cartier, Patek etc...

I always thought that Omegas are one step above Breitlings?

I think Omega is at least at Breitling's level, in a quality sense, and a few levels higher from a design perspective (ignoring the cringeworthy 007 nonsense). Though Breitling went from offering zero watches I would consider, to offering a couple in the last few years.