Am I crazy for liking my Breitling better than my Yachtmaster?

[Thuilln]

That Breitling was made for kids learning to read time on a watch or what?

It’s the exact opposite of the pure and perfect dial of a Sub ( or a YM in this case, minus the cyclops).

The only way it could be worst would be with the date window at the 4:30 position. Speaking of date window, I like how it seems to partially hide the 15 hours marker.

To answer your question, OP: yes

Even though I don’t like the YM, it clearly wins over the Breit.

[watchyoursix]

Originally Posted by IR201

I got the YM as an 'upgrade' to the Breitling but am finding there's just something perfect about the Breitling blue (for me at least).

I'm now feeling like having the YM may be unnecessary, but I know it would be a 'downgrade' of watch quality, but I'm not sure I care. I do think the YM is the perfect fitting modern Rolex for me.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder --> You most definitely are not crazy
You just like one watch more than another and nowhere is it written that one must like Rolex more . . .

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

That Breitling was made for kids learning to read time on a watch or what?

It’s the exact opposite of the pure and perfect dial of a Sub ( or a YM in this case, minus the cyclops).

The only way it could be worst would be with the date window at the 4:30 position. Speaking of date window, I like how it seems to partially hide the 15 hours marker.

To answer your question, OP: yes

Even though I don’t like the YM, it clearly wins over the Breit.

Lol Very true. I find it so over the top that it loops back around to being interesting to me.


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[waynorth]

At the end of the day, they are all just watches. Buy what you like.

[Krash]

I generally like Breitling watches more than most folks on this forum. Also, I don’t like the YM 40 as much as most folks on this forum either.

However, these 2 watches aren’t in the same league. Not even close…YM is a thousand times nicer…


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[Malum]

I know this a Rolex forum but……sheesh

[Macnavara]

Ones a badly built mess and the other is finesse personified …..ill let you decide which is which but my comments are based on my own experience of both brands

[Mifune]

OP asked for others opinions, so he got what he asked for... YO CRAY BIG BOY.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by Mifune

OP asked for others opinions, so he got what he asked for... YO CRAY BIG BOY.

Lol


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[IR201]

Enjoying it a bit


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[IR201]

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[Cryptochonos1]

Breitling are awesome watches, I personally love them.

However, I also love yacht-masters as one of my favorite Rolex models(in particular the yacht master rose gold 40mm)

In my opinion you should keep the yacht master any time though, because it’s a classic.

But if you like the Breitling you can never go wrong man.

[ltmgeller]

Both are nice, but the Breitling's dial is too cluttered.

[Bill2]

I think it's a matter of personal preference, so it is very normal to like your Breitling more than your Rolex.

[Dr. Robert]

Yes

[doboy007]

cray cray

[Shadow Play]

*Speaking of date window, I like how it seems to partially hide the 15 hours marker*



I take it Thuilln is a big fan of the Sky-Dweller?

[jssans]

Originally Posted by Mystro

What’s that mean?? The YMII is a Rolex masterpiece on every level of Rolex design and engineering.

That is the point I was trying to make. YMII is awesome. YM not my cup of tea.

[Nodzex]

No, you like what you like!

[Frank McKay]

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me, there’s really no comparison. YM is the cleaner, classier and Better looking watch by a long stretch.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by Frank McKay

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For me, there’s really no comparison. YM is the cleaner, classier and Better looking watch by a long stretch.

Yup, same here.

[Alex71168]

Yes!

[ap1]

Yes

[sakolander]

Originally Posted by Ny325

Yes. The YM has a cleaner look in my opinion. It’s not so cluttered.

I have the blue Yachtmaster and I think it is one of the nicest looking Rolex's.....
It is very comfortable to wear and not too thick....Blue dial is super sharp....
Take the YM for sure!!!!

[subprimero]

I prefer the Rolex and you prefer the Breitling. There is nothing wrong with that.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Not at all.

With this hobby it is a victory when you can make a decision like this

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

When asked what his "guilty pleasure" songs are, Dave Grohl had an answer that I think would apply here. He said, "I don't believe in guilty pleasures; if I like something, I f***ing like it and I don't need to explain or justify it to anyone."

As of late, I prefer wearing my Doxa Sub 300 to any of my Rolex watches. Is it cheaper, definitely. Do I care...nope. Just like what you like. You don't need anyone's permission to prefer a Breitling to a Rolex!

This and that.

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

yeah

there's like a novel written on the dial of the Breitling

Originally Posted by Andad

After long consideration.......YES.

If they squeezed more script onto the Breitling dial I may reconsider.

There are six words on the Breitling dial and 12 words on the Rolex dial.

[Ny325]

Yes.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by JP.

Breitlings are amazing.

Here's mine compared to a Sea-Dweller.

SteelFish vs SeaDweller

What an awesome review JP

[Xerxes77]

No

[BillA]

OP
What do you expect to hear on the Rolex forum? Probably different results if you posted on the Breitling forum.

Perhaps there is a realization that you cannot attain Rolex pieces you want from AD’s anymore and Breitling is available.

Personally, I have given up on getting a SS Professional piece from an AD, I went with a black Cartier Santos and a Breitling Endurance Pro, and loving both pieces. Wear the Breitling to knock around in and the Cartier when we go out to dinner.

Buy what you like.