tell me what you think about these watches..

[seattle1978]

On my recent trip to NY I tried so many different watches but these two I will definitly get sooner or later. Which one should I buy first? Tell me what you know and think about both watches, good or bad.
I have many other watches but Orange PO is very different from anything I have, Breitling Flying B Chrono Silver dial with black leather strap is very very nice looking watch. My pic don't do justice to the watch..

[Mockingbird]

Both brands are off-putting to me, but it's hard to ignore the technological feats of the new bi-compax Omega POC. It's miles ahead of the Breitling in terms of movement design and finishing. Think carefully about the orange though, it's trendy and in 15 years will most likely just look bizarre and vulgar. (not that it doesn't now)

For that matter, any oversized dive watch will most likely be out of style due to the recent return to the more elegant watch, so you may as well just get the orange if it really strikes you.

[watchdaddy1]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Both brands are off-putting to me, but it's hard to ignore the technological feats of the new bi-compax Omega POC. It's miles ahead of the Breitling in terms of movement design and finishing. Think carefully about the orange though, it's trendy and in 15 years will most likely just look bizarre and vulgar. (not that it doesn't now)

For that matter, any oversized dive watch will most likely be out of style due to the recent return to the more elegant watch, so you may as well just get the orange if it really strikes you.

booooo


Omega FTW..

[h999r]

The Omega looks good.

[dddrees]

The Omega looks a whole lot more appealing to me than the Breitlings.

[Dickson Lim]

On these picture, Omega gets my vote. But maybe the picture for the Breitling is not captured well enough.

[cedargrove]

I like the Omega and like orange, but would probably go for the black bezel version as I'd worry about getting tired of the orange. Not sure if you can swap the black bezel - if so then I'd get the orange and a second black bezel. I also believe these come in a few sizes (39mm, 42mm, 45mm). I see a lot of people get the 45mm even though they have average wrists. To me the 42mm would be much more timeless.

I like some Breitlings, but can't say I really like this one - too many squares.

[masterserg]

I like the Breitling and what can I say, i like the green (first picture, is it green or just black?) strap.

[travisb]

Very nice but I don't like the hefty price on these new ones.

[Mosco]

Skip the Flying B unless you want to buy a pretty paperweight. Has absolutely terrible resale value.

[cody p]

I think the omega looks great.

[lorsban]

Omega Planet Oceans have a co-axial movement right? In house movement should count as a big plus in my opinion.

Never been a fan of "car tie-ins" with watches. Races yes, but auto manufacturers? Not so much.

[MP5]

Omega, I cant take that Breitling seriously for some reason. I agree the Orange might get old

[gaopa]

The Omega for sure! Cheers, Bill P.

[conrail]

That Omega is really fun looking! Would be a great sports watch.

I love Breitlings, they were my first "real" watches, but that one you posted a picture of above just looks really cheap. If you like that style there are much better brands to get it from as that isn't Breitling's strong spot.

[Seaking]

omega is more handsome :)

[0037ksm]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Both brands are off-putting to me, but it's hard to ignore the technological feats of the new bi-compax Omega POC. It's miles ahead of the Breitling in terms of movement design and finishing. Think carefully about the orange though, it's trendy and in 15 years will most likely just look bizarre and vulgar. (not that it doesn't now)

For that matter, any oversized dive watch will most likely be out of style due to the recent return to the more elegant watch, so you may as well just get the orange if it really strikes you.

Speaking of bizarre and vulgar...

[Mockingbird]

Originally Posted by 0037ksm

Speaking of bizarre and vulgar...

He asked for what we thought, not the buttered up, dishonest version.

Am I vulgar? Perhaps. But when asked my opinion on something I'm going to give my exact opinion. It's worthless otherwise.

[Raucky]

Its the Omega for me, no contest, and the orange doesn't get old, well for me it doesn't. Best of luck.

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

He asked for what we thought, not the buttered up, dishonest version.

Am I vulgar? Perhaps. But when asked my opinion on something I'm going to give my exact opinion. It's worthless otherwise.

It's just an opinion, and you ought to be able to offer it when asked.

Of the two watches, I'd have to go with the Omega, but I have real reservations about an oversized model that includes the orange bezel. If a bezel change isn't an option, this thing is definitely kind of a niche item. If it fits your lifestyle, great, otherwise it doesn't look very versatile.

The Breitling may be an amazing watch, but if the price is as high as I think it might be, I'd pass. I might change my mind a little if the picture was as flattering as the Omega picture is.

[Frogman4me]

Skip the Breitling the PO is the way to go.

[vukotab]

I`m a Breitling guy myself, but in this case, Omega PO is a way to go. That watch really looks fantastic, plus it has that famous co-axial movement, which makes it even more desirable.