Reply With QuoteOriginally Posted by ach5
The trouble is too many people on here these days open their gob before engaging their brain.
Where's the "bling" in this?
Tag Heuer
Breitling
Both low end Tat
This thread is making me irrationally irritated!
Comments like "both are tat" or "breitling are too blingy" just sound like inane pub bar talk.
Far too many people who are unable to make an objective opinion are allowed to have opinions. It's such a shame that everyone is allowed their own opinion ;-)
The whole premise of this thread is utterly pointless.
Bah!
The trouble is too many people on here these days open their gob before engaging their brain.
Where's the "bling" in this?
Exactly.
Ok, from Joe Publics point of view.
Whilst not being new to owning nice watches I am very new to having an interest in nice watches.
I always thought of Breitling as a bit flashy and I only ever saw them on the wrist of high flyers, people on their way up - they were seen as a must have accessories for the bankers/Estate Agent/new money types, a bit like a 944 back in the 80's. I would have put them on the rung just below Rolex and on par with Omega. Just my take before I became a bit more educated.
I owned and wore a Tag daily for nearly 20 years from 1995 and it never let me down - not once. My son loves them and I do think that they are more popular with younger people. I see them as an affordable but prestigious make that have some nice designs, the Monaco and Carrera particularly, but they are quite common whereas the Breitlings have an air of exclusivity about them.
As with most things it's all about personal taste but that aside I think generally that the Breitling are considered a better watch pound for pound.
Breitling are more expensive so are better.
That's how it works right?
The reasons behind me commenting on Breitling being a little to bling for my liking wasn't inane pub bar talk, but based upon Breitling being referred to by various "gangsta" rappers.....
http://genius.com/50-cent-what-up-gangsta-lyrics/
http://genius.com/Fabolous-im-da-mai...d-cafe-lyrics/
Breitling for sure.
The trouble is too many people on here these days open their gob before engaging their brain.
Where's the "bling" in this?
Not at all gaudy that one. There are quite a few others that are a bit less subtle though.
I like models in both. But think Breitling in quality but probs down to the weight. Love mine but have seen a few tags i like that others prob wouldn't. I jave another watch that has the same eta quartz movement as some of the Tags. Still going no probs 18 urs later.
I would have thought Breitling by a comfortable margin.
Both are about the same, depends on the models you compare, really not much difference between the two brands. Comparing is a bit difficult because they are not priced in the same 'price-bandwidth'.
But who cares, both are miles behind Rolex anyway. :-)
I've only skim read the thread but no one has mentioned the TAG heuer haute horology watches. Granted, they are hardly a viable commercial product, but you have to admire a company that pours lots of money into ground breaking technology.
I don't think any other company have belt driven mechanicals or 1000 / sec mechanical chronos.
Shame a lot of their volume selling range is rather unattractive, but that goes for both brands.
Last edited by carryondentist; 24th January 2015 at 09:42.
Breitling big is beautiful !
Breitling superocean heritage is the only watch from both brands that I have an urge to buy.
Jeez, if 17% of votes to date see both as low end tat, what are they all wearing? Patek?
It's just a matter of time...
Technically accomplished maybe but IMO look like high end tat (as does much high end horology).I've only skim read the thread but no one has mentioned the TAG heuer haute horology watches. Granted, they are hardly a viable commercial product, but you have to admire a company that pours lots of money into ground breaking technology.
I don't think any other company have belt driven mechanicals or 1000 / sec mechanical chronos.
Shame a lot of their volume selling range is rather unattractive, but that goes for both brands.
I voted Breitling - there really is no comparison. Breitling, Omega, Rolex perhaps should be compared.
Martyn
Casio I expect
breitlings are my favourite by some distance although i also own a tag which is a great too.
the point above about each manufacturers highest end watches is quite interesting. I had forgotten that tag make such interesting watches (the 1000th sec and the belt drive stuff).
although i would prefer a breitling at most price points, do breitling make anything to match tags top end offerings?
There is a Breitling tourbillon which probably matches Tags price wise.
Of the two, Breitling way in front, but only because of the Navitimer heritage like the Cosmonaute
Last edited by J J Carter; 25th January 2015 at 18:58.
well i have had 3 Breitlings and no tags so i suppose that says it all.
Breitling for me, as i have one on my want list
:)
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