Omega or Breitling?

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:31

I am in the market for a new 'decent' watch. After discounting various marques and styles I have come to a decision crossroads....on the one hand is the Omega Seamaster Chrono or the Breitling Navitimer.

Now I am in a quandary as to whether the Breitling is actually worth the increased outlay (it is almost twice the cost) and would the Omega actually be a more robust watch? I want to wear the watch, not simply put it on the sideboard.

I am not really that knowledgable about quality watches have really only had my old Navy issue and my current Citizen Seahawk. I do have a Seiko titanium as well, but it is a bit small for my wrist and in any case none of those are in the same ballpark as what I am considering.

What would the forum choose given the choice and why?

[FnG]magnolia · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:43

Seamaster. Gilly will be along shortly to agree with me.

e : Rotty not Gilly. Whoops.

e2 : Well this is awkward.

Westyfield2 · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:46

Omega Seamaster is my vote.

Reason is it's what I'd buy myself. I've currently got a Seiko Sportura, and when I graduate I'm going to get myself either a Omega Seamaster or an Omega Speedmaster... hopefully by then I'll have decided which as currently I keep changing my mind between the two!

Gilly · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:47

[FnG]magnolia;22727620 said:
Seamaster. Gilly will be along shortly to agree with me.

Indeed.

It's my daily wear, looks brand new.

Edrof · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:47

Get a Casio Calculator. You know you wanna. By the way, what was the Navy issue piece? A Cabot or something?

Cosimo · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:48

Look no further than Seamaster Planet Ocean. I wear one because it looks superb, has a great movement and is built to last for life. It can be worn daily and withstands everything it get puts through. It is a watch to be worn not just taken out for special occasions.

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:50

That's what I want, a watch that I can wear, I have heard that the Navitimers are a bit temperamental and prone to damage.

I also want to give to my boy when that time comes which is why I am looking at quality watches rather than simply practical ones. (I want both if possible)

oldbag · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:52

Dude, deep sea visibility will be totally useful when walking through puddles.

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:52

Edrof said:
Get a Casio Calculator. You know you wanna. By the way, what was the Navy issue piece? A Cabot or something?

I don't know what a Cabot is, CWC or Citizen was the manufacturer iirc. I still have it in my kit box in the garage, but it is a bit beat up.

Edit: appears a CWC is a Cabot....duh! I went through about 5 issue watches in the field.

[FnG]magnolia · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:57

Seamaster. Do it

oldbag · 8 Sep 2012 at 11:57

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Dress-Digital-Watch-A168WG9/dp/B000L3A15A

cant beat it.

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:10

oldbag said:
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Dress-Digital-Watch-A168WG9/dp/B000L3A15A

cant beat it.

Doesn't fit the criteria however.

cm1179 · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:20

omega, it's what james bond wears

or a simple casio digital, it's what abramovich and bill gates wear.

make of that what you will.

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:23

simulatorman said:
Look no further than Seamaster Planet Ocean. I wear one because it looks superb, has a great movement and is built to last for life. It can be worn daily and withstands everything it get puts through. It is a watch to be worn not just taken out for special occasions.

What is the difference between the 300M and the Planet-Ocean besides the depth rating?

The Darkness · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:38

My planet ocean is coming up a year old and brings a smile to my face every day. The co axial movement gives you longer between services - I was advised to service it every 7-10 years.

Saying all that I can't comment on the breitling - may be even better but I've not owned one

Biohazard · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:41

Castiel · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:45

Which is better and besides the obvious, what is the difference between the 300M Chronometer and the 300M Chronograph?

The Chronograph strangely is cheaper, I would have thought it would be more expensive having more features?

Cosimo · 8 Sep 2012 at 12:51

Castiel said:
What is the difference between the 300M and the Planet-Ocean besides the depth rating?

Different movements. Planet Ocean have more refined ones with better power reserves. Rotty will be able to tell you more.

Housey · 8 Sep 2012 at 13:29

Omega are trendy posh watches at the moment, they are talked up very well at the moment, 10 years ago Breitling were the same.

Edrof · 8 Sep 2012 at 13:33

cm1179 said:
omega, it's what james bond wears

or a simple casio digital, it's what abramovich and bill gates wear.

make of that what you will.

I did not know that.