Rolex vs. Breitling Quality Differences
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Rolex and Breitling are both great timepieces! Within this video, I closely examine Rolex and Breitling and showcase the quality differences. I love both brands but these are a few less-than-obvious quality differences. Enjoy and share! #Breitling #Rolex #TimepiecesForTomorrow
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Breitling man myself. Though, I do respect Rolex, they just do not resonate with me. But hey, each to their own. Life would be boring if we all liked the same thing 🤪
I strongly agree and Breitling makes fantastic pieces!
I saw cashier lady in convenience store, random office workers, posh rich people, undergraduate college kids and businessman grandpa all wearing Rolex, no doubt it is an excellent brand with great products loved by many but it’s does feel a bit generic. Those who love Breitling know what they are getting and why they love it. The masculinity really gets me
I think the main difference is that Breitling has many more attainable pieces and the Superocean isn’t their flagship. If you were to compare the quality of something like a Navitimer with a manufacture movement it would be on par with the Rolex. I’ve always found Breitling to make a more unique and eye catching watch.
Excellent point! Navitimer lacks Rolex’s superb water resistance though.
Chronomat 42 with rouleaux beats the sub, 200M vs 300M not quite as good but you get a b01 chronograph for similar retail money ! In reality of course, the sub used will be twice the price of the chronomat new, erm! 😀
@@philc1773 I like the new Chronomats on the new bracelet! Yeah, can't beat Rolex resale but I'll never sell or trade them =)
@@IrixGuy “Navitimer lacks Rolex’s superb water resistance though”.
Breitling’s SuperOcean 42 (non heritage) smashes Rolex’s submariner 300m WR with a 500m WR and a screw down bezel (6 points of screw fasteners around the entire bezel) though.
@@steelsteez6118 I agree with all points!
Never owned a luxury watch before, but have to say there is something about the Breitling that draws me in over the Rolex.
My first "luxury watch" was an Omega SeaMaster 300m blue wave dial back in early '2000s. At point in time, it was an affordable timepiece at the authorized dealer but has appreciated well over 300% since then. My second luxury watch was a Breitling Super Avenger that I purchased in 2009. At that time, I went back and forth between Breitling and the Rolex store next door. At that time, Rolex had the old-style bracelets and didn't have the ceramic bezels. The Breitling was a more authoritative and expensive-looking timepiece, so I went with the Breitling. Since then I added the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 42mm and the Rolex Submariner 114060. Breitling definitely makes a solid timepiece. Current-reference Rolexes are too expensive, even if any can be found in an authorized dealer. You check check out Tudor too! Tudor Black Bay 58 for example is a great timepiece! Most importantly, go with what suits your wrist and your personality the most! For more entry-level, Tissot PRX is amazing and also Oris makes some solid timepieces. If you have any specific questions, please ask and I'll try to post a video response! I'm not an expert but I've been collecting wristwatches for well over 30 years and have learned a lot throughout the journey.
I have both and I feel the Breitling looks real classy on the wrist.
Shark mesh definitely makes the SOHII stand out from most dive watches! #Breitling
@@IrixGuy No denying that. The SOH looks special.
THIS
The question is if these little details justify the 8-10k price range.
For some watch collectors, price isn’t even of concern. For someone simply looking for an excellent timepiece, it’d be hard to consider Rolex at today’s prices. Tudor is tough to trump but Tudor has already entered Rolex price territory, with its core references.
@@IrixGuy I totally agree, I make less than 100k a year so It is a deal-breaker for me, but for someone who has money to blow it won't be an issue. Thanks for replying
I have the breitling what you showed in the video but with the blue strap and it's just beautiful!
Very cool! Breitling has a lot of great strap options for this piece. I love it on the shark mesh bracelet.
I own a breitlin super ocean(same as the one featured) and a rolex day date. Honestly the breitlin feels better to wear. Breitlin is the best watch for me under 5k
I agree. The Breitling SOHII shark mesh bracelet is super comfortable!
Breitling more bang for the buck, new model with the B20 is a Tudor movement, 120 hr power reserve. Bracelet is amazing and believe it comes with rubber strap as well in the box.
Rolex is timeless though.
Get both! I’d rip the black or blue heritage and the Starbucks sub. Rubber strap on the breitling all summer would be my daily.
The B20 Tudor movement is solid for sure! Is it 120 hours or 72 hours though?
Breitling is beautiful
It is indeed! #Breitling
The difference between Rolex and a lot of other brands is that ALL Rolexes are finished to the best they can do. From Oyster Perpetual to Daytona. With most other brands you see the finishing steadily get better the more you spend at that brand. The cheapest Breitling will not have the same level of finishing (or case complexity) as their top-of-the-line watches. Which for me is perfectly fine, since it makes the lower-end models more reachable for more people. Rolex starts at a way higher price point than most mainstream brands, making it difficult to get into initially. But it does mean that whatever Rolex you buy, it will be very well made.
This is so true! The finishing on my Air-King, Oyster Perpetual and Submariner is the same regardless of the price point. The clasps are different though :)
@@IrixGuy why does this make it true of Breitling? I have read the same about them. The quality is no different between the cheaper ranges and the more expensive ones. The only difference is the more expensive ones have more detail/features.
I would be interested to know why keesk states this. Whether this is first hand experience or guess work.
I wonder what that wobbly feeling he’s talking about on the crown was?
It’s just a different crown feel. The Submariner’s crown feels a lot more solid. On another front, my Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver’s crown feels the most reassuring.
I own the Breitling SOH II 46mm, same blue dial, and I own the Rolex Deep Sea, black dial. Both monsters, but they fit my wrist well. Interestingly I often get compliments on the Breitling: People say nice watch, is that a Rolex? But the actual Rolex never gets any compliments. So apparently to non-watch people Breitling looks more Rolex than Rolex lol.
Same thing happens with my 42mm SOHII, so it’s not the 46mm size :) My only gripe has been the lack of lume. Breitling could have done a much better job with the lume on the SoHII.
The B is rose gold on the Brietling.
Good choice I chose these two models as well but the sub with the date and the Britling in 46.
Awesome! That’s an excellent duo too!
Hello sir, do you know what the material of the B is on the 44 mm model? It’s different than the 42 and 46 model.
Is it silver or white gold?
I went to the dealer last Friday and the 44 fits perfect but it sucks that the B is not in gold.
Also the date is white on black not black on white like the 42 and 46
The lettering is also different,
Pretty weird they did that
For luxury watches… I own a Breitling Avenger II Seawolf in stainless with the yellow dial and a new Rolex Sea Dweller in stainless/black dial. The Breitling is by far the most attractive and garnishes the most attention but the build quality and the movement on the Rolex is miles ahead of the Breitling. The bezel clicks are crisper, the movement when adjusting the date and time is much more fluid and feels more precise. It also winds nicer. It’s very difficult to describe the differences but I do foresee the Rolex outlasting the Breitling. Twice now I have been unable to screw the crown down on the Breitling after winding it and adjusting the date and time. Both times I took it to the shop and by the time I got there the mechanism/gears must have meshed because the crown was once again able to be screwed down. It’s a far better built movement on the Rolex.
That is crazy about the Breitling’s crown! Yeah, both are great timepieces but Rolex is definitely ahead when it comes to overall quality, fit and finish. The only piece that I have that feels better made than Rolex is my Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine diver. It’s hard to explain but the crown on it has an even more solid and reassuring feel than the Submariner.
It's just a thing with the ETA 2824-2 even if Breitling modded it to hit above cosc spec it's not gonna be nice to wind. A cheap longines with a 2892 feels amazing to wind but that movement is not as robust as the 2824 hence why the Breitling uses the 2824. It's also cheap to service and the 2824 will run for just as long as a 3235 caliber in the new sea dwellers possibly even longer due to how easy it is to service.
@@antonhallergren588 cheap to service and built to last are 2 very different things though and for this price-point... I expect “built to last”. I bought both my Rolex and my Breitling from the same shop. They told me specifically that for the Breitling… I should make sure that the hours hand and minutes hand are both aimed downwards at the 6 on the dial before adjusting the date. The ETA movement can have problems over time if that is not adhered too. Of course, I was not informed of this until I took the watch in for the crown issue a year after purchase. Again, I love my Breitling and would never part with it but I would also not buy another. I will go with an Omega next time for the same money (I have not owned one as of yet) or spend a bit more and buy myself a Submariner.
I know everyone likes Rolex, but honestly I like the Breitling better..
Both are excellent watchmakers!
I have a 126610LV, 126710BLNR, and a 116519. I used to really like Rolex but I just find them so boring now (with the exception of my 116519). Good quality watches but incredibly boring (albeit “classic”) designs. I guess it’s great if your primary concern is how they’ll age. As I’ve been in this hobby for a while now, and knowing others that have been in the hobby for a while, it seems like a lot of us start to develop a palette with a thirst for more interesting and exciting pieces. Nothing wrong with Rolex but don’t find myself wearing the pieces much anymore. I will easily give up white gold hour markers/hands and 904L steel for a much more exciting experience that gets me excited to strap a watch on my wrist every morning. Lately it’s been my Zenith defy and the recent Navi re-edition 😍.
Well said and that Zenith Defy is a good one! My biggest struggle has been finding a wristwatch that is built better than Rolex. Many come close but Rolex build quality is exceptional. How do you like the new Navitimer?
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Owning both. They are both amazing depending on the models I’m sure. I love my skydweller and sub but the super ocean wowed me with mesh. Breitling has come a long way and I’ll by buying more if they keep it up.
Breitling did a great job with the shark mesh bracelet for sure! SkyDweller....I want to add one of those and a root beer soon!
This guy is a Rolex Slappy . I have both really like your videos. Do keep them up.
Thanks, will do!
I have both brands, and I love breitling, but tolex has a special place in my likes
Rolex is great! I wish that they hadn’t pushed their prices so high with all of the annual price increases though. They were attainable during the early ‘2000s but now the pricing hasn’t gotten out of control in my opinion.
Personally I'm bored with Rolex, but I have to admit their quality and attention to details is a little above the others even on their basic stainless steel models. For example they use 904l steel, their hands are made of gold, and their platinum dust covered over the bezel, indices etc, higher magnetic resistance in their movements.. All these make them stand out than competitors even Breitling. Only Omega seem to challenge Rolex in all these little details. How I wish Breitling will up their ante, not just releasing new and cool designs and slap them with high price tags $10k and above.
Well said!
The super ocean has rose gold in it apparently so breitling told me last week, it has same movement as tudor black bay i absolutely love it its my 1st luxury watch my 9 year old picked it as gifting it to him on his 18th he has great taste, i got 42 with green dial, now the only question is what watch my 3 yo will want. Good video though mate 👌.
Great choice and 42mm size is winner winner chicken dinner! Did you get it on the shark mesh stainless bracelet? Yes, the Tudor movement is a workhorse!
You should compare the sub to my favorite divers…BlancPain Bathyscaphe or Fifty fathom. Also when you have a watch designed with lugs like the Breitling they are always added. I have them on a $12K Breguet TypeXX and they were added.
I’d love to review the Fifty Fathoms but I don’t have one :(
Nearly all these points are subjective rather than quality differences. Clasp is the only clear winner for Rolex in quality terms. The Breitlings bezel is clearly superior to the Rolex in that it is ceramic and screwed down. It’s absolutely rock solid. That’s one a piece and the rest of the subtle differences etc don’t really exist either way imo. The lume is a moot point. The Rolex is more of a tool watch, the Breitling is a heritage piece prioritising looks. The regular super ocean has much stronger zoom than the heritage. Both great watches but there isn’t any real quality difference either way imo.
Great points! I enjoy wearing both equally but the lume on the SOHII severely irritates me. At least it’s not dark 24/7 :). The clasp on the recently-released SuperOcean looks incredible!
Are you really suggesting that the lugs on the Breitling are welded or bonded to the main part of the case? That doesn't seem very likely to me, and I certainly would not buy one if this were true. More likely this is just a hard inside corner of a machined one piece case. Many of the comparisons you make have nothing to do with quality. Many Seiko divers would have more lume than either of these watches, and even Steinhart homage divers have better water resistance ratings thatn the Submariner. Rolexes are superbly built and finished, but they are greatly overpriced compared with the competition in the current market. The cases on current Christopher Ward watches are fully equal in materials and execution to either of these, and many of us find their designs to be innovative and attractive. The comparisons you make are really apples and oranges, and seem to suggest that the only criterion actually at play here is the purchase price. .
La Breitling et magnifique 😍🔥
I'm subscribing cos I love your accent! Could you please talk about the Rolex Deepsea? I'd like to add it to my collection if I can...
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great video
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Great video - can you do a review on The Breitling Chronomat 41 Stainless Steel
Sure but someone would have to send me that watch. I don’t have one.
I really enjoy watching your vids. I actually purchased the SO Heritage blue dial with rose gold and the mesh bracelet because of you. You've probably fielded this question before, but now that I'm hooked, i've been looking in to the Navitimer but I heard horror stories about the water resistence....god forbid I get caught in a rain storm. Aside from the water resistance, do you think they're worth it? Always appreciate your input.
That rose gold with mesh looks amazing! I used to like Navitimer but that was back in the '90s. I know that it's arguably Breitling's most iconic timepiece but even if it had proper water resistance, I find it to be too large and too busy for today. If I was looking for something different from Breitling that isn't a diver, I'd be looking at Breitling Classic Avi! That's a great looking timepiece! Get one on leather to prevent the desire to get it wet. By the way, I also have the Breitling Super Avenger and that one leaked several times during my warranty period. I'd wash my hands with it but that's about it. I don't think that they should list stated water resistance so high for a timepiece that lacks screw-down pushers. Are you considering Breitling only? What are you looking for from an additional timepiece? I'll try to post a Timepieces for Tomorrow video to respond to your questions. I love creating those videos....just need questions to respond to =). Thank you so much for your viewership and the kind words!
@@IrixGuy Wow thanks for your quick reply. For some reason I was hung up on the Navi because of the aviator appeal and, in my opinion, was Brietling's most regarded timepiece. To be honest, I was also looking at the Brietling Chronomat B01 42, Omega Seamaster Diver 300, and the "great and all mighty" Rolex Submariner date. The fact that your Super Avenger leaked which is listed at 300WR frightens me. I am looking for something that I could daily wear and not be petrified by potential leakage (washing hands, rainstorm). I am not too concerned about resale value; however, I was told by an AD that resale value (Rolex) is dependant on how many people are actually selling their watches (I didn't quite understand that). Like I said, I am very new to the watch game, which might I add is very alluring and (expensive). I almost purchased a watch online through online dealers (gray market) which I ultimately decided against. Thank you for your tutalage and input. I look forward to watching your next video.
The Breitling has the potential to be perfect they need to add micro adjust to the updated clasp some serious Lume and at 200m it should seriously be 12mm thick. The bezel is fine would be cool if it’s lumed. Less text also like the 44 with match dial and date window would be good! For the price the Breitling is phenomenal but for a “dive” watch it’s really poor especially coming from a luxury brand
I agree with all points and the lume is my biggest gripe.
When you talk about the quality between the 2 watches. Look at the super ocean, the vessel is screwed on. If you look at the rolex, the bezzle hangs over the case and it's easily smacked off
That is an amazing observation. I've noticed the screw on the Breitling's bezel but never connected the dots! =)
I don’t believe lugs in Breitling cases are welded. It is not what they describe as their manufacturing process. That said, that is a high polished surface what can provide an impression of distortion close to the edges.
I think that you’re correct. I wonder if my Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver is the same? It has the same visual around the lugs.
I love Breitling watches I own Superavenger 48mm and going to buy Superocean heritage 46 mm blue version 😊
LOL.....I've got the Super Avenger also but my SOHII is 42mm =) Did you know that aside from the size of the SOHII that the dial also differs subtly?
@@IrixGuy Yes I will be buying the latest one,great looking watch.
I bought a green Superocean Heritage 42 because I couldn't afford a Kermit.
I love it but it isn't a Sub and to be fair it isn't as good as a Seamaster either.
Mine is on the rubber mesh and although I would have preferred the sharktooth bracelet, the sliding clasp is excellent.
OH NO! You're always going to regret not buying the Rolex or the stainless shark mesh bracelet =(. With that said, SOHII is an EXCELLENT timepiece. Definitely don't allow yourself to feel that you settled for something inferior.
@@IrixGuy The watch is beautiful.I could spend hours looking at the dial like I'm in love😄
ambos son hermosos relojes,el rolex probablemente este pensado para el buceo,el breitling sirve para bucear pero esta mas orientado a ser una pieza elegante creo yo por no tener protector de corona ni numeros en su bisel..otra diferencia fundamental es que el rolex cuesta 13500 u$s y el breitling 4500..saludos desde argentina..
El Breitling es altamente resistente al agua pero el lume es basura. El Rolex Submariner es el rey. Precio fuera de la imagen, el Submariner es el mejor reloj de buceo, ¡pero ambos timbales son excelentes!
The oyster bracelet is in a league of its own
I agree and I love the jubilee too.
@AJ - you are just repeating one of the many Emperor’s New Clothes tropes wheeled out by everybody who “thinks” they know about watches on the internet . Nothing special about Rolex, the Sub or the bracelet - good watch but don’t get carried away, very,very overrated.
@@louisbrandt5386 I own two models with oyster bracelets and other brands which obviously are not oyster bracelets. By far and away they are consistently the most comfortable bracelets I own. Not sure your angle going around trying to dispute peoples opinions. You do however appear to be hypocritical in that you are clearly online discussing topics you likely know nothing about. You don't have to love Rolex to recognize they make a superb bracelet.
@AJ - I would be ignorant if I was discussing a topic I knew nothing about, not hypocritical. As it goes I have read widely on the subject and have personal experience of Rolex. The problem lies in people perpetuating myths, tropes and BS as they have no critical thinking skills - credit where credit is due and not where it isn’t. Your oyster bracelet may be the most comfortable bracelet you have and that is fine but that does not give you the right to say that the bracelet is the best or incomparable to others whilst on its pedestal when I will wager you have not tried all or even most of the many hundred types of bracelets on the market. Please don’t make sweeping generalisations. You may wish to have a look at what motivational cognition is as you will then realise why you are making these statements.
Do this again but with Breitling Superocean 44...
If I had the SOHII 44mm, I would. I actually tried both on at the AD and the 44mm has a slightly different dial. Out of principle, I went with 42mm though because I feel that 39mm-42mm is the optimal range. When I wear my PAM112 or Super Avenger, they look huge.
Love the Sub but man, that Breitling is way more classier. I'd take the Superocean over the rolex 😮
SuperOcean is indeed awesome! #Breitling
Your lume comparison just isn't true saying the rolex last longer . I own the superocean and it's the only lume that is visible and legible all night long. I own a omega seamaster 300, zenith defy classic, rolex datejust, omega planet ocean, oris, citizen and none of them last all night like my Breitling.
I like all my watches for different reasons but the lume winner goes to my Breitling. Shining a light on the face then turning out the light does not prove which lume last longer.
Great point about lume duration! Age of the timepiece can make that fluctuate too. I’d say for lume brightness and clarity for me it’s Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver, Panerai Luminor, Rolex Submariner 114060, Omega SeaMaster 300m and then the Breitling. I’ll have to perform a lume duration test! Thank you so much for sharing the excellent comment!
You said the luminous of Rolex is better but is not true, you said the bezel has better feeling in Rolex but is not true because I have both and are different but not better. accept you are fan of Rolex.
I like Rolex, Breitling, Ulysse Nardin, Omega, Panerai and a lot more but find a diver with smoother bezel action than a 6-digit Submariner :)
Not the most factual of reviews I’ve seen, also there’s a significant difference in price between the 2 watches.
I didn’t base this review upon price…just compared two similar and popular dive watches. Thanks for the feedback.
This comparison is inaccurate Breitling has no back play and bezel action is loud like a true diver should be look at BP. The clasp keeps things thin wish it had micro adjust like rubber one. Thickness is a preference and last thing the ceramic is much higher quality on Breitling. Case quality will say it’s even. Great watches own both and Royal Oak Offshore. At that price range Breitling has no competition
Respectfully, it’s not inaccurate and I agree with your feedback. The bezel on the Breitling simply has a different style of click. It’s great but not quite as firm and reassuring as the Sub.
Respectfully when you get your hands into some serious watches like Blancpain and AP offshore diver you’ll understand. The sub has a buttery feel doesn’t mean it’s better it’s just preference
Breitling and Rolex name brand is same level or not??? Because I only care about branding level.
Rolex is always going to have more prestige and that's heavily linked to their marketing. With that said, all current reference Rolex timepieces have an in-house movement (Daytona used a Zenith movement in the past) and due to annual price increases that occur most years, they'll likely always continue to increase in value. Rolex and Tudor are both owned by the Hans Wilsdorf foundation. Breitling's brand image briefly changed but I think that they're back on the right track now. It will likely be impossible for Breitling or most any other wristwatch manufacturer (Omega, Patek Philipe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, etc.) to ever de-throne Rolex in my opinion. Rolex is "The Crown!" #Rolex
The hands and indices are sterling silver on the Breitling
Thanks!
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@Alejandro Van Juevos I honestly can’t remember where I got that information from sorry
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submariner is so replicaded that nowadays it seems an ordinary piece. Nothing special rather than the brand. Breitling in the other hand seems refreshing piece
Very true! You should check out Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver too. I’ve never seen anyone else in the real world wearing one.
Not fare comparison as one cost three times the price
Rolex price will always be dramatically higher due to annual price increases and perceived supply shortage. Looking past price, they are both exceptional timepieces. I actually added the Breitling after the Rolex.
not apples to apples... you chose a cheaper Brightling ...not fair
LOL true but in all fairness, it’s a highly-desirable Breitling and a future classic too :)
The main difference between Rolex and Breitling, people automatically assume the Rolex is fake, Rolex always seem to look cheap and nasty. Rolex, the clitoris of watches, every c**ts got one.
I hate this but I have to agree. You should be able to wear a Rolex and people noticing it appreciate it what it is but it just doesn’t seem to happen.
Omega, Breitling and Tudor get far more recognition.
For my money, I think the Omega Seamaster is better than either of these 2 watches, although I do own the Breitling Heritage II Chrono.
Omega SeaMaster is great but I wish they’d release a tapered bracelet for it. How do you like the Heritage II Chrono?
@@IrixGuy I love it. It's one of the better looking diving watches in my opinion and cheaper than the Seamaster and Submariner. Ultimately price was the reason I chose it. Looking back now though, I should have saved another $1,500 and bought the Seamaster because it was still in my price range and I think it's a better overall dive watch. The Sub was never a consideration for me due to the price.
I like vintage Rolex ore than the new ones 6 digits models which are too blingy for my style. I prefer my chronomats B01 from year 2009-2018 which offer more bang for the buck than Rolex
The original Chronomats and Navitimers were indeed excellent!
The Sub on shark mesh would the T;t$!!!
I agree!
To compare these is unfair due to the massive price difference
Honestly, it is a fair comparison. Both watches are the same quality but Rolex’s price is overly-inflated due to excellent marketing, annual price increases and perceived shortages. I bought my Submariner at the AD for a substantial discount, so it didn’t cost much more than my Breitling.
I truly believe that's a great comparison. Thanks- there aren't too many of those. As a comment I can say that comparing this white gold + platinum Rolex to this lower version Breitling is already a big Breitling compliment. More so considering the cost of the massively overpriced and over marketed Rolex watch. I wonder though why Breitling shown here is a lower end model, but not the black dial, black ceramic, gold hands and indices Superocean Heritage II? The game would've been way more even. A second Breitling compliment I can say is that it didn't even try to be a Rolex clone (like the Tudor, Omega, Citizen, Rado etc, etc, look-alikes). Thirdly, it is unfortunate but when someone wears a Rolex so many ppl kinda doubt that's indeed the real deal or just another replica. For those who know it's real they praise it, but their inner voice says Oh boy- another one. Also, S.Seiko, Omega also other watches are indeed better than Rolex and are at least in par with Breitling. It is obvious the handsomely pretty gold on black Superocean Heritage II doesn't have those issues. Lastly, if for the experiment one puts Tudor lettering on the Rolex's dial, then that's the real Game Over for Rolex- a devastating price drop, people's interest also.
After being mugged twice wearing a Rolex, the quality difference isn’t worth the price or wrong attention to me.
Smart! Which watch do you typically wear when you don't want to get mugged? I'm always situationally aware and don't wear certain watches in certain areas. I also typically carry a pocket Glock.
Breitling is undoubtedly my favorite. Looks more classy!
Breitling is definitely great!
I wasn’t even looking at Rolex when I bought this watch, I put a Tudor pelagos and Omega 300 blue ceramic professional with the Breitling all side by side and there wasn’t any difficulty in choosing the Breitling it looked better and felt better than both instantly. The Omega felt the worse TBH… and felt cheap imo.
Yes, the Breilting SOHII is underappreciated. It's a fantastic timepiece that no everyone else on the block has. You should check out the Tudor Black Bay Chrono, if you like chronographs that you can swim with. I love mine and it's not on as many wrists as Rolex and Omega.
For big, popular brands that the common man knows, in quality it goes: 1.) Rolex 2.) Omega ... then there's a big gap ... 3.) Tudor 4.) Breitling 5.) Longines 6.) TAGHeuer
I'd put Patek, AP, GO, IWC, Cartier, JLC, GS, Sinn etc in there, but most "non-watch" people aren't familiar with them.
Very cool! Some people only know “Rolex” …. it’s crazy! From your list, I love my Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control. I wish that I had purchased the moonphase though instead of it because I lack a moonphase complication 🌚
ROLEX AND OMEGA ARE GOAT 🐐 STATUS PATEK AP IWC JLC AND GS ARE ALSO 🐐 TUDOR IS BASIC AND IT IS A POOR MAN’S ROLEX 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@SIZZO76Or the smart man’s Rolex. I don’t like any of the Tudor watches but I still appreciate them when I see them. For me they are cooler than someone wearing a cliche Rolex.
@@Nick-cs9dt Well I agree with you there. Tudor is overrated and overpriced and there are other brands that are better then Tudor the poor man’s Rolex 😂😂😂😂
@@IrixGuy lacoultre is a good watch better than rolex. I love the reverso.
hes comparing a watch thats twice the price , and you can walk into a shop and buy a breitling you cant do that with a Rolex, its like expecting a Jaguar to compare to a Rolls Royce both great but one is twice the price.
I never take price into account. In all fairness, if it wasn’t for Rolex’s excellent marketing, these two pieces could be priced similarly. Actually when I purchased my Sub I negotiated a discount at the AD and actually acquired it for around Breitling SOHII MSRP today :). Both are exceptional wear-anywhere timepieces!
@@IrixGuyThat's so true, there will potentially be some areas where the Rolex beats the Breitling, however I very much doubt it's anywhere near double the price worth of improvement. For that you'd need some serious application of precious materials.
@@IrixGuy when did you buy a Submariner and get it for SOH2 money?
Some people are missing the point. Both Great pieces but in the end of the day Rolex is Rolex.
Very true.
Rolex is THE BRAND for luxury watches but it’s too loud and obnoxious for my preference. Breitling is classy and yet more with their new B01 movement watches.
Breitling has some great pieces and so does Tudor. In my opinion, Rolex has priced themselves out of the picture for many wristwatch collectors.
@@IrixGuyTudor is basic and a fake Rolex 😂😂😂
@@SIZZO76 Why do you say that? That’s a bit like saying a VW is a fake Audi which is a fake Bentley.
Fake is when it’s pretending to be something it’s not.
@@Nick-cs9dt Tudor is pretending to be something it’s not😂😂😂😂😂 it is pretending to be a Rolex 😂😂😂😂
I just feel your paying for the name with the Rolex and I don’t think they make better watches not for the price difference anyway
Rolex is ridiculously expensive now due to the name. I wouldn’t be a buyer of Rolex at current retail prices (even less of a buyer at current grey market prices). Rolex does make rock-solid and timeless watches that will likely last several lifetimes though. With that said, there are so many awesome wristwatch brands out there. Subscribe and check out my Ulysse Nardin videos if you haven’t already.
Think they are on par with each other when it comes to quality. Rolex could still sell their products at Bretling prices and still make money. Imo they are about 80% overpriced.
I completely agree! Rolex’s price is heavily linked to marketing and perceived supply available.
There are better breitlings to compare with a rolex.
Breitling has tons of references to choose from, no doubt!
The Breitling has 200 meters not 300.
You are correct....Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II is 200 meters/660 feet.
@@IrixGuy yes. Nice watches. Have the Breitling my self. Damn near perfect.
The Breitling has a Tudor movement and depreciate like crazy ..save and get a Sub !
Not all Breitling and Tudor depreciate. It doesn’t matter to me because I don’t plan to sell or trade. Yes, my 114060 has appreciated considerably and I purchased it from an AD at a discount. I’m done with Rolex because even the AD prices (if they have any stock) are too high now and it’s next to impossible to negotiate a discount at the AD anymore. Rolex does indeed make great watches but they’re not worth current MSRP in my opinion.
I am not in the business of jewelry!! Breitling is the best watch for the money!
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OK, now, let’s talk price. Oh, yeah …. And the Breitling bracelet is made to swapped out easily for a rubber strap if you ever want to use one. Further, the better match is the new Breitling SuperOcean, as the SOH2 is a dive watch and dress watch. The new SuperOcean is really a dive watch that you can get with a bracelet or swap out for rubber … and is still much more affordable and obtainable. So, which one I’d better? It might be the one you can obtain and afford … and that does the job.
Speaking of the new SuperOcean....how is the lume on that one? The lume on the SOHII is terrible but it's a capable watch for swimming. I like the looks of the new SuperOcean! #Breitling
@@IrixGuy Lume is amazingly bright whether on land or underwater. This, again, is where the Rolex fanboy who created the video selected the wrong Breitling for this comparison (yes, the SOH2 is a dive watch but is less of one than the SuperOcean. The SOH2 is much dressier. The SuperOcean is a tool watch/dive watch … not intended for dressier wear. And both Breitlings combined still cost (at most) half of one Submariner … if you can find a new one.
@@IrixGuy I wouldn’t wear my heritage 2 swimming? It’s far too nice to potentially smack against something that could damage it.
These ‘dive’ watches were not meant for diving. They are dive watches in name only. For my water sports I use my G shock, and my old one at that because it’ll get bashed up.
So right off the bat you are doing a comparison video and know in detail what the Rolex is made out of .. but haven’t a clue on the Breitling.. I’m sorry but I can’t go any further 👎🏼
Rolex uses a special stainless steel and the Breitling uses a standard stainless steel. Rolex makes a lot of their own metals.
Breitling just doesn't make a good simple watch thats not too busy. People talk about the navitamer. That watch does not look good imo. ITs just too much. Tag makes a much better looking watch and so does omega. Breitling as much as I have tried to find one that I can spend that kind of money on just doesnt have a good movement and they look like a kids watch
Breitling makes an excellent watch but they are "blingy," even on a strap. Navitimer used to be their claim to fame but like you, I was never a fan of it. I don't own one but I think that what Breitling did with the new and smaller SuperOcean references is a good thing. Unfortunately for Breitling, a "huge" watch is no longer popular like it was in the early 2000s. Now 39mm - 42mm seems to be the perfect size for most.
The watch on the brightness has six hundred and sixty feet
I wonder why Breitling using such poor lume on the SOHII? It's a minor gripe but one thing that I dislike about it.
Had to TD this video. It’s a comparison video where the reviewer clearly knows a lot about one watch, but very clearly doesn’t know much about the other. Rendering the “comparison” of the watches Kinda pointless.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve owned the Sub a lot longer but am very familiar with both. Why do you think that I don’t know a lot about the Breitling?
I've owned them all and bang for the buck... Breitling wins hands down. You definitely seem to be Rolex biased.
Breitling is great! I have both the SuperOcean Heritage II and Super Avenger currently. Both are exceptionally well-made timepieces!
Breitling has a nicer design. 🙂
I agree that it’s less replicated than the Rolex. The shark mesh bracelet definitely kicks things up several notches too! #Breitling
You are not comparing, you are just showing up your Rolex!! Compare your Rolex with a Seamaster!!
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Stupid comparison. To totally different price points. Like comparing a Volkswagen with a Porsche. Both excellent cars but at different ends of the market.
Rolex prices are artificially inflated due to expert marketing. This is definitely a fair comparison.
You have a bad lighting, some green reflection ,
There was a chroma key green wall behind me
Rolex fan boy
I like Rolex but it’s too expensive on today’s market (I’m referring to MSRP) and there are a lot of better alternatives. Tudor is about to surpass unrealistic price territory too.
Any Grand seiko diver is better than either one of these 2 overrated pieces. They are quality but you pay for watch recognition more than anything else.
Grand Seiko finishings are top-notch but I’m not sure how I feel about the spring drive movement. It’s crazy…even Oris and Longines divers are becoming $$$$$$$$
you make a comparison and you know nothing or almost nothing about Breitling. Typical Rolex guy. You don't know anything about other watches. Tragedy. If you are going to make a comparison, you would read about Breitling.
I own several Breitlings and also Tudors with Breitling movements. I have a few Rolexes but Rolex definitely isn’t the best wristwatch on the market like many falsely assume.
This is your answer for my comment ? ?? At this film you don't know even if Breitling have gold hands and is the logo gold?
What are we even talking about? You didn't understand what I wrote. And you reply that you have more watches. Breakdown.
they both suck, omega rocks
Omega makes an outstanding timepiece too!
Lol, what a moron.
PREFERISCO IL Breitling.....ma sono orologi per polsi femminili....troppo piccoli....CIAO
I don't know much about watches and am shopping for my first, but the Tudor BB Pro comes with micro adjustment on the band, that doesn't really lend to Rolex's "quality" because Breitling doesn't have one on the SOH2. I could draw no good conclusion from the sound of the bezel clicking. I think the main takeaway and key point is that Rolex uses finer materials and the fact that its machined from one block of steel. I find lume is something that 6 year olds compare and is rather irrelevant, I kinda wish watch companies wouldn't add it, but it is what it is. Thanks for your video it helped me
Be careful with the Tudor Black Bay Pro. You may find that the case is too thick ("wears tall on the wrist"). I highly recommend the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy. The Breitling SOHII shark mesh bracelet is one of the most comfortable bracelets that I own. If you want a "one and done," I'd suggest saving up for a Submariner No Date. That's arguably the most perfect and unfortunately most popular wristwatch in the world. Thanks for the feedback and please subscribe and check out my Timepieces for Tomorrow video playlist. #TimepiecesForTomorrow
Also, at a lesser price point, check out some of the new Longines offerings and also the Tissot PRX series.
@@IrixGuy will do thanks