Points Of View Invited

[Doofus]

I'll start by making it clear that I will make my own decision, but I'm still interested in input from others.

Here's your choice:

Bremont Supermarine S500
Breitling Superocean Heritage

Which one, and why?

[Rich_AR]

Post some pics up

[Doofus]

[don logan]

People are no doubt going to warn you of the potential depreciation of both but that aside I quite like the look of the new S301 Supermarine if you havn`t seen one yet!

[Doofus]

don logan said:

People are no doubt going to warn you of the potential depreciation of both but that aside I quite like the look of the new S301 Supermarine if you havn`t seen one yet!

It doesn't really appeal to me. It's not like I want something busy (I generally don't like complications, for example), but the S301's face just looks a bit empty.

[Don1]

Having visited Bremont, met Nick et al - them.

[don logan]

Doofus said:

don logan said:

People are no doubt going to warn you of the potential depreciation of both but that aside I quite like the look of the new S301 Supermarine if you havn`t seen one yet!

It doesn't really appeal to me. It's not like I want something busy (I generally don't like complications, for example), but the S301's face just looks a bit empty.

Got it!

I have an MB2 and an ALT1C PW which I have really enjoyed, both quite versatile

[ellroy]

Breitling for me, such a lovely clean face. In house movement as well in these now I think?

Nothing against Bremont, but for me the watch of theirs I'd want would be the MB.

[Octoposse]

Breitling if it were my choice between the two - that Superocean is a superb design (especially in blue!).

[Doofus]

ellroy said:

Breitling for me, such a lovely clean face. In house movement as well in these now I think?

Nothing against Bremont, but for me the watch of theirs I'd want would be the MB.

The Breitling uses a Tudor-developed movement.

I know the MB is very popular, and I considered it, but I'm not really a fan of pilot watches, and I have no aviation connections for which the MB tie up would be meaningful

[brianashley]

Not the Bremont . All that fake history and marketing stuff !

would spunk the money on a nice old tudor .

[geezerbutler]

Both are quality products. I would go with the Bremont as I like the lumed sapphire bezel and the design has more character - I find the design of the Breitling to be somewhat bland.

[critical mass]

I'm a big fan of Bremont but the Supermarine doesn't do it for me.

[Doofus]

When they first launched the Supermarine, it blew me away. I've loved it ever since, but never owned one. It's now ten years old or so, and I wonder if I'm in love with the watch, or just the idea of it.

I'm also a fan of all the vintage revisits everone is making at the moment. Real vintage watches are too small for me, so the new 'trendy' ones seem perfect. I think the Breitling has a (haha) timeless look. It's a lot more understated than most Breitlings - a good thing in my opinion - but I'm not a dress watch person, so I don't know how it'll wear with jeans and a t shirt.

[Pip1968]

I like the simplicity of the Breitling with the black strap and face/bezel. I own a Rolex Sea-Dweller so simple classic design is more my thing than a busy face. That said I do quite like the Bremont brand idea and design just not the one shown..

Pip

[CardShark]

geezerbutler said:

Both are quality products. I would go with the Bremont as I like the lumed sapphire bezel and the design has more character - I find the design of the Breitling to be somewhat bland.

This, plus being a Sinn and Damasko owner I like the idea of the hardened steel that Bremont use.

[Voldemort]

Breitling. The face alone versus the Bremont is enough but the Breitling mesh is the most comfortable bracelet I've ever worn.

[Rich_AR]

If I had to choose it would be the Breitling. The Bremont just looks too busy for me.

[Doofus]

In true PH style, the goalposts are moving. I could swap one of the choices for a Tudor BB and an Oris Aquis...

[So]

Doofus said:

In true PH style, the goalposts are moving. I could swap one of the choices for a Tudor BB and an Oris Aquis...

The Tudor.