Hi Mehdi, .... Buy a Rolex..

Hi Medhi,

You asked for advice.... My advice is as follows, and for the following reasons.

Firstly, if you buy a Breguet and it breaks down, and it is your only good watch... then on Breguet's current service and repair history, you need to be prepared to send it away for many, many months waiting for a fix.

Secondly, if you are 22, then you are young, and if you are young, you probably lead an active life.

If I were 22 again, and know what I know now, I would buy a Rolex, as you can be sure it will still be working when you have a son who is 22.

The Breguet marines have not been around as long as Rolex marine models... and in my opinion have not established a reputation for ruggedness.

I have two Breguets, one is a marine, Both are back in Switzerland getting warranty repair work done.

Also I have two Rolex watches in my collection of working watches.... the Rolexes have never given any trouble and I recently gave one Gold Rolex to my son.... I had worn that watch for around 15 to 18 years with no problems and used it as a daily wearer doing hard work. I might add that my Rolex are yellow gold, and when you get a Rolex serviced, they restore the Gold finish to like new. My wife also has many watches but chooses to wear he Rolex as a daily wearer.

I have found that 'You cant kill a Rolex', and if your parents are buying you a present for such a special occasion, then it needs to give you trouble free, and many long years of happy and reliable use.... otherwise it will be a disappointment to all.

Kindest regards,

Jack

Breguet Royal Marine

By: mehdi_ghalaie : October 27th, 2009-20:50

Hi all this is my first Breguet post. I have recently graduated from university and luckily my parents are willing to buy me a watch within a certain budget. I was recently at a wedding and the only watch brand I could see was either AP or Hublot. In my o...

Hi Mehdi, .... Buy a Rolex..

By: justpen : October 27th, 2009-23:11

Royal Marine

By: mehdi_ghalaie : October 28th, 2009-05:46

Thanks so much for your response, highly appreciated A lot of my friends own rolex's and AP ROO thats why I wanted to be a bit different. But then again I would rather own a watch that did not require such high maintenance. Will keep you posted on my deci...

I agree with justpen but

By: AT : October 28th, 2009-05:11

Rolexes are great and I own one for 15 years and sold it for more than I bought it in excellent working condition. Now if you want to be a little bit different take a look to the Royal Oak offshore series. This being said I have two Breguet and they work ...

I can relate

By: jonathan.bresler : October 30th, 2009-14:14

Mehdi, I can relate to you incredibly well. I am also 22, and a recent college grad. My parents were generous enough to give me a watch as a gift, and I elected to get a Type XX Transatlantique, for many of the same reasons you listed. I...

Some Breguet Marine pics in the wild

By: Bill : November 2nd, 2009-23:54

Just to add some excitement to you confusion. AND…… Just in case you do want a rolex try the 666 sea dweller (Vintage) Hard to find but not often seen on the wrist. Or any nice 5513. *** The blur in the picture was a dolphin Best Bill...

Which model

By: grandcomplication : December 25th, 2009-22:40

Bill, Which marine model is that? The designation on the dial doesn't appear to match anything in Breguet's current catalog. Regards, Chris

This is the Marine 5817

By: Bill : December 26th, 2009-00:05

Hi Chris I am pretty sure this model Breguet Marine 5817 "Big Date" in SS is still in the current line up but if not is should be easy to get through most AD's. This is a super watch sporty and dressy at about 39mm on the dial but the big lugs and awesome...