roryelmo
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Which should I buy?
Hi Everyone,
I am about to graduate and my parents are buying me a Breguet watch. I'm still pondering over which one to get and would love a little input. Currently I'm pretty keen on this 5140bb. I think the blue strap gives it a little more youth over its brown counterpart. Furthermore, the giolloche hand engraving is another Breguet tradition.
I do, however, also love the simplicity of the enamel faced version with the arabic numerals.
Finally this 5177BA is also still on the cards because of its more delicate frame.
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What do you think folks, if you were me what would you choose?
Rory This message has been edited by roryelmo on 2008-09-03 16:29:10
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Which should I buy?
Hi Everyone, I am about to graduate and my parents are buying me a Breguet watch. I'm still pondering over which one to get and would love a little input. Currently I'm pretty keen on this 5140bb. I think the blue strap gives it a little more youth over i...
I've always loved the 5140 enamel
Out of those three, that would definitely be my choice
I'd get the 1st watch
because it's more youthful given your age since you just graduated. I've never been a fan of conservative looking watches such as the last 2 but maybe my taste will change when my hair starts to turn grey Cheers, Anthony
If I were you
I'll chose the first one .... in my opinion the nicest of 3 and one of my favorite "suit" pieces but then again if I were you I'll take the one that I like the most after trying all 3 on my hand regardless what anyone else is saying BEst Damian
Dates are a
no go in a classic dial IMHO. So I would choose between the classic dial and the white version. The simplicity of the enamel faced version with the arabic numerals, strikes me. It's a little less Breguet style, but it stands out; this would be my choice. ...
The 2 first 5140 are very tempting
I'd pass on the third, because the date takes sole beauty and purity to the very nice dial... Between the fabulous guilloché and the enamel, i'd go on the enamel... It is a spectacular, sublime and very elegant dial, particularly in thiscombo, with the WG...
I would go more casual....
Rory, Considering the fact that you are about to graduate college (I assume?), and that you must be no older than 25 years old, I would suggest considering the Type XX or XXI, depending on how well you can manage the bigger case. Just my humble opinion, b...
I would not buy either the 5140 or the 5177....
Hi Cory, You speak of youth and tradition and the guilloche engraving...you have put some thought into this project. In view of the information that you have given about your age, intended occupation, the intended use, and the permanency of this acquisiti...
Loving your work
Thanks Jack, Really very informative. I would love to see the 5817 from a few different angles, it looks beautiful, the more I look at it, the more I like it. I hadn't really thought about that A L Breguet didn't make them in yellow gold before, certainly...
Photos as mentioned....
Hi Cory, Here are my Breguets and my favourite and everyday watch is the 5817, pictured center. The 5817 is a classic watch but escapes the booring traditional look...it is alive and at home in any dress, be it up or down. The larger squared lugs, the cro...
Nautical theme
My favourite aspect of the 5817 has always been the subtle wave theme across the rotor, deployant, crown guards, and guilloche dial. The designers achieved this while still keeping the classic Breguet fluted case. Lovely stuff; thanks for the reminder, Ja...
I adore your comment, dear Jack,...
... for the 5817 and even more about Putin and his steel 5817 LOL!!!!!! Your friend Tassos P.S. At least he did not wait for Carla Bruni to choose him his watch!!! That he likes Breguet, (not difficult for a Russian - Breguet is famous there, remember the...
Yes ....Mr.Putin has taste..but If I had a Carla..
Hi Tassos, If I had a Carla I would spend my money on thick curtains and drapes and throw away all manner of timekeeping...well al least for a week. Kindest regards, Jack
Yes, yes, and...
... from time to time lock myself in the bathroom and drool over a new Breguet model!!!! Bless you Jack!!!! your friend Tassos
5178BR
My opinion on the Breguet Marine 5817BA its a versatile watch can be wear sporty on the rubber strap or as a classique timepiece with a alligator strap, the case of the marine is quiet thick it will not suit a slim wrist and quiet heavy. You can not compa...
This Is What I'd Do
First of all, congratulations on your upcoming graduation and being in a position to get such a wonderful gift from your parents. There have been some great suggestions offered to you already. I will not complicate things and start introducing new watches...
Choice made...
...well almost. It's going to be a Marine 5817. I love the YG. The silvered face I feel is cleaner and more interesting than the black rhodium. I think that in x number of years the black face might lose it's interest for me. The reason I would not go for...
Excellent choice
You have chosen a superb watch. It wears very comfortably, it will bore you with its precision and consistency and you will find yourself looking at its dial very, very often, for a long time. The double-window date-display has great depth and an excellen...
I just saw it with the Black Silver dial, and
I'm in love with the Marine!!! The shape of the lugs, the " cannelures " on the sides of the case, this superbly finished dial..This is a TRUE Breguet watch, IMO, with a pure DNA. Well, the rubber strap is a bit so so, but this is a small negative detail,...
You made a wise choice...
...with 5817... I chose for my first Breguet, the expensive (for me) and magnificent perpetual 5327... It is a complicated moving sculpture, but you cannot wear it every day, except if you are a lord or something... I wanted a watch that I could wear ever...
Tassos you're a gent
Indeed I can't wait to have it on my wrist. Thanks for your help, and kind wishes. I fortunately already have that woman and dare I say she is up there with the Carla Brunis of this world (not in the happy to be photographed naked sense of course nor woul...
The voyage is the best part...
... and a good one about Sarcozi and the ...pole, ha-ha!!! All friends purists will be waiting for the photos and be happy for you... If you search the photos in the Gallery of this forum, you will find mine with 5817 on our honeymoon trip to Hong Kong......
you are a very lucky young man and i'm very pleased to see you appreciate quality
its a very big occasion for you and your parents, a rite of passage perhaps and your choice, although already made, should be a piece that you will keep for ever and perhaps even pass onto your son when he graduates. i think your choice fits the bill. you...
5178BR OR 5177BB
Don't buy the 5140 the bezel of the watch is rounded and scratch easily also its close at the back. The best one is the classique 5178BR OR 5177BB if you like white gold enamel dial. Trust my advice... Enjoy