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I've owned both
The Daytona, while very nice, is a scratch magnet of epic proportion. I've never owned any watch that was so easy to ruin, as it were. The tiniest brushes will leave a mark.
But these are not the good marks of character--these are marring scratches that happen too easily on a very, very, very shiny watch.
OK, it's a great watch anyway, in every way. But I sold mine and no regrets at all.
One great things about a Daytona is how relatively thin it is, while almost all others in this class are FAT.
The XXI is FAT. 15.2 mm thick! That's thicker than an AP ROO!
But I really admire the Breguet and have recently considered buying it again.
Why? It has a very rare outside minute counter. So it is really practical, legible, genuinely uselful. A true chrono, NOT in name only as so many are.
The dial is a work of art on many levels. Spectacular and original. Details, details, details, but not busy.
I would only get the RG version if I did ever buy this model again, because it is beyond-stunning in RG. Yet still very, very sporty.
And it has a DATE! Beautifully rendered, not an afterthought.
Downside of Bregeut is disastrous resale value. You better love it or buy it pre-loved.
Good luck!
Which one to get?
Folks, I am in a dilemma which one should i go for? These are the exact pieces I am looking at. Please advise. Thanks. Or Or This message has been edited by salarjung on 2014-04-11 03:29:13...
Impossible to advise ...
... if we do not know what you want. Your question could also be: "should I get a Mercedes S-Class, a Toyota Landcruiser, or a Porsche 911"? You need to elucidate. Marcus
advise
Marcus, thanks for your prompt, I am price driven here, two are chronographs, so which of them is better? The last is a steel gold simple watch, with 3 hands, more a lifestyle product so I need to choose. The purpose is casual and or daily wear. So which ...
Casual and or daily wear
Hey salarjung, Interesting that you say " The purpose is casual and or daily wear " which kind of indicates you are choosing a watch to fit your fashion rather than for its functionality, reliability, accuracy, purpose, or sheer adoration for the aestheti...
I wholeheartedly agree with this suggestion ...
If the money is not burning a hole in your pocket, I would rather keep it where it is and educate myself (here, of course!). You are very likely to find alternatives, the more of them, the longer you are reading here. Of course, a certain cultural backgro...
breguet everytime
why would you want to wear what everyone else wears.....prestige in breguet not rolex....have a bit of pride and class with Breguet
Agree with all three points! +999!
i agree with all three points Marcus has made. The Yachtmaster is/was in a steel/platinum combination.
Rolex
Agree w Spelbound. Based on your text, go with Rolex. If you change your mind later on and want to sell, you will limit your loss somewhat.
Never a clear answer to this question
As you will be the only one who know what you like and want, but with the point you made that this should be an everyday watch, which would mean very flexible in use, my personal choice will be the Breguet. Simply because it will do well as an everyday wa...
I always liked those Breguets
so that would be my choice Had Dayton's in the past, sold them and never had any regret. Nice but so overhyped
Simply
Since this is really a mind bender I'll ask a simpler question. Which is a better chrono of the two, Rolex or Breguet? Then I can evaluate it against the simpler 3 hand watch. Tx
Which is the better chrono: Breguet or Rolex
There is no simple answer to this question. It really depends on what is important to you, what your values and desires are. They are both excellent chronos, with many fine features. The following are my opinions, but not "facts", and are offered as a way...
I've owned both
The Daytona, while very nice, is a scratch magnet of epic proportion. I've never owned any watch that was so easy to ruin, as it were. The tiniest brushes will leave a mark. But these are not the good marks of character--these are marring scratches that h...
I like the central elapsed minute counter
It is a very natural way to read off the measured time interval. Great comments, thanks for the contribution. Andrew
Phantastic pictures! But ...
... the background on the second one really hurts. :) Marcus
Well, as soon as Breguet starts a regular magazine...
then I'll use that as a background :) In the meantime, let's not mention this to Mr. Stern...
Thanks
Thanks folks I've decided to go in for the type XXI in steel as shown in the pic. The Rolexs will have to fight another day another watch. Cheers