How does Breitling compare to Rolex and Omega?
While this is the subject of some debate, most watch afficionados who are able to put their own styling preferences and other biases aside agree that they all belong in the Luxury group. (See Chronocentric’s great Guide to Major Watch Brands.) From a pure quality, fit and finish standpoint, the three brands are for the most part equal. It is dangerous to generalize too much, however, since each brand has some lesser models as well as some exceptional ones. Some commonly compared models are: • Breitling SuperOcean Professional, Omega Seamaster Professional and Rolex Sea-Dweller • Breitling Chronomat/Navitimer, Omega Speedmaster Professional and Rolex Daytona It is hard to say that any brand is “better” than another in this group. Breitling has a very diverse line of watches and makes excellent cases, dials, bracelets and straps. It is a very innovative and progressive company with some interesting complications developed by Kelek. The Navitimer is a historically important model. Omega h
