Breitling is BETTER than Tudor? Selling the Rolex Explorer was my BIGGEST Watch Collecting Mistake?

[@JustBlueFish]

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[@galaga8834]

Nice to see you back, Guy. Take care my friend.

[@tvo6453]

Having owned six Breitlings and two Tudors…i would definitely say yes…by Breitling has always felt more solid and everyone one of my Breitling was trouble free and ran spot on. Both Tudors had to go back for servicing, less than one year of ownership. On the plus side for Tudor…the ADs were awesome and servicing was less than three months each.

[@LukeMtech55]

I bought a brand new Breitling Avenger Chronograph Gmt this week and the chronograph would run for twenty seconds and then shut off. I know it was probably a one off but I've never dealt with something like this in even my lower priced pieces.

[@JustBlueFish]

That's some bad luck!

[@SIZZO76]

TUDOR is trash 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Greggieboy76]

Great vid, really enjoyed it!! Subbed!!

[@JustBlueFish]

Awesome thanks!

[@traviswatts6661]

California Packers fan here. Go Pack Go!!! 👍

[@TheGrumpySC0TSMAN]

Breitling is hands down better than Tudor. No contest here.

[@light1531]

Breitling super quartz is great beater watch, with all the windrider cues 😊

[@jimv.6631]

The Sinn 556 actually has AR coating on both sides of the crystal, top and bottom. On the plus side, sometimes you can’t even tell there’s a crystal there. Downside, AR coating on top can make the crystal look smudged, particularly in bright sunlight. I have a 556, so I’m a little biased, but I think it’s a better value than the Longines.

[@JustBlueFish]

Sure it's 1000$ bucks cheaper and it's super nice quality - definitely a better value. I think it's just a little plain Jane and boring I like the higher level of finishing and the dial appointments and the dressed up bracelet on the Longines a lot.

[@jimv.6631]

@@JustBlueFish Sure, like most things in life, it’s all personal preference. I love the pure tool aesthetic of the 556.

[@scottsj4625]

Guy, good video. I can't afford expensive watches anymore as we are looking to move which is super expensive. The main question is Breitling better than Tudor, I would say the quality for both is difficult to tell to be honest. I believe you can get much better deals on Breitling watches second-hand or even grey market than Tudor. I like Breitling's larger selection better. I never owned any myself but I used to have a friend who was a watch collector from mid tear to around the 10K range. So I got to feel how they wear. I have seen Breitling watches at Sam's Club at a big discount. This was over 2 years ago. So I don't know about it now. I do like the female robot voice more than the silly one you were using if that helps you any. It is really good to see you making more content again. I wish you all the best.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Scott and best of luck with the move. I know that moving is stressful and expensive. I hope it goes great!

[@seanhickling7340]

I have the Spirit (albeit the 42mm) and it's truly astonishing especially for the price. The fit, finish and overall wearing experience is comparable to my pieces that are twice+ the price.

[@light1531]

I used to watch you when you were dedicated to the Omega Speedmaster Professional…like your newer commentary

[@ViolinistWilliam]

Great video. Yeah, in terms of total quality control and feel on wrist, Breitling is a good bit more Luxurious in my view than Tudor, having owned my share of both. The no. 1 reason is the polishing. Breitling is just polished to a higher level finish, and more thoughtfully layers high polish across their watches like the Premier and Chronomat. However, you pay a steeper price for that.

[@JustBlueFish]

I’ve only had a couple Breitling and Tudor watches come in and out here. I thought both brands did nice work but neither ever blew me away.

[@ViolinistWilliam]

@@JustBlueFish yeah! I’d seriously love to see you review a Premier B09 Pistachio.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Hi Guy, thank you so much for answering my question! To be honest at this point I'm leaning towards the Longines. I prefer smaller watches these days (36-37mm is my sweet spot), and the Longines will keep me interested for much longer I would say. It's more dynamic and just looks more premium. I'm due to try it on next week, but if I'm honest, the price difference means that I'll need to save for another year or so.... The Sinn is awesomely tooly, but after owning IWC Mark xvi, I think I'll just end up comparing it to that watch I used to have, and it won't be as good... so there you go What I'm also realising is that sometimes the best way to buy a watch, is to have the money ready (my personal limit is around $2500, as I don't want to baby my watches and worry about them, if they are ultra expensive), and then go try watches on.... so that's what I will do. I may end up with something that youtubers never talk about, or even an older watch from the past 20 years, from a reseller. There is a big watch area in Glasgow I can get to by train. They have the usual boutiques, but also resellers of older watches...I think that my ideal watch will be small, high quality, decent movement and more importantly legible (think field / pilot style)...if IWC made a mark watch at 37mm, that would be a dream So yes, we will see For now - Longines Spirit 37mm in black is my "grail" or whatever you call it, but that may change when I see it Thank you again Bring on 100k, I'm really wishing you the best, I've been watching your videos for 5 years and you're a favourite

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Breitling has impeccable finishing 👌 my Breitling Super ocean A17367 is such a great watch

[@raymondha7699]

Breitling >> Tudor. I get the value and everyman appeal of Tudor, but they’re just… boring. I rage quit them after trying (and failing at significant 💰 loss) to find one that sticks. They have all the right specs and are a great choice on paper, but I have Black Bay fatigue so after awhile they do nothing for me. 💡 Video idea: I’d love to see a “hidden gems” episode. I’m very interested in off-the-beaten path choices that are not so mainstream. Or, a “hidden turkeys” episode that highlight things you personally dislike despite all evidence to the contrary. P.S. The new “robo” voice is definitely less irritating 😌.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the video idea I'll put some thought into that and see if I can think of some good submissions.

[@SIZZO76]

TUDOR IS 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

I own neither. But people who wear tudor are generally cooler.

[@SIZZO76]

@@AhmetAtalayOfficial STOP IT😂😂😂 NOTHING COOL ABOUT TUDOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂 TUDOR IS A FAKE ROLEX😂😂😂😂😂

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

@@SIZZO76 Breitling is the watch I get to see on the Arm of the 65 year old divorced car salesman at the nightclub trying to hook up. Tudor is worn by the 30 year old graphic designer at Abbot kinney.

[@ducuBAR]

Never pwned a Breitling as the prices were prohibitive and as dimensions pretty big diameter. I do not mind flashy watches. I do think Tudor is more mature and since the 58 line, it sky rocketed as in sales. The old Tudor Ranger is the watch I regret selling. It was such a mistake on my side.

[@NaNByZero]

I have the Sinn 556 A. And believe me, these things have inner and outer ar coating. Best on earth. Sometimes you think the crystal fell out because it is invisible. 🕐⚙️🍸

[@Dr_LK]

2029? Guy is living in the future 😂 at 4:56

[@JustBlueFish]

lol I must be! I think I meant 2019.

[@zyembla]

Tudor without rolex is no better than Squale. No one would care

[@user-lh8ql5zr5e]

I wonder how many of you here have had a Breitling. Breitlings have lots of issues with AR coating and crown problems.

[@NintendoPlayBox360]

Yes, Breitling is better than Tudor, and its so NOT close that it is not even funny comparing them. One is a generic rolexoid brand, the other has its own history and design language dating decades in the past, not to mention legendary models like the Navitimer. And I am saying this as someone who LOVES the FXD and the BlackBay GMT.

[@BadgerJeff]

I agree 100% with a man wearing a Packers hat! I’ve been collecting watches for the past 20 years. I have pieces ranging from $50 to over $10k. The watch that has received the most compliments BY FAR has been my recently acquired white Casio Square 5600 😊. Many women like the white color. They aren’t impressed my diver watches. Us watch nerds sure like them though.

[@MegaBlackley]

Doesn't Breitling use non in-house movements in most of their watches? I know Tudor does on a few, but I think most of their stuff is in house now.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don’t know how much I care about in-house movements really. Not much if I’m being honest. I wonder how much that factors into other people’s opinions and purchases.

[@pstucken]

Tudor use Breitlings chronograph movement 😂

[@InGratitudeIam]

Hi Guy. In terms of chronometers, I think the Sinn 903 is actually a better watch than the Breitling. Also, what if you just read the questions in your own voice? It might be easier from a production standpoint. As far as the use of words is concerned, it's always good to say what you mean and avoid ambiguity. Assumptions don't necessarily avoid that problem. I learned that the hard way in high school. :)

[@MrRockyslegacy]

Absolutely that Breitling is better than Tudor by a country mile

[@mema4922]

Breitling is very mediocre. It’s a dead brand. Nobody cares about them anymore.

[@JustBlueFish]

They both have a couple hits and a ton of misses in my opinion.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

​@@mema4922At least Breitling stands on their own. Tudor will always be second fiddle to Rolex

[@mema4922]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 they’ll fade and be gone soon, nobody cares about anything they do other than boomers or people that like huge watches.

[@typebflieger]

556i vs the Spirit: Hmm. I don’t really see these as comparable. One is attempting to be a shiny beautiful luxury piece and the other is a legible rugged tool watch. The 556 is certainly lacking embellishment and that’s the point. It’s not jewelry. The Spirit is meant to be a bit more flashy. To me, adding all that embellishment is try-hard and obvious. The Sinn manages somehow to be a bolder watch on the wrist despite being minimal, stark, and understated.

[@happytravels2480]

And now a Packer hat🤗

[@barryvercueil2346]

Robot lady voice please. Brilliant video. Enjoying the format. Cheers

[@yavin99]

I like Breitling but my biggest problem with them is their watches are really big and I don’t have a big wrist so I would probably buy a Tudor Blackbay but really they are about equal in quality.

[@EricSloferwatchreviews]

I think Breitling is far superior to Tudor simply because the total range covers everything! Tudor doesn't have a huge $$$$ range.

[@Stona999]

I agree. Both are very high quality, but I find the Breitling catalog has so many watches I like whereas Tudor does nothing for me style wise

[@EricSloferwatchreviews]

@@Stona999 exactly 💯

[@JustBlueFish]

yeah that's fair.

[@LukeMtech55]

I think value for money Tudor is tough to beat.

[@SIZZO76]

@@LukeMtech55I think TUDOR is a FAKE ROLEX AND ROLEX IS PIMPING EVERYONE 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alidhanani]

Love the channel! As a Vikings fan, your hat is dumb! All kidding aside, keep up the great content!

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't have a Vikings hat, but I do have a Twins TC hat, I have family that works for the team. I could wear that next time as penance. haha

[@cjmcaulay]

Skol Vikings 🟣🟡

[@aDocandhisWatch]

Breitling is ABSOLUTELY better than Tudor. Historically, model-wise, quality of movements, brand recognition.. Breitling Is more comparable to Rolex

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

My mind puts together image of an individual that goes around with a Breitling, and another person with a Tudor. As far my imagined perception goes, Tudor wins.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Never really thought of it but yeah... Casio kinda of is like Toyota. Reliable, everyone got one, they both got high and low end models. Congrats on the Citizen! It looks dope! I think Breitling might be considered higher horology but id rather have a Pelagos because id know id wear it. Also Breitling has Charlize Theron as an ambassador and as a fellow South African I cant stand that woman hahaha! I feel you on the Rolex. I got a Day/Date and the magic wore off pretty fast and then passed it to my brother. Dont mind the woman or the chipmunk voice haha! Would it not be cool if the mechanical chime would become popular! Take care man!

[@roccochomsky2318]

Breitling definitely used to be better than Tudor. Their new black bays are stunning and better priced than the hit or miss (mostly miss) new Breitlings. The new Breitling Pistachio colored dial though is gorgeous. I have both tudor and breitling.

[@kyle3172]

I agree Breitling is superior to tudor. Tudor doesn't do any finishing to their movements, they look as unfinished as a seiko movement. Breitling at least does some stripes and basic machine finishing on the bridges.

[@JustBlueFish]

I can't say I've ever seen a Tudor movement. I've only done videos on a couple Black Bays and I don't recall any of them having display case back windows.

[@SIZZO76]

I agree

[@kyle3172]

Google "north flag", tudor's first watch with an in-house movement and display chaseback. Yeesh...not a pretty movement..lol

[@SIZZO76]

@@kyle3172 TUDOR IS TRASH 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂

[@Angry_Gnome]

Breitling also modifies and assemble all of their ETA/Sellita movements in-house as well.

[@Mr-Merchant.]

Breitling over Tudor, I have saw a lot of problems with Tudor and whatever way you cut it Tudor is a Rolex homage brand. Pelagos is a nice line but the lume falls out of the bezel.

[@wristopia4101]

Breitling have issues at their price point the Tudor do not ; )

[@fancycatkit]

Datota , premier , top time ❤ Breitling ftw

[@JustBlueFish]

🤙

[@pedrocastro1568]

Tudor is basically a homage brand. Its the the "let me save some money on that rolex" brand. And its a brand where rolex can play a little bit more

[@manueljnegrete5048]

Can't say overall but I have a 2005 41mm reverse panda Navitimer and also a Tudor reverse panda. As much as I like my Tudor my Navitimer is better and a classic. My Breitling is running a + 1 second.

[@UltraDoug]

Gotta say, the other day I thought, “hmm I wonder what else Tudor offers.”…..so I went to their site and, well….🤮 I was shocked. No wonder they continually iterate on their BB home run.

[@gregalonzo747]

I have never owned a Tudor. None of their pieces have really excited me. Frankly, I prefer Breitling.

[@shaunfarrier9060]

Guy - I'd like to hear some tasty Les Paul licks in your vids.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don’t know how tasty they are but I can probably make that happen in a future episode.

[@demmolitionman9244]

It's my opinion that Breitling is way over priced for a watch. I own a 1926 it's nice casual watch to wear. And got the money I'd buy a Tudor over Breitling. Just my opinion

[@rctezluh42069]

Toyota is now the new King of fooling crash test officials by welding in extra steel panels!!

[@JustBlueFish]

Is that true? I guess I shouldn't be surprised, all the car manufacturers seem to be doing underhanded and deceptive things to meet regulations and stuff. I had a Camry for the last few years and I liked it a lot - with the exception of a ton of interior rattling noise.

[@TeaJayRabbit]

Was that even in question? Yes of course Breitling is better than Tudor. Bolder design and brand identity, better build quality and finishing. It's not even close.

[@seanhickling7340]

I do need a watch otherwise I would look like one of those sad acts who get their phone out everytime they want to know the time. Or even worse the complete morons who constantly carry their phone in their hand! 😂

[@uncles2000]

Better? From a quality perspective, it’s a wash. Want a diver or GMT? Tudor. Want a chronograph or flash/color? Breitling.

[@theshadowman1398]

Breitling is better than Rolex.

[@lawndingo7656]

Breitling is a better brand than Tudor…I personally like Breitling way better…

[@JustBlueFish]

It's interesting that the majority of comments are saying the same thing. I'm sort of surprised. I would have expected Tudor to win out, not because I think Tudor watches are necessarily better - but I think they have more mass-appeal designs. Tudors watches are, I think kinda big and ugly. I figured most people would feel that way.

[@LukeMtech55]

I bought my first Breitling this week, a brand new Avenger Chronograph Gmt and the chronograph would run 20 seconds and then shut off. I tried resetting it and it did the same thing again. So for me personally this wasn't a good introduction into Breitling watches. I have many watches in my collection and I have never had this happen with a brand new piece. Another thing I must say is wearing the Breitling it felt like a brick on my wrist. I'm sure Breitling is a great watchmaker and this was a one off but it definately soured me on the brand.

[@JustBlueFish]

congrats on the new watch... sorry it didn't work though! damn that sucks.

[@SIZZO76]

TUDOR FANBOY SPOTTED 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LukeMtech55]

@@SIZZO76 Not at all, I have a wide variety of watches and I was sharing what had happened to me.

[@SIZZO76]

@@LukeMtech55 I got you 😉

[@mema4922]

Tudor is better value for money. What breitling has an in house movement with a metas certification for 4k? Breitling are also dead, nobody cares about them, nor are people excited about them. A lot of their watches are just not great value for money.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@remus2001]

The new voice for reading the questions is much better (and I was NOT among those who had complained about the old voice, although I did find it annoying as hell).

[@JustBlueFish]

Cool, thanks for the feedback.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Breitling doesn't really have a good selection of men's watches under 40/41mm. They so I haven't paid them much mind. Tudor has me covered

[@JustBlueFish]

yeah that's a good point, size selection with Tudor is a bit better.

[@9er..]

As a true blue Rolex “fan boy”, Pudor sucks! However, the build quality is very good(hypocrite, I know). I simply feel like during the height of the 👑💩show, people forced,” and fooled themselves into hitching their wagon to that star out of desperation and impatience.

[@ivanmejia6843]

Breitling is not superior to Tudor. It's WAY superior to Tudor in every aspect.

[@JustBlueFish]

Lots of people agreeing with that same line of thinking. I am a little surprised that is the case. It's interesting.

[@maitrehg]

Tudor offers timeless elegance and the best everyday watches. Breitling is rather synonymous with goofy design and bulky watches.

[@JustBlueFish]

I mean, Breitling does make a lot of big, bulky, ugly watches... that is true. I mentioned on another comment, while I would only buy one Tudor (the BB58) there are no Breitling watches I would spend my money on... Not even the Navitimer (which is I admit a significant and important watch).

[@SIZZO76]

TUDOR IS TRASH 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Reese1105]

..Tudor is rather timeless boredom in my eyes, with the most notable exception the old Pelagos and now discontinued North Flag and the Fastrider ceramic models - these watches are the Tudor I loved. recent years Tudors is a wannabe Rolex. Want Tudor back!

[@maitrehg]

@@Reese1105 Seriously ? The Monochrome is such a hit. Best Tudor yet.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Tudor cant be compared to Breitling. Tudor is seen as a budget Rolex copy, a bad one at that. The old tudors were better looking, recent Tudor are very ugly imo, especially the hour hand.

[@JustBlueFish]

I always hated the hour hand, the snowflake never appealed to me. Then I got my hands on a Black Bay 58 and it didn't bother me anymore. But that is the one and only Tudor I'd own.

[@JustBlueFish]

However I should add, too be fair, there's no Breitling that I'd buy. The Navitimer is significantly important in the watch pantheon but I would buy one/own one. At least I can say there's a Tudor I'd pay money for I guess?

[@maitrehg]

I suppose it's for all of these reasons that Tudor sells more watches than Breitling.

[@SIZZO76]

YOU SPEAK TRUTH. TUDOR IS A FAKE ROLEX 😂😂😂😂😂😂 TUDOR IS ALSO TRASH 🗑️ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelriera6277]

I love my Breitling Colt41 and my OG Tudor Black Bay 58. Fan of both, but I don’t think Tudor sells more than Breitling.