OWR (On wrist review) of the Breitling Endurance Pro! A lightweight HAQ Chronograph for EDC! yay!

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[@krasnaludek298]

There are a handful of clowns that like to post stuff like “$3K for a quartz watch,” but the reality is that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with quartz. Most watch collectors/enthusiasts own both types of timepieces & that has been proven time & time again for decades at this point. There are trade-offs for certain. This is one of those watches that have to be seen in person to fully appreciate … it’s an excellent sport oriented release - very nice in White, Yellow, Carolina Blue, & Orange; the brighter colors.

[@soundsoserious]

I get more positive comments about this watch than just about any other! Even the video has done better than many others I’ve done on far more expensive watches! People that disparage Quartz don’t understand watches and whatever opinion they have about the hobby isn’t worth consideration. Their loss.

[@Maxim_Maximach]

Не только кварцевых - но даже не из стали!!! А клоун тут ТЫ!!!!! Стоимость таких часов не может превышать 500 долларов! А если ты готов за кусок пластмассы отдать много денег - значит ты и клоун))))!!!!!

[@colinbrydon7659]

⁠@@Maxim_MaximachI went for one due to wanting a bretlight watch in my collection. (All luxury high end). I was so impressed I went out and bought another in orange. Played safe with dark blue initially. Ridiculously comfortable and super light. It’s quartz for less weight and too keep it thinner. I don’t need to wind them or set dates as I very really wear a watch. They are super robust being made of a carbon composite or bretlight. It’s a technical process which the result is the material is harder to scratch, more durable and robust than stainless. It’s also 6x lighter. So ask yourself who’s a clown. No luxury high end watches are worth anything what you pay and a £10 quartz is probably more accurate than any mechanical luxury watch. The service cost is a battery, some of mines are a £600 service every five years and wear it once a year maybe. Some are unworn. But my endurances are regular more than my other watches for a reason. Any high end watch that gets damaged will come back from a service like new. Will last a lifetime and I will pass mines to my son in 5-10yrs once old enough to appreciate.

[@colinbrydon7659]

@@soundsoserioustotally agree. Watch gets a lot of flak, but by people who either can’t afford or would spend the money. Those who buy rave about how good they are. Myself included. It’s the plastic comment by some that makes me cringe. They have zero clue.

[@samuele.marcora]

It just costs way too much. I can get a high accuracy Bulova quartz for a quarter of the price

[@soundsoserious]

Fair point. Prices for these are coming down in the secondary market but they are still $2k+ usually. I need to get a Bulova and try it out. I did a review of a Certina Precidrive you might be interested in.

[@vcajiao]

I agree this watch falls in a niche between the Automatics and the Smartwatches. However it has two flaws....it is too expensive for what it is and the size is a bit too large, at least for me. I would buy this watch if it were $1500 or less and ideally between 40/42mm (around 40mm it will make it user friendly for my wife...)

[@soundsoserious]

I love the watch in concept. Regarding the size I would say it wears much smaller and is ridiculously lightweight. The problem is the QC with the $&*% seconds hand not lining up properly. They have got to fix that.

[@t28mcd]

They've now released a 38mm version

[@RandySWang]

Love the watch. It’s fun, very good looking and the super quarts is actually quite spot on. My only issues are knowing the fact that Endurance pro’s case is made out of polymer, so it is essentially plastic…. Kinda like swatch’s moon swatch (which is made out of 30% bio-polymer)…. Somehow Breitling tick all the boxes but Swatch failed to do so ….

[@soundsoserious]

You’re so right about that. The Swatch is literally a toy, cute but ultimately just a novelty. The Breitling is a bonafide tool watch through and through. But nobody is actually comparing these two when it comes to what’s my next watch.

[@vlastimilslechta8927]

Bought orange version 2024 😊

[@soundsoserious]

Brilliant! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

[@serdardenktas6348]

I bought one and I really love to use it. The only thing about it is that date window it’s too small for me or maybe it’s time for me to have glasses😕😊. I am an airline pilot , I was using Apple Watch because it was functional and super light, but the damn thing about it was to charge it and it was , you know it seems a little ordinary. The other watchs was too heavy and you need to be very careful in the cocpit, even though you scratch it. But with this watch you feel comfortable. Thanks for the video😊🙏🏻

[@soundsoserious]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! This watch is fantastic and probably the best Breitling you can buy. The initial run seemed to have some QC issues but I don’t hear about misaligned hands and bezels anymore. I have to take my glasses off to see the date too! 😂 Be safe and be well. ✈️

[@jmoo876]

Honestly, 1200 dollars is the max I’d spend on this, and that’s even a stretch

[@soundsoserious]

Understand where you’re coming from and sure I guess I’d like to spend that too. It’s a great watch and prices tend to be about $1800-2500 depending on a variety of factors. Expensive for sure but acceptable for me at least.

[@jmoo876]

@@soundsoserious honestly the luminox carbon series is much more watch and it’s under 1k right now brand new. Plus you get a super reliable automatic movement.

[@soundsoserious]

I’m definitely a Luminox fan, check out some of my videos. FWIW though some people prefer Quartz and this movement that Breitling uses is spectacular.

[@GSALLAN0204]

Great video... I did buy one - yellow - about 6 weeks ago... Week #4 the stop watch second hand would only reset at +2 seconds... Watch has low wear... Has been sent to Breitling. I expect it will takes weeks to get back. On another note, my packaging was minimalistic... Blue snap box... Small basic guide (credit car size).. it seems other buyers get two straps by default. Despite the +2 seconds defect it is a cool watch... moreso in daytime as lume is weak... My Omega Planet Ocean lume is profoundly brighter all night. For $4000 (Cdn) lume should be noteworthy... Oh ya, and the yellow strap is too thick and difficult to fold in the buckle... And the thing that the extra part of the strap goes into broke at week #3.

[@soundsoserious]

Thank you very much for your comments! Look this watch is ridiculously good but Breitling really has some QC issues they have to get right with this movement! The seconds hand not resetting is infuriating and hopefully younger sorted out. There is a special “mode” that can be used to self adjust and reset the hand but it only moves in 1-second increments, so if you are in-between the markers it’s useless. The watch is a home run and the PERFECT entry-level Breitling but yeah, dumb issues really mess up the experience.

[@Jeren6924]

Thanks for the review. I'm really unsure which to get. I'm looking at this and the Tudor GMT. I don't like that this is quartz, on the other hand....low maintenance...

[@soundsoserious]

Hi, thanks for the comment. These are two very different watches. The Breitling is ultralight Quartz sport Chronograph and the Tudor is a traditional GMT. Both have pros and cons BUT the Tudor movement has an issue with the date change sometimes. Make sure you research that and get an example that doesn’t have the issue. Hopefully they have fixed it by now in current models.

[@charlesgatehouse4979]

Where’s the strap from? Looks the goods.. I’ve had the red endurance pro for a few years and absolutely love it for work (construction)

[@soundsoserious]

It’s from Amazon. Tons of options on there. One of the best things is how much easier (and cheaper) it is to get straps now lol.

[@niceredshelby]

Dont get the rubber strap, the buckle is faulty so keeps falling off your wrist if you do anything active. Breitling are awful to deal with so you wont get support.

[@soundsoserious]

I found the strap to be “okay” but I really love this on a NATO. Check out my more recent video about this watch for more thoughts.

[@hoygising1]

I don’t know if you already mentioned what’s the size of your wrist

[@soundsoserious]

16cm

[@awoodstick]

So, does the bezel actually do anything? All ive seen so far on videos is that you find where north is (separately from watch), then line up the bezel….but as soon as you move itll be wrong again…..so whats the compass bezel actually do? Or is it basically cosmetic

[@soundsoserious]

Other than look cool it’s basically useless. A simple dive or GMT bezel would make a lot more sense.

[@chubbygallasso]

I bought this watch as an alternative to the heavy omega watches I already have. I like it as an everyday , so light you forget your wearing it.

[@soundsoserious]

Well said! I completely agree. It’s much better than a lot of the watches I have had in my collection. Mine was an early version and the QC was a little suspect: specifically the seconds hand being misaligned. I really hope Breitling has fixed that because this watch is a home run!

[@chubbygallasso]

@soundsoserious it just takes a bit more time to fit strap as opposed to a bracelet, but can live with that and it looked more casual .

[@soundsoserious]

@@chubbygallasso I love this one on a NATO. Give that a try if you haven’t already.

[@GSALLAN0204]

Just adding a comment to my earlier comment as this Breitling Endurance Pro review seems like the most recent on YT... In my last post I advised the second was stuck on +2.. they fixed that... turn around 6-7 weeks. But, in the work order it said "crystal scratched, pushers scratched, 2 screws broken on Bezel. Repair refused." When I read that I wondered if they were talking about my watch - worn 2 days a week (lightly) for the 6 weeks I had it... So I called them and said I would naverhave even noticed these things if their watchmaker didn't point it out - particularly the the two "broken" screws which you will see are located under the N E S W letters on the edge of the bezel. I always noticed two deeper holes and two screws and thought the deep holes were pressure pins... never questioned it - why would I as this is how I got it. So I challenged the commercial AD (new watch) and the repair center and after research found photos in my google photos drive time stamped the day - the hour - I got the watch and when zoomed in - sure enough the "deep holes" where screws are meant to be were just that - deep holes, no screws. So I sent it back for THAT repair - in fact I declared I was sent a badly reconditioned watch as New. Soooo... Received mid-august... 6-maybe-10 days of wear...out for service twice... now mid-december, no news...so my "days of use vs ownership days" = 8.2% use factor. A daily wearer or # 2 watch should be more like 50%-80% use to ownership ratio!! So I have kind of forgotten I even own it.

[@soundsoserious]

Ok, I’m a little speechless. Wow what an absolutely awful experience! You need to get made whole and it seems like the AD is to blame in large part. The second hand thing is a known issue but the screws is borderline criminal. Is there a chance at a replacement watch straight from Breitling?

[@rajmehta6210]

Does it come with that NATO strap ?

[@soundsoserious]

No, it comes on a very good Breitling rubber strap with matching black buckle…. But the NATO is definitely the way to go.

[@WristWatcher]

Hey, thank you for the video! Question: does thr seconds hand precisely hit every marker? I'm ocd about that stuff, I may pick one up. Thank you again! 😊

[@soundsoserious]

My pleasure! The seconds hand is pretty close on the markers BUT it doesn’t align perfectly at rest when it’s at 12. A common issue with these and I’ve read that Breitling will service the watch and line up the hand. If you’re ocd about alignment this one may give you some trouble unless you get lucky.

[@WristWatcher]

@@soundsoserious thank you sir

[@soundsoserious]

🥰

[@samsdadsmustachewax3441]

It seems like you are already looking to sell this watch, can you let me know why?

[@soundsoserious]

Traded it awhile ago. It’s a great watch and I highly recommend it. But as for me, I walk a lonely road…the only one I’ve ever known…

[@dominickdimattinajr]

I just received the strap exactly like yours from Amazon thank you for the tip can you please do a video on installing the strap

[@soundsoserious]

Awesome! It’s so much easier (and cheaper) to get high quality straps now than it was just a few years ago! Install is pretty easy, just google how to install a NATO strap, lots of vids out there!

[@taze9999]

Great video, thanks for the review. Do you have any tips you can share to find a good price on this watch? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

[@soundsoserious]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. The price for these on the secondary market are around $2600-$2750 I’d say. That’s full set in great condition. Reach out to me on my IG (same name) if you’re interested in this one!

[@priveprive5315]

Do you have a part number of the black strap looks better than the Yellow

[@soundsoserious]

It’s a thick NATO I got on Amazon. Cost like $12. The brushed finish on the keepers matches the finish on the hands perfectly and I agree it looks MUCH better than the rubber strap.

[@yozerph]

what is the reference of your bracelet? Thanks

[@soundsoserious]

It’s a NATO strap from Amazon.

[@MrLoughneagh]

Beautiful!!! Health to enjoy

[@soundsoserious]

Thank uuuu! 🤗

[@dominickdimattinajr]

Where can I buy them black NATO strap because the ones on the Breitling website do not look anything like the one that you have I’m interested in the one that you have

[@soundsoserious]

on Amazon search for this: ArtStyle watch band 1.5mm

[@abouzeidh]

@@soundsoserious yes, but 22mm not 20 like mentioned in the video! Great review by the way, thank you.

[@housekarl5786]

nice review. watch far too big for the wrist through !

[@soundsoserious]

Thank you very much! Check out my Big Pilot review!

[@hectorra7885]

Where can I buy a NATO strap?

[@soundsoserious]

This particular one is from Amazon.

[@JohnGrinnan]

What kind of strap is that?

[@soundsoserious]

It’s an inexpensive NATO from Amazon. This watch works best on this type of strap.

[@milaweitz]

is this similar or copy of Pacific Diver from Luminox?

[@soundsoserious]

I think that’s a standard 200m diver style watch in steel. This is a Chronograph in an ultralight Carbon case. Both are cool.

[@milaweitz]

@@soundsoserious ahh right. Yes, very nice both.

[@ejames6431]

I love Breitling! ⌚

[@soundsoserious]

Me too! Terrific brand that makes really good watches at a pretty good price. Better than Omega imho. There, I said it!

[@krasnaludek298]

@@soundsoserious Agree … Breitling makes nicer looking watches than Omega for comparable value. Omega’s lineup is rather stale, while Breitling is willing to play with color & design refreshes.

[@alexiecolon2619]

3500 $ watch to tell time 🤔timex is better and does the same job for cheaper price

[@soundsoserious]

No argument from me actually. Timex is certainly cheaper and at least “as good” for day to day applications, although this is a thermo-compensated Quartz movement so it’s more accurate. On that note: check out my Timex review! :)

[@jmoo876]

This logic is so cringe it feels like trolling. A 1993 Civic can get you from point A-B for a fraction of the price as a Ferrari. Watches are a hobby and a luxury, not a necessity like they used to be. You still want to make sure you’re getting bang for your buck, but it’s more than just telling time. Sorry, had to get that off my chest, sure your a great person lol