I really like the looks of those Breitlings. I get your point about the badges, but I don't think that would stop me. I think your analogy of the NY Yankee's hat is on point and many things are worn by fans of what is marketed, not actual team members. As for the Bugatti watch, I think those are only for the owners of that new car. They will make 349 of each
Thx for the update Oleg. I’m 100% with you on the breitling remark, I would feel strange wearing a watch with that specific squadron, but that’s just me. Comparison with Yankees is not (I find) comparable as that is a commercial organization that effectively is looking for and is dependent on supporters or fans….
About the Breitling Navy watches.... I understamd with something like the Blue Angels which is a public facing aerobatics team that civilians might have an association or affinity to. Citizen has a line of Blue Angels watches that sell well. But making watches for specific combat squadrons only seems to make sense for people who serve in those squadrons or maybe family. I agree it's kind of weird to make these for general sale.
Regarding the Breitlings, suppose it depends on both level of interest and individual taste. I have never been to the moon but would definitely rock one of the many Omega Speedmaster chronographs (if I could afford one that is...)
The thing with the military unit on a watch or for example on a jacket or t-shirt is quite common and normal. It is not different to wear something with the name of a car brand (Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, etc.) without owning a car of that brand. Many watch companies cooperate with military or first responsers, like Mühle Glashütte with the german sea rescue units.
Navy vet here, somewhat agree i am not a Navy academy graduate and those two squadrons are test squadrons so I would not be interested. But I was a member of the Royal Maces squadron that Iwc released and find it hard to shell 10k for the watch. So bottom line they will be really niche watches
Is there a specialty limited edition watch for the group of which I belonged - The Bilge Divers? It must withstand oil, salt water, sludge, seasick vomit at a depth of 1 meter?
I agree with your view on the Jacob. A complication applies to a passage of time , be that hours minutes seconds or day and date etc. Ok the pistons thing is brilliant engineering but it's no complication its an eye candy gimmick.
good video I personally don’t pay attention to Breitling or TAG, overpriced and feel the value is just not there for the price I do like the new Longines line up
Another fantastic video, thank you! I think the person who buys a Breitling doesn't mind cosplaying as a fighter ace, on the contrary, that's why they buy the watch. Not for me, but hey, to each their own.
Longines has been pushing its prices up alot in the last couple of years - obviously a move by Swatch Group to have it follow Omega up the price/profit ladder.
I find it interesting that marketing teams or firms know the luxury watch market is crashing, yet they still decide to release watches for $10k, $20k+, let's not even talk about the second-hand market. Easy 70% off on older models. Yet, with less than 1% market share, they're like, 'Yup, $20k plus because luxury items are exclusive and hard to obtain, and selling 50 pieces is enough.
8k for a bracelet! Rado have been doing ceramic bracelets for years and the markup from strap to bracelet is like 200. I know its a veblen good but my god thats taking the piss
Yeah, I simply see the Breitling branding like a sports team branding. Look at IWC top gun. I think if it's reserved for pilots, don't wear it, if it's not, go for it.
The Hamilton Khaki Field is one of the most intriguing watches on the market. While it is often linked to the American A-11 military watch, this connection is somewhat tenuous. The modern Hamilton is not the same entity that produced the A-11, and it wasn't the only manufacturer involved in its production. Therefore, the Hamilton Khaki Field, much like other field watches today, can be considered semi-generic. Field watches today are generally robust and functional, adhering to the same principles of simplicity and durability that defined the original military watches. However, several contemporary field watches arguably align more closely with the tough, straightforward ethos of the originals than the Hamilton Khaki Field. These alternatives often boast modern materials and build quality that enhance their reliability and resilience, staying true to the core idea of the original field watch concept. Why is the Khaki still as popular?
I don't have a problem with anyone wearing any watch. I served in the Marine Corps so I wouldn't wear the piece, that's just me. However, if someone makes a watch for embassy marines or force recon, I would be the first to buy.)))
IWC makes the "Top Gun" pilot watch and many who own and wear them are not pilots nor Naval Aviators and have not been to the NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE SCHOOL better known as "Top Gun". So I think it's okay to wear them though I wouldn't.
No, "Special Warfare" is something else completely. The "TOPGUN" school is the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Course. That's a new name, it was known as Fighter Weapons School for a long time.
I think Top Gun makes sense for the movie tie-in. That's different from the new Breitlings depicting squadrons which civilian consumers don't really have a link to.
The Breitling watches are not medals... In the Army we wore cap badges commemorating previous battles honours ,didn't mean it was wrong to wear them...anyway shouldn't anybody wear a red arrows watch or a blue angels one? Pretty sure most aren't members of either 😂
I think the Breitlings look cool, no reason a normy should feel weird wearing one, nobody's gonna know what it is anyways unless you're at a watch meetup, then it'll just be rare and they'll probably dig it
You are wrong in a lot of stuff… lately! Its disappointing! Did you ever made the same comment about Marine Nationale watches by Tudor? Or Yema? Or Speedmaster (approved by Nasa)
I cant watch this. but commenting because of your title. This brand is Wack. horrific design. lets throw in the kitchen sink. and evidently citizen thinks we dig it cause its horrificly copying the throw everything at it style but worse with gaudy colors, mixed materials bronze with gold and steel and black and orange and purple. Yay.
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Definitely OK to wear the Breitling to support the NAVY. But probably more appropriate for members and family.
I really like the looks of those Breitlings. I get your point about the badges, but I don't think that would stop me. I think your analogy of the NY Yankee's hat is on point and many things are worn by fans of what is marketed, not actual team members. As for the Bugatti watch, I think those are only for the owners of that new car. They will make 349 of each
What a relief, there was nothing in that line up that floats my boat. Look at all the money I just saved 😂
Lol
@@24hourstime wanted to ask, what mic are you using? The sound is great!
@@DialsandCrowns thank you! I am using a Blue Yeti microphone. I don't know the model but it's one of the cheaper ones.
I'd feel way more phony about wearing a Bugatti watch without a Bugatti than wearing a Navy watch never having been in the Navy.
Being in the Navy is more prestigious than owning a Bugatti
Thx for the update Oleg. I’m 100% with you on the breitling remark, I would feel strange wearing a watch with that specific squadron, but that’s just me. Comparison with Yankees is not (I find) comparable as that is a commercial organization that effectively is looking for and is dependent on supporters or fans….
About the Breitling Navy watches.... I understamd with something like the Blue Angels which is a public facing aerobatics team that civilians might have an association or affinity to. Citizen has a line of Blue Angels watches that sell well. But making watches for specific combat squadrons only seems to make sense for people who serve in those squadrons or maybe family. I agree it's kind of weird to make these for general sale.
Regarding the Breitlings, suppose it depends on both level of interest and individual taste. I have never been to the moon but would definitely rock one of the many Omega Speedmaster chronographs (if I could afford one that is...)
The thing with the military unit on a watch or for example on a jacket or t-shirt is quite common and normal. It is not different to wear something with the name of a car brand (Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, etc.) without owning a car of that brand. Many watch companies cooperate with military or first responsers, like Mühle Glashütte with the german sea rescue units.
Navy vet here, somewhat agree i am not a Navy academy graduate and those two squadrons are test squadrons so I would not be interested. But I was a member of the Royal Maces squadron that Iwc released and find it hard to shell 10k for the watch. So bottom line they will be really niche watches
Is there a specialty limited edition watch for the group of which I belonged - The Bilge Divers? It must withstand oil, salt water, sludge, seasick vomit at a depth of 1 meter?
I have a Breitling premier pistachio and it’s a stunner. Very much a dress piece, certainly not a tool watch from their lineup.
The Jacob&Co is a black titanium DLC - Diamond Like Carbon ! I think you said PVD
Baltany has that majetek homage for a while, I'm glad Longines finally reissue it
I agree with your view on the Jacob. A complication applies to a passage of time , be that hours minutes seconds or day and date etc. Ok the pistons thing is brilliant engineering but it's no complication its an eye candy gimmick.
Majetek at 38mm is a winner
And no $5000! It looks like it’s worth about $1000 at best.
Price is a joke!
$8k for a Blancpain bracelet?!? Wow!
Wasn't appropriate to place those Navy emblems, but since they already did it at least wear it if you understand what it means.
An $8,000 bracelet!?? And I thought the $1,100 delta on the Omega titanium 300M bracelet was steep!
good video
I personally don’t pay attention to Breitling or TAG, overpriced and feel the value is just not there for the price
I do like the new Longines line up
Another fantastic video, thank you! I think the person who buys a Breitling doesn't mind cosplaying as a fighter ace, on the contrary, that's why they buy the watch. Not for me, but hey, to each their own.
Thank you!
You're correct about the Breitlings
Bugatti looks like a tiny bathroom scale.
😂
Longines has been pushing its prices up alot in the last couple of years - obviously a move by Swatch Group to have it follow Omega up the price/profit ladder.
I find it interesting that marketing teams or firms know the luxury watch market is crashing, yet they still decide to release watches for $10k, $20k+, let's not even talk about the second-hand market. Easy 70% off on older models. Yet, with less than 1% market share, they're like, 'Yup, $20k plus because luxury items are exclusive and hard to obtain, and selling 50 pieces is enough.
8k for a bracelet! Rado have been doing ceramic bracelets for years and the markup from strap to bracelet is like 200. I know its a veblen good but my god thats taking the piss
Id love to see avenger in sub 40mm case
Hey, no one have this feeling about wearing the Tudor FXD, not sure why.
Good point
Majetek is correctly pronounced in Czech as "mayetek".
I would 100% would wear that Breitling
Yeah, I simply see the Breitling branding like a sports team branding. Look at IWC top gun. I think if it's reserved for pilots, don't wear it, if it's not, go for it.
not titanium nitride treated hex nuts? not cool enough.
The Hamilton Khaki Field is one of the most intriguing watches on the market. While it is often linked to the American A-11 military watch, this connection is somewhat tenuous. The modern Hamilton is not the same entity that produced the A-11, and it wasn't the only manufacturer involved in its production. Therefore, the Hamilton Khaki Field, much like other field watches today, can be considered semi-generic.
Field watches today are generally robust and functional, adhering to the same principles of simplicity and durability that defined the original military watches. However, several contemporary field watches arguably align more closely with the tough, straightforward ethos of the originals than the Hamilton Khaki Field. These alternatives often boast modern materials and build quality that enhance their reliability and resilience, staying true to the core idea of the original field watch concept.
Why is the Khaki still as popular?
ChatGPT did a nice job there.
@@Angry_Gnome oil innit I gotta rite worse brov so I don't get acuzed of using AI.
I don't have a problem with anyone wearing any watch. I served in the Marine Corps so I wouldn't wear the piece, that's just me. However, if someone makes a watch for embassy marines or force recon, I would be the first to buy.)))
Where is the doggy 👍
Breitling so cool
IWC makes the "Top Gun" pilot watch and many who own and wear them are not pilots nor Naval Aviators and have not been to the NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE SCHOOL better known as "Top Gun". So I think it's okay to wear them though I wouldn't.
No, "Special Warfare" is something else completely.
The "TOPGUN" school is the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Course. That's a new name, it was known as Fighter Weapons School for a long time.
IWC actually made two versions of TOPGUN, one actually exclusively for those instructors and graduates, the other one sold to public.
I think Top Gun makes sense for the movie tie-in. That's different from the new Breitlings depicting squadrons which civilian consumers don't really have a link to.
The Breitling watches are not medals... In the Army we wore cap badges commemorating previous battles honours ,didn't mean it was wrong to wear them...anyway shouldn't anybody wear a red arrows watch or a blue angels one? Pretty sure most aren't members of either 😂
I like all.💯👍
I think the Breitlings look cool, no reason a normy should feel weird wearing one, nobody's gonna know what it is anyways unless you're at a watch meetup, then it'll just be rare and they'll probably dig it
Jacob & Co is Invicta for rich people
Weirdest take on Breitling, considering that 99 per cent of people wearing dive watches do not even know what SCUBA stands for.
You are wrong in a lot of stuff… lately! Its disappointing! Did you ever made the same comment about Marine Nationale watches by Tudor? Or Yema? Or Speedmaster (approved by Nasa)
U must be fun at parties
For that jacob you have to have big wrist and small brain
Lol
I cant watch this. but commenting because of your title. This brand is Wack. horrific design. lets throw in the kitchen sink. and evidently citizen thinks we dig it cause its horrificly copying the throw everything at it style but worse with gaudy colors, mixed materials bronze with gold and steel and black and orange and purple. Yay.