Terrific video Bruce and thanks for the plug. You're editing is really amazing. I'm enjoying this watch so much! I travel a lot and love that it displays three time Zones simultaneously. I like the size and yet the thinness of it is a relief for me because I have a DSSD that pushes the limits on height. The lume actually isn't bad. I slept in the Watch last night and could read it when I woke up very late to use the bathroom hours later. I think it's easier to read when your eyes have adjusted and you're in the pitch black. Unlike you, the only thing I put on the no no list is the friction clasp but the bracelet is so good overall that I'm not too put off by that one factor. I love the shininess of it yet as you say it's not obnoxiously blingy. It sort of crosses over from bling into respectability in design. The Explorer II you got in trade for this and the Omega SM is a great watch...yet for me it was delicate. As you say, it's a true GMT but if you let it run down, as I often did, it was a pain in the butt to dial in the right date. The Breitling makes that much easier so I prefer this movement to the Rolex movement. Ironic I know, but true.
Marc Goldberg I'm glad your enjoying it Marc lol I sleep in the Rolex and can't make out the dang thing in the early hours of the morning. I need to start sleeping in seikos again but I'm not out of the honeymoon phase yet
One of your negatives was one of the reasons I went with this watch over the Explorer ll. The fact that Breitling realizes that they need to tone things down a little bit to attract people to the brand is a good thing in my opinion. I mean I need another dive watch/tool watch like I need a hole in the head but this offered something a little dressier and a little sportier with more function than a Sub or a SMP. So while I get what you're saying that it's not very Breitling like it is very smart design in business practice. Because had they not turned things down I would have passed this watch up.
I must be true to myself that Breitling is the watch I love. I have a Tissot, Hamilton, Tag Heuer and a Rolex sub. But feels like I’m still empty..... Breitling is simply beautiful! It’s like a secret sexy sweetie little mistress amongst my wifes Lol.... Thanks for this video and my mind is set to get one by this year!
I actually like it that Breitling does some of their watches 'sensible'. If you want something more tough-looking and macho and thicker and bolder, then you get the Avenger line for example... I like it that Breitling does Cockpit and Galactic and what not. They still have the same DNA... they are unmistakable
Thanks for the review ... personally i would have kept the Breitling and Omega, had the Rolex Explorer II Polar GMT but sold it, its nice and super comfy but you will never get looks or compliments on it ... it has 0 wow factor ... for me Rolex is all about Sub, SeaDweller, or DSSD
i would go for 16610 with drilled lugs and solid end links if you want true tool watch feel ... aluminum bezel can take a lot of banging around unlike the ceramic ... of course if you want more bling i would go for 116610 or 116600
Explorer 2 is not a flashy watch by any means and not intended to be. Want to attract attention and people to be wowed then look for a Daytona or sky dweller
Hi Bruce, I’m interested in buying this watch but I’m worried it’ll be large on my 7” wrist. How large is your wrist? Would it look too large/bulky? Thanks!
Bought this watch as an upgrade to Longines HC just around the time you did this review. After wearing this watch for a bit over two months now I can say I'm super happy. Everything you told about the bracelet is true. It's very smooth and the watch is so wearable. Great review!
Thanks for the review Bruce, you did an awesome job man! Just wanna say something about the unit conversion web on the back, it is not silly but actually vital for pilots doing unit conversion, particularly useful for guys flying on something which doesn't have a fancy flight management computer onboard. It is a pilot watch in the end of the day.
Great video! I have a question. Will I break the movement when changing the date and the main time is between 8pm and 12am. This movement is different than the non-GMT movements so I was not sure. Thanks
I actually really like that watch. I could do with some brush work to "bring down the bling" , but it's very legible, and has a excellent movement. The GMT function on these work good enough. Great full detail review as always Bruce.
To be honest I think you should have kept the avenger gmt. Much more original than the explorer. Only in my street alone there are already 3 people wearing an explorer. Actually 2, I was number 3 but sold it (black dialed with orange hand version). Hated it. The more I looked at it, the more I hated it with the ugly fat short hour hand and the cheap black painted numerals on the bezel. Also hate the bracelet that is to tapered with a tiny clasp. Anyhoeee, The avenger gmt on the other hand...never seen one in the wild, way more original. It's also much better looking. I tried it on once at the dealership, beautiful watch. That's why I am here...considering buying it. The only thing that keeps me off from instant buying it is the all polished look. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I don't. Same goes for my Headwind I sold. The shiney look was a love/hate kind of thing. But my girl loved it. She's not into watches but she loved my Breitling. I guess women love sparkly and shiney jewelry 😆
Used to own a Breitling Headwind DayDate and most of the times it looked like there wasn't any glass. Breitling does this very well. On top of that somehow Breitling gives the wearer great confidence. I never experienced this with any other brand. One of my favourite brands.
Just bought this watch. Absolutely one of top Breitlings in terms of looks. Not "over the top" enough? Totally disagree. CLASSY and SHARP looking. Want over the top, get one of their 48mm cases, safety/emergency watches.
really like your video reviews Bruce. Don't worry about your credibility regarding having swapped the watch - who cares. If you had said "its a keeper" and had swapped it, that would be another matter but you didn't so its all good!
You are stretching on the 2nd complaint, because all Breitlings don't have to be over the top. Why does sensible not be a Breitling I like the look of the Breitling GMT.
Hello Bruce. Greetings from Colombia. Great review, keep up the great work. Allow me to ask where you got the Breitling license plate you used in some of your b-roll shots. I have been looking for one, but can't seem to find it. Thanks!
The two things I’d fix on it are the two things that seem like afterthoughts on every Breitling. The seconds hand on this watch belongs on a dress watch, not a sports watch, and the clasp they use compared to the one on their rubber straps is trash. I have a Colt that I bought in 2018 and the lume is better than my Planet Ocean.
Well done review and good take on the plusses and minuses. I agree about the over the top factor of Breitling being attractive. I have my 39mm Exp1 and Polar Exp2 like yourself. Quiet and respectable... I have been eyeing the yellow seawolf here in Japan where it can be had for a very good price. Sometimes you need something a bit silly to make you smile.
I was wanting to buy a new watch I already have a milgauss and I love it anyway I bought an avenger a couple of weeks ago and haven’t taken it off my wrist so much so I think I’ll sell my Rolex
I've never owned any Tag Heuer watches. I've handled a couple of the modern Aquaracers. They actually look and feel pretty good, but not at retail prices Tag lists. I think the 3 hand Cal 5 Aquaracer I saw was $2500 but I thought it would be fair at $1000. I hear the Monaco is really solid as well. Never seen in person though. But like I said in my video, buy what you likem who cares what others think :)
+Bruce Williams thanks so much for the reply! I have been looking at a formula 1 automatic GMT but it retails for about $2000, which I think is a little much. However i have been looking at a used one for $1300 which is closer to what I think it is worth, but still maybe a little too much.
I agree the Avenger is the sweet spot for that brand. Thanks for the great review. I'm intrigued by this Citizen Attesa: global.rakuten.com/en/store/10keiya/item/104019/
Dude I've always wanted to try one of the radio synced Citizen. The tech is fascinating to me, and I wonder how the Duratect compares to Diashield. I've not been terribly impressed with Diashield
What do you find lacking in Diashield? Scratch resistance? Aesthetics? Do you prefer the Rolex styling to your former Breitling? I assume that was the reason for the trade.
My experience with Diashield has been all over the map. Shogun, MM300, SDGM, SARX, SBBN varied in appearance and effectiveness. Some would work well and others didn't feel like it helped one iota in scratch defense. I've also wondered how it would effect a refinish if I ever wanted to buff or satin out a large mark. I've been wanting to get back into Rolex and my friend Marc was willing to oblige. I'm also a little all over the map when it comes to taste. I like the big ugly Seikos, big blingy Breitlings, as well as the more reserved classic Rolex offerings. Its just all fun for me
I'm all over the place as well though I've been veering away from the XXL watches I used to buy. I've been looking for a watch with giant Arabic numerals. Citizen and Breitling have such models though not as easy to find as I thought.
Oh yeah that would be tough to find. Superocean jumps to mind, as does Hydroconquest and the sarg011 (But the later two aren't exclusively Arabic) A few other dress watches come to mind too but I don't think your looking for that style?
And now Breitling has sold to a Corp that sells on tv. Now we will see Breitling will be built on crap conditions. And watch it will be like a timed soon
samu assie I really don't understand your reply??? What has one's ethnicity got to do with it? Are you suggesting this only appeals to non whites?? I suggest you immerse yourself in some literature rather than wasting your time on you tube videos all the time. Peace brother.
samu assie You just confirmed my suspicions, you are an imbecile (look it up in a dictionary - I'm afraid that word won't show up in your picture dictionary though). Resorting to profanities (again look it up) shows that you are in laymans terms "thick as sh.t" as you cannot have a sensible debate. I'm getting bored of this now your intellect isn't worth bothering about. Take care. You may be able to catch a re-run of Sesame St. 😃
No. I cannot help it. Breitling just isn't the brand for me. Only the Superocean 44 mm and the Superocean Heritage are stunning in my eyes. The rest..?? Nope. Not my taste. I try and try and try ... but no.
if they brushed there watches maybe they would be a goer but they're too shiney. makes them look cheap. dear breitling please lose the invicta mirror tin foil tacky look. you did well dumping it. Cheers
You gotta love Breitling. This model is slick and one of the most versatile wristwatches ever made.
Bought with rubber strap yesterday, my first Breitling, satisfied with build quality and the brand 😍
Bought my two months ago. I am absolutely satisfied. Top video and greetings from germany
And now you are a rolex fanbboy , like everybody else. How incredible exciting
I like this model because it's not as flash as most breitlings
Matthew Turner I hear that a lot on the FB groups
I don't get it, everything is polished minus the Bezel? I love it also but it's a Bling watch!
Terrific video Bruce and thanks for the plug. You're editing is really amazing. I'm enjoying this watch so much! I travel a lot and love that it displays three time
Zones simultaneously. I like the size and yet the thinness of it is a relief for me because I have a DSSD that pushes the limits on height. The lume actually isn't bad. I slept in the Watch last night and could read it when I woke up very late to use the bathroom hours later. I think it's easier to read when your eyes have adjusted and you're in the pitch black. Unlike you, the only thing I put on the no no list is the friction clasp but the bracelet is so good overall that I'm not too put off by that one factor. I love the shininess of it yet as you say it's not obnoxiously blingy. It sort of crosses over from bling into respectability in design. The Explorer II you got in trade for this and the Omega SM is a great watch...yet for me it was delicate. As you say, it's a true GMT but if you let it run down, as I often did, it was a pain in the butt to dial in the right date. The Breitling makes that much easier so I prefer this movement to the Rolex movement. Ironic I know, but true.
Marc Goldberg I'm glad your enjoying it Marc lol I sleep in the Rolex and can't make out the dang thing in the early hours of the morning. I need to start sleeping in seikos again but I'm not out of the honeymoon phase yet
What is the best place to buy it?
Are this watch still with you? And can you say something bout the price in/decreasing ?
One of your negatives was one of the reasons I went with this watch over the Explorer ll. The fact that Breitling realizes that they need to tone things down a little bit to attract people to the brand is a good thing in my opinion. I mean I need another dive watch/tool watch like I need a hole in the head but this offered something a little dressier and a little sportier with more function than a Sub or a SMP. So while I get what you're saying that it's not very Breitling like it is very smart design in business practice. Because had they not turned things down I would have passed this watch up.
I must be true to myself that Breitling is the watch I love. I have a Tissot, Hamilton, Tag Heuer and a Rolex sub. But feels like I’m still empty..... Breitling is simply beautiful! It’s like a secret sexy sweetie little mistress amongst my wifes Lol.... Thanks for this video and my mind is set to get one by this year!
I actually like it that Breitling does some of their watches 'sensible'. If you want something more tough-looking and macho and thicker and bolder, then you get the Avenger line for example... I like it that Breitling does Cockpit and Galactic and what not. They still have the same DNA... they are unmistakable
Thanks for the review ... personally i would have kept the Breitling and Omega, had the Rolex Explorer II Polar GMT but sold it, its nice and super comfy but you will never get looks or compliments on it ... it has 0 wow factor ... for me Rolex is all about Sub, SeaDweller, or DSSD
Got a favorite version?
i would go for 16610 with drilled lugs and solid end links if you want true tool watch feel ... aluminum bezel can take a lot of banging around unlike the ceramic ... of course if you want more bling i would go for 116610 or 116600
Yeah I don't think you can beat the 16610 holes sd Such a lovely toolish model
Explorer 2 is not a flashy watch by any means and not intended to be. Want to attract attention and people to be wowed then look for a Daytona or sky dweller
Hi Bruce, I’m interested in buying this watch but I’m worried it’ll be large on my 7” wrist. How large is your wrist? Would it look too large/bulky? Thanks!
Bought this watch as an upgrade to Longines HC just around the time you did this review. After wearing this watch for a bit over two months now I can say I'm super happy. Everything you told about the bracelet is true. It's very smooth and the watch is so wearable. Great review!
Thanks, awesome upgrade congrats!
Thanks for the review Bruce, you did an awesome job man! Just wanna say something about the unit conversion web on the back, it is not silly but actually vital for pilots doing unit conversion, particularly useful for guys flying on something which doesn't have a fancy flight management computer onboard. It is a pilot watch in the end of the day.
I'm not a breitlings fan but I enjoyed your review. your presentation and communication style is really watchable.
Thanks, I appreciate that
Great video! I have a question. Will I break the movement when changing the date and the main time is between 8pm and 12am. This movement is different than the non-GMT movements so I was not sure. Thanks
I actually really like that watch. I could do with some brush work to "bring down the bling" , but it's very legible, and has a excellent movement. The GMT function on these work good enough. Great full detail review as always Bruce.
Aron Dunlap cheers Aron, your not the first person to desire that!
I have an Avenger Seawolf and the lume (SM C1) is not too good unfortunately. Why Breitling don't use an impressive lume like SM C3 or BGW9? Why?
Just got mine today and i loved it 😊
To be honest I think you should have kept the avenger gmt. Much more original than the explorer. Only in my street alone there are already 3 people wearing an explorer. Actually 2, I was number 3 but sold it (black dialed with orange hand version). Hated it. The more I looked at it, the more I hated it with the ugly fat short hour hand and the cheap black painted numerals on the bezel. Also hate the bracelet that is to tapered with a tiny clasp. Anyhoeee, The avenger gmt on the other hand...never seen one in the wild, way more original. It's also much better looking. I tried it on once at the dealership, beautiful watch. That's why I am here...considering buying it. The only thing that keeps me off from instant buying it is the all polished look. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I don't. Same goes for my Headwind I sold. The shiney look was a love/hate kind of thing. But my girl loved it. She's not into watches but she loved my Breitling. I guess women love sparkly and shiney jewelry 😆
Used to own a Breitling Headwind DayDate and most of the times it looked like there wasn't any glass. Breitling does this very well. On top of that somehow Breitling gives the wearer great confidence. I never experienced this with any other brand. One of my favourite brands.
Great video, editing just keeps
Getting better. Lovely looking watch 😍 you can't beat a Brietling!
Thanks Barry, its been a lot of fun. Wanting to get a nice camera, and lighting set up next
I go through stages of driving myself crazy looking at cameras.
Just bought this watch. Absolutely one of top Breitlings in terms of looks. Not "over the top" enough? Totally disagree. CLASSY and SHARP looking. Want over the top, get one of their 48mm cases, safety/emergency watches.
That intro was killer! And go Utes!!
Thanks man, Go UTES! Lets win the Foster Farms Bowl Game
Always enjoy your macro shot at the dials. Good job.
Ur videos are epic. And here to stay. 2019 still rocking.
really like your video reviews Bruce. Don't worry about your credibility regarding having swapped the watch - who cares. If you had said "its a keeper" and had swapped it, that would be another matter but you didn't so its all good!
Bruce you are raising you're game. Well done!
Thanks bro! Trying haha
Great video. I love Breitling's, but would like this better with polished bezel
how would you compare this to the chronomat 44?
Once again nice video Bruce and congrats on your Explorer2 looks great man!!
Jay Kim thanks bro!!
What music exactly is this, Bruce?🤔 ....great review again....
Is this the blue or black dial ? Stunning timepiece
Love the Lamborghini comparison. Spot on!
Philip Mallory thanks man! It seemed the simplest way to explain the concept haha
You are stretching on the 2nd complaint, because all Breitlings don't have to be over the top. Why does sensible not be a Breitling
I like the look of the Breitling GMT.
Awesome review. Thanks for explaining the gmt function
Adnan Shariff hey no problem, thanks for watching
This is on my shortlist too, alongside the slightly smaller Colt. Great video Bruce. Nice editing 👍🏻🤓
Geekanoids thanks Dave. I tried in the new colt 41 blue in store and it was pretty sweet and so thin 😎👍
I think this is my next watch. Beautiful
Very excited to get mine
I purchased the watch after your review brother
Hello Bruce. Greetings from Colombia. Great review, keep up the great work. Allow me to ask where you got the Breitling license plate you used in some of your b-roll shots. I have been looking for one, but can't seem to find it. Thanks!
Its actually a badge glued on to the top of the watch box. I wish it was a licence plate that would be awesome!
Bruce Williams Jajajaja! That'll teach me to look closer! On some shots it looks large and my brain just went into overdrive. Thanks for the reply ;)
The two things I’d fix on it are the two things that seem like afterthoughts on every Breitling. The seconds hand on this watch belongs on a dress watch, not a sports watch, and the clasp they use compared to the one on their rubber straps is trash. I have a Colt that I bought in 2018 and the lume is better than my Planet Ocean.
Would you say overall its a better watch than the omega ?
Would be at 10 or 10 if they made it in titanium great watch good work Bruce 👍
Cool review thanks
Great video. Could be longer, more dance, and maybe some mustang burnouts?
Random Rob everyone is a critic 😜
Well done review and good take on the plusses and minuses. I agree about the over the top factor of Breitling being attractive. I have my 39mm Exp1 and Polar Exp2 like yourself. Quiet and respectable... I have been eyeing the yellow seawolf here in Japan where it can be had for a very good price. Sometimes you need something a bit silly to make you smile.
chronoevolution oh man we have such similar taste in watches haha!
Whats the name of the music?
I subscibed to your chanel just because of the intro!!! super cool!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
Will this polish bracelet scratch easy?
Really like the Breitling but I would have made the same trade for the Explorer. Awesome editing job BTW. Take care.
Thanks, its been a lot of fun learning how to edit. Might go a bit overboard sometimes but its very enjoyable
Awesome intro!
I was wanting to buy a new watch I already have a milgauss and I love it anyway I bought an avenger a couple of weeks ago and haven’t taken it off my wrist so much so I think I’ll sell my Rolex
If only they'd make an in-house version of this model....
I got the 45 mil model.
are those hardy boys _and_ nancy drew for your monitor stand?
Great eye, they are hardy boys. I own the series and have read them all
What do you mean my "true" gmt ?
Please explain in detail.
He explains it in the video
Yeah bruce I have a breitling super avenger great company
Nick Viviano cheers nick
Just got One...No Brainer...
AC4 Black Flag a shanty intro :)
Well put together video, dislike from all the idiot haters.. I personally like the arab numerals better on this one.
Bruce, have you ever owned any tag heur watches? If so, what is your opinion on them?
I've never owned any Tag Heuer watches. I've handled a couple of the modern Aquaracers. They actually look and feel pretty good, but not at retail prices Tag lists. I think the 3 hand Cal 5 Aquaracer I saw was $2500 but I thought it would be fair at $1000. I hear the Monaco is really solid as well. Never seen in person though. But like I said in my video, buy what you likem who cares what others think :)
+Bruce Williams thanks so much for the reply! I have been looking at a formula 1 automatic GMT but it retails for about $2000, which I think is a little much. However i have been looking at a used one for $1300 which is closer to what I think it is worth, but still maybe a little too much.
Anytime man! I've bought preowned many times to save some money.
There is no such thing called entry level bs. people buy what they love and afford to buy. Period !
Nice watch. Not a fan of the bracelet.
Nice Rolex, wanker LOL! 😂 Cool vid bro!
Its official now... lol
I agree the Avenger is the sweet spot for that brand. Thanks for the great review. I'm intrigued by this Citizen Attesa: global.rakuten.com/en/store/10keiya/item/104019/
Dude I've always wanted to try one of the radio synced Citizen. The tech is fascinating to me, and I wonder how the Duratect compares to Diashield. I've not been terribly impressed with Diashield
What do you find lacking in Diashield? Scratch resistance? Aesthetics? Do you prefer the Rolex styling to your former Breitling? I assume that was the reason for the trade.
My experience with Diashield has been all over the map. Shogun, MM300, SDGM, SARX, SBBN varied in appearance and effectiveness. Some would work well and others didn't feel like it helped one iota in scratch defense. I've also wondered how it would effect a refinish if I ever wanted to buff or satin out a large mark. I've been wanting to get back into Rolex and my friend Marc was willing to oblige. I'm also a little all over the map when it comes to taste. I like the big ugly Seikos, big blingy Breitlings, as well as the more reserved classic Rolex offerings. Its just all fun for me
I'm all over the place as well though I've been veering away from the XXL watches I used to buy. I've been looking for a watch with giant Arabic numerals. Citizen and Breitling have such models though not as easy to find as I thought.
Oh yeah that would be tough to find. Superocean jumps to mind, as does Hydroconquest and the sarg011 (But the later two aren't exclusively Arabic) A few other dress watches come to mind too but I don't think your looking for that style?
And now Breitling has sold to a Corp that sells on tv. Now we will see Breitling will be built on crap conditions. And watch it will be like a timed soon
Nice review but they seem a bit too bling bling for me.
Ogotuwa Obuto you must be white and your name is john..
samu assie
I really don't understand your reply??? What has one's ethnicity got to do with it?
Are you suggesting this only appeals to non whites??
I suggest you immerse yourself in some literature rather than wasting your time on you tube videos all the time.
Peace brother.
Ogotuwa Obuto shut up bitch. Go and complain about bling being 2 blingy
samu assie
You just confirmed my suspicions, you are an imbecile (look it up in a dictionary - I'm afraid that word won't show up in your picture dictionary though).
Resorting to profanities (again look it up) shows that you are in laymans terms "thick as sh.t" as you cannot have a sensible debate.
I'm getting bored of this now your intellect isn't worth bothering about.
Take care. You may be able to catch a re-run of Sesame St.
😃
samu assie
Sam, I am your daddy. Ask your mum.
No. I cannot help it. Breitling just isn't the brand for me. Only the Superocean 44 mm and the Superocean Heritage are stunning in my eyes. The rest..?? Nope. Not my taste. I try and try and try ... but no.
AjaxForever haha hey no worries! Subjectivity is king
AjaxForever superocean 44?? You have the worst taste ever.. but then again. Youre an ajax fan
The worst watches in breitling are superocean
if they brushed there watches maybe they would be a goer but they're too shiney. makes them look cheap. dear breitling please lose the invicta mirror tin foil tacky look. you did well dumping it. Cheers
mulberrybush1967 filmfan! Lol bring on the bling
mulberrybush1967 filmfan! Shut up bitch
HEIGHT, HEIGHT, HEIGHT. It's heighT . . . not heighTH.
Well if Biden wins the presidency and we enter a Great Depression, all these Luxury watches will be nice to buy up for pennies on the dollar :)
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