March Mania Second Round - Breitling, Laventure, Lange, And Seiko Left Standing For Mike And Tomas

Roll up, one and all, March Mania has reached its second roundAt this stage, our eight competing writers get a rest. Rob and Dave will present our weary warriors remaining four watches over the next four days, with each post featuring the winners of two first-round votes.Today we have the four top dogs from Mike and Tomass groups. The writers arent going head-to-head just yet, so the seedings attached to each watch stay put from the previous round. By the end of the week, well be down to the final two from each initial group of 12 as we barrel towards the showpiece final. As always, what we need from you is simple: vote for your favorite watch and let us know why in the comments below. Remember, one lucky commenter will win a Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph so the more your comment, the better chance you have.Login to your Fratello account and drop us a comment. Who did you vote for and why? Whats your prediction for the later rounds? Will the Omega Speedmaster 321 triumph once again Who knows? You decide!Mikes Group:(1) Breitling 765 AVI vs. Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB199J1 (7)Breitling 765 AVIWhat the diddly-widget happened in this round? Beyond the imperious Breitling 765 AVI, which strode to a luxuriously comfortable win, every other head-to-head was turned onwellits head. Weve not seen a bloodbath of these proportions yet in the competition. And as glorious a moment as it should be watching a fifth, sixth, and even seventh seed take down the favorites, the overwhelming presence of Breitling in March Manias second round feels kind of like a fix.I can tell you this, however: it isnt. This is exactly why we started this competition and why the rounds following the prelims are worth their weight in gold. See how the tide can change? The seedings matter, oh yes. Never underestimate the importance of match-ups. Strengths against weaknesses and the likeThats why this match-up between the Breitling 765 AVI (my favorite Breitling release covered last year), is such a walkover. The Seiko Alpinist is good, sure, but it cannot hold a torch to this all-time classic. I dont think the Breitling collective on Fratello is big enough to push this one to the overall win, but if this piece isnt still causing trouble in the quarters, Ill eat my hat(s). And if you watch IG Live, youll know I have quite a few to chew throughSeiko Prospex Alpinist SPB199J1The Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB199J1 was announced on Fratello last October. Seiko initially produced this model as a limited edition (with limited engraving on the case back), but soon after decided to do a core collection model as well. That rankled some people, for sure, but the limited model is still limited, even if it has a near-identical corollary in the regular catalog. What can we say about this plucky seventh seeds chances against the 765? Well, it could be worse. It could find itself up against an indomitable Lange. I reckon anything north of 30% of the take for this Seiko should be regarded as a moral victory.March Mania: Second Round Proper Mike (1) V (7)