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Technical Question on Watch Movements

First of all, let me say that I have enjoyed reading the posts from Georges Z., Richard of West Repairs, and Lucretius regarding the detailed working of various watch movements. I'm asking for some technical opinions because I am trying to decide between three watches for my next purchase. These watches are the Omega Bond GMT co-axial, the 42mm black/black Planet Ocean, and the Breitling Navitimer.

I suspect that you will all agree that the co-axial movement is the best, and both Omegas cost less than the Breitling which retails for $5160 on a bracelet. So, my question is, how much does Breitling modify the ETA movement in this watch? Do they do enough to make it worth the money? This would be my first automatic chronograph (if I choose the Breitling) but, frankly, I like it more for its dressy look than because I NEED a chronograph, which I don't.

Lastly, do any of you feel that the Rolex in-house movement is so technically superior to anything made by Omega or Breitling that it is worth twice as much as a Planet Ocean? With a discount from an Omega retailer, I can literally buy two Planet Oceans for the price of one Submariner date.

Thank you all in advance for your replies.

-John