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Author:  lobo_oscuro [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  I can't make up my mind
Within a years time I'll be gettin another breitling. I narrowed it down to 2 watches. The superocean or the super avenger. I truly like them both. The superocean has the 24 hour dial, 1500 meter water resistence and all around a good watch (as an everyday beater). The super avenger because its big, it's classy (with the indexes imo) and if I get it, I'll get it with a diamond bezel. I dont care for the cronograph on the SA. And its only 300 meters water resistance. I don't know which to choose. They both have their own function. Any advice would be appriciated.
Author:  rebel_1 [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
These two watches are as equally distinct as they are different. The SA is HUGE compared to the SO. If you don't care for the chrono, I cannot see why you would care for the weight. If weight is an issue, perhaps you should consider a Seawolf; none of the chrono and all of the weight! Also, the Steelfish is a hefty watch. IMO year is a LONG time to look for a new B. It usually happens a whole lot quicker. It can be like the infinite itch to which there is only one scratch.

Good Luck.

R/
Author:  aleister [ Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
They are indeed two very different watches.

When you say the SO have a 24h dial, you must mean that it also have 13-24 painted on it, but it's not a true 24h dial as one cycle still will be 12 hours.

Do you intent do go deep water diving with your watch? If not, I can't see how 1500m or 300m would make a difference. Have you tried them on in person? As their wrist appearance is so very different I'd suggest that as a first step if you haven't done that already. Also, if you don't want the chronograph function, the AS might be a better solution than the SA.
Author:  lobo_oscuro [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
aleister wrote:
They are indeed two very different watches.

When you say the SO have a 24h dial, you must mean that it also have 13-24 painted on it, but it's not a true 24h dial as one cycle still will be 12 hours.


Yeah thats what I meant. sorry :)

aleister wrote:
Do you intent do go deep water diving with your watch? If not, I can't see how 1500m or 300m would make a difference. Have you tried them on in person? As their wrist appearance is so very different I'd suggest that as a first step if you haven't done that already. Also, if you don't want the chronograph function, the AS might be a better solution than the SA.


Well I would like to take a shower and swim with it. The 13-24 on the dial would help me at work since we use 24 hour time. Though the presence of a SA is quite noticeable with its thickness and size .Out of curiosty what is price for a SA with factory made diamond bezel??
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:37 am ]
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lobo_oscuro wrote:
Out of curiosty what is price for a SA with factory made diamond bezel??


Used to be $13,110 on Pro II and I think that it's gone up once more since then - so guess close to $14k.
Author:  lobo_oscuro [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
:wowzers :wowzers :wowzers

well that shot down my dreams. Looks like I'll get neither since the 13-24 hours on the SO dial dont luminate and the factory made diamond bezel is outside my price range. I might as well put that money as a down payment on a house
Author:  Breitling-nutt [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
rebel_1 wrote:
These two watches are as equally distinct as they are different. The SA is HUGE compared to the SO. If you don't care for the chrono, I cannot see why you would care for the weight. If weight is an issue, perhaps you should consider a Seawolf; none of the chrono and all of the weight! Also, the Steelfish is a hefty watch. IMO year is a LONG time to look for a new B. It usually happens a whole lot quicker. It can be like the infinite itch to which there is only one scratch.

Good Luck.

R/


Funny thing is that the SS Seawolf weighs more than the Super Avenger by about 8 grams. If you have your heart set on a chrono go for the SA, if you are looking for something more versatile go for the Seawolf. My SA gerts amlost zero wrist time since I added the SS Seawolf to the collection . The fact that I own 2 of them, speaks volumes about how amazing I think the piece is!
Author:  Juan127 [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I can't make up my mind
how could a SA with diamond bezel be in your list if you didn't even inquire about the price first?
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