I saw these pics today of this new model and was wondering what everyone else thinks of it
Justin
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:58 pm ] |
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I saw these pics today of this new model and was wondering what everyone else thinks of it
Justin |
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| Author: | chance97 [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:50 pm ] |
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Im still not a fan but the dial looks better than the original. Why does Breitling have to use that Rolex copy look alike bezel? |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:30 pm ] |
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I really like it. The original Heritage has grown on me massively of late (kind of like Athletes Foot!  ), but this chrono version is even nicer. I'm a definite fan.... although I still don't like the mesh bracelet or the Ocean Racer strap. Reckon it'd look fine on leather though. 
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| Author: | MoreCowbell [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:45 pm ] |
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I must admit, I didn't care for the SOH when I first saw it. But it has grown on me over time -- although only in black. The chrono version, however, I like straightaway. And both the mesh bracelet and the black rubber look good to me. As for it looking like a Rolex, I can see that -- though the Omega Planet Ocean (black dial, black bezel) is what first came to mind. |
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| Author: | toddb [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:00 pm ] |
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I DIG IT ! |
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| Author: | ctmartin [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:14 pm ] |
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Every time I see the SOH I like it a little bit more. The chrono version is a step up. When the SOH first came out I remember a poll just like this one asking what people thought. Nearly everyone hated it. I myself voted in the "Dislike" column. Now, however, it has grown on me. I actually really like the mesh bracelet. Why do you guys think the opinions have changed? It seems like I'm not the only one. |
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| Author: | chance97 [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:40 pm ] |
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I guess I am the lone ranger on the dislike side. When I look at that watch I do not see Breitling especially on the original. The only thing that looks nice to me on this one is the sub dials. That bezel just kills it for me. I am also not a fan of the giant arrow hour hand. It all just seems to look "not Breitling". Sorry guys you know what they say about opinions .
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| Author: | breitlingsource [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:19 pm ] |
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I like it.. but not enough to buy it probably... unless i found like a killer deal on one or something. |
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| Author: | rhequest [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:00 pm ] |
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i'm going to have to agree with chance. i'm not a big fan of that broad arrow hour hand and i can't put my finger on it but the watch doesn't look sleek at all and it isnt sexy-clunky like some of the other lings, i.e., skyland, sa. i think its the bezel though, it seems to overpower the dial, which isnt too bad, except for all the writing which makes it look too cluttered, for me at least. |
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| Author: | aleister [ Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:06 pm ] |
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It grows on me. I thought the regular SOH 46 mm was a bit too plain, but with the subdials, it good. If they would make that SOH chrono with a brown dial, I would have to start worry for my bank account again... 
Chance/rhequest: It's not a Rolex look-a-like, it's just that way the SO looked back then. If you're going to make a heritage watch then it can't look like a new watch or a new skyland. Of course, either you like it or you don't... |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:55 am ] |
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Nice looking watch - if it weren't a Breitling. Put any other name on there and it is a good looking piece, it just doesn't look like I imagine a Breitling should look like. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:08 am ] |
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The more I look at it, the more I think I might have to get one! I love the Navi style "retro" push-pieces, and the subdials fill the dial very nicely which is something that I always felt was slightly missing on the relatively empty dial of the original SOH. And bizarrely I actually like the fact that it's a Breitling while not looking typically modern Breitling-esque! (Wonder how much it's gonna be though  If the original SOH is anything to go by it'll be hideously over-priced)
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| Author: | sportback [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:27 am ] |
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I don't like it - I'm sorry...it's just too ordinary IMHO |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:54 am ] |
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sportback wrote: I don't like it - I'm sorry...it's just too ordinary IMHO
Exactly - Breitling's shouldn't be understated 'normal' looking watches |
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:55 am ] |
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I voted dislike. I'm not a fan of this piece at all. If I wanted a chronograph diving watch, there are several other choices, with better looking bracelets in the B-ling family. Looks too much like a Rolex, and I would much rather own a Submariner/GMT/Daytona than this particular SuperOcean. ~Brian |
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