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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
John at Watch Talk Forums covered the unveiling of the new Colt lineup at the Reno Air Races. See his write-up here. |
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| Author: | Alan M [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Quite like the brown croc(?) strap. |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
I think it's orange lizard. |
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| Author: | nwalker001 [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Thanks for posting. I thought the picture showing the watches in the case made them look better than in the press/catalog images. I think I like this model better than the new SuperOcean 44, but I still prefer my Steelfish over both. |
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| Author: | Alan M [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
JacksonStone wrote: I think it's orange lizard. Interesting, is it widely available? (the watch is pony!) |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Alan M wrote: JacksonStone wrote: I think it's orange lizard. Interesting, is it widely available? I have no idea. Among the Colts, it's only shown as an option for the Colt 33. I haven't checked the other ranges, but if it's only intended to fit ladies' watches, obviously that's going to present fit problems with men's watches. |
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| Author: | mr.clean [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
just not a fan of and can't get past the quartz movement. otherwise it's not too bad. |
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| Author: | czar [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
I do think they look better than I'd originally thought although still cannot get over the bezels (actually diamond bezel would be nice for my wife). Overall, not something I would purchase but not as bad as I'd once thought. |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
czar wrote: I do think they look better than I'd originally thought although still cannot get over the bezels (actually diamond bezel would be nice for my wife). Overall, not something I would purchase but not as bad as I'd once thought. That pretty much sums up how I feel, too. I don't like the bezels, but the watches aren't absolutely horrible, either. Still, I have no interest in getting one, and that would be true even if they were automatic. |
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| Author: | nwalker001 [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Agree that the bezel isn't perfect. It reminds me of the Seiko Monster. Bezel is still better than that of the B01 and other new Windrider models. |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
nwalker001 wrote: Bezel is still better than that of the B01 and other new Windrider models. Interesting how opinion varies. I'm one of the biggest critics of the Buck Rogers bezel, and yet, as I said in another thread, I think the Colt bezels make the Buck Rogers bezels look like works of art, especially the brushed one. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
nwalker001 wrote: I thought the picture showing the watches in the case made them look better than in the press/catalog images. Agreed, but IMO when it comes to this Colt that's like saying having diarrhoea is better than vomiting!  I think it's an absolutely horrendous looking thing, and the quartz movement just nails the coffin firmly shut. That sub-Tag bezel is just AWFUL.
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| Author: | Alan M [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Anyway, getting back to the main topic. Can anyone please confirm if the orange strap is available for 22 interlug? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Alan M wrote: Anyway, getting back to the main topic. Can anyone please confirm if the orange strap is available for 22 interlug? I think that lizard straps have only ever been produced in ladies sizes, so no. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colt unveiling at Reno Air Races |
Roffensian wrote: Alan M wrote: Anyway, getting back to the main topic. Can anyone please confirm if the orange strap is available for 22 interlug? I think that lizard straps have only ever been produced in ladies sizes, so no. Yeah lizard has always traditionally been "one for the ladies" where Breitling is concerned. Bit of a shame because it'd work on some gents watches quite well too I think. |
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