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I saw the new Colt in the flesh today....
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Author:  Driver8 [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:19 am ]
Post subject:  I saw the new Colt in the flesh today....
...... and sadly it's as utterly horrible in real life as it is in pictures. :? The bezel and bezel font are the worst things about it, but a really strange thing I hadn't noticed in any pictures is how the sides of the case are shaped to match the "lumpy" profile of the bezel. It's a very weird looking thing. And the fact it's quartz is the crowning turd in the waterpipe. It looks very Invicta-like to be honest. Not good.

In contrast I also saw the new Omegas with the in-house chronograph movement - i.e. the new Seamaster chronos and the new Speedmaster - and they are all absolutely superb. There's a serious contrast between what Omega is doing and what Breitling is doing at the moment....... and IMO Omega is winning that battle without even breaking into a sweat.

Oh, and I also found an AD who are now stocking Seiko Ananta Spring Drive models. I'd never actually seen one in the flesh before, but I was very impressed. Very, very nice level of finishing on the case, and the movement is really something to behold. Still just not sure I'd pay 3,500 GBP for one.
Author:  Jdr18017 [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:16 pm ]
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I agree D8. Looks like a Tag Aquaracer and Longines Hydroconquest evil offspring! :twisted: .....not a fan.
Author:  mfserge [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:26 pm ]
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Did the bezel on the new ceramic Omega Planet Ocean look grey in the flesh as it does in photos? I really like that piece but the bezel appears grey in every photo which is something I really dislike.
Author:  Driver8 [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:37 pm ]
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mfserge wrote:
Did the bezel on the new ceramic Omega Planet Ocean look grey in the flesh as it does in photos? I really like that piece but the bezel appears grey in every photo which is something I really dislike.

Yes they do look more grey as opposed to a deep black, certainly under the lights of the AD showroom. Personally I like it, but I can understand how some might not.
Author:  AF_Rob [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:38 pm ]
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If Breitling wants to avoid doing something idiotic again, they really need to run it by the experts here before they get in too deep. It seems like they create these things without the input of the most important people.... their consumers. What are they thinking?
Author:  JacksonStone [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:55 pm ]
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Driver8 wrote:
...and IMO Omega is winning that battle without even breaking into a sweat.

That's for sure. Breitling needs a serious reality check.

Driver8 wrote:
Yes they do look more grey as opposed to a deep black, certainly under the lights of the AD showroom.

:yeahthat Quite grey.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:26 pm ]
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I accepted a long time ago that Breitling's current direction didn't align with the direction that I want to take my collection in, but I don't see how this new Colt fits into even Breitling's current design ethos - it's just odd and, as noted, dated.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:30 pm ]
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Roffensian wrote:
...it's just odd and, as noted, dated.

If by "dated" you mean it's the crowning turd in the waterpipe, I agree. :lol:
Author:  Time Bandit [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:23 pm ]
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JacksonStone wrote:
Roffensian wrote:
...it's just odd and, as noted, dated.

If by "dated" you mean it's the crowning turd in the waterpipe, I agree. :lol:




Sounds like a fitting TAGline to me!
Author:  JacksonStone [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:27 pm ]
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Time Bandit wrote:
Sounds like a fitting TAGline to me!

The new Breitling Colt: Just Doo It!
Author:  Alien [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:12 pm ]
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I know, the new colts look terrible, but believe me, nobody on this forum is the intended customer for that watch....

BG
Thomas
Author:  Time Bandit [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:21 pm ]
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JacksonStone wrote:
Time Bandit wrote:
Sounds like a fitting TAGline to me!

The new Breitling Colt: Just Doo It!



Instruments for professionals, or obstructions for plumbers... that is the question.
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:11 pm ]
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I saw the Colt on Fri and was while it was not hideous, it certainly did stick out like a sore thumb in the Breitling counter. I didnt even bother asking the sales rep to pull it out of the case
Author:  JacksonStone [ Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:19 pm ]
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Alien wrote:
I know, the new colts look terrible, but believe me, nobody on this forum is the intended customer for that watch....

I believe you. I'm not sure that's any consolation, though.
Author:  Rennywuk [ Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:15 am ]
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So we are agreed; the new Colt is Pony!!



To explain: "Pony" is Cockney rhyming slang... pony and trap,, crap!)
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