I prefer the 42. The numbers look the same at any angle. If you go for a silver inner ring, it contrasts well with the black hashes. Yellow may also work well. Plus, it looks damn nice too.
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| Author: | GORT [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | superocean 42 & 44 differences |
I'm considering my next Breitling, I want something more day to day than my B01 on croc and am locked on either the 42 or 44mm Superocean. I will also use it for scuba diving. I see that the movement is the same (Is the #17 movement by ETA?) and aside from the size and the color trim differences, are there any other differences that stand out? I am comfortable with the size of the B01 but also comfortably wear a vintage Submariner, which is like 39 or 40mm. Gort |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | superocean 42 & 44 differences |
They are effectively the same except the size and dials. They have the Breitling Caliber 17 movement which is a heavily modified ETA 2824-2. For scuba, neither has a bezel pearl but I assume you use a dive computer anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | RotaryRx7 [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
The 44mm may be easier to read under water. I have noticed the 2mm difference can be substantial when it comes to certain dials. |
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| Author: | AF_Rob [ Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
I prefer the 42. The numbers look the same at any angle. If you go for a silver inner ring, it contrasts well with the black hashes. Yellow may also work well. Plus, it looks damn nice too.
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| Author: | ctujack [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
2mm larger, brushed finish to case and bracelet, still fugly. 
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
ctujack wrote: 2mm larger, brushed finish to case and bracelet, still fugly. The SO44 is avaiable in either brushed or polished finishes. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
jnelson3097 wrote: The SO44 is avaiable in either brushed or polished finishes. i also heard that that is not in the US market, not sure though |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
FEAR wrote: jnelson3097 wrote: The SO44 is avaiable in either brushed or polished finishes. i also heard that that is not in the US market, not sure though I've been told the polished versions of the SO44 are still around 4-6 weeks away from arriving at my AD. I have the brushed version sitting on my desk right now and I kind of like it. |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
The numbering on the 44 dial is asymmetrical, only having a 6 and a 9, whereas on the 42, the numbering is more evenly balanced. That said, the 44 compensates with more and better-balanced lume; lume markers on the 42 dial are only at 12, 6 and 9. As Sharky mentioned, neither watch has lume on the bezel, so it's questionable how helpful the bezel will be under diving conditions. A number of people have raised the point that it's silly to have a dive watch without bezel lume, but I don't know how many of those people are actually divers. (I'm certainly not.) Since you are, you're in a better position to make that call, per your own needs. I'll withhold comment on said fugliness; I assume since you've narrowed down your decision to these two models, you like their looks. |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
Here is a bad wristshot of a SO44 
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| Author: | FEAR [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
breitling rep told me the polished isn't coming, but he's been wrong before. i loved the brushed, can't say i like the polished though. the brushed is an awesome dive watch, lots don't like the rubber, but i think its as nice as a sub for half the money! |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
FEAR wrote: i think its as nice as a sub for half the money! Wow...I really can't agree with that. |
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| Author: | FEAR [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
JacksonStone wrote: FEAR wrote: i think its as nice as a sub for half the money! Wow...I really can't agree with that. deep sea> so44>sub, thats how i rank em, ceramic sub maybe not, but the old tired 50 year old sub just doesn't do it for me. but its just my opinion, they are like a$$ holes, everyone has one, and most of them stink |
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| Author: | JacksonStone [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: superocean 42 & 44 differences |
FEAR wrote: ceramic sub maybe not, but the old tired 50 year old sub just doesn't do it for me. I was thinking specifically of the ceramic Sub when I said that. |
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| Author: | ItsMeDave [ Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I love my SO44 |
  
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