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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed May 16, 2012 4:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | SOII Red |
I'm assuming that most of us got the announcement in our inboxes this morning from Breitling of the red bezel LE version of the SOII. The wording of the announcement was: "Ultra-technical, ultra-sturdy and water-resistant to 500 m (1,650 ft), the Superocean Chronograph has already conquered land and sea thanks to its striking appearance and its peerless performances. Breitling now introduces it in a limited edition further accentuating its powerful character – a new alliance of audacity, style and functionality. Its stand-out feature lies in the unidirectional rotating bezel, an indispensable companion for the finest feats in deep waters, which appears clad in red rubber – offering a superb touch of vivid color echoed on the chronograph sweep seconds hand, the counter rings, the date window and the model's signature. Issued in a 2,000-piece limited numbered edition, this super-diver with its youthful and dynamic style houses a high-performance selfwinding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute). The highly readable dial is fitted with oversized hands and hour-markers, underscored by a luminescent coating, as well as a thick sapphire crystal that is glareproofed on both sides. The Superocean Chronograph is a champion of security equipped with a screw-locked crown and pushpieces that can only be activated after being unlocked, as well as a valve serving to balance out differences in pressure inside and outside the case. It comes with a choice of steel bracelet, a strap in rubber or Barenia leather, or the all-new Superocean leather strap with red edges to match its bezel." Now I don't want to bash on Breitling, and again, it's marketing spin so take it all with a pinch of salt, but am I the only one who finds that a bit cheesy? Aside from the fact that it's not a dive watch by the ISO standard, this seems like they had a word count to meet and had to pad a bit to get there - "a valve serving to balance out differences in pressure inside and outside the case" Clearly I am not the target market for such "youthful and dynamic style", but I dunno - I guess I'm just getting old. |
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| Author: | 46crew [ Wed May 16, 2012 4:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Just saw it, and it is another hideous mistake IMO. Ya know, I LOVE my GMT 44, but it seems like a different company that makes that, and then this monstrosity.  Does anyone really buy these? How does the brand expect people to take them seriously after these abominations? Ok, rant over....... 
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
I'm going to take guidance from the old phrase, "If you can't say anything nice, then say nothing at all". As a result I'm going refrain from saying anything about this "new" watch whatsoever. A simple roll of the eyes will do - Roffensian wrote: I dunno - I guess I'm just getting old. And yes you are! (But then so am I too!) |
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| Author: | rplace [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Roffensian wrote: I'm assuming that most of us got the announcement in our inboxes this morning from Breitling of the red bezel LE version of the SOII... I got nothing, do you have a link or a picture? |
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| Author: | jimbob [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Hhhmmmm, the whole approach smacks of desperation to me. To put it bluntly they seem to be throwing as much sh1t at the wall as the can to see what sticks - and I'm betting it won't be this... |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
I didn't get it, but I bet it looks better than the all white SOII that club Breitling Israel posted on timezone the other day. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Here's the image from the e-mail. |
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| Author: | rplace [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Roffensian wrote: Here's the image from the e-mail. A lot like the SO with Gold bezel. Meh, don't hate it but seen better. |
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| Author: | Gre3nday [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
Not my cup of tea but I've seen much worse. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed May 16, 2012 5:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
jnelson3097 wrote: I didn't get it, but I bet it looks better than the all white SOII that club Breitling Israel posted on timezone the other day. actually no, worse imnsho.  what unbelievable marketing blah for such a meh watch. give me "best chronograph movement" any day, at least it was short. here it is, slightly larger, the "new alliance of audacity, style and functionality" 
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Wed May 16, 2012 6:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
I'd wear that over this 
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed May 16, 2012 6:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
jnelson3097 wrote: I'd wear that over this Well yes, but what does it say that this has to be our comparison point? |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed May 16, 2012 6:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
tough call and I would wear neither, but I can see a market for that white SO, or is metrosexual passé ? |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Wed May 16, 2012 6:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
I disagree, I like the white better! But I'd rather have jock itch than either of them. I have blocked all emails from Breitling so I didn't get this one... WOW....What a freakin disaster! Love to see how JF spins this one and I can't wait to see how the members of a certain watch forum gush over its beauty. Can Breitling call a ceramic supplier and buy some damn ceramic bezels! |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Wed May 16, 2012 6:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: SOII Red |
I'd probably just use my phone if given the choice between those 2. It's funny, when I first saw the picture, I just remembered the attempt at getting a Breitling Source limited edition superocean heritage chrono with the red bezel. |
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