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Breitling M2000 - My Review
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Author:  ricardo [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:52 am ]
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Hi All,

Please find below a link to a reivew of the much maligned SuperOcean M2000.

http://www.andrewmichaels.co.uk/blog/br ... 00-a73310/

As always I would appreciate any constructive feedback.

I'll also be interested to hear your opinions on this polarising watch.

Cheers,

Rick.
Author:  Scott [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:02 am ]
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I do appreciate the review, Ricardo, and the open discussion of your evolved appreciation of the watch. Technically, though, and maybe I'm missing something or scanned it too quick, I have one question: If the point of the watch is to perform split seconds or other chronograph timing at great depth, why are only the hour and minute markers lumed? I'm at a complete loss on this.
Author:  happy_chapie [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:40 am ]
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Another great review Richard, although I probably wouldn’t buy one myself. At 4 grand though, I reckon the second hand prices of the Chrono Avenger M1 will be increasing as it seems to have much the same function with just over half the weight. (And it's a lot better Looking !)
Author:  gbuergisser [ Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:17 pm ]
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A great review, thank you. Very interesting to read and with a lot of information.
Author:  John in California [ Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:35 am ]
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I only have a strong dislike for the red sub version. The other colors are not bad. I would like a yellow...
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:18 am ]
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Nice review Recardo (as always). I just don't find it a remotely attractive watch, and the price is barking!

The previous models that utilised the B73 movement - the Seawolf Chrono and the M1 - just looked inifinitely nicer IMO. The only thing the M2000 has got going for it is a black datewheel!
Author:  P51 [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:24 am ]
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Looks cool. I like it in red or green as well, sight unseen.
Author:  rick [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:42 am ]
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Great Review. Like the GREEN best but more than I would pay.
Author:  Racerdj [ Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:11 pm ]
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Very well done review! Stunning photography!
Author:  ricardo [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:43 am ]
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Scott wrote:
I do appreciate the review, Ricardo, and the open discussion of your evolved appreciation of the watch. Technically, though, and maybe I'm missing something or scanned it too quick, I have one question: If the point of the watch is to perform split seconds or other chronograph timing at great depth, why are only the hour and minute markers lumed? I'm at a complete loss on this.


I agree that it is a little remiss.

I'm no diver but I assume you loose visibility quite quickly on a dive. Recreational divers only go to about 30 meters. Would you be able to read the subdials in these conditions?
Author:  ricardo [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:44 am ]
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happy_chapie wrote:
Another great review Richard, although I probably wouldn’t buy one myself. At 4 grand though, I reckon the second hand prices of the Chrono Avenger M1 will be increasing as it seems to have much the same function with just over half the weight. (And it's a lot better Looking !)


Thank You for Your kind words.

Looks are subjective, of course, but I agree that £2000 is always going to look better than £4000.
Author:  ricardo [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:45 am ]
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Driver8 wrote:
Nice review Recardo (as always). I just don't find it a remotely attractive watch, and the price is barking!

The previous models that utilised the B73 movement - the Seawolf Chrono and the M1 - just looked inifinitely nicer IMO. The only thing the M2000 has got going for it is a black datewheel!


You and your "black datewheels" :wink:

Thank You (as always) for you kind words.
Author:  Nav01L [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:46 am ]
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Nice review! But isn't it a bit of an inconsequent effort? After all, it is supposed to be a dive Chrono that can actually be used deep down under water, but none of the Chrono-hands have lume on them. The 12 o'clock position is t marked by a lume blob either.

To me it all looks a bit "look what we can do, we needed an excuse to come out with a novelty and developed something no one will ever really use, but its cool, look!".
Author:  ricardo [ Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:53 am ]
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Thank You all for Your generous words about the review and photos.

I think we can safely say that this has not been one of Breitling's most welcomed of timepieces. The epitome of the polarising watch.

I agree with everyone that it is overpriced compared to similar models from the past.

Only you will know if you are prepared to pay the £1500 premium for a brand new watch with the magnetic pushpieces.

Cheers,

Richard.
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