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Hi Everyone,

My wife gave me a Superocean 42 SE (the blue on blue) for my birthday and I receive many compliments on it.

I have one question regarding winding the watch - should it be somewhat hard to do or is that normal? I've developed a nice callous on my right thumb but it can get fairly unpleasant!
Does anyone have the same concern/issue with this watch?



Thanks in advance.

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Breitling Chronomat Evolution
Breitling Superocean 42 SE (770/2000)

Rather difficult to answer subjectively, but callouses doesn't sound right. Problems can occur where the rotor doesn't disengage from the keyless works which can increase manual winding resistance - worth getting checked at an AD.

I had a SO42 Black Abyss that was a bit hard to wind. Fairly normal for for this one though as far as I could tell. I went to a local AD and wound a couple they had in the case and it had the same amount of difficulty to wind. I took it as normal. It kept great time, so I never worried about it. Even though it's a bit tough to wind, it shouldn't be causing callouses.... Never hurts to have an AD take a look. At least wind another one for comparison purposes. My two cents.
Hope you enjoy it, and Congrats!


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That is one of the nicest diving watches I have ever seen. If only the bezel had been ceramic. Congrats!

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Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition
Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

Actually I think they've done it right with the rubber. The polished metal with the deep blue of dial contrasting with the subdued rubber is amazing!!! But I am a bit biased owning one as well.


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Rob
Breitling SO Steelfish, silver
Breitling SO Abyss, silver
Rolex Submariner, no date