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Author:  vorollo [ Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:23 pm ]
Post subject:  SOH question - turning bezel
Dear SOH-owner

I am considering buying a SOH. My question does refer to the turning bezel:

How does the bezel of the SOH compare to other Breitlings (or Omegas etc.)? Are they fine, quality-wise? Of course, they are finished with lacquer / paint and may be somewhat scratch-prone, right?. But what about the durability of the 120-snapping mechanism? Does it work well? Can I use the turning bezel on a daily basis without wearing it down too much?

Thanks for your comments.

V.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
vorollo wrote:
Dear SOH-owner

I am considering buying a SOH. My question does refer to the turning bezel:

How does the bezel of the SOH compare to other Breitlings (or Omegas etc.)? Are they fine, quality-wise? Of course, they are finished with lacquer / paint and may be somewhat scratch-prone, right?. But what about the durability of the 120-snapping mechanism? Does it work well? Can I use the turning bezel on a daily basis without wearing it down too much?

Thanks for your comments.

V.


My wife has an SOH38 as a knock about watch, and she has had no problems. The bezel is scratched pretty heavily, but there is no damage to the colour - it's obviously not a surface treatment. SHe doesn't use the bezel excessively, but she has had absolutely no problems so far.
Author:  Damian [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
Roffensian wrote:
vorollo wrote:
Dear SOH-owner

I am considering buying a SOH. My question does refer to the turning bezel:

How does the bezel of the SOH compare to other Breitlings (or Omegas etc.)? Are they fine, quality-wise? Of course, they are finished with lacquer / paint and may be somewhat scratch-prone, right?. But what about the durability of the 120-snapping mechanism? Does it work well? Can I use the turning bezel on a daily basis without wearing it down too much?

Thanks for your comments.

V.


My wife has an SOH38 as a knock about watch, and she has had no problems. The bezel is scratched pretty heavily, but there is no damage to the colour - it's obviously not a surface treatment. SHe doesn't use the bezel excessively, but she has had absolutely no problems so far.


I use my '46 as a knock about and what Roff says, I agree 100%. GREAT watch!
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
It's not a surface treatment? Well that's good to know.

The Chronolog refers to it as being an aluminium insert, so I always assumed it was just annodised. I know it's ceramic like the latest Rolies.
Author:  vorollo [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
Driver8 wrote:
It's not a surface treatment? Well that's good to know.

The Chronolog refers to it as being an aluminium insert, so I always assumed it was just annodised. I know it's ceramic like the latest Rolies.


Dear driver8,
What do you mean by "it's ceramic". Thank you for any further information about this bezel.
V.
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
vorollo wrote:
Driver8 wrote:
It's not a surface treatment? Well that's good to know.

The Chronolog refers to it as being an aluminium insert, so I always assumed it was just annodised. I know it's ceramic like the latest Rolies.


Dear driver8,
What do you mean by "it's ceramic". Thank you for any further information about this bezel.
V.


I think he missed a "not" out :wink:
Author:  vorollo [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
OK, thanks. But then it's obviously a surface treatment, not painted but anodized, which is durable. Anodization is a surface treatment process for aluminium alloys in order to protect the metal from corrosion, as you probably know.

Omega's Planet Ocean & SMP and maybe the older SUBs use similar technologies and materials. And there are maybe more...

Thanks.
sg
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
I can't say with any confidence what it is, but I can say that my wife's has some very deep scratches that have not impacted the colour at all.
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
Roffensian wrote:
vorollo wrote:
Driver8 wrote:
It's not a surface treatment? Well that's good to know.

The Chronolog refers to it as being an aluminium insert, so I always assumed it was just annodised. I know it's ceramic like the latest Rolies.


Dear driver8,
What do you mean by "it's ceramic". Thank you for any further information about this bezel.
V.


I think he missed a "not" out :wink:

Well done Roff, you win the prize for spotting the deliberate mistake! Image

I have a habit of typing too quickly and missing out rather key words in sentences these days! :oops:

So yes, I can confirm that I know it is NOT ceramic! :thumbsup:
Author:  RJRJRJ [ Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
Either way, they replace the metal click spring at every service. Even if it broke, its such a simple little piece that I couldnt imagine costs too much to replace.
Author:  hnb [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: SOH question - turning bezel
I replaced a "bezel click spring" on my old Superocean some 4-5 years ago - the AD did it for free!
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