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My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
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Author:  H.Solo [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
I was on an odd trip since a few weeks... I saw an add for a Breitling SOII in another forum and just had to have it :wowzers But the watch was already sold, and so began my quest for exactly this watch!

I was out of luck with an offered used watch from an online dealer - the watch was a little to "used" for my taste:

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(see the scratches on the inner bezelring and the ding at "45" - Bezel was pretty loose too, probably due to the impact...)

Back it went to the seller! :roll:

But I still wanted this watch - badly!
So I called upon a friend who has organised a great watch for me in the past.
Lucky me... his AD had exactly this watch in stock... a little more pricey, but still in my budget, so I reserved it and ordered the stainless-bracelet as well

Well, the watch arrived, but the only thing new about it was the bracelet...

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I still liked the watch until I discovered some issues at a closer inspection...
Obviously the watch was a show-and-tell model at the ADs office.:

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(All polished parts had these fine lines all over them... like the watch was polished over and over in the past)

...and as a wrong bezel protector was used to ship the watch to me... the rubber inlay got some nasty dents:

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You may understand... I was pissed - a lot! :guns:

I contacted the seller and we worked out a deal... a brandnew watch was to be ordered especially for me and as we were still on it, I upgraded the rubber strap to the deployant model! (which was again a little more pricey, but I thought: "What the heck!" :roll: )

Today I took delivery of my brandnew shiny and sparkly Breitling SuperOcean II "Abyss Yellow"

"Three's a charm" they say and rightfully so... the watch is perfect in every aspect! :lingsrock:

Here are the pictures...

shipping box (the same one, I shipped the last one back to the seller!)
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I love Bubblewrap!
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Box 1
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Box 2 - love the little airplanes!
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Everything, but the kitchen sink... :wink:
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Ah! (This time it fits!)
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...you can't beat the clasp! :bow:
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Well, now thats what I call polished! :wowzers
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Can't get enough of this wonderful Abyss-dial!
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I think it fits perfectly on my wrist, which is about 8.5" (22cm) it isn't too small to look like a childs watch or too big to look ridiculous...

Best thing is... I didn't have to shorten the strap! It just fits out of the box! (with the loger side tucked all the way into the clasp) Looks like tailor made for me! :lol:

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I have two lumeshots here... they are from the first watch I had, but I think that doesn't matter now... :D
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I was reluctant to rip off all the stickers that protected caseback and clasp at first but now I already have... it's a great feeling to strap on that beautiful piece! :D :D :D
Author:  G W-R [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Very nice indeed, looked at one of those but in the end opted for the Steelfish which I pick up this Saturday.
Enjoy wearing your peice :)
Author:  andrew692003 [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Nice watch and loads of great pics!

Cheers
Author:  breanach78 [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Nice little review. You are correct to look for perfection and to be 100% happy with what you spend your $$££EE on.

Ware it well and in good health..

:lingsrock:
Author:  sharkman [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
:lingsrock:
Author:  WATCHDAWG64 [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Awesome Superocean Abyss!!!! By far the best color IMHO but im a little biased, i own the same one on O.R. Congrats and enjoy Steve
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Fantastic pics.

Wear it well. :lingsrock:
Author:  Drtymrtini [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
H.Solo wrote:
I was reluctant to rip off all the stickers that protected caseback and clasp at first but now I already have... it's a great feeling to strap on that beautiful piece! :D :D :D


I don't know if I should congratulate you or smack you upside the head and ask you what you were thinking. You pretty much outlined all the reasons why I refuse to buy one of these watches - they scratch easily and that rubber bezel is just a mess. This isn't a watch "built to last." If you have to baby a dive watch that much, then why bother buying it? I've used my Omega PO for recreational snorkeling and have had it on many a beach vacation and it still looks as nice as the day I bought it. I just don't understand why someone would pay a premium for this watch that needs to be babied.

Don't mean to be Debbie Downer and I mean no disrespect to the OP - but considering the SuperOcean's history, this particular model makes no sense to me.
Author:  Beyond Man [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Congrats! IMO the yellow is the nicest of the new SO's.

I just got my first breitling 5 days ago and I am sure you are just a thrilled as I am.

:lingsrock:
Author:  H.Solo [ Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Drtymrtini wrote:
H.Solo wrote:
Don't mean to be Debbie Downer and I mean no disrespect to the OP - but considering the SuperOcean's history, this particular model makes no sense to me.


That's no problem... I just bought this watch for its style and of course this fantastic yellow rehaut... :lingsrock:

I've got quite some watches in my collection, so the Breitling won't be my first choice for beach activity anyhow... :wink:
Author:  RJRJRJ [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Drtymrtini wrote:
H.Solo wrote:
I was reluctant to rip off all the stickers that protected caseback and clasp at first but now I already have... it's a great feeling to strap on that beautiful piece! :D :D :D


I don't know if I should congratulate you or smack you upside the head and ask you what you were thinking. You pretty much outlined all the reasons why I refuse to buy one of these watches - they scratch easily and that rubber bezel is just a mess. This isn't a watch "built to last." If you have to baby a dive watch that much, then why bother buying it? I've used my Omega PO for recreational snorkeling and have had it on many a beach vacation and it still looks as nice as the day I bought it. I just don't understand why someone would pay a premium for this watch that needs to be babied.

Don't mean to be Debbie Downer and I mean no disrespect to the OP - but considering the SuperOcean's history, this particular model makes no sense to me.


I have one, dont baby it, and it looks great. I dont find it any more susceptible to damage than any other watch ive owned. Sure, the polished finish gets hairlines easily. But it also looks awesome. Its like a black car.
Author:  Drtymrtini [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
RJRJRJ wrote:
I have one, dont baby it, and it looks great. I dont find it any more susceptible to damage than any other watch ive owned. Sure, the polished finish gets hairlines easily. But it also looks awesome. Its like a black car.


I always tell people that the first few hairline scratches are the worst....but if you can stomach it, once you get enough of them, the watch actually looks terrific with a ton of hairline scratches on it - consider it an aged brushing process.

BTW -- I really do like this particular model and color - but I'd still prefer something that can take a bit more of a beating.
Author:  JilzVT [ Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My first Breitling: Superocean II (yellow)
Love this watch but it looked too small on my 7.5" wrist when I tried it on. Surprised to see it fits your 8.5" better.
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