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Author: | Omega21 [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | New Arrival - First Breitling |
...well, it's not actually my first Breitling. I own a 1940's Premier that I have never worn (too small at 33mm) and plan to sell soon. So this is my first Breitling I actually plan to wear and keep. After being inspired by many discussions here, I jumped from the Omega line to Breitling. I had planned on buying an Omega Planet Ocean of some type, but Breitling won out. Earlier this week I picked up my SuperOcean Heritage Chrono Ltd Edition with the Ocean Classic mesh bracelet and a spare Ocean Racer black rubber strap with the deployant clasp that operates more smoothly than any other mechanical device I have ever encountered! I’ve been wearing it all week, it’s awesome! The AD experience was pretty poor. I’ll give the full story in the Feedback section. I do, however, feel that I got a good deal ($3300 USD for the watch and both straps) so am pretty happy about that. Here are some pics, I got inspired by some of Mofongo’s Bentley GT pics, so I tried (woefully) to capture similarly cool pics of the SOHCLE. I’ll post most of the pics in Gallery, but here are a few. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() yes, I have managed to scratch the clasp in 4 days of wear! I am that talented! ![]() Although the subdials are supposed to be white, they are actually silver - very nice! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Legmaker72 [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Very nice! Great shots. It looks like a SOH and Chronomatic love child! Congrats on the new piece! ![]() |
Author: | the_whizzler [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
This looks so much better than the standard SOHC. Really impressed with it, if I had the wrists for it, i'd be giving it more thought! ![]() |
Author: | Omega21 [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Thanks Legmaker! Many moons ago, I thought to myself, If I ever get a Breitling, it would be either the SOH or one of the bi-compax Navi's or Chronomatics... Totally agree on the love child!! |
Author: | Huttfuzz [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Totally love it. GREAT!!! |
Author: | Tim S [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
I agree, the watch looks great! Congratulations on the purchase. Great photos as well ![]() |
Author: | Omega21 [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Thank you gents! |
Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
I'm late to the party on this one, but many Congrats! Two of these LE's (including Alex's) for the forum in as many days! Nice going! ![]() |
Author: | Omega21 [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
D8 - thanks ![]() |
Author: | BroncoSport [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Great looking watch. Not a giant fan of the retro bracelet but it looks really nice on this watch. Congrats. |
Author: | jlee5050 [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Very nice... I still see you have the 40's Premier for sale... ![]() The problem is I'm always interested ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Omega21 [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Here you go Sir! As I have been advised: likely early to mid 40s, non-original crown. Also, the dial has been restored (but is the original dial). Some speculation on whether the hands are original but no definitive answer. I was told they were when this was purchased. Solid rose gold. I love it but it's too small for me at 33mm. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() pm me for more pics |
Author: | Mofongo [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New Arrival - First Breitling |
Wow...I don't think my photography has ever been accused of being inspiring. I'm sure it was the subject matter. ![]() Congrats on the new watch! I would choose that over a PO any time! ///M |
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