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I am looking for a non-chrono watch and narrowed my choice down to either the Colt Automatic or the SuperOcean (not the one with the Rubber Bezel). Curious which watch you guys would lean towards? I am looking for this to be more of an everyday wearer that can be dressed up or down. Thanks guys!

I know you didn't mention this but is the Steelfish an option? If not, I'd vote for the SuperOcean.

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I know this is a Breitling forum but my next watch is gonna be an everyday non-chrono and I'm going with the 45.5mm Omega Planet Ocean. Just something to think about. If you're set on a Breitling, very understandable, I'd go with the Superocean out of your two choices.

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Great choice, I had the Chrono version (it is very big!)

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Al

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Oh yeah? I'm still trying to decide between the 42mm and the 45.5mm, these damn tough decisions

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

Presonally I like like the styling on the Colt a little more. The size is a little smaller and works for an all around watch (sport / dress). The baton markers help the watch strike a good balance between tool and sophistication. Depending how tough you are are with your watches the polished finished may be difficult. Personally I happen to wear a Colt almost every day and with minimal effort I've been able to keep a like new appearance.

Keep us posted on your decision!

Go for the big fella.

They used to describe it as 'two dinner plates taped together strapped to your wrist'

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

Depending on the size of your wrist the Super Avenger is a good looking piece....

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Much prefer the baton markers on the Colt auto over the older Superocean dial.

I like to swap over to leather bands now and then and the Colt suits them very well

+2. I think the Steelfish works great as an all around watch. You said that you do not like the newer version of the Superocean...have you seen it in person? I did not like it either when I first saw it in pictures, but have grown to love it after looking at it at my AD a few times (especially with the yellow ring ).

Thanks for the comment. It's not that I don't like the SuperOcean II...I just think it might be a bit "too sporty" for everday. Of all the colors I like the yellow. I guess the black or silver wouldn't be too sporty. But they all look great

I thought the same thing (in fact I really didn't care for it when I first saw it), but it has a totally different look in person. I would also agree that probably the black has the least sporty look to it...then the silver/white.

If the size works for you, the Colt has on of my favorite Breitling dials. Its classy, sporty, dressy, whatever. I sold mine because it was just a bit too small for me. Beautiful dial though.

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-RJ

I own a Colt and I like it a lot

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