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Likely the same guy who would buy a P.O. with some color on it!

You have to clarify what you mean by “dive watch.” As a scuba watch the Superocean II is indeed worthless. “Dive watch” has evolved into a much broader category of watches that are more a “style” with high W/R as opposed to pure scuba dive watches contemlated by ISO 6425.

Brands have come to recognize the dive watch platform has become very popular to consumers, most of whom will never strap it on a wet suit. It has become synonymous with sport watch to most consumers and the brands have provided supply to meet that demand. They are “outside and swim watches.” Perhaps skin diving watches, but with ISO 6425++ W/R.

Using that definition the SOII fits the bill. And respectfully so does the P.O. I had a P.O. and it’s a great watch, but if I’m putting a wet suit, BC, and tank on, I am not strapping on a P.O. either.

It’s fair comment to dislike the SOII for a rubber bezel insert or God forbid – color on the rehaut, but not so fair to criticize it as not being a dive watch. The vast majority of SS Swiss dive watches are never worn or intended to be worn diving (though they will withstand it). They are really a new category entirely - a crossover of sorts, driven by demand.

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SHARKMAN

I get what your saying about a "Dive Watch" is more about fashion than function lately, but I do agree with Drtymrtini about the SOII not being a dive watch. The way I see it, if it doesn't have a Lume Pip, or any other lume on the bezel, so you can use the bezel to time a dive in the dark then I don't see it as a "Dive Watch". A sport watch, sure, but not a proper dive watch. The PO on the other hand does have this, as you well know, so I can see it being more functional as a dive watch, even though I guess most people will use a dive computer, so this really is just arguing over semantics. Why did I bother to type this?

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

Well that's the most honest and candid sentence on this entire thread, Justin!! Nice.

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SHARKMAN

i think this thread has run its course, time to lock it

I vote for "delete the entire thread"

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

We aren't big fans of censorship here, no reason to lock all the time that debate isn't solely personal attacks and we thankfully seem to have moved away from that.

If no one feels that there is more to say then this thread will quickly disappear down and off the first page.

its just gotten so far off topic, turned into ANOTHER ling vs rolex vs pam thread

'Unsubscribe' is always an option, too. I've considered it, as this thread has gotten horribly dull since the personal attacks stopped.

Yea, it's much more fun and entertaining when people flex their internet muscles and start swinging at each other . I enjoyed watching you two go at it. I also enjoyed it when the king of "sales" jumped in to offer his insight on AD's inability to close and probe for customer needs. Let's face it, who really NEEDS a watch, we're talking about a piece of jewelry. Jewelry, we're takin bout JEWELRY. Just a crazy thread....but it was a fun ride .

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

I know better than to argue with a lawyer

Well I actually found this thread kinda entertaining, and not just because of the little and the but I find it very interesting to see what other peoples' perspectives are.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

Come on Guys!!!! Let's make this the longest post in BS history. Im on board. How about paying 30k for a Ermengilda Zegna timepiece,, totally off topic but its a new brand to talk about

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One Watch At A Time.

Let's not or I will lock it.

This is the Breitling forum, we have a General Watch section if you wish to discuss other brands. This site exists for all members and the vast majority will not appreciate general watch discussions when they come looking for Breitling topics. If threads evolve that's one thing, but no need to be silly about it.

/soapbox

Hey, did you guys know that Breitling is going to have a price Increase?

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

What? That has to be a rumor.

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SHARKMAN

Just my attempt to lighten the mood, perhaps it is crude humor . You do a great job Roff ,and most goes without merit. I just want to say , you know your Shi7 ,and are a helluva Mod

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