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PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:51 pm 
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I can sing that refrain. Finally bought 1 just over a year ago, and thought I would be totally satisfied. Even though that watch still amazes me, I just ordered #2. When you wear one every day, you really start to appreciate it and you want more. It's that simple. And frankly, this forum doesn't help if you are trying to restrain yourself.

I really wanted a diver, and would have actually preferred another brand to mix things up. PO was nice in pictures but boring on the wrist, Aquatimer was a tad overpriced (and often yellow), Rolex is Rolex, etc, etc. Somehow I kept coming back to Breitling. The Seawolf had everything (size, great to look at, auto, durability, price) I wanted, so I called our friend and off we go. Again.

Side note: I would at least consider rubber on the SF, or any dive watch for that matter. Some people think it looks cheap on a luxury timepiece, but on the Seawolf or SOH it is FANTASTIC. Trendy, great contrast against a steel case, exact fit (deployment).....rubber sometimes doesn't get enough credit.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:39 pm 
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I bought my first a few years ago, and had the samethoughts, one is really enough. Funny thing happened though, I found this place, and a few weeks ago saw the blue face navi I always thought was soo nice up for sale. In a flash, I bought it.....now I keep looking at what else is for sale. I used to do that with houses, and realized that owning three meant I spent very little time using eah. The ski house a few weeks a year, the shore house, maybe ten to twelve. at least watches are easy to change up!


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Kid Vegas wrote:
Side note: I would at least consider rubber on the SF, or any dive watch for that matter. Some people think it looks cheap on a luxury timepiece, but on the Seawolf or SOH it is FANTASTIC. Trendy, great contrast against a steel case, exact fit (deployment).....rubber sometimes doesn't get enough credit.


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:40 pm 
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I have both SOS and SW. IMOH, the Steelfish is a much more comfortable to wear on any strap, SS Pro II, Dive Pro I & II, and OR. I'm not knocking the Seawolf. I'm just saying. To me, the lugs on the Steelfish make the case more comfortable.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:38 am 
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I was between the Seawolf and the Steelfish for as long as I can remember. Ended up with a Steelfish and was happy to have one just before it will be discontinued. But I haven't forgotten the Seawolf.

IMO, there are two of the most iconic Breitlings around and two of the best value for money. By changing the straps, combinations and uses are numerous. I definitely agree with Tom that a leather (or croco) strap brings out the watch, provided it is not black.

If I were you, and provided they fit your wrist, I would go for both of them and sooner rather than later because it's not sure for how long they'll still be around.

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Seawolf1 wrote:
After years of admiring Breitlings, I finally pulled the trigger a few months ago and bought myself a SS Seawolf with black dial and stencil numerals. It's been instant love. Here's the rub, I'm still torn between the aesthetic merits of the beautifully elegant, yet masculine, Pro II bracelet versus a classy, understated, croc leather strap with deployment clasp. Making things worse for my wallet, I think the SOSF is every bit as beautiful a watch as the Seawolf, and was a very close second choice to my Seawolf. Therefore, I am now contemplating keeping my Seawolf for those times I prefer the all SS look, and picking up a Steelfish with a strap for when I want to switch things up. If I do it, I'd configure the Steelfish with silver dial and black croc strap for optimal contrast between the Seawolf. Question, am I insane to consider this? I'm gainfully employed, but not wealthy by any means, not to mention the fact that the Seawolf and Steelfish are pretty similarly styled watches. Is owning both overkill? Look forward to reading everyone's opinions.

:lingsrock: Thought I'd throw up a wrist shot.


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