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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 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:


(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!

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...



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.:


(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:



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

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!" )

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!

Here are the pictures...

shipping box (the same one, I shipped the last one back to the seller!)


I love Bubblewrap!


Box 1


Box 2 - love the little airplanes!


Everything, but the kitchen sink...


Ah! (This time it fits!)




...you can't beat the clasp!


Well, now thats what I call polished!




Can't get enough of this wonderful Abyss-dial!












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!








I have two lumeshots here... they are from the first watch I had, but I think that doesn't matter now...




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!

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

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Gareth

Nice watch and loads of great pics!

Cheers

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Currently:
Avenger Skyland(Black)
Super Avenger(White)

Moved on:
Montbrillant Legende(Silver)
Panerai 312
SOHC 125th Ann. LE(Silver)
Navitimer World(Pearl)
Panerai 441

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..

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Breanach78

A Few Breitlings.

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SHARKMAN

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

Fantastic pics.

Wear it well.

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- This is Ghost Rider requesting a fly-by. - Negative Ghost Rider. The pattern is full.

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.

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

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.

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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

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

I've got quite some watches in my collection, so the Breitling won't be my first choice for beach activity anyhow...

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.

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-RJ

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.

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

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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I saw a sign that said “Watch For Children” and I thought, that sounds like a fair trade.
- Demetri Martin