Macros
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Post by Macros on Dec 4, 2007 11:13:32 GMT -6
I have recently seen a Super Ocean steel Fish (New style) in an AD. I really liked it and the off white/yellowed dial is gorgeous What really set it apart from most other Brietling's I've seen is the fully brushed/satin finish rather than the highly polished finish found on most Super O's. The only thing that prohibits it as a watch for me (and my 1st Brietling) is the sheer bloody size of the thing It's gotta be a least 45mm which for me and my slim wrists is a big No No I tried it on and practically "willed" it to look right However as much as I wanted it to, it just didn't, even the shop assistant agreed that it was too big and thick for me. I currently wear a Rolex Sea Dweller, which I am trying to sell in order to "revise" my watch priorities to a JLC RDM dress watch and another diver of lesser value as an everyday wearer. The Super O Steel Fish fit's the bill perfectly apart from the (IMHO) over the top dimensions. Is this model available in a smaller (42mm max) size. In other words, identical in detail, style and finish except for the size? (Same dial, brushed finish etc) I confess to being uneducated on Brietlings so your advice would be appreciated. If I can find a pic of the model I tried on I'll post it. Thanks.
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Macros
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Post by Macros on Dec 4, 2007 11:46:40 GMT -6
Here's the version (Pic courtesy of Rick Atkins. Thanks Rick)
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Dec 4, 2007 14:07:48 GMT -6
Mac
I used to have a black SteelFish. Personally, I have always loved the attention to detail that Breitling shows in all their watches. The watch had one of the best finished dials I have ever seen. It was also extremely accurate, something that I have experienced with both Breiltings that I have owned.
Believe it or not, while massive, it wears very well and it has a nice wrist presence.
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