maxman

I dont think you did a good job matching the finish. I think you did a outstanding job matching the finish. Beautiful work as always R. Mike

Very Impressive machine. I can just Imagine how much It cost. Indeed a educational video.....thanks. Mike

Excellent review....very well done.

Yes...I'm very happy with It. Thanks G.

Welcome to RWG Adam. So what did you end up ordering from Andrew? Mike

Thanks bro. I agree...yellow Is Indeed the color for this watch. Mike

This a really good mechanical watch works video from 1949 by the Hamilton watch co.

Believe me R...my pix are quite worthless....since I only have this old Iphone for a camera. But there are many very good pix of this watch In this thread alone. So Instead of posting up some [censored] pix that will bring nothing new to the table. I will share my Initial thoughts on the SW. The first thing I did was resize the bracelet. If you have experence with the Pro II fine...If not...It can be a serious pita. I will post a decent video below for those who might need It. The screws were so tight I thought someome might have used a torque wrench on the dam thing. Thank god for my trusty can of WD40. The last bracelet that gave me this much trouble was the Omega PO bracelet. It's not quite that bad but close. The bracelet Is very nice and has good weight...It gives the SW a nice balance feel on the wrist. But my fold over clasp Is flapping around like a fish out of water..... so I will take it to my watch guy. I had the same problem with one of my SA....and he fixed that without much of a problem. Im surprised that Josh didn't notice this because you can not miss It. The clasp will not stay closed. I believe my watch guy put In a thicker clasp pin so to offer some friction when closing the clasp. The fix was done about two years ago and the clasp Is still secure. The sel are In a word....awesome. it looks like the bracelet and case are one solid piece. No gaps or spaces what so ever. Very well done. The eta 2836 Is keeping very good time. Im not sure about the + or -...but I do know that It hasn't really lost much...If anyhting.. In the last 12 hrs or so. I did pop off the back and confirmed that It is Indeed a 2836. The sweep is very smooth and consistant. Date changes over just like It should. at the 12. When setting the time the crown pulls out very nicely and the hands turn with confidence. Everything feels nice and there's nothing cheep feeling when engaging the date/time. Excellent movement. The bezel Is tighter than a virgins honey pot. But I would much rather have It a bit tight than loose....thats what he said . My experence has been that with some use these bezels will become a little easier to turn. Nice tight bezel with no play or wobble. The engravings are done very well...looks very much like the v1. I think the engravings are a bit deeper than the v1...overall a very nice job on the bezel numbers. Mayby not as crisp as gen.. but very close Imho. The yellow dial is stunning and has quite a POP to it. The AR on the crystal seems very good and I have not noticed any unwanted reflections of any kind. The numbers are nice and thick like the gen and a slight Improvement over the v1. Again...well done. The c1 lume lights up very nicely. The hands and 12/6/9 hour markers and lume dots have a very nice glow to them. Just after some minor exposure to my Interior house lights the dial lit up. I can just Imagine how It might charge when hit with a led flashlight for example. Excellent lume. As a side note. The pearl doesn't light up as well as the rest of the watch. Not a big deal really...since this has no bearing on telling the time in the dark. The case back is like most Breitling reps....very well done. It also appears to have Indivdual serial numbers. So overall I'm very happy with my SW purchase. Josh was a pleasure to work with and I received my watch In eight days from China to North carolina...US. I suggest that when ordering your SW....make sure the dealer checks the clasp. Im sorry for the lack of pictures...but with my shity old Iphone....trust me It's for the best. I was hit with three huge house and auto Insurance bills this month. That and a root canal/crown and a set of new tires set me back around $5000.00. So I had a choice...new Iphone or SW. I went with the SW. I know I didn't cover everything In my short basic review. So if anyone has any questions....dont hesitate. Cheers Mike

From China to North Carolina In eight days....not to shabby. Got to go clean this sticky [censored] off of It and take a link or two out of the bracelet. So far I'm Impressed with what I see and feel. Mike

Welcome to Australia.

Im not saying the Seawolf is best Breitling rep... but it is certainly one of the best. Might want to take a look at this thread on the New Seawolf. http://www.rwg.cc/to...like-the -wolf/ Mike

How about a coke?

Amouage Memoir.....very nice. Prada Amber for me today.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the SW G. I was hoping you would drop In. As you know you and I have had several conversations about the SW. Im glad to hear that you like It as much now as the day you got It. Im also going to order a OR strap for mine. I had one on one of my SA... and I thought It was of very good quality. I too like the contrast between the yellow dial and black strap. Cheers G. Mike

As far as I know basenotes member Kron has a excellent reputation. No worries. Mike

WOW...thats some kind of night you had Nanuq. Im happy to hear that your daughter and you are ok. Your daughter has a great father with some mighty big balls....well done sir. Mike

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Here's a close up of v1 and v2. bezel. V1 up top. It looks like the v2 engravings are a bit deeper. The v1 may be crisper but hard to tell from these pics. They both look very good Imho. Mike

This Zenith has the Asian copy Venus 75 manual hand wind chronograph movement. I looked around at some of the other dealers and it Indeed looks like It does have a working MP. I have never had a watch with this movement but I hear there very good. Mike

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I dont know that much about the dssd pearl fix...or if there is a fix.. I think you have to except the Insert as it is as far as the pearl Is concerned. It looks like this site has replacement pearls... good luck. http://www.watchmaterial.com/ Mike

quote name='slask111' timestamp='1346008002' post='1145573 Sorry for a n00bie question. But does this watch wear bigger then a 44mm pam? Most Pams are 44mmx15mm. the SW is 45mmx18mm. So yes it will wear a bit a bigger and thicker... but not so much as to be a problem Imho. Here's a few wrist shots for refrence. Mike