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looks like older sel chrono, caseback shot would help.

not exactly what your after but..

tag

also watchfinder.co.uk

blowers-jewellers.co.uk

not had a chance to look but usually plenty good stuff available

Nice. I didn't realise the mesh band was in links / segments.

only for 4 links from the clasp to allow for sizing,

rest is flexible mesh. no wories about strands of wire poking out or anything

like that, very well constructed.

easy to adjust. one screw only on the 3 0`clock side, remove link and reinsert screw,

brilliant!

got this a couple of months ago,

its a class act both in style and design, the bracelet

must be the most comfortable steel bracelet out there

hope these pics help, not the best cause i`m in a rush atm

cheers

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1st class review Andrew.

I had considered this rep but I think I`ll hang on a while to

see if the factories sort out the back and pearl problems

The back on the gen looks like it has been stamped from the inside,

and as you say the rep isnt remotely close

great post, thanks for the effort

Hi guys:

Anyone know of a good source for genuine leather/croc straps for the SFSO? I've seen some ebay stores that sell them and they're around $200-300. Is that a price that should be expected?

Thanks!

Try here

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/breitling-watches.aspx

Same as supplied on the gen I got a while back

scroll down, middle item second from bottom

Hi Redroom

This problem is quite common, the generel opinion seems to be

to use some form of thread locking compound like loctite.

hope this helps

Your right, the only disapointment was the

relatively poor lume, however it seems to be a common

thing on Breitlings as the gen steelfish i have doesnt exactly

light up the world either.

dont get me wrong . give them a sniff of daylight

and up they come, but as you say staying power is poor.

Colin,

NICE, REAL NICE!!! I've got the same one...

The big wings to me gave it away as a gen...

And judging from your shots, you've got the newer 2007 model (A13370/B6) With the Pro II bracelet.

I love wearing this thing outdoors...it just has this air of crispness that none of my "perfect" clones (no pun intended) could achieve.

And BTW, don't you think that they could do a better job on the lume? Mine goes away after twenty-thirty minutes!

Wrist shots as promised

Thanks for all the comments

it feels great on the wrist.

it is a reletively heavy piece, however

when I first opened the box,first thought was this is

a real muscle builder, then on taking it out was surprised as to

its actual weight being lighter than it appeared.

the ar is superb, at most angles there`s no crystal!!!

will post the wrist shots tomorrow

It is a gen, courtesy of an Inland Revenue refund

@ Estaban, will do a wrist shot for you tomorrow,

currently trying to redo all invoice templates and stuff after

pc went phut!!

Could be a long night

Had this for a couple of weeks now,

but had to try out the new camera so here are a couple

of pics.

Is it or isn`t it ?

It would be hard to find more bang for your buck

Seiko divers are unbeatable

Just my opinion

Seems there is a small flaw after all. The white subrings touch the 6 & 12 minute marker on the rep. On the gen there is a small gap.

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=33063

Not that I`m going to say I told you so !

Just read the other post and to be honest I never noticed at all, even when

comparing the two on Friday choosing what one to wear to a dinner invitation.

Somewhere I saw a post with pictures of a BEAUTIFUL watch with a blue face and blue band.

Not sure if it was an ocean or what it was..... can't find the picture/post anymore.

Anyone have any ideas what I am talking about and have any pictures?

Try `Auction prize from schulzie` in the Breitling area

Cheers

Colin

Hi Longshot

superb watches, intersting day/date on the top 2

I take the day runs from 1 through 7

Thanks Chris

that model is SHCO63P1

it originaly came on the Seiko rubber dive strap

which I swapped for the steel bracelet on the blue version

Just seem to have this bug for chunky dive watches

Seikos have got to be the best bang for buck out there, and

not many brands come close to matching the Lumibrite glow.

looks like the accuracy of the dimensions are spot on

just swapped out the leather strap on my gen SF for the

steel bracelet that came with the rep.

Perfect fit, spring bar location perfect, curvature round case and over horns

of the end links are spot on. thickness of end links is also good, no fighting,

drilling or buffing, just slipped right in.

Was quoted

MOVEMENT: Asian Valjoux 7750b1 Automatic (Working Chronos)

is the 28800 bpm movement.

Hi Maxse

Its not a button ! its a helium escape valve

apparantly its purpose on the gen would be to equalise pressure on the inside of the watch

after saturation dives. do a search, there`s been 2 or 3 interesting discussions on this topic from members a lot

more knowledgable than me.

enjoy your new purchase

Cheers

Colin

Hi Turdly

Stopping the sweep hand between 10 and 2 limits the amount of strain on the hand pivot and reduces the risk of the hand becoming loose and not re-setting properly.

ALWAYS START and STOP using the TOP pusher, bottom pusher for reset only. NEVER try to re set whilst hand is moving.

Cant stress these details enough, if you want to have a long and problem free time with your watch.

best regards

Colin

Hi Turdly

basically simple , unscrew crown........ winding position

pull crown to first click.....date set

pull crown second click ......time set

push crown back in until it wont go any further, it will feel springy, push a little while screwing up the crown,

sometimes its better to turn crown slightly anti clockwise till you feel the thread seat itself then screw up normally.

Go gently as you dont want to wrong thread it and strip the threads on the crown tube.

Chrono.... second hand at 9 runs all the time when the watch is wound.

to start the sweep(large) second hand, push the top button once

to stop the sweep hand press the top button again.

to re-set the sweep hand and sub dials to zero press the bottom pusher, only use the bottom pusher for reset NOT for stopping

and for longevity only reset when the sweep hand is between 10 and 2

Hope this helps you

enjoy your new purchase

cheers

Colin