mrshagz Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thinking of getting the graphite dial of the skyland. Just wondering where can I get the version 3? Is this version the best compared to 1 and 2? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nope, V2 is the best. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nope, V2 is the best. Greetz. And to clarify, Yodap is "the best" authority on rep Breitling so .. your search for info has come to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 question answered thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 did you read toad's post that compares these 2 versions?...it's not as cut/dry as Yodap makes it...he is a STRONG proponent of v2, but the v1 and v3 have there pros, as well...like anything, it's subjective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) did you read toad's post that compares these 2 versions?...it's not as cut/dry as Yodap makes it...he is a STRONG proponent of v2, but the v1 and v3 have there pros, as well...like anything, it's subjective... Well, the V3 has only two better parts: -Correct caseback -Valid manufacturing date between the lugs None of these two can be seen by anyone, and if you take the watch off, they could only notice that the model no. is engraved with a slightly bigger font than the genuine. I forgot, the V3's chrono sec hand is more accurate colorwise, a very slight difference imo. What are the other supposed benefits of the V3? -More crisp bezel engraving: sure, it is more crisp, but the fonts are too thick (I'd say about 1,2x or 1,3x thicker than the gen). In comparison with that, the V2 uses correct thickness fonts, which are a bit less crisp, but this is NOT NOTICEABLE without magnification. -well, I can't think of anything else!? But here are the benefits of the V2: -Stamped B on the bezel -Better dial (breit. logo bolder, more gen like) -correct length pushers -More gen like pearl (I'd say 95% spot on) -Better AR that's all what comes to my mind this second... EDIT: -V2's bezel engravings go more towards the edge of the bezel, also more accurate to gen. And just to be clarified, I'm saying these statements after holding a V2 and a friend's V3 next to a genuine at the same time. PS here is a photo I attached to another thread in the past, don't care about the dial, just look at the bezel, pushers and pearl. And to clarify, Yodap is "the best" authority on rep Breitling so .. your search for info has come to an end. Thanks JKay, but I still have to learn, and will always have to, ya know... Greetz. Edited August 2, 2009 by yodap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yodap is correct on the visual aspects, but it's the unseen benefits that make the v3 a viable alternative. First, price. My v3 came in at well under $200, almost half of what a v2 was going for. Secondly, the v2 had movement issues with many reports of DOA and continuously running 6:00 subdials. Thirdly, the v3 movement is properly decorated, including the bridges, spacer and rotor. All in all there are several reasons to argue that the v3 is a higher quality watch, even if is less acurate visually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 what watch is that in the photo yodap? Ive never seen white subs on an skyland..if that is a skyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 That is a pic of a watch that was on eBay a while back. It's a blinged out Evo dial in a v3 skyland case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 nutty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 So, for the ideal SA... Combine the best of the best between V2 and V3? That's what I'd do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yep, you'd pretty much use an entire v3 but for the bezel & pushers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yep, you'd pretty much use an entire v3 but for the bezel & pushers. That's what I've been thinking of, but how the heck could I remove the bezel? Maybe Avitt could do it, he's got a bezel remover, check this thread. Avitt, could you chime in please? Thanks! PS: Andrew is right about the movement, the V3 has a decorated Breitling rotor, and much of the V2s had / have faulty movements. Never heard about any movement issues of a V3. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks, Andreww for weighing in... I totally agree on the points you raised about the v3 -- and to me, one of the best reasons to get a v3 is price...We all know that there are many really good quality reps out there, but some are well over $300usd...so to be able to get a reasonably accurate, high quality rep like the v3 skyland and/or the asian SOSF for under $200usd, that's what drives the "best" in my book... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks, Andreww for weighing in... I totally agree on the points you raised about the v3 -- and to me, one of the best reasons to get a v3 is price...We all know that there are many really good quality reps out there, but some are well over $300usd...so to be able to get a reasonably accurate, high quality rep like the v3 skyland and/or the asian SOSF for under $200usd, that's what drives the "best" in my book... R- That's true, pricewise the V3s are worth their value, but the OP was asking for the best version. That's the V2. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 That's true, pricewise the V3s are worth their value, but the OP was asking for the best version. That's the V2. Greetz. you win...geez......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 you win...geez......... I didn't want to 'win' ... But I did, sorry Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 There is no winner or loser. One watch is visually more accurate, the other is constructed beter and more affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 wow...thanks A - the man of reason...R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 There is no winner or loser. One watch is visually more accurate, the other is constructed beter and more affordable. Yeah, that's right. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 so whos selling a V3 anyways ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 i you don't know an rep-friendly watch-smith go for V3 - my V2 and SA (same factory) had both problems - shame, they are so nice my SA is fixed (hopefully) the Skyland has a Swiss 7750 now .... cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 whos a good supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 lol, we forgot the main question, sorry Check these: http://www.jpc8118.com/0000blsa10005-skyland-avenger-chrono-ssss-black-a7750-28800bph-p-5120.html http://www.jpc8118.com/0000blsa10006-skyland-avenger-chrono-ssss-blue-a7750-28800bph-p-5121.html http://www.jpc8118.com/0000blsa10007-skyland-avenger-chrono-ssss-graphite-a7750-28800-p-5122.html Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshagz Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 ahhh thanks meng!! Ive looking on tons of sites and I always see V1 and V2 but never V3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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