Mickey Padge Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I have always wanted a genuine Breitling, and the Steelfish was the main focus of my attention, in particular the light cream dial worn on a brown leather strap. When I found that I could purchase one from swisswatchesdirect over a ten month payment plan, the pull for me to purchase one was too much to resist! A week after purchase, a brand new boxed steelfish arrived at my door, all in perfect order, with all papers and warranty card! I am stoked, nothing beats the pure quality of a genuine watch! Anyway, enough chit chat, here are a bunch of wrist shots, no pictures of the box etc, that's just not me The watch has exceeded my expectations, the only other watch that has a look in for my wrist time is my WM9 Yachtmaster, if anything this genuine SFSO has made me appreciate what a stunning replica that is. Also watches like the rep Seawolf are also stunning and so well made, our rep hobby has come a long way! Comments and observations welcome!
By-Tor Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Amazing! I'm aware that the replica is really good, but I'm still thinking the gen all the time. If it's a nice enough watch model... why not? Nothing beats the gen.
Mickey Padge Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 Yeah, I had the replica, with the same dial version, but it was not the right colour, the gen is obviously cream, not just off white like the rep. Then you have the super, super fine gloss dial print of the gen, and the different bolder font of the rehaut numerals, add that to the perfect lume and you have a winner The SFSO reps are nice, with the case and crystal being exceptionally well made and accurate, but the dial let's the whole package down for me, so I knew I would only be happy with the gen of this watch
coolfire Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I bet you are extremely elated with your latest acquisition mate! Couldn't agree more on the quality of the gen dial...just looks much more luscious...
Mickey Padge Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 I bet you are extremely elated with your latest acquisition mate! Couldn't agree more on the quality of the gen dial...just looks much more luscious... I am, I can't stop looking at the damn thing! Here are some pictures of the replica, from a watch I sold a while ago The rep dial is off white, not cream, also the dial print is not fine enough, nor glossy finish, with the S in SuperOcean not have the curvy tail. The rehaut numeral are not bold enough either. Although this particular rep has decent lume, most are messy compared to this, and certainly very messy when compared to the gem The 6, 9 and 12 are very flat on the gen, as are the hour numerals, whereas the rep version bulges out from the dial more...... The rep is very well made, the case and crystal are spot on, aside from maybe the pearl and bezel engravings, but the dial is the biggest let down, and the reason why I had to get the gen
P4GTR Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 The reps are phenominal, but the pillow like appearance of the 6,9,12 is an immediate tell. What a great watch, definately wish you the best wearing it! I always love seeing our members get the gens they want, knowing it went to a true watch lover.
triplehd Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Beautiful watch Mickey. Wear it well. I had the same watch with the creme dial, but in the 42mm size (pre XL). Here's a shot with my rep Blue SFSO. (How I miss 'em both)
Bike Mike Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 I am, I can't stop looking at the damn thing! I was the same when I got mine. The big thing that I notice was that the rep did not have that starburst light effect through the dial that you get from the gen. Seeing your pics, I want a silver face now too!
Mickey Padge Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 Very nice SFSO, is that blue or black?
Toadtorrent Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Congrats MP!! A solid watch you'll be keeping for awhile!!
Bike Mike Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 Very nice SFSO, is that blue or black? Thanks, it is blue.
Mickey Padge Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Posted October 20, 2009 Congrats MP!! A solid watch you'll be keeping for awhile!! Indeed, in fact I will probably sell some of my other rep watches now
krpster Posted October 21, 2009 Report Posted October 21, 2009 Very nice. The rep of this is quite amazing but the gen just has that "je ne sais quoi". Comparing the two pics it is hard to pinpoint the difference but for sure it is there. Enjoy!
Mickey Padge Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Posted October 22, 2009 Exactly krpster, plus you know that the little beauty on your wrist is gen It seems reps are good for the gen markets in some ways, my rep collecting led me to this watch after all, I would never have purchased otherwise
Slartibartfast Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 Superb choice of dial and strap colour. Congrats Mickey, and really good choice!
Mickey Padge Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks Slartibartfast As mentioned, I have just sold a lot of my reps, mixed feelings, but it needed to be done, they were not getting worn.....
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