phaedo Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Well, with it being summer in this part of the world, business is picking up enough for me to be able to finally splash out on a new watch. Have been eying up the Breitling Seawolf in the yellow dial for months now. Last weekend I had a look at Tony's website - asian7750.com - and he actually had them listed. And at a much better price than the twins. As mentioned in a previous thread, picked it up for $358 plus $20 shipping. As to whether it is the original version or the 'updated' with the stock eta datewheel, I am not sure - but the date is different to my V1 BCE, so I am going to say it is the good version. The pics should help others decide for me which version I have, since I don't have a caseback opener so can't have a look at the movement to determine. However, it is listed as the original type on the website. This won't be a huge review, like some guys do, but will give a fair idea of my impressions after 2 hours on the wrist. Firstly, it is the same diameter as a BCE, but the thickness is a lot more. Very chunky on the wrist. Feels heavier than a UPO, but more comfortable, thanks to the great bracelets Breitling put out. Helium valve, as others have mentioned, is not even in the case, but that is a minor issue. Also, the lume dots could be better, but it is as good as all the others I have seen. The micro regulator on the bracelet, although a [censored] to pop back in, is great for slight adjustment to get the bracelet just right. The brushed and polished work well on this watch, the sides of the case and the caseback are polished, but the rest of the case and bracelet are brushed; I am a fan of polished all over as a general rule, but this looks the part. Very rugged for a dive watch. A couple of other good points - the B logo on the crown lines up parallel to the case when fully locked, maybe I got lucky with the threading on my one, but maybe it is something the factory has actually made an effort to get the small things right. There is no distortion in the crystal, even when viewed at sharp angles, and quite a deep rehaut. Lume is excellent, almost on par with my DSN 113 (which was superlumed at the factory). Not sure how long it lasts, but it is very bright straight off, and very even on the whole watch, including the pearl. The photos don't seem to show it, but the pearl isn't centered perfectly, again, not a biggie. The stencil numbers work well on this one I think, unlike others - the super avenger comes to mind. Probably becuase of the brushed finishes, gives it a more rugged feel. The movement is also fantastic. I almost can't tell there is a rotor, and manually winding it a few turns to check it out, it was almost like there was no resistance at all. Much smoother than anything else I have, including swiss 6497's. No wobble in the crown when pulled out, and the date flicks over about a minute before midnight. All in all, I am impressed. Hopefully I will stay impressed with it - after all, it is only a few hours old, have not even had a chance to see how accurate the movement is, or power reserve, etc. But, rating on the bigguns magazine scale, I give it two 'things' up. Oh, and from the time I initially emailed Tony to make sure they were available to it being on my wrist in Australia, was about 5 hours short of 9 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Looks very nice,,, Wear it well.. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sweet watch! That is the new stock ETA date wheel version, it's the only one available now, unless you buy the older one off a fellow member.... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Looks great. THanks for taking the time to share your excitement and opinions on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sweet watch! That is the new stock ETA date wheel version, it's the only one available now, unless you buy the older one off a fellow member.... Cheers! Thanks for the clarification Mickey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Your welcome! I purchased a gen Breitling black leather strap for mine, feels much more comfortable when compared to the steel bracelet for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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