Jks020 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I was wondering if anybody has purchased this? What's the quality like? Love the classic and simple look of the Superocean Heritage, thinking of doing it with the mesh bracelet from Josh. http://www.perfect-hour.com/bla10099-steel-mesh-bracelet-24mm-selected-breitling-p-8254.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi, I've purchased it (and the black SOH) but haven't recieved yet. Someone mentioned in another thread that it doesn't seem the same construction, and the mesh isn't as fine as the real deal. It will arrive in two or three days now, unless someone beats me to it i'll post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Please do mastermindalliance. Also, please note your wrist size and sizing when you do. I have 'heard' that if you wrist is 7" or smaller it might not size down small enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 No probs, and this inspired me to measure my wrist for the first time ever, 7.5in. So hopefully its good to go. As mentioned^^ one of the crits in the other thread (the v1 vs v2 comparison thread) was that the gen strap has a link contruction, where this doesn't. Given that, i can't image it would be easy to shorten... Anyway, it has left GZ, so normally it will clear Sydney customs Monday and be on my wrist Tuesday. Two days from now, as its sunday here. Keep ya posted! Oh, and please see my question about yr Seiko in todays wristy. Edit: actually tues is a public holiday here, so make that^ Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sorry. It DP'd when editing original post! o_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Oh, and please see my question about yr Seiko in todays wristy. Answered in WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Looking forward to your pics mma (mastrmindalliance ) For sure the construction is not the same as the gen but it still looks really nice. The gen is actually quite something to behold in person. The main part of the mesh is just that....mesh. So it is flexible and smooth. Before the mesh terminates to the deployant clasp it changes structure to solid links that are shaped to match the mesh exactly. Then there are about 3 to 4 links on each side to remove/add to adjust sizing. Then micro adjust is done via springbar in the clasp. Very cool! Here are a couple of shots I found showing it well. Full listing on WUS here In any case the offering that some of the dealers have is a step in the right direction. If it will fit via the adjustment available then it will look great. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Ahh, that is interesting! The gen pics (i dint find any like this wjile googling) actually make me feel happier about the rep bracelet purchase they show that the rep mesh style is closer than I thought. Frankly the links would only matter on a bigger wrist than mine if the 7in thing is correct so... Oh, and thanks Ronin, info in WC much appreciated and helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor2079 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 The rep is nowhere close to the gen. It also doesn't give you much room to size it properly. If your wrist in 7.5" or larger your should be okay. I'd save your money though. Heritage looks great on a gen calf strap, or save up for the gen band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight_six Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Well, I got this one http://www.strapcode.com/store/wire-mesh-band-2424-heavy-stainless-steel-with-divers-double-clasp-p-738.html it's heavy, thick well made and at an amazing price. I also got rep one from timeshops, which is the same as Josh offers - that one is super extra long, fairly thin and with about 1cm of adjustment. Inadequate for my 7" wrist. Money lost... Hope it helps... Dean Edited January 25, 2010 by straight_six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice updates. @straight_six, so does the one in your link fit you fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight_six Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice updates. @straight_six, so does the one in your link fit you fine? Yep, perfect on the SOH. I updated the link, as I linked the brushed one....got polished, as per gen Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Sold Out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Here is the link to my SOH with bracelet. As krpster noted the construction is different with the absences of the removable links. Also, the rep bracelets mesh is much finer. I can post more pics later if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice one Mike! Jealous... Anyway the strap arrived yest, and it is BIG. While it looks the part and is very well made, as menttioned above, only the buckle adjusts (about 10mm). With a 7.5in wrist at the smaller setting, it's just short of wrapping around my wrist without watch. Given that the watch head is 50mm, you will actually need a 8.5 to 9inch wrist to wear it! I'm in talks with Josh about about a smaller one. I'm still happy to take shot shots if peeps are interested... Dan Edit: oh, and the watch itself is spectacular for a rep. Amazingly well put together. Not sure if got lucky, but everying is straight, neat and spot on. I'm going to have to call it my rep of the year! The watch design itself is beautiful and i'm considering the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I had a SOH and mounted a Juergen mesh: http://www.jurgensusa.com/sm.htm Then moved it to my 243: The quality is excellent and I think you can order different sizes ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jks020 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks for keeping us updated mastrmind. I have a 7.5 inch wrist also, keep us all updated on your talks with Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Here are some pics of the mesh, lemme know if you want to see anything specifically... Engraving looks better than these in the flesh, light was a bit dodgy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Question: Can the clasp be removed and possibly transplanted to a Jurgen or the other guys from the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Well it's a bit strange, The clasp has a screw head at each end on the pin, but i think its dummied up as they doesn't seem to unscrew... Here's a quick length pic, it's set on the smallest guage on the clasp (which only has about 10mm's play) Edit: I have contacted both the mesh supplier links above and they are both discontinued. Well maybe strapcode will do them again, they said: "Sorry, this is temporary discontinued, please consider other available models, thanks!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Here is another site that sells the mesh bracelet. Check it out. http://www.lonestarwatches.com/3.2Mesh.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thought some may be interested in this... I know its very far from accurate but here's a cheapy I picked up. I grabbed it just to see if I like the mesh style enough to spend the required hundreds on a more accurate one. The gen is $850 at the AD BTW Got it from "seikoprince" on the bay for $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If somebody is interested in the gen, I could check the retail Price. Best J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If somebody is interested in the gen, I could check the retail Price. Best J Price list $650 for a Gen Ocean Classic. Should be able to pull 10-15% off from a AD. For some reason the Aero Classic is $50 more and it is the same bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Price list $650 for a Gen Ocean Classic. Should be able to pull 10-15% off from a AD. For some reason the Aero Classic is $50 more and it is the same bracelet. Wow, thats quite a difference, they told me $850 as above. Thats with currency conversion btw.... Where are you Bike Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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