Mickey Padge Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Just got this piece back from Germany, thanks Domi! Domi re-finished the genuine dial (lots of scratches, now it has a wonderful matte finish, like charcoal). He also AR coated the sapphire crystal, which looks much better now. The movement was from a Skyland I think, hence the correct date font..... Can't buy these any more, along with the titanium Seawolf, you can only get the latest rep versions, which are poor in every respect, nothing like the old school ones! Enough chat, here are some pictures, click to expand! I hope you like it, I am very pleased with the results. The only thing left would be to superlume the hands, but I am really not bothered to do so, I like it fine as is Comments and observations welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 sexy!... best breitling rep (an gen model, too!)...bar none!... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 very nice, looks realy good wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Thanks guys, I am pretty sure this is my only franken I own, gen PAM straps don't count! I am sure it will get plenty of wrist time, but also I don't want to put a mark on it! At least ti brushes out well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Dibs when you sell it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Dibs when you sell it mate Hehe, even I don't turn watches around that quickly! Maybe if I find a good deal on a gen, this will have to do for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Wow! Looks great! Can't believe they don't make this anymore! Like the datewheel too, makes a huge difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Wow! Looks great! Can't believe they don't make this anymore! Like the datewheel too, makes a huge difference! The little things make a big difference, of cource the gen dial helps! They still make it in steel, heaven knows why they don't use titanium again, update the dial and date disc and the factories would sell 1000's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 That's such a beauty MP. This is one of the models that never attracted me before but now I'm a fan. PS: How is your collection like these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thanks By-Tor, like the SFSO, this is one watch where I would love to own the gen, but I can't justify the price to myself I have a good selection of mainly high end rep watches, with a hell of a lot having passed through my hands, eventually I will post a group shot, just need a few final pieces of the puzzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Very nice my friend. I love the Titanium. I love my Gen Ti Wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Very nice my friend. I love the Titanium. I love my Gen Ti Wolf. Yep, I would love to own a gen ti Seawolf, the discontinued titanium Breitling's have always been among my favourite watches. I really don't understand why Breitling no longer make them, or even use titanium, seems strange to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 This is her I have no idea why they quit. I love this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hehe, even I don't turn watches around that quickly! Maybe if I find a good deal on a gen, this will have to do for now Exactly what I did. But then when I went to sell it to another great member here I couldn't pry the franken off of my father-in-law's wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Well I am lucky, no family members try to "borrow" my watches, I have them all to myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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