decker6869 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Im not very good at posting pix yet but I'm gonna give it a go. Overall im happy with the watch. I think the crown on the clasp is off center and one of the clasp sides seems damaged or bent of sorts, you can see it in the pics i believe. But overall i am happy as I am not an expert on these watches nor know much about them. The orange hand and orange explorer II are definitely off color from one another but it doesn't bother me in the least really. For what it is, a smooth operating watch with an elegant look and hopefully a movement that will last me many years I am happy. Although the bracelet makes squeak noises when fastening it, (i do not know how to lubricate the bracelet, gotta read up on it), i think it can be remedied. Also I took all the pics with my iPhone 4s, I have a professional canon EOS 70d if anyone wants some real up close and personal shots or super macros. Feel free to chime in and speak up, i welcome it! First up is a wrist shot. Looks pretty good to me! By decker6869 at 2012-01-18 Next to my Gen Breitling, the breitling is huge so I thought this would be a good pic to show size comparison. Its not too small but not too loud either which is the look i wanted to go for as the Breitling just screams for attention. Uploaded with ImageShack.us A pic of the crown on the side. I honestly don't know what I'm looking for on these pics so any guidance or any requests of angles or shots please let me know. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Shot of the inside of the clasp. Seems legit to me? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Here is a pic of where you can see what I believe is the crown being off center and the damage to the right of the buckle? I don't know the terminology but it looks bent? What do you guys think? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Another pic of the clasp and crown... Uploaded with ImageShack.us A pic of the rehaut i think its called? It has a serial number engraved at the 6 o'clock postion. I dunno what the Gen has or doesn't have so any info is welcomed and as I said earlier, if anyone wants a certain shot just let me know! Uploaded with ImageShack.us To close for now I am happy. I wish it didn't have as what appears to be damage to the clasp area but I can live with it for $400.... What to get next? Any suggestions? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA2EASY Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Looks great.... Whats the lume like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Lume is very bright, like wow bright. I'll break out the canon tonight & get a Lume shot for the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 thnks a lot for the review - looks nice - can you see that there is AR on the cyclo ? i whould contact the dealer about the clasp - im sure he can send a spare part... cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischyyy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Mine is getting closer, just arrived in the UK. I would love a few EOS 70d pics, maybe a few lume shots(I had a 550d and loved the low light performance at high ISO setts) to keep me busy for the next 7-12 days till it finally arrives. I will sleep better when I see the blue lume is as awesome as on Andrews site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanView Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Looks pretty good except the clasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daytona1984 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I love this watch! Many thanks for sharing the pics! I wish the factory had corrected the flaws in their second run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 looks good. is there any ar on the cylcops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) There is definitely some AR on the main crystal and on the Clops. How much i couldnt tell you but I do know that wearing it around at the mall in the bright lights I had minimal reflection when i angled the watch and at home I hardly get any of the glare from computer screens and such. I wish i was more experienced with watches and such but I am definitely going to get experienced as I have signed up for some classes from a link a fellow member gave me and I plan on ordering several more watches of different styles and brands. Next on my list is the Yellow faced 2008 style Breitling Avenger Seawolf I saw on Josh's site. Anyone know much about that watch? Link http://www.1-pc8838....242-p-5612.html I find myself gravitating toward the simpler movements, IE: No chronographs because I am nervous to try one of the Asian 7750's. I really like the black steel limited edition super avenger but im afraid the movement will fail and I honestly don't know where to get something like that fixed. At least the swiss movements i know the local jeweler can repair or replace.. At least I think. LOL As always, all thoughts and comments are welcomed! EDIT***---- I am working on getting those LUME shots uploaded. Pics soon! Edited January 19, 2012 by decker6869 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 very nice thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Next on my list is the Yellow faced 2008 style Breitling Avenger Seawolf I saw on Josh's site. Anyone know much about that watch? It's discontinued. You have to wait for a new release or perhaps a 3rd production run of this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Aww man that kinda sucks... I really liked that yellow face avenger. Any thoughts on the Black Steel edition that is on there pages now in the new section? The one with the rubber strap... I want to take the plunge on a REP Breitling so bad because I want to compare it to my GEN and try to see how close they have gotten. I guess the best thing to do would be to order a REP model of the GEN model i have... but seems like a waste of sorts to me but then again I do want something to compare with without going to the high end jeweler who always puts on the high pressure to make a sale... bahh decisions decisions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Here is a shot of the Lume. Ill try to get a better one up later today. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischyyy Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wow i hope it's this pic and not the lume, it looks awful. Looking forward to the nicer pic, let the blue superlume shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Ya I took the pic in pitch black with my iPhone 4s so it wasn't the best. I am finding it harder to take the Lume pics then I thought, can't seem to get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 you need more cowbell on the breitling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker6869 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Honestly the lume is brighter then any watch i've owned but it doesnt look radioactive like on Josh's website pics. Its a nice blue and it is clearly bright in the dark but definitely not radioactive.. LoL Edited---- Funny thing about my GEN breitling with all those fancy diamonds and BS the damn seconds hand fell the eff off on me the other day and i gotta spend $110 just to get it back on.... im like mehh.... ill leave it off till i actually decide i want to wear it again or someone seriously talks about buying it... 31 three quarter ct diamonds on that bezel and honestly im not the least bit impressed by it. It was a gift from my brother who is a pilot for Continental express as an express jet pilot so he has a lot of Breitlings.... I was like thanks dude, i think? I actually fear losing my arm when i wear it out sometimes... either that or folks just think its a novelty item... LoL.... life is a trip! Edited January 20, 2012 by decker6869 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Honestly the lume is brighter then any watch i've owned but it doesnt look radioactive like on Josh's website pics. Dealers cheat on their lume pics. Don't take them at face value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischyyy Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Dealers cheat on their lume pics. Don't take them at face value. But I was planning to replace my nightstand lamp with my explorer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Lume shots are taken with extended (longer) shutter times - cam In a tripod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Or under UV bulb which makes lume nuclear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynchon Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The bezel numbers up top (18-6) look a mm or 2 too high, the lower ones (8-16) look pretty good to me. It's the small things that can mean a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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