Pix Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Hi, well, everything has been said about this fantastic watch, maybe a little bit less about the cheaper version, which I remind you has : - an Asian movement at 28800 bph, that makes the seconds hand sweep really smoothly - no AR coating - there's currently a doubt (from my side at least) if it has a mineral (as advertized) or sapphire crystal (see this thread) So I won't make any review, as there has been several and enough, especially that excellent one from Seadweller4000 I just would like to share some shots of my new toy. And I can tell you it's going to have a lot of wristtime ! I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do. Of course, any question welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks! Wonderful pictures.. Especially the crown pic shows the nice finish.. The picture of the lume on the pearl is also nice, hour markes still looks a bit lumpy on close up, but better than the first ones.. It seems like the lack of AR on the Asian version is not really noticable with a white dial, very cool. I have not yet bought the SOSF... Maybe it is about time to finally give in, even though I think that the PO suits my "need" for a big divers watch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Pix you certainly know how to take a very good picture!!! Very wise to go for the white dial without the AR, looks great!! Wear it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 hour markes still looks a bit lumpy on close up, but better than the first ones..True ! But you can't notice it by naked eyes in fact. It seems like the lack of AR on the Asian version is not really noticable with a white dial, very cool.That was the very precise reason for my choice on the white. I think you can't regret the purchase of this watch. Let's just see how the movement will last. Thx both for your comments, I always enjoy reading someone like the pics I spent some time to take, just for pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Great photos, I have the ETA black dial, on gen black divers strap myself! How are the 15, 30 and 45 markers on the bezel, are they centered? I can't see that from your pictures. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 No, obviously not. I haven't noticed it until I took this picture. Well, I remember reading from Seadweller4000 that the pearl was not perfectly aligned too. Same on yours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Your numbers 15, 30 and 45 look to be centered very well. Sometimes the numbers are engraved slightly out of position to the left or right, closer to the edge of the bezel..... My 30 and 45 are 1 mm ish off center My pearl and triangular point lines up with 12 very well, does yours always sit a tad to the left like that? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 OK, understood the question. Then, yes, centered, but no, not aligned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 There are always tiny things like that with our watches, but it just adds to part of the watches character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 very nice !! enjoy ! ima think ima gonna go the asian route on this rep cant afford the $300+ on the eta's . unless the eta's will go down on price . great watch enjoy ! p.s. i think pual will offer the eta version much cheaper than the $300+ price . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 wow, i have not buy one yet, was esitating between the white dial and blue dial, i thought i would buy the blue because i have a white navitimer and black bce, but i think i am gonna buy the white one asian, and with the money i will save, i will get the 2 tone blue bce, so i will have best of both worlds. thanks for your pics. you helped me with my decision. enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 How about a wrist shot please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 I forgot the basic things, sorry. I have what I consider to be a small wrist : 17,5 cm (6,8 inches) I hesitated a while before buying a "large" watch, as I usually go between 38 and 42 mm diameter (that's why I'm avoiding Panerai to date, but I'm looking for a 40mm one). The dial of the Steelfish is pretty small compared to its overall diameter, so visually it's not as large. I chose the SS bracelet as it's more wrapping the wrist (at least it's my feeling). I did the same when I bought my Tag SLR. And I feel the solution is not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 The dial of the Steelfish is pretty small compared to its overall diameter, so visually it's not as large. I chose the SS bracelet as it's more wrapping the wrist (at least it's my feeling). I did the same when I bought my Tag SLR. And I feel the solution is not bad. Its perfect for you, Pix I have small wrists as well and just got mine from PT yesterday. Fits me great. Bought it with spare brown leather strap, but I'm keeping the SS band on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Which colour ? I'm also thinking about buying a leather strap. I bought the SS as it was the same price and I was not sure how the leather one would look like on my wrist. BTW, how's the quality of the leather ? I received 2 SS bracelets, lucky no ? Please have a look to the trade section, as I won't keep both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 The dark brown leather strap, and a black rubber strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 wow. love yhe wrist shots, could you please tell from wich dealer you got it so i would buy from same. to get the same quality(lume, bezel markers...) great watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 I bought it from Trustytime. http://www.rwg.cc/members/Breitling-Steelf...ean-t25457.html Well, it seems than for a while you could only get the Steelfish from the so-called Cartel (4 dealers). Things seem to be changing. I was delivered within less than a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpower88 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 great thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Which colour ? I'm also thinking about buying a leather strap. I bought the SS as it was the same price and I was not sure how the leather one would look like on my wrist. BTW, how's the quality of the leather ? I have the 'gold' leather one. I'd call it 'honey' myself. The leather is good quality. My wrist is the same size as yours and looks like this: On a Bob for Breitling, it looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Like you I have about the same size wrist but with allot more hair , I find that the larger size watches look fine and so do other people as I get lots of compliments and that watch looks great on you !!! My wife wears a 38mm watch and it looks fine on her but It feels to small for me ?? I never have bought a Pam as I don't like leather , with small wrists I feel that the leather is wearing me and I am not wearing the leather so I stay away from it for that reason only , it just isn't comfortable and the buckle goes half way around my wrist at the top ... Right now BIG is in so don't worry about it , that watch fits you fine and my next purchase will be the Swiss TT Chronomat Evo .. Zed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 @Pug, that definitely makes me confident in purchasing one. I think I'll go for a honey or dark brown one... There are some for less than 30 euros shipped from my usual suppliers. @Zed : can you tell me your lotion's name to get more hairs on my wrist ? I find 38mm to be a perfect size for dressy watches. Of course, when it comes to SS bracelets or chronos, it's better to go for a 40mm or more. Also, for the buckle problem, purchasing XS straps might help. Most straps advertized for Panerai are short ones. I bought these for my Montblanc and Festina and it's just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Congrats on the watch, and don't let anyone tell you that large watches don't look good on small wrists. Mine is a bit thicker but i recently got a 44m Pam and i'm defitenly ordering a 47m next. The Steelfish is advertised as 43 give or take. And IMO leather makes the watch itself stand out more and since most SS bands are very thick, animal hide is the way to go for those with smaller diameter wrists. Still when you get a chance pick up a breitling Bentley on SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontin Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sweeeeeeeeet !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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