add46.88 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi Guys, After owning the Tag Heuer Carrera racing on rubber, i'm on the lookout for another sporty/casual watch!! If you had to pick one,which would you choose?... IWC Cousteau Divers or Breitling Steelfish(on rubber strap)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montydog Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi Guys, After owning the Tag Heuer Carrera racing on rubber, i'm on the lookout for another sporty/casual watch!! If you had to pick one,which would you choose?... IWC Cousteau Divers or Breitling Steelfish(on rubber strap)? Hello, I like quite large watches so for me the Steelfish is a little on the small side. The Chronomat Evo is a nicer Breitling IMHO so I'd take the IWC which I love and would also love to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 One of the advantages of the Steelfish is that it's not a chrono - you get the ETA movement rather than the A7750. There are also some good deals on the gen rubber strap out there too. That said, neither of these two have pushed me over the edge yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I am loving the Cousteau Divers. That and the 3717 are fabulous watches and sporty. The rubber strap on the Cousteau is of far better quality than the gen Breitling rubber strap I have on right now. But the Steelfish and Cousteau are very different watches both in terms of size and form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I would choose the white steelfish on rubber.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addingwatch Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I like the IWC much better. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealphabeta Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have the Breitling too and wear mine on steel! It looks amazing, get comments all the time. I would love the IWC also but have had other things that need my money at the moment. I will get one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Apples and oranges. Different sizes and very different statements. Breitling is an excellent non-chron rep of an $1,800 watch. Cousteau is an excellent rep of a $7,000 IWC chrono complete with a well working inner rotating bezel. Now you tell me which is cooler. I would also add that I received two compliments from strangers the first day I wore it. One knew what it was and expressed admiration (guy). The other comment was from a woman who just thought it was a really nice sports watch. I do like my Chrono Avenger with original dial and Swiss movement and latest accurate BCE but if I had to choose one of the three Cousteau would win hands down. But Cousteau is a big 44mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add46.88 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Apples and oranges. Different sizes and very different statements. Breitling is an excellent non-chron rep of an $1,800 watch. Cousteau is an excellent rep of a $7,000 IWC chrono complete with a well working inner rotating bezel. Now you tell me which is cooler. I would also add that I received two compliments from strangers the first day I wore it. One knew what it was and expressed admiration (guy). The other comment was from a woman who just thought it was a really nice sports watch. I do like my Chrono Avenger with original dial and Swiss movement and latest accurate BCE but if I had to choose one of the three Cousteau would win hands down. But Cousteau is a big 44mm. thanks for your opinions Im swaying towards the IWC,however size could be a factor. Would you say the IWC wears alot bigger than the Steelfish?They are both 44mm right? oh and i have 7 inch wrists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 My mistake. I had thought the steelfish was smaller. Then definitely go with the IWC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I think the Cousteau is actually 45MM and the SFSO is 44MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pix Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Get both ! The Asian Steelfish is already a real pieces of artwork for "only" 160 dollars... Spend less on this one and get the IWC from the same dealer to save the shipping costs. Otherwise, the Breitling might look smaller despite it's 44mm because of a quite small dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 If QC is a factor for you, I would say that the Steelfish and 3717 are on a much higher level... The Cousteau is hit or miss in that area,..and to me a must wait for a next generation.. or different manufacturer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisik Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Go for the Steelfish. I agree with some that the IWC is a better looking watch, but is too much overpriced for an Asian core. With the steelfish you get one of the best original swiss movements, so forget about any problem for the next (at least) 15 years. Overall quality and finishes are as good as the IWC, and you save almost $300 to buy some other great reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Truthfully they shouldn't be compared, the SFSO is a hit among us but it is a non chrono rep of a 1300-1600 watch. It is a divers watch so it's bulky heavy and looks fantastic on the wrist. And the cousteau looks just as great, and from the pics looks equally amazing. get both becasue your in a very tough situation my friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 FWIW, I LOVE my Steelfish from Josh. Has gotten me many complements from watch lovers and non-watchies alike. It's heavy, beautiful and accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 The temptation is too high I will be buying both. Just ordered a gen rubber strap for the fish from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Now that is the spirit. By the way the gen rubber is definitely worthwhile. Makes the fish the perfect beach watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add46.88 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Thanks for all the comments guys Decided i will go for the IWC for now,then save up for the steelfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I would have to say the SFSO. Best built rep I have put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add46.88 Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 thanks for the pics TWP,looks awesome..... Does anyone know where i can get my watch re-lumed based in the UK? Dont fancy sending my watch to america with potential custom problems ect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lcdr2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 thanks for the pics TWP,looks awesome..... Does anyone know where i can get my watch re-lumed based in the UK? Dont fancy sending my watch to america with potential custom problems ect... Why the concerns over customs problems? When did the U.S. or the U.K. become known to each other as hotbeds of counterfeit exports? I thought they were busy watching China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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