Guest lcdr2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I've recently picked up a P.O. and lately all the buzz about this SS SuperOcean has gotten me hooked. I'm just wondering if I should wait a while longer to see if some of the flaws mentioned in the reviews get ironed out on some sort of later 'Ultimate' edition. I'm thinking of the 'early adopters' of the first Ferrari and P.O. reps and how I would feel if a near perfect version of something I jumped on early comes out soon after my purchase. Any opinions on whether this version of the Steelfish is the best that will be available from now on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 This rep is almost perfect. Buy this one, this is the best version that will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjalg Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Yea, I dont think it will get any more perfect than the one available now! Dont see them bothering making another version! BTW does anybody know the reason why there is a nickle plated version made? Breitling never made a nickle plated version did they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Buy now. This one isn't getting any better. BTW does anybody know the reason why there is a nickle plated version made? Breitling never made a nickle plated version did they? Are you sure it's not just the movement that's Nickel plated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjalg Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Oh, well I dont really know what it means.. what are upside to having the movement nickle plated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Oh, well I dont really know what it means.. what are upside to having the movement nickle plated? The color of the movement may indicate the origin from which it was produced or assembled, which may be of benefit to overall QC, though aside from that, there's really no upside. The color of the movement or plating does not offer any functional benefit to the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 The color of the movement may indicate the origin from which it was produced or assembled, which may be of benefit to overall QC, though aside from that, there's really no upside. The color of the movement or plating does not offer any functional benefit to the movement. Absolutely correct!! :thumbsupsmileyanim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lcdr2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 This rep is almost perfect. Buy this one, this is the best version that will be available. I guess my decision has been made. I really just wanted that little extra push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 lcdr, Wait till you have one, you'll know you made the right decision. It's a gorgeous timepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15DOC Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Where can you order this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 man the only thing they need to do is fix that window box!!! its not supposed to be that thick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) man the only thing they need to do is fix that window box!!! its not supposed to be that thick!!! Man...stop obsessing about this watch already. It's getting a bit tired. Get the rep or not and live with the flaws... or forget about it. If you think that the rep factories are able to ever make this one better I'm afraid you're sadly mistaken. That's how the rep game is. Complaining about the miniscule flaws is ok, but it won't change a thing. They might fix some flaw for the next batch but screw up something much more important. They ALWAYS do this... and there aren't many reps (if even one) as close as this. And BTW... not that ANYONE outside this forum really cares, but the window box is in correct size on the rep. Just do a bit of research and compare it to the correct model (not to the old ones that use the thin box). And before you ask... yes, it comes with both types of bracelets: Professional I (all brushed) and Professional II (polished centre links). Edited June 3, 2007 by By-Tor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbody Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 K.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 ouchhhhh!! that hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiji Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 It is impossible for the rep factory to produce a 1:1 rep. The minor flaws are not easily spotted at all. It will take a "trained" eyes a long time to identify it as rep. There is a cheaper asian version without AR and wrong date font. But since you are asking for the final and the best.... Choose the swiss version with strong AR, correct date font and movement as it is really close to the gen specs. I think the SFSO should be named the best rep of the 2007. I totally agree with By-tor. Do some research. The SFSO swiss version is already at its best. Get while it is still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I think the SFSO should be named the best rep of the 2007. I agree... and IMHO, leather or rubber bands make the watch far awesome than using the steel one, which for me is a bit boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I agree... and IMHO, leather or rubber bands make the watch far awesome than using the steel one, which for me is a bit boring. I second this...the rubber strap combo makes this one of the best out there, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynomial Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I second this...the rubber strap combo makes this one of the best out there, imo. I think the Pro I bracelet is the best fit, though calf would look good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I have the white ETA on the genuine rubber strap and you could take this watch anywhere. While I don't think that taking reps into ADs is a good idea I doubt if anyone would catch this one on. It is the best rep 'out of the box' for sure and the ETA movement is the correct base for the genuine Breitling movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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