stagfan Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Guys, I need your input. I want to purchase my first Breitling rep but I am having a hard time picking one. Looks are not that important to me. I just want to purchase the most accurate Breitling rep out there being my first purchase. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 No contest: ETA-powered SFSO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagfan Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks Pugwash. I was leaning towards that coz many of you guys in this forum say the same thing. No mods needed in this watch? No contest: ETA-powered SFSO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hands down - ETA Steelfish. Only mod it needs is a Lume job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagfan Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 dluddy, how much does it cost to have a lume job? Im from Asia. Hands down - ETA Steelfish. Only mod it needs is a Lume job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 It doesn't need a lume job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Better lume would be ? well better but it does not need a lube job, and with out further ado leats turn this into the white superduper ocean thread spot the rep for those of you that dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 im going to have to disagree with the majority. i have had 2 steelfish's and a couple bce's and i have to say i think the evo is a much better rep. just my opinion...i could be bias though...i much prefer a chrono watch. i think the bracelet is much nicer and overall better construction of the case. ruby just got updated bce's with AMAZING AR and correct dial colors. very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giorgio Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm going to agree with Italiano17771. I have 2 BCE's and I think they are the best rep hands down. I've had people almost fall over when I take it off my wrist to show them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Both steelfish and BCE are very nice, if you do not need the chronograph (I use it in my BCE only to check if it is working or not) go with no doubt for the steelfish. Although the AR is top quality also in the BCE (at least the "ultimate"). The SF black dial is amazing, I think the blue is as nice, I don't like the white (sorry). The only problem with the Sosf to my opinion is its heavy weight but you can change to leather or diver strap (yes, the bracelet is not as good as the watch, although it is very similar to the gen), but I know the experts like it heavy. Regarding the lume, my watch glows very strong (the hands little less) and I think that as a first breitling rep the SO is quite a good choice. Edited October 1, 2007 by rafib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyster Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 im going to have to disagree with the majority. i have had 2 steelfish's and a couple bce's and i have to say i think the evo is a much better rep. just my opinion...i could be bias though...i much prefer a chrono watch. i think the bracelet is much nicer and overall better construction of the case. ruby just got updated bce's with AMAZING AR and correct dial colors. very nice indeed. Beautiful watch, I am really tempted to buy one of these. Both the BCE and the SFSO are just amazing, If I was giving advice though, I would say Eta steelfish just gets the nod, reliable accurate and good resale value. I only have the Asian steelfish and even that is a fantastic piece for the cash. If you are not sure, that may be the halfway house, if you like it punt it on and buy the ETA. The lack of AR does not really bother me but the slightly stuttery second hand has me eyeing the Swiss version. You really can't go wrong with any of these though, we are spoiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagfan Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Im really getting confused. Hehe. Beautiful watch, I am really tempted to buy one of these. Both the BCE and the SFSO are just amazing, If I was giving advice though, I would say Eta steelfish just gets the nod, reliable accurate and good resale value. I only have the Asian steelfish and even that is a fantastic piece for the cash. If you are not sure, that may be the halfway house, if you like it punt it on and buy the ETA. The lack of AR does not really bother me but the slightly stuttery second hand has me eyeing the Swiss version. You really can't go wrong with any of these though, we are spoiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I've had several of the SOSF and the BCE and they are equal quality. I think the BCE is a more sophisticated design and is certainly flashier, but the SOSF has very good casework and better AR (and more durable AR). There is not a wrong choice here, just pick whichever one you like the design better on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanytical Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I have a blue SOSF and a graphite V2 BCE, and I'd have to say that the polished BCE gets more compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) Stay away from those stainless steel replicas. Go for one of these........... Or these... Both from TWP BTW. Edited October 2, 2007 by jfreeman420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 (edited) Who can debate the beauty of the SOSF.. it's just soo much more... well.. ACCURATE than the BCE... not to mention it goes great with that multicolored rubix cube suit you have in your closet from 1987. notice the "AR" on my Asian SOSF.... haha.. it's a beautiful watch.. i'd never pay the extra 150 for the ETA with AR... why should I when my 21j looks so stunning anyways... can't wait to pick up my rubix cube suit from the cleaners tomorrow! watch out i might break out with some Tektronic dancing to match Edited October 2, 2007 by plaifender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 If you go for the steelfish take only the ETA with double AR, you will not regret. After a while you enjoy your watch and forget the extra $150 you paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Why spend $300 on a rep of a watch that you can buy genuine for $1,000? Go balls to the wall, rep of a $33,000 watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 NOOO I DISAGREE WITH EVERYONE.. I LOVE THEM ALLL... ALL OF THEM.. EVERYONE OF THEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Like most of the others have said, best is between the BCE and SFSO. For me, it is the BCE though, the SFSO is supposed to be a brilliant out of the box rep, pretty much indistinguishable to the gen, but it has been said before - best rep but not the best watch. For me, I have not got it basically because I doubt it would get much wrist time, it just doesn't come across as having that same presence as the BCE. Or for presence, go for jfreeman's advice. BLING B) If there was a full gold bentley 6.75, I would be looking at that as my next one... Oh, and just something else to mention, as far as cost goes, the SFSO is by far a cheaper option, for the Swiss BCE it is close to $1,000 depending on what one you look for versus around $300 for a Swiss SFSO. Just something to think about too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagfan Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I guess it all comes down to the BCE and the SFSO.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 S O S F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagfan Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Final Judgement between the SFSO and the BCE ULTIMATE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Final Judgement between the SFSO and the BCE ULTIMATE? Either will do. Do you want a Chrono? BCE wins. If not, Steelfish wins. It's all opinion, either way. For the record, my opinion is that the Steelfish wins because the movement is the same as the genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Either will do. Do you want a Chrono? BCE wins. If not, Steelfish wins. It's all opinion, either way. For the record, my opinion is that the Steelfish wins because the movement is the same as the genuine. ok i say the steelfish......but what colour and should it have leather or steel!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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