New versions of Chronomat EVO and Steelfish SOSF?

[chrgod]

There seems to be rumours that the Steelfish and "Ultimate BCE" are in short supply at the moment. Dealers are seeling out to prepare for the new versions, which are due "in two weeks"... ( Guess we can make that about three months.)

Does anyone have any information on the work/ improvements on these new models? Thought it could be cool to gather it together in one thread.

I hope that the dial pattern on the SOSF and BCE will be improved, the cocentric circles on the stick marker BCE models are a bit weak. Also, the pearl on the SOSF can be better. The last batch of BCEs seems to have an improved pearl.

The engraved numbers on the bezel can also bee deeper and sharper.

Nevertheless, I sure hope that they dont mess it up too much..

[dadog13]

I've read angus post about it...

a post like this could be great, maybe if we get again dealers to listed for all this improvements...maybe something could be done so the new releases are even better than the previous one...

I think that if something could be done, if it is not too late...A will listen to us and will definitely propose this mods to the factories...

[andreww]

My guess is that the new SFSO will include the pointed second hand that Breitling is now using. I prefer the square one to be honest.

[abat]

My guess is that the new SFSO will include the pointed second hand that Breitling is now using

I know the triangle you mean but interestingly on the Breitling site they have the square one again, but the HE valve is at 10 o'clock not 9.

EDIT: It seems the square second hand is on the 360 view but the pointed one is everywhere else.

[poopypants]

well... not be the pessimist here... but these "new" versions may be bad news for us...

we all know how the manufacturers try improving models, but ultimately end up fixing one thing and breaking two others... HOPEFULLY this is not the case!!!

PP

[By-Tor]

I agree with Poopy. Does anyone seriously believe that when they can make a completely new version without screwing up something major (that was already done well)?

I think it's unrealistic to except the factories to improve them. Both are superb replications, and I'd be very happy with both of them (I only own the SFSO though).

[poopypants]

whats in it for the factories to improve these models to almost exact specifications???

THEY SELL THEM REGARDLESS!!!

but, I'm still crossing my fingers... LOL!

PP

[mezzanine]

I could see the maker maybe improving the BCE, but as By-Tor mentioned, it's unlikely that they're going to get the SFSO any better than it already is.

And chances are, it would be worse. Instead of improving these two already-released models...why don't you work more quickly on the PVD Skyland!!

[poopypants]

mmmmmmmmmmm! skyland!

i should just unload my chrono-avenger and get one of those!!!

PP

[Rolexman]

Angus wrote in his dealer section that the maker is modifiing the case of the SOSF to fit the ETA 2836 instead of the 2824 it now houses.... strange as both movements are the same in dimension LOL.

[Dario33]

Not sure why factory is spending R&D to revamp SFSO and BCE...time would be better spent with Skyland and better SA.

[poopypants]

did i mention... mmmmmmmmmmm! skyland!