DuDro Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Just wanted to share with everyone my latest addition... The Breitling SuperOcean SteelFish (a.k.a. SOSF) on a genuine Breitling calf skin strap: Powered by an Asian 21J automatic movement...This is my first Asian 21J movement and I'm impressed with the feel of it when adjusting the time. The date setting is a bit choppy and the "sweep" seconds is not that smooth, but not bad considering how inexpensive these models are right now. I believe that the case is the same as my Swiss-powered version which makes this thing even more of a bargain! I plan on installing a Swiss movement and a sapphire crystal with AR. I also would like to install a better DW. Where is Lello on this project? Does anyone know how to remove the bezel? I don't think the crystal will clear the rider tabs on the bezel, otherwise I would just push it out from the back. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated...Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've got the same watch, and I really do prefer it on leather. The white looks great with just about any color strap too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great choice! I think you remove the screws around the outside to remove the bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Great choice! I think you remove the screws around the outside to remove the bezel. I've read some where that the screws on the SOSF bezel are decorative...Anyone else care to comment on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've read some where that the screws on the SOSF bezel are decorative...Anyone else care to comment on this? Yah, I read that too somewhere. I like that white dial version. I have the blue dial Asian version, on leather as well. A weighty watch for the money. Built like a brick shithouse! I much prefer the white dial. Wanna swap??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I owned the white dial version and like with every rep watch I buy, I dissect it completely and clean the innards, repolish the case and finish the unfinished parts. I had a hard time trying to remove the bezel when the screws would just turn and not move! They definitely are held in just for decorative purposes. I attempted to remove the bezel using a homemade "Bezel knife" and that was a no go. I think that these bezels are pressure-fitted and either alot of might will have to get it out, or a Bergeon bezel remover might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I had the Asian 21J version with the white dial and I loved it so much that I decided to sell it and "upgrade" to the Swiss ETA version with AR. It was a big mistake ! The Asian version kept perfect time and everything was tight. The "Swiss" version had a very "rough" movement, the bezel was not smooth and it gained 5 minutes a day - eventually, the crown and stem fell out of the movement !! Both watches came from Silix and I'm waiting for a replacement from Jay. At the end of the day, I should have kept the Asian version - what a great watch (it was !!) The Asian SFSO (from Silix-Prime): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Nice, I was going to buy the gen today but it was too big..So instead I bought this gen colt II auto and I guess this is my breitling dress watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith11 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Dudro great looking watch especially on that strap, the color of the strap with the white face really makes it pop! This may have to be an addition to my collection in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Nice watch for you. What took you so long? Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Has anyone installed the Lello DW into an Asian movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 AFAIK, Lello only made DWs for 7750-based Breitlings. (Date @ 3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Has anyone installed the Lello DW into an Asian movement? I believe Lello had gotten enough request to start this project ... that would be icing on a very delicious cake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Great choice Dudro! Here's my white/Silver.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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