Dave123 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The gen is the nicest Breitling made,the finish on it superb....if that can be repped i would be very surprised. I have a brown dial on the way,we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 It just doesn't look 'Breitling' enough. I agree, although the look of the watch is interesting, it does not look like breitling, and anyway, the price is far too high. I like the skyland much more and it's half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Nope, don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 That some order this is beyond me, its 600$ and it looks like 90$ rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Definitely not my style, but it looks kinda cool (imho). King has it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Looking at pics of this watch (gen) on the 'net,it was the Breitling i liked the least. Handling a few of these at the AD,made it the Breitling i like the most,a real difference,you can't see that in pics,this watch is really something. As for a rep of it,i can't see it being the same as the gen,the gen is too nice,but i'm excited to check it out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Looking at pics of this watch (gen) on the 'net,it was the Breitling i liked the least. Handling a few of these at the AD,made it the Breitling i like the most,a real difference,you can't see that in pics,this watch is really something. As for a rep of it,i can't see it being the same as the gen,the gen is too nice,but i'm excited to check it out..... If you got it, then take a few pic `s please. I am interested about rep subdials background.Is it like a gen or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I was going to make a plea to the factories to stop repping watches that I like because it was costing me a fortune ... then I saw the price, I don't like it that much lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuiceMaker Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I agree with fakemaster... this Breitling doesn't have the "characteristics" of a Breitling... I can't tell with a quick glance that it's a Breitling... nevertheless, it does look quite nice on "close-up" inspection... it takes a little time to really appreciate the designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I look forward to seeing the pics. I saw one at the AD and although it is rather odd I liked it. It does wear huge but it is quite the fashion statement. Plus, how many 44mm round Breitlings can a person have. And yes, I do hope the price comes down but IMHO there is no point in continuing to complain. If they don't sell well or the manufacturer expands who they will sell it to it should come down in price. If you like the watch you just have to decide whether you want to be an early adopter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I asked Andrew about the pricing on this and he told me that it was down to the high price of the gen they bought and that the hand inlaid dial cost nearly $100 to make. LOL, maybe 100$ for a batch of 500 dials, but who seriously believes that ANYONE would pay 100$ for a watch dial in china? Even genuine dials are not that expensive when you get them as replacement parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I can't seem to pick out the flaws on the dial or any whatsoever....can anyone help here? I saw one at AD too and its huge. They have the jumping hour though. Not sure if i can wear this one as it is probably out of my league....well at least until I get my roadster chrono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 LOL, maybe 100$ for a batch of 500 dials, but who seriously believes that ANYONE would pay 100$ for a watch dial in china? Even genuine dials are not that expensive when you get them as replacement parts! labor is dirt cheap in china, i can have a house built in china for 100.00, good god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I LOL'd... at the almost $600 price tag. For a watch that has a 50% chance of being broken upon receipt, and lives the lifespan of an Asian 7750? How do you all justify used gen pricing for a fake watch or two? lol. A lot of truth in this. The review on the new AP ROO movement raised the question of its reliability due to the silver gear at 12. However, the latest 7750 has been reviewed to be as good as ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 lol. A lot of truth in this. The review on the new AP ROO movement raised the question of its reliability due to the silver gear at 12. However, the latest 7750 has been reviewed to be as good as ETA. Its a crap shoot. I just posted in another thread that i've yet to even purchase a chrono rep. Might have to pull the trigger soon. SMP chrono is excellent, as is the new skyland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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