mick92627 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 A little Photoshop knowledge is a dangerous thing. I found this glorious site 2 weeks ago and I am already in possession of two mechanical wonders from our good friend Josh. They got here with no trouble in just under a week. The first is a Breitling SFSO, with the white face. I'd seen Pugwash's pics and was instantly reduced to that most contemptuous of creatures: the lovesick swain. I just had to have it. I was able, the next day, to add an Omega Railmaster to the order before it went out, saving some shipping dollars, but it had already gone out when I put in a third order for the Tag F1, which has not yet arrived. I will post pics of the Railmaster presently, but let me just say in the meantime, it is... sublime. Something I did not know about myself before I found this place: I am an Omega man. Here's a face shot of the SFSO: A close-up of the face: The numbers are dark in this shot, but that's a reflection. They are silver. Here's the back: You might notice some odd lines in this pic, in some places looking like dust strands. These are reflections of the bent up coat hangar that I fashioned into a rack to hang the watch on so as to get this shot. And if you look to the left of the word "CHRON" you'll see the photographer, too clumsy to get out of the way of his own picture. Here's the bracelet: And of course, a wrist shot: For those who want an extreme, and I do mean EXTREME close-up of the watch face, point a browser here: http://www.mickporter.com/watch.html On a standard 72 dpi monitor, the watchface is about five feet square, and takes a while to load, even on a fast connection. Talk about warts and all. But at normal distances, it's a beauty, and I am well pleased. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go out and find a second job, so as to be able to afford more of these lovelies. I've already got my eye on a Panerai and an IWC. Cheers, mick92627 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Great post & congrads on your 1st. Say what you will about Josh's pricing, but the guy offers good products with quick/professional service. Wear it well, mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I like this guy already. awesome entrance, Mick. The dial macro shot is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammandel Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey bro, nice work and good photography! I think its generally accepted that the SFSO is one of the best out of the box and one of the most accurate reps of them all. I don't know whether you've done this on purpose as a twist on watch advertisements but you've actually set the time to 10 to 2 rather than 10 to 10 as is standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilly Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Damn, that's a hell of a first review. Nicely done and great watch. It was either this on or the Skyland for my first Breitling and I went with the Skyland. I'm sure I will be going SFSO soon and you are selling me on the white one. Great work and wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Very nice indeed. I have the blue faced model, but would love to get hold of a white version as well. These models have a build quality that belies their rep heritage. Enjoy.... Oh and by the way...................you're hooked, my friend! Upgrade and stay a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Lookin Good Mick !! Looks like you'll build a base here at RWG.. why not uprade your membership and get comfortable.. RWG is Home now !! Live Strong and Wear it Well Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Fantastic first review and pictures. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asim Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 what a great entrance. wear the watch well! and don't stop there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 My first watch from Josh wouldn't keep time. Then a part fell off. Very disappointing but not my first rep. After a couple of emails, I sent it back. Got back a repaired watch which I am still happily wearing from time to time two years later. I've bought more from Josh and will again. The lesson for you noobs is to have a bit of patience and work with your dealer. You are not working with an AD and don't have the leverage of several thousand dollars/euros. Just do the reading and searching here and you will know what to expect. And you will get what you expect. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andynumpty Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Which site did you buy the watch from? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome...my eyes are still dilated from reviewing that macro shot... i think Pugwash needs to take a bow...it was his white SFSO that launched my first purchase... advice: be weary, very, very weary...this will lead to mates for your sfso...you can't just own one breitling...highly addictive...and if you stumble upon Lani's skyland pix, you'll spend sleepless nights deciding between gray or black dials...start there first...because you soon will understand that it's the strap that makes the watch complete...and strap "analysis" will leave you exhausted - not to mention, broke!... Go Orange!... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 and Mick...great avatar!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick92627 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Which site did you buy the watch from? Got it from Josh - Arrived about a week after i ordered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 What an entrance Mick. Welcome to the madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Excellent watch and even better pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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