donerix Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 I am having the same problem - torn between the two. I asked Guru - who has both - and he says the SFSO is better (more accurate at least, since the He-valve is a dead giveaway on the Seawolf). I guess waterproofing will still require a watchsmith in bith cases for the peace of mind... Problem is: I really like the Seawolf better (seems more contemporary to me, I know a lot of people don't like the new dial, but I really digg it) I think the Seawolf on the Ocean Racer Rubber is one of the best looking watches out there ( I have a SOH which is really nice too, but less of a diver-looking watch). Other question is the prize point: The SFSO seems to be about $100 cheaper right now (don't ask me why). I for my part think I will wait for a Seawolf to show up on the sales forum (I have been very close several times to pull the trigger on a Steelfish, but ultimately I know I want a Seawolf). Good luck with your quest. E.
b16a2 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 I wouldn't say the He valve is a dead giveaway, it's only really obvious in pictures, on the wrist you wouldn't know. I prefer the look of the Seawolf, but I prefer the way the SOSF wears. For me the Seawolf was too bulky on my wrist.
fotoman Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 Swiss steelfish is one of the best reps ever, i recommend getting the rubber strap as well. i also use a deployant from panatime with my rubber strap
FxrAndy Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 SOSF, it has been out a while and has very good reviews, it is impossible to spot as a rep to all but the most trained eyes
Rolexman Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 SOSF, it has been out a while and has very good reviews, it is impossible to spot as a rep to all but the most trained eyes I owned a gen SOSF and the rep can be spoted from 3 feet away due to the pearl. The poor lume job on the hour markers is an instand give-away too! In regards to accuracy the Seawolf is the better choice.
andreww Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 I've got a SOSF and rarely wear it. Sure its an accurate, well built watch, but I just don't really like the design. I'd go with the Seawolf.
Ronin Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 SOSF from a rep perspective. The larger lume markers are harder to screw up than the small dots.
jjenk Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 I am having the same problem - torn between the two. I asked Guru - who has both - and he says the SFSO is better (more accurate at least, since the He-valve is a dead giveaway on the Seawolf). I guess waterproofing will still require a watchsmith in bith cases for the peace of mind... Problem is: I really like the Seawolf better (seems more contemporary to me, I know a lot of people don't like the new dial, but I really digg it) I think the Seawolf on the Ocean Racer Rubber is one of the best looking watches out there ( I have a SOH which is really nice too, but less of a diver-looking watch). Other question is the prize point: The SFSO seems to be about $100 cheaper right now (don't ask me why). I for my part think I will wait for a Seawolf to show up on the sales forum (I have been very close several times to pull the trigger on a Steelfish, but ultimately I know I want a Seawolf). Good luck with your quest. E. The Ocean racer strap is either 24mm or 20mm. The lugs on the Seawolf are 22mm. So unless you are going to squeeze one on or have a gap showing it won't fit.
fotoman Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 No one is looking at the loom for A rep. Other than elevators you never see lume. Steelfish has raised dial features the other one your linking at is painted dial. To me that is a nice feature and enough to not get that other model which I can see the name of cause I am on my iPhone
its_urabus Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 @jjenk, there is a gen seawolf with an ocean racer in the window of my AD, and the strap is not stuffed into the lugs. I tried to take a pic, but the phone wouldnt capture a good pic.
donerix Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 The Ocean racer strap is either 24mm or 20mm. The lugs on the Seawolf are 22mm. So unless you are going to squeeze one on or have a gap showing it won't fit. Thanks man I just realized. It's on the Pro Diver. Too late already bought an Ocean Racer, but it will fit my SOH. Question though: Can you use the Pro Diver with a deployment clasp? I could swear last time I was in an AD I saw a non-chrono Breitling on an Ocean Racer and it wasn't an SOH. Any idea what I might have seen?
jjenk Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Thanks man I just realized. It's on the Pro Diver. Too late already bought an Ocean Racer, but it will fit my SOH. Question though: Can you use the Pro Diver with a deployment clasp? I could swear last time I was in an AD I saw a non-chrono Breitling on an Ocean Racer and it wasn't an SOH. Any idea what I might have seen? I looked at the Breitling site and the gen can be purchased with 22mm Ocean racer but of course the gen is ultra expensive. You could possibly buy the rubber from the ad and use the rep deployment from the 24mm one since the ends are 20mm on both. Edited May 1, 2009 by jjenk
Toadtorrent Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks man I just realized. It's on the Pro Diver. Too late already bought an Ocean Racer, but it will fit my SOH. Question though: Can you use the Pro Diver with a deployment clasp? I could swear last time I was in an AD I saw a non-chrono Breitling on an Ocean Racer and it wasn't an SOH. Any idea what I might have seen? The Ocean Racer with deployment is available in the gen world for both the 24 and 22mm lug sizes (SOH and SOSF/Seawolf respectively). The rep world only has the OR in the 24mm size...HOWEVER, the OR deployment is the same size, so people on the forum have successfully ordered 22mm rubber pieces from an AD (or this forum from private members selling theirs), AND the 24mm OR strap and used the buckle on the gen, smaller rubber pieces.
its_urabus Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 the gen at my ad is more with the ocean racer than the ss band, crazy...
donerix Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks guys for the info: Already thought I was going senile - I knew it was a Seawolf on an Open Racer. Will have to shell out the money for the gen rubber then (if an AD will sell it to me - that is)
ammandel Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 I second that the seawolf is a better choice, its a really impressive piece and the caseback is perfect also. The SOSF suffers from an uber dodgy lume job (which is a big part of the SOSF dial) and always gives it away in pictures, it isn't about lume strength, its about how the gen has obvious perfect circles and large circles. On the rep; the huge circles would need to be perfect or you'd always notice them being dodgy shapes and this'd annoy you in time I imagine. If you need anymore persuading:
Pooh Monster Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 I second that the seawolf is a better choice, its a really impressive piece and the caseback is perfect also. The SOSF suffers from an uber dodgy lume job (which is a big part of the SOSF dial) and always gives it away in pictures, it isn't about lume strength, its about how the gen has obvious perfect circles and large circles. On the rep; the huge circles would need to be perfect or you'd always notice them being dodgy shapes and this'd annoy you in time I imagine. If you need anymore persuading: Nice piccies - they tell it all really - the Seawolf os a clear winner over the SOSF ......
Dave123 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 I would take that yellow dial Seawolf over a Fish myself,on a OR band that watch looks awesome,i'm not a fan of brushed finish's so on a bracelet i wouldn't like it,but on OR..sweeet....
donerix Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Buy why is the Seawolf rep so expensive? Isn't it basically the same case as the Avenger Skyland but without chrono - so less additional work and parts.... Or is there something I am missing that would justify the prize apart from the hype factor? It sucks because I LOVE it on the Ocean Racer (which obviously also is expensive). By the way - is it just me who hates the new way RWG is showing the threads now? It takes me for ever to plow through one thread. JUST HATE IT...
ammandel Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Hi doner, you're gonna feel silly! At the top of this page just below the buton for 'New Topic', theres a drop down box that says Options, go into it and switch your display mode to 'Standard'. All done!
donerix Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 being silly has never been more rewarding. Thanks Aman - now live has returned to normal (standard).
donerix Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) being silly has never been more rewarding. Thanks Aman - now life has returned to normal (standard). Edited May 4, 2009 by donerix
Blobzor Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 SOSF for me all the way, it's more balanced than the seawolf, really spot on, not too big (even tho i wear big watches), i always loved it and will probably get another one.
donerix Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Have to take a final stand for the Seawolf here: Borrowed this pic from the Bretlingsource forum (and hope the poster doesn't mind). This one made me decide to go for the Seawolf.
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