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| Author: | Arthur L [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New SO |
Hey guys. I was visiting my local AD, who just had some of the new SO in stock. I couldn't resist trying one on, with a OR strap. Something about it didn't resonate with me at all. It just didn't feel like a breitling to me, and i found the bezel to be quite cheaply constructed, compared to the old bezel. Although i tried very hard to like it, it just wasn't for me. Now i can shift the budget towards something else 
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| Author: | murphy77 [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I thought it was FANTASTICO !   A complete break from the norm....and actually a "new" model.... rather than an updated dial, bracelet,hands, font...etc....etc.... |
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| Author: | K-Fell [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I personally love the new SO; however I prefer a little more wrist presence or I would be all over the new SO. I think they have done a great job |
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| Author: | jl79 [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I think it would be better if they named that something else. I like it. But i think i like old model more. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I wonder if Breitling, even for a moment, considered a black ceramic bezel insert? I wonder what this watch would have looked like? |
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| Author: | mboverst [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
sharkman wrote: I wonder if Breitling, even for a moment, considered a black ceramic bezel insert? I wonder what this watch would have looked like? The fact that they did not do the ceramic is what eventually won me over. I liked it because it was different. Don't get me wrong, I love the new ceramic bezel craze...but it's nice to see something new. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I had a chance to try the new SO recently and it's DEFINITELY not for me. Too small (although I knew that just from the stats without even seeing it), but the rubber bezel is the real killer for me. It's been said before, but the lack of a pearl means it's no longer a "proper" divers tool (not that I dive, but if somethinig is sold as a thing, it should be that thing IMO), and I just find rubber to be a really cheap feeling material. The rubber bezel put me off the CM49 a few years ago, and nothing has changed. It's a shame because I like the dial, so a bit more size/heft and a metal bezel, and I'd have liked it a lot. Sorry to those who like it, but it seems to have a loyal following from some on here and I guess it's another case of "one man's food is another man's poison", etc. |
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| Author: | murphy77 [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
Driver8 wrote: I had a chance to try the new SO recently and it's DEFINITELY not for me. Too small (although I knew that just from the stats without even seeing it), but the rubber bezel is the real killer for me. It's been said before, but the lack of a pearl means it's no longer a "proper" divers tool (not that I dive, but if somethinig is sold as a thing, it should be that thing IMO), and I just find rubber to be a really cheap feeling material. The rubber bezel put me off the CM49 a few years ago, and nothing has changed. It's a shame because I like the dial, so a bit more size/heft and a metal bezel, and I'd have liked it a lot. Sorry to those who like it, but it seems to have a loyal following from some on here and I guess it's another case of "one man's food is another man's poison", etc. arrrrrgh...whadda you know ! 
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
murphy77 wrote: Driver8 wrote: I had a chance to try the new SO recently and it's DEFINITELY not for me. Too small (although I knew that just from the stats without even seeing it), but the rubber bezel is the real killer for me. It's been said before, but the lack of a pearl means it's no longer a "proper" divers tool (not that I dive, but if somethinig is sold as a thing, it should be that thing IMO), and I just find rubber to be a really cheap feeling material. The rubber bezel put me off the CM49 a few years ago, and nothing has changed. It's a shame because I like the dial, so a bit more size/heft and a metal bezel, and I'd have liked it a lot. Sorry to those who like it, but it seems to have a loyal following from some on here and I guess it's another case of "one man's food is another man's poison", etc. arrrrrgh...whadda you know ! Yeah sorry Murph! Just my (very close to worthless) opinion!
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| Author: | sharkman [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
mboverst wrote: sharkman wrote: I wonder if Breitling, even for a moment, considered a black ceramic bezel insert? I wonder what this watch would have looked like? The fact that they did not do the ceramic is what eventually won me over. I liked it because it was different. Don't get me wrong, I love the new ceramic bezel craze...but it's nice to see something new. Yeah, I just raised it because one of the main concerns raised by the New SO's naysayers seems durabilit of the rubber insert. As a Raven owner, I certainly hope Breitling's "bezel rubber" is tested durable, but can not find any info on that. |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
sharkman wrote: mboverst wrote: sharkman wrote: I wonder if Breitling, even for a moment, considered a black ceramic bezel insert? I wonder what this watch would have looked like? The fact that they did not do the ceramic is what eventually won me over. I liked it because it was different. Don't get me wrong, I love the new ceramic bezel craze...but it's nice to see something new. Yeah, I just raised it because one of the main concerns raised by the New SO's naysayers seems durabilit of the rubber insert. As a Raven owner, I certainly hope Breitling's "bezel rubber" is tested durable, but can not find any info on that. Rubber seems to be a popular material these days, so if there ends up being issues in the future, everyone from Timex to Jaeger is gonna have a problem on their hands. I tend to think we'll all be just fine. Side note to everyone else: The watch definitely doesnt have the in your face appeal of most breitlings, but that is precisely why I bought it. Ive owned enough B's to have gotten over the initial fascination, and I really wanted something that a) wasnt too expensive, b) was able to fly under the radar. Hey, maybe ill get sick of it one day, but for now it fits the bill. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I never thought much about issues with rubber when I got the Skyracer Raven(I saw it, I loved it, I bought it), but some of the Raven and new SO posts caused me to worry. The Raven is still in my top 3. |
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| Author: | mboverst [ Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
I'm really not that worried. I used my finger nail to do a light scratch test and this stuff is pretty tough. I think it would take as much heat as it's SS brother. Also, the rubber on my cars has never faded and my watch isn't sitting in the freaking sun all day, so I have no concerns there. By the time (if ever) it fades, it will be many many years down the road and I'll be much more worried about recasing it from the inevitable dings vs replacing a bezel. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New SO |
Quote: Also, the rubber on my cars has never faded and my watch isn't sitting in the freaking sun all day Good point. |
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