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    New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Although I was very impressed with the Superocean Abyss I bought a couple of weeks ago, I couldn't get on with the rubber strap. I changed it from a buckle to a deployant, which was a big improvement, but still not quite for me.
    I also felt the 42mm case was a little small.
    After I sold the Abyss on Wednesday, I posted a WTB for a Superocean 44 and within a couple of hours andrewcregan contacted me and we agreed a deal on this.

    I absolutely love it. The only thing I'd change is I'd add more numbers to the dial, like on the Abyss. I know many don't like the font on the new Superoceans, but I do and I think it would work much better on the larger dial of the 44.
    Last edited by Cynar; 17th December 2012 at 21:51.

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Agreed on the more numbers - needs at least a 12 on there but you can see why they left off the 3.

    Lovely looker though, some of the newer breitling offerings have been great IMO.

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    I still think it looks stunning 8) and I am pleased to see it found such an appreciative owner :)

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Quote Originally Posted by geordie
    Lovely looker though, some of the newer breitling offerings have been great IMO.
    Have to agree. The Breitling display in my AD had more watches I liked than any I've seen in a long time.
    I need a Transocean.

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Beautiful watch

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    Looks very nice that, like you say it could perhaps do with some more numbers but its still a cracking looking watch.

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    Very nice!

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Beautiful watch, I have it in blue, lovely size and very comfortable

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    What size wrist do you have? I really like the look of them but worry it'll be a bit too big for me. thanks

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Agree a 12 at the top would complete the package. Also like how the end links and bracelet flow together. Nice.

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    That is nice and I didnt notice the odd numbering

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Very nice indeed...Liked this one from the start...

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    I love that, hadn't seen one before

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Lovely piece hope it's a keeper!!

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    I tried one of these on in Gibraltar a while ago. It had a blue second hand but what a great watch. Sat on my wrist really well. Didn't seem to wear as tall as the spec suggests. And super legible.
    Definitely a future consideration.

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Im so glad they bought out the 44mm 42 is a lovely piece but just a tad on the small side, looks fab pal!

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Very nice watch - looks great, and you can tell from the pic the 42 would be too small on you.

    I was unsure of the font style used on these, especially on the bezel - but really growing on me now.

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    Very nice looking watch!

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    Very nice piece. In an ideal world (for me at least) if the dial had 3, 6, 9 and 12 with the date at 4 then we'd be firing on all cylinders.

    Still, a great capture! Enjoy!

    PS - 42mm too small? How big are your wrists?!

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    great watch, wasn't a fan at first but definetley a grower! Congrats

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    Re: New arrival Breitling Superocean 44

    I'm not sure that I would like to look at my watch and see "69" every day. I suppose it's better than that "Ball Deep" model, but not much.

    Seriously though, it's a nice looking watch and fairly tasteful for a Breitling.

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    Very nice!
    I tried one on at my local AD and was pleasantly surprised on how well it wore on my slim 6.75" wrist?
    It just exuded quality and solidity.
    Very heavy though.
    My only "niggle" about it was the 9 & 6 numerals. They seem out of balance and lack symmetry.
    I personally don't like numbers on the dial of a diver and wish it were just plain batons like on the latest Seawolf SS plain baton version.
    Still, I am considering buying one, can I live with the large unbalanced numbers? Not sure.

    Great watch though.

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    That is stunning - I think these are a brilliant watch, though possibly not to everyone's taste esp die-hard breitling traditionalists.

    I really love the blue arrowed version, but upon seeing yours I think its topped it and is the perfect combo - how are you finding for comfort/overall build??

    Congratulations

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lenny63 View Post
    That is stunning - I think these are a brilliant watch, though possibly not to everyone's taste esp die-hard breitling traditionalists.

    I really love the blue arrowed version, but upon seeing yours I think its topped it and is the perfect combo - how are you finding for comfort/overall build??

    Congratulations
    The build quality is superb. As Neil mentioned, it is quite a heavy watch, but the bracelet is excellent and it's really comfortable to wear. Of all the watches I've owned, this is definitely one of my favourites.

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    Really nice Breitling - one of my current fave's. It's simple, but just has enough design flourishes without being too much.

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    Lovely watch, congrats.

    Agree with a few thoughts below, the missing 12 looks abit odd to me

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    Beautiful and nice watch, enjoy it.

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