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Breitling Super Ocean Heritage 42

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RichardMiami

Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to purchase a Breitling Super Ocean Heritage 42, blue bezel, white dial.

 

Reference # A1732116/G717

 

Specs:

 

- 40 Hour Power Reserve

- Self Winding Automatic Chronometer Movement

- Breitling Caliber 17

- Vibrations Per Hour: 28,800

- Jewels: 25

- Polished Stainless Steel Case

- Ocean Classic bracelet

- Scratch Resistant Glareproof Sapphire Crystal

- 200 Meters/660 feet water resistant

- 42mm = 1 5/8" Case, Adjustable Bracelet

- Case Weight: 86.65g

- Case Thickness: 12.95mm

- Inlet Size: 22mm

- Uni-Directional Rotating Bezel

- Luminescent Hands & Hour Markers

- Screw Down Crown & Case Back

 

The watch has been on my want list for a long time, but I had been undecided between the 46mm and 42mm models (apart from size of the case and bracelet width), the only other difference was the position of the date wheel - @3 for the 42 and @6 for the 46.

 

 

I ended up trying both of them on. I have 7.5" wrists, so either would have been ok, but the 42 impressed me as cleaner in overall appearance. Many of my watches are 42, and my current largest is a 44 Breitling Super Ocean, so I stuck with the 42 size.

 

The mesh bracelet is incredible. It fits smooth - you don't even realize the difference from a different steel bracelet.

 

One thing that is different for this year is the registration card! No longer just a humble "credit card" type, it is now a Mission Impossible type electronic card. The screen on the card glows with the proper info, but over the warranty period, it slowly fades away to blank! I will let you know if it emits a puff of smoke as it self destructs.. ;)

 

 

OK.. on to the pics:

 

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Front of Warranty Card:

 

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Back of Warranty Card:

 

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onionbag

That's extremely handsome Richard. Wear it the the very best of health.

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nunu78

congratz Richard , enjoy the beauty.

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Sakurai

Absolutely wonderful, congratulations and enjoy it in the best of health!

The 42 looks ideal for you sir.

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RichardMiami

Thank you gents! :D :D

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Genius

Love these, a superoceon heritage is on my list too but no idea which one that white dial is lovely

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RichardMiami

Thanks G... the reason for the white dial with blue bezel was that it is the perfect summer watch combo (IMHO)... and since it is ALWAYS summer in Miami... well... :D

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MAJ75

That is wonderful Richard, understated elegance personified.

 

The dial has a real depth to it, must be something to do with the luminosity of the paint finish.........

 

I'm sure that you will wear that with pride.

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NFleischer

Very nice Richard, I like the white dial. I'm always afraid that the hair on my (very macho) arm will get caught in the mesh.

 

I recently bought a rep with blue/white combination, great for " Summer in the City" Probably the only one with Jean Richard rep.

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Moondustesp

Congrats it is stunning

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kennycoder

Ei Richard, congrats on the gen Breitling. Gorgeous watch mate. Enjoy it!

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RUSH2112

Another beaut. I realize I now need a watch on mesh. Thanks

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RichardMiami

Thanks to all! :D

 

:D :D :D

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Jagsman

It's a stunner all right, wear in the very best of health.

 

Hope you enjoy it (and the perma-summer Miami weather)!

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the_frenchman

 

 

I will let you know if it emits a puff of smoke as it self destructs.. ;)[/b]

:lmao2:

 

Apart from that ... Great review amd great photos . I really like the white dial with the blue bezel , classy choice ;) .

It really looks very nice.

Enjoy it!

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splke

Wow you have a fantastic collection love the Mi warranty card too

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Del

Absolutely gorgeous! :drool:

 

Congrats and enjoy! :woo:

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Bash64

Love those, Richard. Very Nice!!

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