***Pictorial Review*** GF Factory Superocean 44 DLC Blacksteel from Trustytime

[mike00 6]

Hi guys, once the summer/ spring vibes are getting in, I tend to buy a rubber strapped watch every season. Last year I had to get the blue rubber strapped Avenger Ii
 
I still have this piece but I recently saw the new launched Superocean Blacksteel. A bit more badass looking so... here it is!


 
The nearly 3 days shipping time nowaydays is a party! The deal was smooth as always thanks to Andrew from Trustytime. He never let me down in the last 10+ years. Thumbs up!
 
Some specs from Trustytime:
 
Link to watch: BSW0355 - SuperOcean 44 BlackSteel DLC/RU Blk/Stk GF Asia 2824 [bSW0355] - $368.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop
 

GF Factory Top Edition Superocean 44 BlackSteel Limited Edition
 
MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 2824-2 Automatic, 28800bph with Decorated Rotor
CASE DIAMETER: 44mm
THICKNESS: 15mm
DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Thick Lume Markers (With Swiss Grade SuperLume applied)
CASE MATERIAL: High Grade DLC Coating on Solid Stainless Steel 316F
**Working HE Valve at the side of case
BRACELET: High Grade Rubber Strap Ocean Style with Double Tang Buckle
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with AR Coat (Swiss Grade)
CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving
BEZEL: Uni-Directional High Quality Ceramic Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT: Yes
CLASP TYPE: Double Tang Buckle
DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via crown) - Date Font 1:1 like Genuine
OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory
 
 
Case: First thing I noticed was the 100% superb smooth DLC'd case. It seems the HE valva is also actually working on this modell which is pretty unique if you ask me. The factory did a great job on that. Really worth mentioning.
 
Bezel: The bezel has a satin/matte/ brushed kinda finish which pops out strongly, I love the combination of the two different finishings. The numbers in the bezel are also very crisp.
 
Dial: The dial finish is really on a high level. To be honnest these GF watches are extremely close to GEN and the watch does give you this GEN feeling when handeling. What also caught my eye is the extreme smooth sweeping of the second hand. None of my watches are running that smooth and steady. Also the dial pops out very nice due to the strong AR'd crystall.
 
Strap: Butter soft with nice details like the holes and the text "Breitling'' on the back, Also I like these type of clasps!
 
For the BR nitpickers, the datewheel is not sunken so you guys will love that. I am impressed with the overall quality factories nowadays are producing. The difference between REP and GEN are getting extremely close these days. I am happy with this all black summer watch... It looks sporty. 100% satisfied!
 
 
ONCE YOU GO BLACK, YOU...... TELL ME!
 
Enjoy the pics I took.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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[Wester_Special 0]

Congrats man, what a stunning piece.  I also considered this watch. But i will go for the omega deepblack from bp. However the GF factory is much better with quality controll than BP. 

[Glaude 1,615]

Nice photos for a nice review !

The quality of this rep seems amazing !

Thanks for sharing !

[Mikk 0]

nice!!!

 

[Haltec 0]

I am not fan of black watches/cases but black datewheel with white font.. yummy.!

 

Lookin' quality.

[ericocean 0]

very nice!

      Living on the ocean this would fit well in my collection! Very good pictures and review, thank you for sharing.

[tribal 23]

Hi guys, once the summer/ spring vibes are getting in, I tend to buy a rubber strapped watch every season. Last year I had to get the blue rubber strapped Avenger Ii
 
I still have this piece but I recently saw the new launched Superocean Blacksteel. A bit more badass looking so... here it is!


 
The nearly 3 days shipping time nowaydays is a party! The deal was smooth as always thanks to Andrew from Trustytime. He never let me down in the last 10+ years. Thumbs up!
 
Some specs from Trustytime:
 
Link to watch: BSW0355 - SuperOcean 44 BlackSteel DLC/RU Blk/Stk GF Asia 2824 [bSW0355] - $368.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop
 

GF Factory Top Edition Superocean 44 BlackSteel Limited Edition
 
MOVEMENT: Nickel Plated Asia 2824-2 Automatic, 28800bph with Decorated Rotor
CASE DIAMETER: 44mm
THICKNESS: 15mm
DIAL COLOR: Black Dial with Thick Lume Markers (With Swiss Grade SuperLume applied)
CASE MATERIAL: High Grade DLC Coating on Solid Stainless Steel 316F
**Working HE Valve at the side of case
BRACELET: High Grade Rubber Strap Ocean Style with Double Tang Buckle
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with AR Coat (Swiss Grade)
CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving
BEZEL: Uni-Directional High Quality Ceramic Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT: Yes
CLASP TYPE: Double Tang Buckle
DATE INDICATOR: At 3:00 position (Adjusted via crown) - Date Font 1:1 like Genuine
OTHER REMARKS: Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory
 
 
Case: First thing I noticed was the 100% superb smooth DLC'd case. It seems the HE valva is also actually working on this modell which is pretty unique if you ask me. The factory did a great job on that. Really worth mentioning.
 
Bezel: The bezel has a satin/matte/ brushed kinda finish which pops out strongly, I love the combination of the two different finishings. The numbers in the bezel are also very crisp.
 
Dial: The dial finish is really on a high level. To be honnest these GF watches are extremely close to GEN and the watch does give you this GEN feeling when handeling. What also caught my eye is the extreme smooth sweeping of the second hand. None of my watches are running that smooth and steady. Also the dial pops out very nice due to the strong AR'd crystall.
 
Strap: Butter soft with nice details like the holes and the text "Breitling'' on the back, Also I like these type of clasps!
 
For the BR nitpickers, the datewheel is not sunken so you guys will love that. I am impressed with the overall quality factories nowadays are producing. The difference between REP and GEN are getting extremely close these days. I am happy with this all black summer watch... It looks sporty. 100% satisfied!
 
 
ONCE YOU GO BLACK, YOU...... TELL ME!
 
Enjoy the pics I took.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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Nice one

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[Ferax 801]

You did a really good job buying this breitling and posting so much pics on forum! Thanks a lot! 

[mike00 6]

Thanks...


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[Left Coast Guy 24]

Great work, love the pics! Though, for me personally, these pics make me think this watch would be perfect with a titanium case without DLC. So you've got the black bezel and rubber strap contrasted with a gun metal gray case.  Maybe I'm just not a huge DLC fan, but still very sexy watch. 

[McGilli 1]

21 hours ago, tribal said:

Nice one
 

Haha - No need to repost all 45 photos from the review just to say 2 words.... 

@mike00 Great photos! What camera you using?

[mike00 6]

Haha - No need to repost all 45 photos from the review just to say 2 words.... 
[mention=14897]mike00[/mention] Great photos! What camera you using?

Nothing fancy... Iphone 6


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[deju 1,859]

Those photos are amazing!!! I can’t believe it’s just an iPhone 6. 

The quality of the dial is amazing, can you take a lume shot? 

I must Say GF have made an amazing watch the price is brilliant too. 

Enjoy and thanks for sharing 

[GingerApple 7,271]

23 hours ago, tribal said:

Nice one
 

Oh my god.

It took me about 45 seconds to scroll through the entirety of your post, just to eventually find your tiny contribution. Please, please edit your post and delete the quote.

 

OP, lovely watch and great pics, thanks for taking the time. You say the HE valve is working though - apart from the dealer site suggesting that, what leads you to think it's working?

[BIG GRUNDY 6]

NICE POST!  Thanks for taking the time to share...Thats a looker for sure.

[mike00 6]

Oh my god.
It took me about 45 seconds to scroll through the entirety of your post, just to eventually find your tiny contribution. Please, please edit your post and delete the quote.
 
OP, lovely watch and great pics, thanks for taking the time. You say the HE valve is working though - apart from the dealer site suggesting that, what leads you to think it's working?

I just believe Andrew


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[AAH1483 3]

WOW!!!!! 

[jonrock 1]

I've got a feeling these will fly off the shelves.

I've heard the blue one is not so close?

J

[Homer-69 0]

Wow !! Very nice

[Tai 0]

Thank you VERY MUCH for this post.

I’m considering buying this watch, but i cant help but wonder (compering ebay pics of gen to yours) is it really “blacksteel” like the gen? Or is it just a bit darker ss?

i cant tell if its really dark ss or the light fools me.

[jackmac 0]

Awesome watch awesome pics congrats

[blueoysterboy 17]

Yep, that is an awesome looking timepiece there.  My wallet is itchy now...

[medusa95 0]

Insane watch, thanks for the review

[mat2006 0]

It looks awesome good Job on this

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[mention=99150]Tai[/mention]

In real light it looks like a graphite grey. At least my blacksteel breitling looks like this.

 

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[Mrapplebee 0]

How does this wear in comparison to the 44mm colt of youve ever wore the colt?  The GF colt is the only 44mm watch I’ve ever felt I could get away with on my 6.75 wrist. Bought a noob pam111 and it looked ridiculous.