Del 4,437 Posted April 15, 2013 Is it just me/the pics or is the rubber coating on the bezel thicker on the gen making the numbers and markings look sunk? On the rep its flush, same as on my SOC II rep. I don't think there is anything in it. Del, how durable is the Asian ETA in this (damn-close) rep? Would you suggest that the premium is worth it for Swiss ETA/SW mov't? It's not my rep, I own the gen. However, Asian clone ETA movements are generally very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brentj516 0 Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks, now I want one and can't afford it. Oh well at least I have something to look forward to in the future. Great post by the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 15, 2013 this will definitely remain on my list, I just got the Abyss Yellow SOC II and I love everything about it. Thanks for the pictorial Del, the SO44 will surely not disappoint! I do hope by the time my wallet recovers a V2 is out with an improved dial... One can always dream Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteChocolateJr 4 Posted April 16, 2013 It's not my rep, I own the gen. However, Asian clone ETA movements are generally very good. Thanks. Beautiful watches, gen & rep. Sent from my TOASTER OVEN using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italiano17771 0 Posted April 19, 2013 Outstanding pics and review. Mine showed up yesterday and I have to admit that it is one of the best reps I've ever owned. It is one of the few reps I've held that had that "GENUINE" feel. It's an amazing watch. Thanks for the review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allyourbase 0 Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Got the chrono and now, thanks to this thread and awesome pics, this one's on my shortlist too *sigh* Edited April 19, 2013 by allyourbase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted April 23, 2013 I just got mine. Interestingly the the bracelet pins are higher and the writing on the clasp is finer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 24, 2013 I just got mine. Interestingly the the bracelet pins are higher and the writing on the clasp is finer. post pics please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted April 25, 2013 I just got mine. Interestingly the the bracelet pins are higher and the writing on the clasp is finer. post pics please Slightly finer, maybe halfway been the rep and the gen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdon 0 Posted May 14, 2013 OH........ there goes my 1st rep.................. Fantastic review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathnote 0 Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) The only two tells I could see where the length of the stem on the rep was longer and the "Breitling 1884" writing on the clasp was not as crisp. Did anyone see any others? Thanks for the post Del! The yellow colour of the seconds hand on the gen is brighter and the colour and font are a little off for superocean on the dial Edited May 14, 2013 by deathnote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jard89 0 Posted May 14, 2013 Love mine and especially love the price I paid for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeptemberSun 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Got my yellow from toro , same link as some posts back in this thread Really really happy with it Thinking of getting another one in another color, just because they are so spot on !! Thanks alot Del !!! Hi there, is the bezel uni-directional on the Toro piece? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario24601 0 Posted May 16, 2013 Any other pics or experiences with this model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted May 17, 2013 Loving mine although it's the heaviest watch I own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario24601 0 Posted May 17, 2013 Loving mine although it's the heaviest watch I own. Nice Pic! Concerned about weight, how heavy is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindvision 0 Posted May 18, 2013 ^ quite heavy, have one and after a day I notice my wrist is slightly sore. Worth wearing it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario24601 0 Posted May 19, 2013 ^ quite heavy, have one and after a day I notice my wrist is slightly sore. Worth wearing it though Awe man now I'm on the fence about buying just don't want another heavy watch the moves around all over wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted May 19, 2013 This is a major "must get" in my wishlist watches to get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted May 19, 2013 Nice comparo Del! -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mianos 0 Posted May 19, 2013 If you don't want to have a heavy watch then this one is not for you. That said, as my wife says, it's a very manly watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romford-boy 0 Posted May 19, 2013 Incredible just how good that looks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted May 19, 2013 I think it's not that heavy... Ofcourse it's heavier then a 42mm watch, but the most 44mm wachtes with bracelet have the same weight.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted May 19, 2013 I really need a comparison like this to see some differences between gen and rep. In presence of only one of this couple impossible to tell. Great pics as usual Del. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario24601 0 Posted May 19, 2013 I think it's not that heavy... Ofcourse it's heavier then a 42mm watch, but the most 44mm wachtes with bracelet have the same weight.. Anyone know actual weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
