My first venture into the world of watches...

[jimothy]

I've wanted a Breitling for a while now. Loved the Super Avenger, but have recently fallen in love with the Superocean heritage chronograph.
And MrsJimothy bought me one last night



Now to start building up the collection. Even she's now looking at watches when before she had no interest. Its going to be an expensive hobby...

[AB]

Very nice indeed.

[Stuart]

That is a lovely watch, and the only Breitling that I like. Well done.

[phumy]

I bought a superocean heritage about three weeks ago, but not the same as yours, just the date version with the woven bracelet also the 46mm model. It feels really nice and solid on the wrist too.

[Mr MoJo]

A lovely watch, and as Stuart said possibly the only Breitling I'd buy. I seriously looked at Navitimers a month or so ago and decided on something else. The SOH on the other hand is a lovely piece.

[jimothy]

phumy said:

I bought a superocean heritage about three weeks ago, but not the same as yours, just the date version with the woven bracelet also the 46mm model. It feels really nice and solid on the wrist too.

I did look at that, but I've always liked the look of the 3 dials for the chronograph. I was tempted by the one you've got as it was a lot cheaper, but was worried I'd get it and wish I'd spent more and got the one I really wanted. It was a long decision process though, as the one you have caused me to rethink my original Super Avenger plan.

It feels nice, slides under a shirt cuff easily, looks stunning.

All in all, I'm a very happy bunny!

Now, what watch for my next one....

[Stuart]

jimothy said:

Now, what watch for my next one....

Well if you want to fit in here it needs to be either a Seiko Monster, a Sinn 856, a Speedmaster Pro or a Stowa of some description.

[jimothy]

Stuart said:

jimothy said:

Now, what watch for my next one....

Well if you want to fit in here it needs to be either a Seiko Monster, a Sinn 856, a Speedmaster Pro or a Stowa of some description.

Well my plan is for none of those.

Thinking a TW Steeel as a cheap one for wearing when I don't want to wear an expensive one.
Then satisfy my Super Avenger urge.
Then a Bell and Ross Vintage.

Though the missus has other ideas, a Chopard for her, kids, etc...

[phumy]

jimothy said:

phumy said:

I bought a superocean heritage about three weeks ago, but not the same as yours, just the date version with the woven bracelet also the 46mm model. It feels really nice and solid on the wrist too.

I did look at that, but I've always liked the look of the 3 dials for the chronograph. I was tempted by the one you've got as it was a lot cheaper, but was worried I'd get it and wish I'd spent more and got the one I really wanted. It was a long decision process though, as the one you have caused me to rethink my original Super Avenger plan.

It feels nice, slides under a shirt cuff easily, looks stunning.

All in all, I'm a very happy bunny!

Now, what watch for my next one....

I know what you mean but ive already got a Navitimer, so didnt need another chrono..

[Exigeowner]

phumy said:

I bought a superocean heritage about three weeks ago, but not the same as yours, just the date version with the woven bracelet also the 46mm model. It feels really nice and solid on the wrist too.

I actually prefer that one , Although both are very nice but I do like the uncomplicated face of the standard one.

[phumy]

Dont want to hijack the thread but just to show the "other" model.

[jimothy]

phumy said:

Dont want to hijack the thread but just to show the "other" model.

Yer dates wrong....

It is a nice watch, and if I was a richer man, I'd have one as well.

[phumy]

Time's not quite right either

[andy tims]

Nice

[Stuart]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

phumy said:

Time's not quite right either

Yes it is ....

You've been waiting all day for that!

[Dr Imran T]

that is rather nice - have you got any pics of the strap/bracelet please?

[jimothy]

Dr Imran T said:

that is rather nice - have you got any pics of the strap/bracelet please?

I'll try to take some tonight. You can sort of see it on their website, but not very well. It looks a bit bling-bling on their site, but much, much better in the flesh.

[cyberface]

How comfortable is the bracelet? It looks like it'd be a hair-puller IYKWIM. Other than that, echo the sentiments here, only Breitling I'd consider and it's a looker...

[andy_s]

Ditto, nice one, a bit more subdued than the normal offerings.

[jimothy]

cyberface said:

How comfortable is the bracelet? It looks like it'd be a hair-puller IYKWIM. Other than that, echo the sentiments here, only Breitling I'd consider and it's a looker...

Very - the chainmailesque bracelet has yet to pull any hairs. The other option for it is a rubber strap, and that does pull hairs.

One full day of wear today and I still love it. Keep looking at it - bit like a kid at xmas with his first bike! I am having to learn to tell the time all over again though as I'm so used to the digital display on my phone.