Breitling Super Ocean Heritage Ltd Edition with Green Bezel

[bigtime]

I've been offered a new version of the above. It's one of only 1000 and has a mesh bracelet. The rrp is £4,270 and it's reduced to £3200. I tried to get more off but they wouldn't budge so I walked. What are everyone's opinions on these i.e reliability and also the price of £3200? I tend to get bored of watches so I'd hope I'd get at least 2k back if I wanted to sell in 3-4 years?

[bigtime]

Anyone?

[yeti]

People usually get very vocal after you post a picture

The green bezel sounds like a homage to the LV Submariner to me, there's no Breitling Heritage there at all.

The fact they'd offer you 1500 odd quid off a limited edition tells to how popular it's been as well.

Reliability - boggo ETA movement so no drama there. The crown tube is weak though and used to cost a whole case if damaged, not sure if it still does.

Edited by yeti on Thursday 27th February 09:57

[bigtime]

http://bit.ly/1gDZIp4

Thanks Yeti. Good advise about a picture so I've posted a link above to one for sale on eBay.

[yeti]

Hmm, having never seen one before, that is much better looking than I expected it to be...

The new price they're offering is hard to beat for a chrono from a good and recognised brand; go into it with your eyes open, don't expect to make money or break even if you sell it in the next couple of years and that's a handsome watch - looks are subjective but that's better looking that a Seamaster chrono (last series) or TAG Aquaracer (etc) to my eyes. A movement snob (like me) would probably find a scond hand Zenith El Primero instead but it probably doesn't matter in real life. Also, how wearable is a green watch to you? I have owned a Sub LV and Seamaster PO with orange, neither of them got worn much and were later sold. But do you care?

If the shop won't budge further on price, get them to throw in or negotiate a Breitling leather strap and deployment for it - the eBay ad isn't kidding about the price, that could net you a bargain considering what it's worth to them (cost to them is a few quid!).

Also have a look at the TAG re-editions range if you like something with a slightly vintage/heritage feel. Movements are broadly the same as is quality and cost comparing with second hand. Monaco, Monza, Targa Florio, Carrera, Silverstone and Autavia will get you going. Also £3k will get you originals of most of those Have a look on the Hackett Watches site, he has a few for sale at the moment!

[bigtime]

Thanks again Yeti. The green doesn't bother me as it's quite dark and looks black under certain lights. I have a blue navitimer world and it's never off my wrist and I don't find the blue too intrusive.

Good idea about the strap. I have a 24h ltd edition Breitling that I think I'll advertise and if it sells buy the super ocean.

I always look on DH's website as I know he's well respected on here.

[yeti]

bigtime said:

Good idea about the strap. I have a 24h ltd edition Breitling that I think I'll advertise and

A Chronomatic 24 or Bentley Le Mans edition? If the Le Mans edition, bear me in mind please

[bigtime]

It's this one Yeti (sorry about the picture quality). I think I'll start another topic as I haven't a clue. As you can probably see I just buy watches I like the look of at that moment.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/jimmybig...

[yeti]

bigtime said:

It's this one Yeti (sorry about the picture quality). I think I'll start another topic as I haven't a clue. As you can probably see I just buy watches I like the look of at that moment.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/jimmybig...

Yeah it's a Chronomatic 24 Limited Edition. I had one for a while and passed it on as I never really got along with it or wore it much. Great looking watch but tough to read the time at a glance!

[bigtime]

I have no trouble telling the time as get used to it quickly, problems only occur when I was swapping watches weekly. When I got my Navi I struggled so stopped swapping and just wear the Navi.

I know I am going to start a separate topic but a rough idea on value?

[yeti]

bigtime said:

I know I am going to start a separate topic but a rough idea on value?

A quick look on c24 shows this one in Spain for 2300. Pitch it slightly lower as you're not a dealer!

http://www.chrono24.com/en/breitling/chrono-matic-...

[bigtime]

Brilliant! Think I'll stick it on eBay for £2100.

[hilly10]

I presume its the Chrono, looking at your RRP. I had the black with mesh a lot of watch with wrist presence, tube was weak on mine but changed with the upgraded tube in warranty. You might not think this matters but its a heavy piece of kit and it certainly lets you know its there, I am not small 7 and 1/2 wrist but its tiring if you wear it as a daily. If it is the Chrono at £3200 its a good price, but come to sell it 2 years time you will struggle to get £2300. The better buy is the non Chrono.

Paul

[bigtime]

Thanks Paul, some food for thought. It's the chrono as I prefer it and I didn't find it much heavier if at all than my navitimer world, but only had it on a few minutes. What's the tube your referring too?

[hilly10]

Its the tube where the crown stem goes into. The issue was when you screwed the crown down it was stripping the thread therefore the watch was not waterproof. They said it was the steel used was faulty, but they only upgrade it when you sent it in, quite what would happen if it was out of warranty, I do not know

Paul

[GALLARDOGUY]

I've always preferred the non chrono too.

Was after a green LE non chrono on mesh a while back.

Couldn't find one I was satisfied with so gave up in the end.

Bought a Panerai instead.

May resume the search though.

[bigtime]

hilly10 said:

Its the tube where the crown stem goes into. The issue was when you screwed the crown down it was stripping the thread therefore the watch was not waterproof. They said it was the steel used was faulty, but they only upgrade it when you sent it in, quite what would happen if it was out of warranty, I do not know

Paul

That doesn't sound good if after 2 years it's let's water in and the watch is knackered.

I was initially after a Panny but after trying them on I wasn't fussed

[bigtime]

I've finally got round to putting my old 24h limited edition Breitling up for sale on ebay. If anyone is interested please search Breitling Chronomatic Limited Edition Mens Watch 24h A22360.

[Johnniem]

The trouble with the green Ocean Heritage is that the face is black, rather than green. As an owner and everyday wearer of the blue version of the SuperOcean Heritage I can confirm that it looks amazing with the matching face (and would do so in green too!). Try out the blue one with a mesh strap before you buy the green. Mine is a keeper and I love having it. It is simple and gets many many compliments.

Next......the Blancpain fifty fathoms. It looks similar to the black superocean heritage (unfussy) but costs a tad more! hehe.

[bigtime]

I have a blue navitimer world so didn't want another blue watch. I thought I'd go with the green bezel as it looks a bit different. You can change the bezel to whatever you want at a later date.