anyone get a seawolf recently?

[investinwaffles]

Wearing my wolf today:

Comparing the two, the case looks really similar if not the same - it is just the dial that they got completely wrong :facepalm:
I have seen this version before though, and im sure it has been available for some time now.

Maybe just toss in a gen dial? They are super cheap on the bay. Only a blue one up now but I see yellow and grey pretty frequently (gen dial ftw anyway).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREITLING-A...istwatches&hash=item4843a456c5#ht_2438wt_1344

EDIT:
Mine is listed as an ETA 2824-2, as opposed to an 2836-2 which sillx lists his as - any differences?? Might not be able to swap in a gen dial after all. The breitling B17 caliber (what the seawolf uses), is based directly off the ETA 2824-2

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

They are basically the same movements I think 2836 has a day option or something though

that dial on the bay is an OLD seawolf dial

 

[dustindu4]

I wore my seawolf to the gym today to impress the ladies, it works every time. Perfect sport watch with the rubber band.

I'm tempted to take the case back off mine to check out the movement. How does one seal the caseback after removing it?

 

[diggs1]

I bought a grey dial from rwi (brand new) in November. I haven't worn it yet but I stare at it everyday. Want to pressure test and relume first.

 

[Mballzy]

I love that yellow!!

 

[arcadia]

why ?... because you are "already" : yellow ?? black ?? red ??...

:lolcina: no offense ... just an easy joke ...

That's the cool way to make a joke.

 

[JFM]

I did! Just today as a matter of fact.

 

[sricenbaw]

Wearing my wolf today:

Comparing the two, the case looks really similar if not the same - it is just the dial that they got completely wrong :facepalm:
I have seen this version before though, and im sure it has been available for some time now.

Maybe just toss in a gen dial? They are super cheap on the bay. Only a blue one up now but I see yellow and grey pretty frequently (gen dial ftw anyway).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREITLING-A...istwatches&hash=item4843a456c5#ht_2438wt_1344

EDIT:
Mine is listed as an ETA 2824-2, as opposed to an 2836-2 which sillx lists his as - any differences?? Might not be able to swap in a gen dial after all. The breitling B17 caliber (what the seawolf uses), is based directly off the ETA 2824-2

I've never seen the newer dial, like the dial you have in your picture on eBay, they're always the older dials, and I don't believe they would fit this case, even if they did it'd be incorrect. Those are for the older style smaller wolf, like the titanium one.

 

[dustindu4]

Nothing like starting new day at work with a camera phone wristie!

 

[dustindu4]

Wearing my wolf today:

Comparing the two, the case looks really similar if not the same - it is just the dial that they got completely wrong :facepalm:
I have seen this version before though, and im sure it has been available for some time now.

Maybe just toss in a gen dial? They are super cheap on the bay. Only a blue one up now but I see yellow and grey pretty frequently (gen dial ftw anyway).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREITLING-AEROMARINE-AVENGER-AUTOMATIC-DIAL-/310372488901?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4843a456c5#ht_2438wt_1344

EDIT:
Mine is listed as an ETA 2824-2, as opposed to an 2836-2 which sillx lists his as - any differences?? Might not be able to swap in a gen dial after all. The breitling B17 caliber (what the seawolf uses), is based directly off the ETA 2824-2

I'm going to open mine today and take pics under the microscope. I'm dying to know what movement is inside mine.

Edited: I just took a peek inside and it's nickle plated not the yellowish ones in the dealer photos, says 25 jewels

 

[dustindu4]

Here it is 2836-2. Real ETA you think? Check the last pic

I confirmed that my movement screws are missing, that's why it moves around when I set the time. I need to source some of those.

 

[investinwaffles]

Hmm, this review posted in '09 states that it is an 2836?
http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/90689-yellow-avenger-seawolf/

Either way, im pretty sure they are gen ETA movements (maybe new, probably used).
Few months ago there was a new style yellow dial on the bay - would have picked it up but the rep dial is really good and I dont really see much room for improvement.

 

[mattyd]

I have 2 Seawolf reps and an old style Steelfish -- both have been authenticated by a watchsmith as Swiss. The true test for me though is in the winding -- compared to the A2838's I have, the Swiss movements feel like they are bathed in butter

Dustin, how smooth does your bananawolf wind, brother?

 

[dustindu4]

Wind how like hand wind? Or rotor spin? I never hand wind any of my watches (well except the kind that hand wind only)

Judging from my pics I would say it is gen ETA

 

[dustindu4]

I just tried hand winding it, it is pretty smooth. Little to no clicking

 

[mattyd]

Hand winding a gen ETA shouldn't be a problem...And that is what I meant. I haven't heard of any of the older style Seawolf or Steelfish ETA's being asian...Especially the Seawolf. I know they are making some cheaper Steelfish now, though...

 

[RobbDizzle]

My Wolf hand-winds super smoothly...like turning a knob with some resistance to it, but no discernable "clicking" or "ticking" at the crown.

 

[mattyd]

No doubt, Rob -- I've felt the movements on alot of gen watches and for some reason, both my Seawolf reps feel better My Swiss Steelfish isn't even close for feel...

 

[frigpig]

This was the movement in my Bannana Wolf before I sold it. Come to think of it, this baby wound super smoooooooth.

 

[mattyd]

Ain't it the truth, Frig? Even the gen Eta Rollies don't seem to wind anywhere nears as smooth..