anyone get a seawolf recently?

[JDR]

Got this one from WE.

Would you agree or disagree that the 12 o'clock marker is crooked, or am I being too picky?

Thanks

 

[mattyd]

Maybe just the slightest bit, JD..but noone will notice but you on the wrist.

 

[RobbDizzle]

Ever so slightly, but it would have taken me a while to spot if you hadn't mentioned it.

 

[JDR]

Thanks for the replies. Its good to get others opinions, keeps you from going nuts and obsessing over things.

So far, WE has been very good regarding communication and have been willing to help with anything they can. I'll hopefully post some more pics of the watch "in action" in case anyone is interested in this version.

 

[madcatlancelot]

@JDR: i'll be more concerned about the breitling logo in the dial than the bezel, it looks different from the usual seawolf. The bracelet connecting the endlinks is also worth asking for another photo to have a better look. Is this a new cheaper version other than the usual "Swiss" version?

 

[mattyd]

MCL -- I think he's already gotten the watch (that is a QC pic, but I think he's using it to show us his watch). I could be wrong -- is that true JD?

 

[madcatlancelot]

ah, too late then, I just hope JDR didn't paid Swiss for that version.

The logo is definitely different, here's mine.

 

[Mballzy]

ah, too late then, I just hope JDR didn't paid Swiss for that version.

The logo is definitely different, here's mine.

WOW!!! Serious watch porn here!!

 

[JDR]

MCL -- I think he's already gotten the watch (that is a QC pic, but I think he's using it to show us his watch). I could be wrong -- is that true JD?

Yes, I have the watch. I paid about $250 shipped for a 28.8 movement, not the $400 range for the better version. Something to hold me over until they hopefully become available again. The bracelet is not good, so I switched to a rep breitling Pro Diver and it looks good.

Not too concerned about small flaws vs gen like the logo but don't like a sloppy dial. I've found that I love the look of the watch, so I hope it can take a gen dial if I ever find one.

BTW, the spring bars were both broken, new bars helped a little but not much.

Thanks for all the advice, the more the better.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

I knew something was off on that WE model but I couldn't put my finger on it

 

[frodostar]

got that bananawolf its simply amazing,not 1 mark on it, had it looked over by my smith who has just serviced my gen navitimer who confirmed swiss movement, also while there greased gaskets and tuned her up so its running beautifully, those version dont look the best think there the same versions as the silix ones??

 

[dustindu4]

How does it compare to the gen you had?

 

[frodostar]

feels slightly heavier but the other was ti so titanium is very lightweight the movement feels very very good its even smoother after the tune up and seal up, its really probably the best rep feel movement wise i have ever owned, really love it, so much so im selling the rep to buy a gen lol, i have it in gen box and gen cosc certificate and seawolf booklet if i can get around to take some pics and list it.

 

[JDR]

I think WE sells the same version as Silix. The yellow they have on the website also has whit numbers.
I hope to find a good rep of a Banana wolf someday.

 

[Mballzy]

I think WE sells the same version as Silix. The yellow they have on the website also has whit numbers.
I hope to find a good rep of a Banana wolf someday.

Underline that twice!!

 

[dustindu4]

feels slightly heavier but the other was ti so titanium is very lightweight the movement feels very very good its even smoother after the tune up and seal up, its really probably the best rep feel movement wise i have ever owned, really love it, so much so im selling the rep to buy a gen lol, i have it in gen box and gen cosc certificate and seawolf booklet if i can get around to take some pics and list it.

Whaaat, you just got it and now you're selling it again? I sense a bidding war starting for this one!

You're fortunate to live in the UK and you don't get screwed on the UK to US currency exchange rates like we do. New Seawolfs are in the $3000 range. But I pay zero sales tax where I live and you get screwed on VAT so it might be a wash.

 

[mattyd]

Something tells me you'll never get a chance to list that one, Fordy How many PM's have you gotten so far, Brother?

 

[dustindu4]

He listed it for sale for 400 gbp ($636). He'll probably get it. I said before I thought I could get 500 for mine.

 

[dustindu4]

Told ya he'd sell it, nice one Fordy

 

[mattyd]

Wow, that's a lot of change! Over $600! I got a pair of them...hmmm. Kidding