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New Release - Breitling Superocean 44mm (2022 Release)
- Thread starter cyprusdaedalus
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Kravava
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Kravava
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Only thing I can think of is that TF started a 42mm perhaps. Might be worth opening the case back to see the movement. If it’s Swiss then it’s OF. Otherwise, it’s from TF.
Kravava
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I don't have the tools or expertise to open the caseback but here is an image if it helps.
Trying to get to the bottom of what watch I actually have and why Jtime seems to sent me a non BLS watch.
A17376 is the 44mm.
A17375 is the 42mm.
Did you measure the watch diameter with a calliper or a measuring tape?
Really don’t know how you have a 42 when it looks like a 44 and the case back says 44.
A17375 is the 42mm.
Did you measure the watch diameter with a calliper or a measuring tape?
Really don’t know how you have a 42 when it looks like a 44 and the case back says 44.
Kravava
Getting To Know The Place
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Damn.. That seems correct all right.
What do I do about Jtime.. They said it was the 42mm version, guess I don't have any consumer rights on my side LOL.
shinynewbling25
aprilia
The Lug to Lug measurement might be easier to obtain without calipers and may give you a better idea which size you have comparing to gen measurements.
Never a good idea to compare across different Breitling collections. The 44 Superocean feels smaller than the 43 Navitimer rep probably because the dimensions of the Superocean range are completely different to the Navitimer.
TF do have the 2 tone 44. It’s definitely a 44 you have from TF as OF uses a Swiss 2824 so unless Jtime was feeling extra generous, he wouldn’t give a Swiss movement at the price of an Asian one.
Jtime selling you a 44 instead of a 42 is disappointing but I think it’s an honest mistake as Jtime is usually really good. Sorry about that.
Kravava
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Well the story continues.
Found similar person with a TF tag on his 42 mm version, that has the A17376 on the caseback.
Notice how Hont measured his TF to 42mm but the caseback says its 44mm.
I think I have the same watch like that. Only difference is my tag came with a BLS instead of TF, but mine still don't look like an BLS.
Found similar person with a TF tag on his 42 mm version, that has the A17376 on the caseback.
Notice how Hont measured his TF to 42mm but the caseback says its 44mm.
I think I have the same watch like that. Only difference is my tag came with a BLS instead of TF, but mine still don't look like an BLS.
IMHO the caseback is correct and this IS a 44mm... look where the TD has positioned the calipers - they're nowhere near the actual diameter of the bezel. If you look at the quick mark-up I've done on AutoCAD, you can see the difference when you measure the actual diameter @ 3:00-9:00, vs where the TD is measuring @ roughly 4mm lower than centreline. That difference in diameter gets you fairly close to the claimed 42mm, as opposed to the actual 44mm. Also notice the digital caliper is turned off. If it was on, it would likely be showing ~42.6mm (which incidentally, appears to be what the analogue scale is showing in the photo). It's a bit of an odd one, you would kind of assume (hope) that a photo supplied by the TD to prove the size of the watch would at least be fairly accurate, however this photo proves the exact opposite, and suggests they are pulling a bit of a fast one with the actual dimensions. Anybody with basic knowledge of how a caliper works will know that the above photo is NOT at all proof that the watch is 42mm.Well the story continues.
Found similar person with a TF tag on his 42 mm version, that has the A17376 on the caseback.
Notice how Hont measured his TF to 42mm but the caseback says its 44mm.
I think I have the same watch like that. Only difference is my tag came with a BLS instead of TF, but mine still don't look like an BLS.
Kravava
Getting To Know The Place
- 26/11/22
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Wow thanks for the reply. Now that settles it.IMHO the caseback is correct and this IS a 44mm... look where the TD has positioned the calipers - they're nowhere near the actual diameter of the bezel. If you look at the quick mark-up I've done on AutoCAD, you can see the difference when you measure the actual diameter @ 3:00-9:00, vs where the TD is measuring @ roughly 4mm lower than centreline. That difference in diameter gets you fairly close to the claimed 42mm, as opposed to the actual 44mm. Also notice the digital caliper is turned off. If it was on, it would likely be showing ~42.6mm (which incidentally, appears to be what the analogue scale is showing in the photo). It's a bit of an odd one, you would kind of assume (hope) that a photo supplied by the TD to prove the size of the watch would at least be fairly accurate, however this photo proves the exact opposite, and suggests they are pulling a bit of a fast one with the actual dimensions. Anybody with basic knowledge of how a caliper works will know that the above photo is NOT at all proof that the watch is 42mm.
Still bit bummed about the service from Jtime. But what can one do.
Thank you!