SuperOcean Differences

[Barnstormer]

I'm looking at a Steelfish SuperOcean, based on its reputation as an excellent replica. Other than the movement and the AR coating, is there a difference in the less expensive "asia" movement specimens and the "swiss" ones?
What I mean is, is the case, dial, etc.. all the same? I noticed that some sellers (Josh, anyway) use the same pic for both versions. Appearance-wise, are they the same?

Thanks
B.

 

[Panama]

Case, dial, hands, bracelet/strap are all the same. Only movement is different and no AR on "asian" version. :wink:

Big Bang for the buck!

 

[jb]

I have tried to get a straight answer about whether or not the Asian version is as waterproof as the swiss version.

The swiss version is supposed to have a 5mm thick crystal.

 

[stutzer]

I would hesitate putting any of the reps in water, at least at any substantial depth. Enjoy them above aqua.............

 

[ra-man1234]

Case, dial, hands, bracelet/strap are all the same. Only movement is different and no AR on "asian" version. :wink:

Isn't the other difference in that the lower priced version with Asian movement only comes with Synthetic crystal, where as the higher priced ETA comes with Sapphire Crystal (double AR)? I am okay with the Asian movement, but somehow the double AR on sapphire crystal makes the higher priced one hard to pass...

 

[dave123]

The lume markers on the SFSO are shite...and sapphire or not,the crystal is synthetic....get out your wrench to tighten the crown as well....over rated rep.... :|

 

[assasi9]

well i heard that the $100 silix version is the same watch. the only differences are the AR and the movement. the lume is also suppose to be hit or miss on the asian 21j.

 

[dave123]

Sure if you don't mind a watch with dial markers that look like Elmo chewed on them...the SFSO is for you.... :lol:

Enjoy,i gave mine away..... :|

I hope Higgy isn't reading this.... :mrgreen:

 

[AllergyDoc]

Don't listen to Dave. He's always drunk and has no idea what he's saying/typing.

Here's mine:

Do the lume markers look all, whatever?

I've swam with mine many times, even taken it into the spa.

Dave's has survived being dunked in Canadian beer! What more do you need to know?

 

[dave123]

Followed me over here to spread your lies,eh Doc?.... :roll:

Ban this terrible man!.... :mrgreen:

 

[brtelec]

Dave I do have to agree with the allergydoc on this one. I have an Asian SFSO I puchased from TWP, and the lume markers look great and the lume on the watch is as good as any watch I own. You just don't like it because it is not available with a bling bezel!

 

[b16a2]

I concur, the SOSF is the best quality rep I have ever owned. I had the white Swiss version. I am currently contemplating the asian white version, as I feel that the price is very good, and the lack of AR on the white dial would be bearable.

 

[cybee]

some have complained of bad lume but no probs with the lume on mine...it's been a great watch with the 2824 purring like a kitten.

 

[gubment cheese]

so what's the verdict? should I spend another ~$190 to get the "swiss" version? i want something that will really last a while!

 

[daytona4me]

I asked TWP which I should get, the asian or the ETA, he said that a larger than usual percentage of the asian movement ones were quitting on the owner. If this is a watch you plan to keep for a long time, you MUST get the ETA imo. I ended up getting the asian movement because he took it back on return, used, and he got me a new movement that I had to have installed..... but got it petty darn cheap.

BTW, I love your username "gubment cheese" lol.. :lol:

 

[frankt8242]

There is another version showing up with the Asian movement. It is apparently from a different factory, since it has a different case,(odd lug shape, no He valve), and a different bracelet..real crappy IMNSHO, with one piece end lugs, and a sub par clasp, and a different caseback with wrong engraving.
http://ufantazone.com/catalog/images/02 ... a02950.jpg

 

[gubment cheese]

Thanks! I was leaning towards the swiss b/c of the AR, but this seals the deal!

 

[assasi9]

There is another version showing up with the Asian movement. It is apparently from a different factory, since it has a different case,(odd lug shape, no He valve), and a different bracelet..real crappy IMNSHO, with one piece end lugs, and a sub par clasp, and a different caseback with wrong engraving.
http://ufantazone.com/catalog/images/02 ... a02950.jpg

the profile of that watch looks weird! do you think it is maybe because they compressed the pics? otherwise i dont really see how that would even be comfortable!

 

[assasi9]

the one that TTK is selling seems to be from the same factory.

 

[mickeypro]

I would be interested to see a side by side comparison of the movements swiss vs asian for idiots like myself that cant tell.