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Paul_I · 2 February 2017, 12:42 AM

I like it. I like the colors. I like the look.

But why?

WHY?

WHY?

50mm

Make this in a 40-42mm version and I would buy.

Watches shown below are actual size (more or less).

http://www.breitling.com/en/models/a...m_content=text

Mystro · 2 February 2017, 03:54 AM

I really want to feel the "breitlight" material. There is a certain feel of quality I have to have in a luxury watch. I own a ceramic Bell & Ross and it has that quality feel but still being light weight and practically scratch proof. I get a recycled plastic look to the breitlight in the pics but I will hold judgment until I can handle one.

Paul_I · 2 February 2017, 05:02 AM

I've never felt it either. I'm not really interested until it is in a size 10mm smaller.

42mm Scud Missile · 2 February 2017, 01:03 PM

I think we'll see a smaller version of the Hurricane this year

Desibaba · 3 February 2017, 12:16 AM

I just bought my first Breitling a few weeks ago and I was torn between the Avenger Hurricane and the Super Avenger 2 because of the pictures on Breitling's website. After holding both in my hand I think it took me less than 5 seconds to choose the SA2. Despite the premium in price I felt like the Hurricane felt almost like a Casio G Shock (mainly the material). Im sure its a fine timekeeping instrument but I cant imagine spending $8k on a watch that feels so "Plastic" like.

Mystro · 3 February 2017, 02:18 AM

See, that's what concerned me. I detest a plastic feel in a watch. Even my beater watches (that are made of plastic) like a Fenix Sapphire 3 have got to have a quality feel. I cant own a Gshock for that reason.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desibaba

I felt like the Hurricane felt almost like a Casio G Shock (mainly the material). Im sure its a fine timekeeping instrument but I cant imagine spending $8k on a watch that feels so "Plastic" like.

sco · 3 February 2017, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

See, that's what concerned me. I detest a plastic feel in a watch. Even my beater watches (that are made of plastic) like a Fenix Sapphire 3 have got to have a quality feel. I cant own a Gshock for that reason.

It doesn't bother me at all with a G shock, but I couldn't live with that material on a Breitling...

Paul_I · 8 February 2017, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42mm Scud Missile

I think we'll see a smaller version of the Hurricane this year

I would spend money today on a 42mm version - in either the 12H or 24H format. I do not mind the material.

Just a note, but it is not plastic, but in fact a lighter and stronger material than steel. I don't mind owning both steel and other material-based watches. If it's not your thing, that's fine - just pointing it out.

beshannon · 3 February 2017, 03:47 AM

Nice but too large as usual

superdog · 5 February 2017, 03:52 AM

I too like the look. I too think it's way too big.

Robbyman · 5 February 2017, 04:13 AM

They must be losing business at a rapid rate to other companies who are sizing watches more sensibly now.

Mystro · 5 February 2017, 05:36 AM

The core of their watches are 44mm and under.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

They must be losing business at a rapid rate to other companies who are sizing watches more sensibly now.

Robbyman · 5 February 2017, 06:28 AM

Yeah and 44 is too big for most now I see.

Fleetlord · 23 February 2017, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Yeah and 44 is too big for most now I see.

Nah

Psmith · 6 February 2017, 08:06 PM

Somewhat impressive, although has a rather TAWATEC/Luminox vibe

bojinns · 10 February 2017, 02:24 PM

Having seen and tried on in person at the local AD, I really love the design of the 12hr as reading the 24 hour would take some getting used to. It didn't feel or look that large at 50mm, however my only concern is the material feels like air. It is literally so light you would forget your wearing a fine timepiece on your wrist. Just my 02 cents.

GreenLantern · 14 February 2017, 06:22 PM

I want the 24 hour version, but 50mm is just too big for my taste (and I have average sized wrists).

I could deal with 47mm, though 44 would've been better... but 50? I've never had a watch that big. Ever.

vukotab · 18 February 2017, 05:12 AM

12 hr version is a way to go, and I like the idea of Breitlight composite material, design is also very beautiful...just cannot understand the size...50mm...I mean, c'mon!

Mystro · 18 February 2017, 05:36 AM

Yea, 44mm would easily work for everyone and still have wrist presence.

KBM · 22 February 2017, 03:51 AM

At that size, make me wonder if they care about selling the watches at all.

Desperado · 22 February 2017, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

I like it. I like the colors. I like the look.

But why?

WHY?

WHY?

50mm

Make this in a 40-42mm version and I would buy.

Watches shown below are actual size (more or less).

http://www.breitling.com/en/models/a...m_content=text

I had the same impression, why that big??? I tried it on my wrist and it looked awkward

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~JJ · 28 February 2017, 04:02 AM

Looks like they are releasing this case as a new colt at a smaller size, buts it's going to be a Quartz piece. Hoping for more at Basel this year.

2 February 2017, 12:42 AM	#1
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	New Release - Avenger Hurricane 12 Hour I like it. I like the colors. I like the look. But why? WHY? WHY? 50mm Make this in a 40-42mm version and I would buy. Watches shown below are actual size (more or less). http://www.breitling.com/en/models/a...m_content=text Attached Images __________________

2 February 2017, 03:54 AM	#2
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,749	I really want to feel the "breitlight" material. There is a certain feel of quality I have to have in a luxury watch. I own a ceramic Bell & Ross and it has that quality feel but still being light weight and practically scratch proof. I get a recycled plastic look to the breitlight in the pics but I will hold judgment until I can handle one. __________________

2 February 2017, 05:02 AM	#3
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	I've never felt it either. I'm not really interested until it is in a size 10mm smaller. __________________

3 February 2017, 03:47 AM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Nice but too large as usual __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 February 2017, 03:52 AM	#10
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,855	I too like the look. I too think it's way too big. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 February 2017, 01:03 PM	#4
42mm Scud Missile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Watch: 216570 POLAR Posts: 33	I think we'll see a smaller version of the Hurricane this year

3 February 2017, 12:16 AM	#5
Desibaba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl Watch: Sub,Pam90,SA2 Posts: 595	I just bought my first Breitling a few weeks ago and I was torn between the Avenger Hurricane and the Super Avenger 2 because of the pictures on Breitling's website. After holding both in my hand I think it took me less than 5 seconds to choose the SA2. Despite the premium in price I felt like the Hurricane felt almost like a Casio G Shock (mainly the material). Im sure its a fine timekeeping instrument but I cant imagine spending $8k on a watch that feels so "Plastic" like.

5 February 2017, 04:13 AM	#11
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	They must be losing business at a rapid rate to other companies who are sizing watches more sensibly now.

5 February 2017, 06:28 AM	#13
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Yeah and 44 is too big for most now I see.

6 February 2017, 08:06 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Somewhat impressive, although has a rather TAWATEC/Luminox vibe __________________

10 February 2017, 02:24 PM	#16
bojinns "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ask me Location: In a house Watch: Rolex, PAM, Breit Posts: 157	Having seen and tried on in person at the local AD, I really love the design of the 12hr as reading the 24 hour would take some getting used to. It didn't feel or look that large at 50mm, however my only concern is the material feels like air. It is literally so light you would forget your wearing a fine timepiece on your wrist. Just my 02 cents.

14 February 2017, 06:22 PM	#17
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,225	I want the 24 hour version, but 50mm is just too big for my taste (and I have average sized wrists). I could deal with 47mm, though 44 would've been better... but 50? I've never had a watch that big. Ever.

18 February 2017, 05:12 AM	#18
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	12 hr version is a way to go, and I like the idea of Breitlight composite material, design is also very beautiful...just cannot understand the size...50mm...I mean, c'mon! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

18 February 2017, 05:36 AM	#19
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,749	Yea, 44mm would easily work for everyone and still have wrist presence. __________________

22 February 2017, 03:51 AM	#20
KBM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,472	At that size, make me wonder if they care about selling the watches at all.

28 February 2017, 04:02 AM	#22
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,310	Looks like they are releasing this case as a new colt at a smaller size, buts it's going to be a Quartz piece. Hoping for more at Basel this year.

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