Opinions on the Superocean Special 44?

[mitchellb2005]

This watch does not seem to get a lot of attention, but to me, it seems like a lot of watch for the money; great depth rating, helium escape, ceramic bezel, beautiful bracelet, and great size (at least for my 7" wrist). The only aspect I do not love is the date and batons covering the 15,18, and 21.

I can obtain one of these for less than $3k pre owned. That seems like a steel for essentially Breitlings version of the Submariner.

Currently, the only other watch in my collection worth mentioning is a Breitling Blackbird blue dial with blue alligator strap. I want a watch with some black, and the Submariner is out of my range at the moment.

Is this watch a good choice?

The picture attached is the watch on my wrist at the AD.

[Maxy]

It looks good on your wrist. You can try the new Omega Seamaster 42 which wears little big as well.

[squirrel211]

I bought my dad a Superocean 2 for Father's Day last year, and his looks so good, it got me thinking about these. I think they're killer pieces!

[Saoirse32]

Nice, but no in house movement and less than 40 hour power reserve

[mitchellb2005]

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

Nice, but no in house movement and less than 40 hour power reserve

Understood. If It was in house with a longer power reserve, it would be close to twice the price. The automatic helium escape valve, amazing depth rating considering the case thickness, and sub $3k pre owned price point made it a winner for me. I was considering Omega, but liked the look/price/size of this better.

[bravetony]

I think its a beautiful watch.

[captainron62]

Originally Posted by mitchellb2005

Understood. If It was in house with a longer power reserve, it would be close to twice the price. The automatic helium escape valve, amazing depth rating considering the case thickness, and sub $3k pre owned price point made it a winner for me. I was considering Omega, but liked the look/price/size of this better.

You are correct, I have bought three different SO because they are just hard to beat for the $$$ on the used market. I've paid under 2K for two of them and $2500 for the SO II. They are a good deal at this point. I still say the Omega Seamaster is the best watch for the dollar at the $2500 range, but personal preference can swing the win to the Breitling.

[JeremyS]

If you can pull off the size, it’s a good watch. I think the only complaint most people have about this model is the retail price seems high for a 2824-based Chronometer. However, it’s a perfectly serviceable movement. You can also get a pretty good deal on a Tudor Pelagos—not quite sub-3K, but pretty close.

[hodie9]

Looks good on you. I bought the blue version and think they look better with the indices rather than the numerals. Much cleaner and wears fantastic.