The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 26 June 2020, 08:30 AM   #1
Desperado
"TRF" Member
 
Desperado's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Karim
Location: Dubai
Watch: YM Platinum
Posts: 653
Avenger Hurricane

I came to know that the Avenger Hurricane is discontinued , any idea why? Is the decision due to issues with Breightlight?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Desperado is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 June 2020, 01:36 PM   #2
jnelson3097
"TRF" Member
 
jnelson3097's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Justin
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,307
I’m not aware of any issues with the Breitlight material and my Colt Skyracer has held up just fine. I’m pretty sure most ADs still have them in stock so it shouldn’t be hard to find.
jnelson3097 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 June 2020, 04:35 PM   #3
Desperado
"TRF" Member
 
Desperado's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Karim
Location: Dubai
Watch: YM Platinum
Posts: 653
Quote:
Originally Posted by jnelson3097 View Post
I’m not aware of any issues with the Breitlight material and my Colt Skyracer has held up just fine. I’m pretty sure most ADs still have them in stock so it shouldn’t be hard to find.

Ya I agree it is still available, but I wonder why they decided to discontinue the use of Breightlight


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Desperado is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 June 2020, 03:07 AM   #4
jnelson3097
"TRF" Member
 
jnelson3097's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Justin
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,307
I'm not sure if Kern is a fan of the Breitlight material. I've heard rumors he thought the watches looked cheap but I can't confirm that.
jnelson3097 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 July 2020, 05:38 AM   #5
Camdamonium
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Camden
Location: Plano, TX
Watch: Hublot DepecheMode
Posts: 1,337
Quote:
Originally Posted by jnelson3097 View Post
I'm not sure if Kern is a fan of the Breitlight material. I've heard rumors he thought the watches looked cheap but I can't confirm that.
I think the Hurricane was a great design, but the Colt Skyracer was like a G Shock. I can see why he wanted to get away from that type of material, it cheapened the brand. I think it would have been wiser if they marketed it in the Professional / Military line, especially with the canvas. I think it would have done far better
Camdamonium is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.