Comparative review: Rolex Sea-Dweller vs. Breitling SteelFish

[JP.]

Wrote this a while back. I hope you find it at least a bit entertaining.

LINK TO THE REVIEW

[Cassidy776]

You can pretty much sum this up as both great looking and durable watches.........the main difference is one appreciates in value, year after year..........the other, unfortunately, loses 50% when you walk out the door of the AD.......what a shame!!!!

[JP.]

Originally Posted by Cassidy776

You can pretty much sum this up as both great looking and durable watches.........the main difference is one appreciates in value, year after year..........the other, unfortunately, loses 50% when you walk out the door of the AD.......what a shame!!!!

Yeah... although when the Breitlings and Omegas depreciate to the certain point the prices become stagnant.

SteelFish is quite a bargain in the preowned market (considering how much it offers).

Cheers.

[nda]

Nice reviews JP.... I enjoyed the piece on Ebel too as I used to own the mens version of the wave - it was sadly stolen in a burglary and not replaced.

The only Rolex I own is a Sky Dweller - if you find yourself in the UK, you'd be welcome to borrow it for a review. :)


PS - Perfect and well written English too! I assume you're Finnish? I am always slightly embarrassed that my fellow Englishmen rarely master another language.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by nda

Nice reviews JP.... I enjoyed the piece on Ebel too as I used to own the mens version of the wave - it was sadly stolen in a burglary and not replaced.

The only Rolex I own is a Sky Dweller - if you find yourself in the UK, you'd be welcome to borrow it for a review. :)


PS - Perfect and well written English too! I assume you're Finnish? I am always slightly embarrassed that my fellow Englishmen rarely master another language.

Thanks man. Appreciated. Yes I'm Finnish.

[stockae92]

Nice write up. :)

[BigBoy17]

Thanks for the review

[JP.]

Thanks, all.

Fish is big, bulky and handsome watch. Never get tired of it.

[Avs Fan]

JP - I own both the 16600 and 126660 JC. Your steelfish looks fantastic! As someone who prefers larger watches, I think I would like it!

[JP.]

Originally Posted by Avs Fan

JP - I own both the 16600 and 126660 JC. Your steelfish looks fantastic! As someone who prefers larger watches, I think I would like it!

No surprise. DeepSea and SteelFish have a lot of common regarding the wrist presence.

[cjcarter134]

Very nice writeup. I wish I had the wrist to support a Steelfish. I've always liked the layout of the dial. I only wish they had a version that was smaller (e.g. 38mm or 40mm.) I know there's the Superocean Steelfish (A17360) that is 42mm which is still a little big for me.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by cjcarter134

Very nice writeup. I wish I had the wrist to support a Steelfish. I've always liked the layout of the dial. I only wish they had a version that was smaller (e.g. 38mm or 40mm.) I know there's the Superocean Steelfish (A17360) that is 42mm which is still a little big for me.

Yes. It's not for small wrists. It's not as extreme as the SeaWolf or Super Avenger, but I'd say the Fish requires at least moderately sized wrist to look good.

It's the same reason I can't really enjoy my 16570 Explorer II fully. I almost wish I had smaller wrists because it's a perfect watch. Just a little bit too small for me.

[Bill11783]

I had owned the A17390 44mm Superocean Steelfish for a short period. I own a few Breitlings and Rolex watches now. One of my favorite out of my whole collection was the A17390. Currently own the newer model A17391 however I prefer the metal bezel hands down. I agree with your review. The steelfish is one of the best divers and best bang for the buck. I made a big mistake when I sold it. Looking to get another one someday.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by Bill11783

I had owned the A17390 44mm Superocean Steelfish for a short period. I own a few Breitlings and Rolex watches now. One of my favorite out of my whole collection was the A17390. Currently own the newer model A17391 however I prefer the metal bezel hands down. I agree with your review. The steelfish is one of the best divers and best bang for the buck. I made a big mistake when I sold it. Looking to get another one someday.

The ones in good condition are pretty tough to find. I have a friend who looked for a blue one a long time but eventually got black (when he found a nice one). I don't know how much this model originally sold but maybe it's actually quite rare. Hmm...

[JP.]

Took a new wristshot for the review. I love this watch.

[Duckman25]

Why doesn't Bentley ever put a rolex in their dashes but they put a breitling? Doesn't that say something? The steelfish is great as an all around watch as I could easily wear it for both casual and formal wear outfits.

[Teksurv]

Nice review with great pictures.

[beshannon]

Good review

My Steelfish is one of my oldest and most worn watches

[RW16610]

Thanks for sharing, Juho.

Originally Posted by beshannon

Good review

My Steelfish is one of my oldest and most worn watches

That's a great shot, Brian! I can see why it's one of your most worn pieces.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Thanks for sharing, Juho.




That's a great shot, Brian! I can see why it's one of your most worn pieces.

Thanks! It is a bit big for my wrist now but when I wear it on the beach it does not matter.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by Duckman25

Why doesn't Bentley ever put a rolex in their dashes but they put a breitling? Doesn't that say something? The steelfish is great as an all around watch as I could easily wear it for both casual and formal wear outfits.

Yeah and Mercedes top models have IWC clocks.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Thanks! It is a bit big for my wrist now but when I wear it on the beach it does not matter.

Looks great on a rubber too.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by Teksurv

Nice review with great pictures.

Thanks.

[JP.]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Good review

My Steelfish is one of my oldest and most worn watches

You're welcome my friend.