Breitling Superocean III - Thoughts?

I really need to go to the AD and check these new pieces out.  I'm such a fan of the classic Breitling styling my brain is rejecting it.

Thanks for the feedback @SurferJohn !

Looks absolutely spectacular in my estimation! Beautiful, unique design!

Love this watch. the design based on one of their early divers from 1957 - minus the ‘slow-motion’ 3rd hand. In the flesh, this watch wears really well. I wish they used one of the in-house movements with a higher power reserve but, as with all breitlings, it’s solid as a tank. They did some interesting color ways & varying sizes. Once you try it on, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. 
I personally like the brand & their historical catalog a lot. I love the direction that George’s Kerns has been taking the company. For the build quality, they offer lots of value. 

Here’s an article on their divers 

https://www.breitling.com/us-en/icons/superocean/

Thanks for the comments @HotWatchChick69 and @msugarman !

Yep, they are beautiful!  The new releases from Breitling over the past 4 years are not getting the attention they deserve, but new management has hit the nail on the head each time. 
 

I would be all in except the COSC ETA movement has a stock power reserve. I think the price is a bit high for that movement, though it does allow it to be a bit thinner than the Kenissi alternative. 

Good to know about the movement @cornfedksboy !

Agreed but you can’t argue with the ease of repair & reliability of the ETA movements. 

Absolutely!  I have watches with these same movements and they are great.  Take it off the wrist for one day and you are resetting it. Not a huge issue, but I would be more comfortable with it at $3750 than the $4850 Breitling is charging. 
 

When I first saw this watch I was not so impressed. However, I find that it is the kind of design that grows slowly on you. Today, seeing a lot of colorways being offered, I kinda warmed up to them.

This looks so good!

I absolutely love this watch, in fact massive fan of the superocean range in general. (especially as this was my 1st luxury watch being superocean II and the only watch i have regretted selling)   For me Breitling are really knocking it out of the park at this time, 

I like the redesign except for one thing, the minute hand. It looks like a flyswatter. I can't unsee it. If it had a more traditional styling for that design element, I think I'd be all in.

I say.... go to the AD and try it on wrist. I thought it looked good in pics. In person and on wrist, not so much!

I've heard many, many other says the opposite...including quite a fee youtubers who bashed it until they saw it in person.

Still good advice.

When this Superocean was released, I saw mostly two types of comments - "I love it" or "the design of the hands sucks." I'm in the camp that says "I'd love it if not for the hands, they suck."

I love it

It’s a great design, it certainly stands out from the crowd, that’s why I like it👍🏻