First off, you gotta understand the Superocean line itself. Breitling’s got like, a bajillion versions. There’s the OG Superocean, the Superocean II (44mm, obvs, if we’re talkin’ Abyss 44), and then this kinda weird “New Wave” thing they did with the Abyss back in 2010. Apparently, some folks didn’t love the New Wave vibe… but hey, different strokes, right?
Now, the Abyss… see, it was meant to be this medium-sized diver, a replacement for the entry-level Superocean. Whether it actually *was* a replacement… that’s debatable. Some folks think so, some don’t. It’s all kinda murky, ya know? Like a real abyss. *ba dum tss*
And then BOOM, replicas. Because of course. People wanna rock a Breitling without dropping the big bucks. You can find Superocean 44 reps all over the dang internet. I’ve seen Superocean II 44 fakes compared side-by-side with the real deal. The whole point of the comparison is to show the differences, but honestly, sometimes those fakes are *scarily* good. Like, you really gotta know your Breitlings to spot ’em.
This BLS Factory Superocean 44mm review I saw… it’s talking about a blue one with a Swiss Asia 2824 movement. That’s usually a sign we’re in replica territory, no? Real Breitlings have their own movements, generally. But hey, a Swiss movement is still decent, even if it’s not “Breitling” Breitling, ya know?
And then there’s the whole “Superocean Heritage 46” thing. That’s a *different* model altogether. Beautiful dial, high-quality materials… allegedly. With replicas, it’s all about the craftsmanship, or lack thereof. I mean, you can get a pretty convincing looking Heritage 46 rep, but the insides are probably gonna be… less than stellar.
So, where does that leave us with the Superocean Abyss 44 replica? Well, if you’re lookin’ for one, be careful. Do your research. Know the telltale signs of a fake. Check out those “fake identification tips” guides online, they can be helpful. And remember, if the price seems too good to be true… it probably IS.
