Breitling is expanding its Transocean line with the new Transocean 38, which keeps the understated size and looks while losing a complication or two in the process. The Transocean 38 retains much of the charm first captured in the original 1950's models, adding modern touches with minimal flair. In a move we've seen before from Breitling, the new model will measure in at a scant 38 mm in diameter, and be ambiguously marketed at both male and female consumers. We've discussed this tactic before in our review of the Transocean Chronograph 38, and maintain that it shouldn't stand in the way of appreciating a great watch.
The Transocean 38 becomes the least complicated fake watch in the line, keeping business simple with a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, and a distinctive twin-aperture date window at 12 o'clock. We'd go one further and say the fake watch would do just fine sans the seconds hand at all. Styling is familiar to the Transocean line, meaning large hour batons, thin, pencil hands, and a naked bezel. It's a handsome watch, and at 12.75 mm in height, should make for a comfortable footprint on the wrist.
If you'll recall in our review of the Transocean Chronograph 38, I asked, "Where is the mother of pearl, the diamonds, the floral patterns??Well, the Transocean 38 offers both a pearl dial, and a diamond studded dial option, so there is clearly an effort to make this an attractive option for the female buyer. There are also black and mercury silver options available, which keep the fake watch firmly accessible to either sex.
Inside the Transocean 38 beats a COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 16, which is not a manufacture movement, but will keep the price well within the "reasonable?category. Available is the steel mesh bracelet we saw on the Transocean Chronograph 38, which might not be for everyone, but it is unique and quite comfortable for daily wear. There will also be a slew of leather strap options for a more subtle look.
The Transocean 38 will be available for purchase this fall for $5,800. Learn more about the Transocean 38 right here.
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