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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 16:00:12 GMT
If the only one that ticks all the boxes is a Rolex then you probably do, in fact, want a Rolex
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 16:03:38 GMT
If the only one that ticks all the boxes is a Rolex then you probably do, in fact, want a Rolex Sadly, you are most likely right. |
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 16:18:52 GMT
The Tudor black bay 58 blue might be a good shout. It’s not as vintagey as the others
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Post by anephric on May 2, 2022 16:19:11 GMT
Pls report back after the dealer has made you drive his kids to school for a few years and made you buy some other watches to improve your Rolex credit score.
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 17:13:41 GMT
Will do. I'm already practicing my analingus skills.
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 17:16:35 GMT
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 17:56:22 GMT
The Tudor black bay 58 blue might be a good shout. I'm trying to build a very small collection. I already have a blue Aqua Terra and a dark gray VHP chronograph and am planning on getting a dress watch with a white/silver dial (Longines Master Collection) at some point. So the diver "needs" to be black. Another option is the new 41.5mm oris aquis Oh, very nice. Might be a tad too big though. Would have to try it on in person. Funnily enough, Oris/Hölstein is just a stone's throw from where my GF was born. |
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 18:15:52 GMT
Choosing a watch based on details you think your collection needs is a bit of a fools errand, just buy the one you like most. No one’s going to look at your diver and think “huh, this blokes dress watch has a white dial too, what an amateur”
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 18:16:32 GMT
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 18:26:26 GMT
Choosing a watch based on details you think your collection needs is a bit of a fools errand, just buy the one you like most. No one’s going to look at your diver and think “huh, this blokes dress watch has a white dial too, what an amateur” Yeah you're right. I didn't mean it like "I need to have one watch of each colour from my list", but more like that I want a black watch, and I already have a blue one, so while I might get a second blue one somewhere down the line, first I want that "black watch itch" scratched. |
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 18:45:32 GMT
Divers do look better with black dials though. What about an older sea dweller, came in a 40mm case with no cyclops back in the day
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 18:49:07 GMT
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Post by ozthegweat on May 2, 2022 18:58:17 GMT
Hm, nice… thanks! Doesn't seem too thick either.
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 19:08:35 GMT
Don’t think it’s ceramic and the construction might be a bit low tech compared to todays straps, but it’s a low key classic
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 19:15:07 GMT
Don’t think it’s ceramic and the construction might be a bit low tech compared to todays straps, but it’s a low key classic I had one of those. It was a nice watch, but it felt very dated even 5 years ago. |
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 19:17:02 GMT
The Tudor black bay 58 blue might be a good shout. I'm trying to build a very small collection. I already have a blue Aqua Terra and a dark gray VHP chronograph and am planning on getting a dress watch with a white/silver dial (Longines Master Collection) at some point. So the diver "needs" to be black. Another option is the new 41.5mm oris aquis Oh, very nice. Might be a tad too big though. Would have to try it on in person. Funnily enough, Oris/Hölstein is just a stone's throw from where my GF was born. The 41.5 oris wears small. You could buy it and wear it for three years whilst you wait for the sub. Then sell it and get half of your money back when the sub arrives |
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Post by elstoof on May 2, 2022 19:18:10 GMT
Left field choice, Doxa Sub 600. 40mm, ceramic bezel, no date magnifier, I like them in banana yellow personally
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Post by clemfandango on May 2, 2022 19:20:46 GMT
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Post by smoothpete on May 3, 2022 8:16:28 GMT
I had an Oris Aquis 39.5mm for a short time, they're worth a look. They feel very well made in my opinion. I gave it to my nephew in the end, he loves it.
Also, don't rule out the Black Bay 58. I tried one on and they're loooovely. Perfect dimensions (for me anyway)
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Post by ozthegweat on May 3, 2022 12:56:32 GMT
I had an Oris Aquis 39.5mm for a short time, they're worth a look. They feel very well made in my opinion. I gave it to my nephew in the end, he loves it. Also, don't rule out the Black Bay 58. I tried one on and they're loooovely. Perfect dimensions (for me anyway) Huh, must have missed that there's a smaller 39.5mm as well… thanks! |
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Post by smoothpete on May 3, 2022 13:22:07 GMT
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Post by clemfandango on May 3, 2022 13:33:24 GMT
I’ve heard the 39.5 wears like a 38 and the 41.5 wears like a 40.
Also you can’t get the 5 day in-house movement in the 39.5.
I’d definitely go down and try a few options on if I was you as you’ll get a few great years out of it before the sub arrives.
Also you should be able to get a decent discount if you shop around 👍
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Post by clemfandango on May 3, 2022 13:34:35 GMT
That blue one looks great in the pic on the wrist 👍 |
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Post by gamingdave on May 3, 2022 14:51:05 GMT
I don't "want a Rolex", I couldn't care less what brand it is. To the contrary, I'd prefer if it wasn't a Rolex. And I only want a no date because I detest the cyclops, otherwise I'd prefer one with a date complication. But all the alternatives are either too sporty, or too vintage, or have arabic numerals, or are too big (>41mm) or too thick: - Omega Seamaster: too sporty, too big (42mm)
- Omega Planet Ocean 39.5: too sporty, too thick (14.5mm), arabic numerals
- Omega Seamaster 300: too vintage (no white/silver on black dial)
- Tudor Black Bay: no ceramic bezel, too vintage (no white/silver on black dial)
- Longines HydroConquest: huge arabic numerals
- Grand Seiko: too big (43mm)
Have you looked at the Pelagos? It is 42mm, and might be a tad thicker, but I love them. Can get a date version without cyclops, and personally I much prefer the snowflake hands to Mercedes. |
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Post by clemfandango on May 3, 2022 15:14:12 GMT
I’d buy a pelagos tomorrow if they did one in steel.
I hate titanium in watches. Dull grey and weight of a feather.
I can understand why people like them though.
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Post by ozthegweat on May 4, 2022 9:15:24 GMT
Hm, also very nice. Will need to try it on to see if it's too big. My Aqua Terra is 41mm and wears small, and I can pull it off I think, but just barley.
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Post by ozthegweat on May 4, 2022 9:43:04 GMT
I have now officially started a spreadsheet.
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Post by ozthegweat on May 8, 2022 15:42:06 GMT
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Post by Tomo on May 8, 2022 16:00:12 GMT
I've never looked in this thread before. Definitely the most surprisingly niche thread I've ever seen.
Should probably be renamed The Watch Wankers Thread, in keeping with the other aficionado threads. Plus that's smutty.
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Post by clemfandango on May 8, 2022 16:39:40 GMT
I tried on the tissot prx automatic green dial today. Very nice watch and how they make and sell that for £550 is beyond me. Felt and looked like a £3k watch.
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