Reply With QuoteSea dweller for me.
One of these for me as well. The one with the blue dial is my next purchase and I'll keep it forever. ..............Yeah Right!Originally Posted by alyng
This one for me, the "real" 36mm size.
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Sea dweller for me.
I have, and I prefer the OR.
And, on that bombshell, I'm outta here ...
Really? Wow. You just stirring it? ;-)
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The answer is Rolex Ref 1016
I still think I’d have the 16600.
Although if I was forced to I could wear my Patek 5711 for most things.
There is is just something very reassuring about a Rolex, and especially the professional range. You don’t reach that level over night. There are quite a few brands that have proven that they could possibly last you for a lifetime if cared for correctly.
It's just a matter of time...
Probably an 1815 chrono or a simplicity. If it was a true one watch I’d definitely favour something special and interesting over practical!
I was being genuine actually, albeit such comments have been known now and then to lead to 'full and frank' exchanges of views ;) All good fun.
I wrote a fairly detailed review of my OR a few weeks' back but, in summary, IMO there's no discernible difference in terms of the quality of the finishing and I'm not alone in thinking the 5 digit case, maxi dial, aluminium bezel and sword hands gives you the best of all the Submariner iterations. Aesthetically, I prefer it to any Sub/GMT out there. Accuracy is excellent. As for reliability, time will tell.
Interesting question - for me, the PP 5712 but I say that now given how much I want one. Once I have owned it, I think a better 'forever watch' for me is PP 5230G
Has to be the Rolex Daytona steel black face , most versatile watch and great investment
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Explorer 214270 would do it. I can’t last with one watch, however...
It's a watch , not an 'investment.'
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Another vote for the Explorer here
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What I already own: 1980 GMT-Master red/blue bezel.
Otherwise a classic (non-bling) Submariner ND.
The beauty of the classic GMT is - that you can carry it into old-age...... Can’t do that with the blingy Blue/Black GMT. (Although - you could sell it to pay for your care home costs)
I reduced down to one about 4 yrs ago, with this intention: black subc date...
Inevitably, I’ve added more since!! However, I’d still choose the subc if I could only keep one.
My GMT 2 coke. The 'CBR600' of watches
It's possible to be both.
It's just a matter of time...
For me, the key is to select something that will look good through the decades. Which in turn implies something which isn't too 'obvious.' So this is great, but not as an 'only' watch in my opinion.
While this, a bit more retiring, could work for all ages.
Of course, having both would be better; but that's cheating.
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From my own collection, probably the BLNR as it’s sporty and dressy too.
Timeless oyster case design ( fat case is a love or hate thing, perfect at 40mm though)
Waterproof enough for holiday swim
Oyster bracelet, with that bit of dress flash from the polished links
Useful GMT complication
Day function
Blue bezel section that flips from blue to almost black depending on the light
Half decent blue lume
Long service intervals
Suits everyone that have tried it on, so great to pass on.
Not everyone is a young man (or even a young woman).
Yes, can be liquidated to raise funds for the funeral.
Yes, this is absolutely the answer!+ 1
Not to mention that I've met retired saturation divers in their 70s and 80s still wearing the same Sea-Dwellers and Submariners that accompanied them hundreds of metres underneath the North Sea's surface, and the watches still suited them perfectly.
Mind you, a diver's watch might have looked a bit out of place on the type of person who's afraid of getting one wet. ;)
Probably my granddads watch which I am wearing since yesterday.
When my grandfather passed away in 1996 it went to my father. On his passing - he died the 15th of April very unexpected - it was given to me. After his funeral yesterday I 've started wearing it. I feel extremely sad under these circumstances.
It is an Omega Seamaster Mariner (the first model, cal. 1310 "the Ant" Megaquartz).
Easy one for me...
In all honesty it's everything I need in a watch.
Easy. Cheapest watch I own but does more than I need it too!!
Don't know about that one but many G-Shocks are only programmed to year 2039.Easy. Cheapest watch I own but does more than I need it too!!
Not sure I'd want to trust a plastic case for the rest of my years either.
From what I own, I'll be another one going for the Submariner, or Speedmaster. Boring & obvious, yes - but then classics tend to have endured over the decades for very good reasons.
Of those I don't own, then the current-model Vacheron Constantin Overseas would have strong potential - nicely-proportioned, superbly well-finished, with impeccable pedigree, unique design, Geneva Seal, solid-gold rotor and a gorgeous movement observable via display case back, yet robustly anti-magnetic, lumed dial & 150m water resistant, and it comes with included (all quick-release) micro-adjust bracelet, rubber & leather strap options. Again, all very different looks, with utmost versatility and a blend of understated finesse & sports ability.
In twilight years - a lot of people would need a magnifying glass to tell the time too.
I know it's a bit of a cliche but the Sub C Date is the lifer for me.
I was lustinh after this for over 2 years and finally picked one up for my 30th birthday last month.
Big change to the Junghans Max Bill that was my daily but can't imagine not having it on the wrist now.
Any way to find out in particular this m5610 ?
If it goes beyond 2039 it’s definitely a contender as a one watch for life .
Ps - in fact could someone set the date to the 31st of December 2038 and the time to 23:58 and tell us in two minutes?
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Calendar is programmed to 2099, should be long enough unless you're a teenager. http://support.casio.com/en/manual/m...09&MODULE=3159Any way to find out in particular this m5610 ?
If it goes beyond 2039 it’s definitely a contender as a one watch for life .
Ps - in fact could someone set the date to the 31st of December 2038 and the time to 23:58 and tell us in two minutes
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H Moser & Cie Perpetual calendar for me. Offers the functionality of a perpetual calendar while not cluttering the dial with day, month and year displays. Then of course there is the beautiful dial.
http://www.h-moser.com/en/collection...old-funky-blue
This one, I think I'm sure (for now)
Honestly I’m most comfortable wearing my 60s diver. I get just as much satisfaction from wearing something that was relatively cheap than something blingy and expensive. Whilst I love watches, I think I’m starting, even now, to tire of the whole chasing expensive pieces routine and references to bloody McQueen and Newman. In some ways this is a safer bet long term because it has a quiet vintage charm and being light I hardly notice I’m wearing it. I’ve toyed with the idea of selling everything else already, but haven’t brought myself to do it yet.
So yes I’m afraid the idea of wearing a ‘classically nice’ watch like a sub for the rest of my life would feel like I’d cashed out with something a bit obvious and to a degree ubiquitous.
I'd be tempted to go with the speedy pro, however, the manual wind would probably make it a pain in the long run. Never owned a Rolex but would problaby go for a Daytona
A Submariner if I can afford it. If not, something like a Sinn 556A. Otherwise, a Seiko diver's!
Not sure yet, but I have a feeling it’ll be whatever I’m wearing at the time of death
SS Daytona 116520 for me. A recent purchase but wasn't off my wrist until it was shipped off for a service!
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Submariner. For me the go anywhere do anything watch.
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That’s not quite the point of the OP...the watch is being given and would cost you nothing!!
Tough and masculine but surprisingly 41mm and list on leather.
Can be made dressy with black leather strap, brown leather supplied for jeans and shirt and trousers at work
Chronograph to play around with. Subtle chrono dials like omega moon watch make it very good for everyday
Very cold calibre great workman ship
Lovely design. Clever focus of where you look.
Date, but symmetrical at bottom doesn't bother like a 3 o'clock date does. Black font on white background to make easy to see
this watch covers all bases
Same here
Swim run work pretty much bulletproof
One watch, rest of your life. As if John!
Titanium diver
Automatic
41mm case
Min 200m
Not a difficult ask, but it's the affordability (to me) that's the issue.
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I would say Pelagos
Way cheaper Hamtun H1
For me probably something with easily servicable movement and waterproof.
I could live with Sinn, still cant afford Sub.
Just had an email from the supplier I've ordered from saying my 556 is on route to them^^^^
I would say Pelagos
Way cheaper Hamtun H1
For me probably something with easily servicable movement and waterproof.
I could live with Sinn, still cant afford Sub.
You will not be dissapointed.
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