Steinhart One Ocean Premium Blue 😉
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/d...mium-blau.html
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I'm interested in recommendations for a new watch styled like the ones below. Key requirements are:
Blue dial
Date at 3 o'clock position
Steel rotating bezel (i.e. all steel not a blue insert)
Automatic movement
Straight or baton hour markers (not triangles)
About 39mm or 40mm case
Up to about £2000 but a lot cheaper would be great
The first Tag is exactly what I like, but quartz and I can't find an identical auto model.
The Omega is a little too big, not available new, and doesn't have the best clasp adjustment.
I'm not keen on the hour markers or striped dial on this Tag.
I'm not a fan of cushion cases.
Last edited by vortgern; 28th February 2017 at 13:21.
Steinhart One Ocean Premium Blue 😉
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/d...mium-blau.html
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Last edited by andykllhr; 28th February 2017 at 10:05.
^^^ But the Steiny is 42mm, so too large for the OP.
What about a Longines hydro?
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2015/2016 model Tag Aquaracer in 41mm, before the increased the size to 43mm this year?
It's just a matter of time...
I think he means this one, the WAY211C which came in 41mm. I thought they didn't replace it with the 43 - just added to the range? But either way it doesn't satisfy your bezel requirement - I think this one is ceramic. The WAY2112, the other teak dial in your original post, is on my "if one comes up on SC" list. In fact I think I even have a long lost WTB still active for it. Both of them lovely to my eye but I'm not a fan of a cyclops generally so prefer the earlier model.
What you need is a Vostok Amphibia SE
Blue dial - check
Date at 3 o'clock position - can't have everything
Steel rotating bezel (i.e. all steel not a blue insert) - check
Automatic movement - check
Straight or baton hour markers (not triangles) - check
About 39mm or 40mm case – check
Up to about £2000 but a lot cheaper would be great - much, much cheaper
https://meranom.com/en/amphibian-se/...e-650521s.html
The Omega is only 41mm have you tried one on? The not new issue is very true however bought at the right price I suspect you'll lose very little depreciation on it, might even gain. If you ever sold I reckon it would be on SC for all of 5 minutes. They're a forum favourite.
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...-hydroconquest
Use "Welcomeback" code for a further discount at the moment.
Ah, just realised the numbers might not work for the OP...
M.
Its a pretty specific brief but with that budget and that criteria, I would consider relaxing the 'new' criteria, consider used and look at a Breitling Seawolf maybe ?
http://www.chrono24.com/breitling/wa...-id5230684.htm
Hold on, its probably too big...
The Breitling on SC right now. Blue faced Chrono @£1300 SuperOcean
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...erocean-A17340
To bump this thread, does anyone have experience of this watch:
I'm coming round to the idea of buying this one new.
http://www.watchshop.com/mens-hamilt...p99970873.html
Don't knock Hamilton, they make some fine quality watches.
I have three, with a forth on the way :))))
Although I have no personal experience, I think it's a strong design, and offers a lot for the money. If you want a decent watch, from a recognised and respected brand, but don't want to spend crazy money,then it is one of the best choices you can make.
Dave
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To update my thread 3.5 months later, I am now very happy with this as my daily wearer:
Very nice totally different on the wrist than the other photos, hope you are still enjoying it