Reply With Quotemuhle Glashutte seebataillon its titanium and 44mm. Circa £2k
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I recently released a damasko, one of the main things I liked about it was the dullness of the metal. It was a lovely subdued matte finish. Alas it was a bit too small for my tastes, but I hope it's new owner is enjoying it. I'm not keen on the larger Damaskos, and would like a little step up and a diver this time. I'm really not into high shine polished watches for some reason.
Titanium seems like the logical search term, and the Pelagos is currently the forerunner. A lot of people say that the Breathing avenger seawolf is the daddy of Ti divers, but I'm not overly taken with it. It looks a bit tubby!
Before I go out and grab a Pelagos, I just wanted to make sure that there are no other obvious contenders I'm missing. Brushed steel options maybe?
I'd like a bit more of a mainstream brand, and happy to pay up to £4K-ish.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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Sinn do the T1. Titanium and bon shiny. Top quality too.
I think you've already got the right idea with the Pelagos TBH.
I've always been a fan of the Tutima titanium divers.
That Tutima is a handsome watch indeed.
The IW353601 is probably my ideal, but they go for crazy money.
Pelagos or Sinn U1 (or variants there of... U2, UX etc)? Both great watches, I have both but would say the Pelagos edges it; but it should for the cost premium.
Can't go wrong with the pelagos - a modern classic.
Sounds like a Tudor Pelagos or Sinn to me
Did I not read somewhere that grand seiko produced a titanium polished diver recently?
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Another Muhle, 300m w/r & GMT complication as well. Nice 'dull' brushed finish.
Nice one👍Originally Posted by Lampoc
I've always been a fan of the Tutima titanium divers.
It would be the Tudor Pelagos for me. It was a choice between that and the planet ocean for my 40th..... The planet ocean won that race.
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How about the brushed 1521 Squale 50 atmos.
I like that squale very much, and at that price it could be in addition to the pelagos in due course.
JLC Navy Seals ?
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/jaegerleco...ls--mod443.htm
Edit - Sorry 4k ish may be a struggle though.
I really would say after nearly buying a SD and then going for one, the Pelagos, literally knocks all competitors into a cocked hat!
Surprised there's no mention of the Ti IWC Aquatimer (3538) yet...
(not my watch, not my pic)
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Last edited by zelig; 31st July 2017 at 18:02.
Agreed with Tutima. Here's my Titanium D300.
I have a Muhle Glashutte Marinus GMT which is a very lovely watch, a true diver and lovely matte finish :-)
I love the Squale but if the pelagos is affordable for OP then it can't match up to that IMO.How about the brushed 1521 Squale 50 atmos.
Nothing at all shiney about the Pelagos, plus you get a nice adjustable clasp on the bracelet.
Some absolute crackers in this thread, I'm glad I started it!
I think the Pelagos will be the one, but I will keep an eye open for a squale in case I can get both!
Sorry to rekindle an alder thread, what are the thoughts on the Sinn EZM 9 TESTAF?
I've got a Muhle Glashutte Seebataillon, as mentioned earlier in this thread, going cheap if you want to try one.
Its a cool looking watch but it's pretty big at 44mm and it's a pilot watch not a diver.Sorry to rekindle an alder thread, what are the thoughts on the Sinn EZM 9 TESTAF?
EDIt: which is fine if its the aesthetics of a bezel you want rather than the function.
Stowa Prodiver & Sea Time fit the bill?
Have you looked at any of the Luminox or Marathon range?
Another vote for the Tudor and the squale. Both lovely
Quite a bit under budget but Certina do a titanium diver with a grey face and bezel .
https://www.certina.com/watch/ds-act...C0134074408100
Last edited by MarkO; 12th August 2017 at 17:40.
Another titanium option from Mido which has a nice Matt textured face.
http://www.midowatches.com/usa/watches/m0264304406100
The movement on this is interesting too with an 80hr power reserve.
http://www.midowatches.com/my/watche...ometer-silicon
Last edited by MarkO; 12th August 2017 at 17:54.
Mido never really gets much of a mention, on here or in the UK generally.
I have a Commander chronograph by them and I was bowled over by the quality for the price I paid on SC.
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