Reply With Quote41mm SS Sub? Or Sub Date if you need to know the date?
Hive mind recommendations.
Ok guys and ladies. I have only a few weeks left to do a deal in the UK before I leave these shores for finer clement times.
Few parameters:
- something that would be casual and able to take a dip in the pool or sea.
- size wise - I get on with anything between 36mm - 43mm more importantly <=50mm across lug-lug
- price not really an issue
- prefer not vintage
- resale value not an issue as won’t be able to trade on SC from EU
Recommendations?? I actually saw the 007 No time to die and looks kinda fun.
Martyn.
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 30th September 2021 at 17:14.
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41mm SS Sub? Or Sub Date if you need to know the date?
I like that new Ulysse Nardin Lemon Shark but I know the movement isn’t very fancy.
Ah - got one thanks!Originally Posted by Murdoc
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One of the power reserve Eberhards is always quite fun and Eberhard have always been a bit of a cult classic. Mind you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rupguVOwAl4
is rather fun
based on the original:
https://www.matthewbaininc.com/watch-details/1983
Nautilus?
Cough!
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GS diver of some description ?
My SBGX335 is my go to grab n go.
z
I quite like that! What's the dimensions pls?GS diver of some description ?
My SBGX335 is my go to grab n go.
z
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Last edited by zelig; 30th September 2021 at 21:07.
Sinn U series diver?
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Ace suggestion 👍GS diver of some description ?
My SBGX335 is my go to grab n go.
z
Hi Martyn, if you like the look of the No Time To Die Seamaster, go for it. I really like mine - it’s so light and the bracelet is excellent. If you can get the fit right, you can barely feel you’re wearing a watch. I previously had the white dialled Seamaster 300m and the difference in thickness is noticeable - the 007 version definitely wears closer to the wrist. I personally really like the grey colour of the titanium with the all brushed finish and matte dial too. A couple of photos for you, including a wrist shot on my 17cm wrist. The colours of the watch change quite dramatically depending on the lighting.
Wear your Sub!
Rado Captain Cook for some thing cheaper and fun. How about the bronze one? Great beach watch.
Or blancpain FF of some kind if you're looking for more haute horology.
Or less divery....bvlgari octo? I've not looked at spec/sizes, just throwing ideas.
What about a…
AP ROO Diver
PP Aquanaut
Omega Apollo 8
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
Or for something a little different…
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
https://www.bulgari.com/en-gb/103431.html
100m WR nice and light. Reasonable power reserve.
Bvlgari octo or Ulysse Nardin Regatta (if you can find one).
would be my first choices.
Ha, excellent!
In that case my vote would be for something a little left field a GS diver, possibly the hi beat, though I think that might be a little too large.
Breguet Marine on rubber...
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JLC Polaris Mariner Memovox deep blue??
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Don't you believe it. I somehow managed to make loads of SC deals when living Colombia; where there's a will...
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Glashutte Original Sea Q?
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you’ve been looking at my back catalogue! That bulgari looks fun - I have to admit not looking at that brand.
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I think of the suggestions thus far that GS Quartz Diver looks superb.
Slightly left field but what about the re-release Airain Type XX?
https://www.airain.com/airain-type-20-re-edition/
Well I thought you would get my sense of humour, after 18 months of virtual GTGs.
As to the Octo I tried on the ultra thin titanium version a couple of years ago. Thought it too thin and light and only had 30m WR.
The more recent SS versions correct all of those aspects from my perspective…
Worth a look I reckon. However I think it really is one to try on before buying.
Last edited by gbn13; 2nd October 2021 at 11:46.
Have you considered the GP Laureato Absolute? 44m but wears smaller, titanium and 300m water resistant? Less than 50mm lug to lug.
Martyn you know it makes sense
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Which version is best on the Octo
I wouldn't discount trading on sc martyn plenty of us in the EU :)
The quartz DS divers are a great option but, if money's no issue, then I would go for the titanium spring drive version (SBGA231) without hesitation. A definite step up quality-wise (imo), a touch smaller, much lighter and more comfortable than the quartz and you'd have a spring drive in the collection. Lug to lug is something like 50.2cm iirc but the case shape, lightness and curved lugs mean it sits very comfortably. I had no problems with it at all on my 6.75in wrist.
Since you're leaving Blighty for good (and who can blame you...), how about the closest thing to a British watch on the market -
42mm and 300m WR; other dial/strap/bracelet options, £2795 (no doubt discountable).
Excellent recommendationSince you're leaving Blighty for good (and who can blame you...), how about the closest thing to a British watch on the market -
42mm and 300m WR; other dial/strap/bracelet options, £2795 (no doubt discountable).
In the spirit of the forum tradition of steaming in without actually reading the OP, I recommend a 1950s 34mm JW Benson.
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I like this one.
https://www.bulgari.com/en-gb/103431.html
Have you considered something Portuguese ?
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390502
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Something Portuguese, you say?
That would need to be something from the Prometheus Watch Co.
www.prometheuswatch.com
It would likely be pre-owned though...
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Jim.
Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur top of my wish list currenly .. I owned the original UN Marine Chronometer 1846 years ago but too tichy to stay around at only 38mm .. this fixes the size issue, somewhat special all in-house movement too. These are 42mm, was a 44mm handwound on offer too but not on the current UN web site.
Last edited by kk; 3rd October 2021 at 21:13.
This gets my vote - lovely!Hi Martyn, if you like the look of the No Time To Die Seamaster, go for it. I really like mine - it’s so light and the bracelet is excellent. If you can get the fit right, you can barely feel you’re wearing a watch. I previously had the white dialled Seamaster 300m and the difference in thickness is noticeable - the 007 version definitely wears closer to the wrist. I personally really like the grey colour of the titanium with the all brushed finish and matte dial too. A couple of photos for you, including a wrist shot on my 17cm wrist. The colours of the watch change quite dramatically depending on the lighting.
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