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    Watch dreams

    Probably best to have a drink in hand for this one. Not necessarily alcoholic - anything restorative is fine.

    Ok.

    Despite the copious quantities of limited editions which don't really do much for me, I think I'd be interested if Omega brought out a Speedie that was similar to the Alaska but with Saturn V silhouettes on the sub-dials instead of Gemini capsules, grey accents instead of red and some vague wording to celebrate the only propulsion system to get humans beyond low Earth orbit. 1861 movement is fine. Hesalite. Nato only. Reasonably priced if poss.

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    Seriously -


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    Seriously -

    Needs that Rolex ‘leaf’ dial to be perfect


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    Watch dreams

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    ^I can see the appeal.

    I think perhaps after a few years we become a bit too familiar with some of the industry stalwarts. That's probably why some of us end up taking a few years away from things.

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    To be honest, since picking up my BB58 in August 2021 I haven't really had much of an interest in obtaining new watches which really surprised me.

    Previously to owning the BB58, I picked up two Yema pieces in the first half of 2021 and a couple of Bertucci field watches to scratch that typical watch itch that raises it's head all too frequently.

    With the BB58 I have found myself gravitating to this piece for pretty much every occasion even though I do own quite a few watches in different styles, diver, field, dress and so on to choose from.

    To me, the BB58 could very easily be my "one watch" collection only being surpassed by my grail piece, the Rolex Explorer 1 (114270 or 124270) as the 36mm size is just perfect in my eyes but at this moment in time, unobtainable, but maybe sometime in the future this may come into fruition.

    Happy New Year...

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    Quote Originally Posted by julian2002 View Post
    Needs that Rolex ‘leaf’ dial to be perfect


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    When I said "seriously", I was serious.

    I'm well aware that the mock up was actually derived from a kids drawing, but I actually love it.

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    OK so i'm not a huge fan of the brand (or rather the feelings associated with them), but when i was browsing their website the other day, couldn't help myself but wonder what a "gilt Daytona" (=the bastard child of the steel and the two tone version) would look like. Reached for my photoshop and there you go:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    Seriously -

    What would we all call it? The Lilt or the Pineapple, perhaps?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Shakespeare View Post
    What would we all call it? The Lilt or the Pineapple, perhaps?


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    Quote Originally Posted by levkov View Post
    OK so i'm not a huge fan of the brand (or rather the feelings associated with them), but when i was browsing their website the other day, couldn't help myself but wonder what a "gilt Daytona" (=the bastard child of the steel and the two tone version) would look like. Reached for my photoshop and there you go:

    Take it one stage further with gilt markings on the bezel and I am with you on that one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbn13 View Post
    Take it one stage further with gilt markings on the bezel and I am with you on that one.
    Here you go:


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    ^^^ thanks. Looks good to me.👍

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbn13 View Post
    ^^^ thanks. Looks good to me.
    Yep, i quite like it myself, despite my resistance - if Rolex are reading this, please pm me to discuss our royalty (split with gbn13 of course)

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    A modern version of this with lumed sapphire bezel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by levkov View Post
    Here you go:

    I like that.

    Showing my age a tad but it reminds me of the Lotus JPS colours. Second, IMHO only to the Gulf colours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    I like that.

    Showing my age a tad but it reminds me of the Lotus JPS colours. Second, IMHO only to the Gulf colours.
    Now this, I like! Much better with the gold numbers on the bezel to match the sub dials.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post


    A modern version of this with lumed sapphire bezel.
    +1


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    Quote Originally Posted by Planet Ocean View Post
    To be honest, since picking up my BB58 in August 2021 I haven't really had much of an interest in obtaining new watches which really surprised me.

    Previously to owning the BB58, I picked up two Yema pieces in the first half of 2021 and a couple of Bertucci field watches to scratch that typical watch itch that raises it's head all too frequently.

    With the BB58 I have found myself gravitating to this piece for pretty much every occasion even though I do own quite a few watches in different styles, diver, field, dress and so on to choose from.

    To me, the BB58 could very easily be my "one watch" collection only being surpassed by my grail piece, the Rolex Explorer 1 (114270 or 124270) as the 36mm size is just perfect in my eyes but at this moment in time, unobtainable, but maybe sometime in the future this may come into fruition.

    Happy New Year...
    Pretty much echos how I feel here.Had the Tudor Heritage but let it go back to the original buyer owner for sentimental reasons,and was always tempted whenever I saw a BB58 on sc.
    It wasnt until earlier this week that I made the right decision and bought one,I like the newness and yet vintage look.
    I also agree its certainly a possible 1 watch contender.


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    A 42mm aquanaut covered in diashield.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shakespeare View Post
    What would we all call it? The Lilt or the Pineapple, perhaps?
    Umbongo
    When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    I like that.

    Showing my age a tad but it reminds me of the Lotus JPS colours. Second, IMHO only to the Gulf colours.
    Lose the PCLs and it might be a winner.

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    I had one once where a pocket watch was chasing me off a cliff and into the sea whilst it was riding a motorbike, but I don't think thats what you meant.
    Cheers..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shakespeare View Post
    What would we all call it? The Lilt or the Pineapple, perhaps?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris_in_the_UK View Post
    Umbongo
    Well, green and gold are Australian team colours IIRC...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    A 42mm aquanaut covered in diashield.
    Like your thinking.

    Quote Originally Posted by JasonM View Post
    I had one once where a pocket watch was chasing me off a cliff and into the sea whilst it was riding a motorbike, but I don't think thats what you meant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    Well, green and gold are Australian team colours IIRC...
    Can’t call it the ****. That won’t catch on.
    Last edited by Sinnlover; 6th January 2022 at 19:04.

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