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pwnageinc · 1 March 2012, 04:17 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions, I would like it to be larger than 38mm. My price range is anything up to 8k any help would be appreciated. I have a Rolex datejust ii and love the size.

s.al-anizi · 1 March 2012, 05:50 PM

IWC Portuguese. Comes standard as you like.

ghaddar · 1 March 2012, 10:17 PM

IWC portugese 7 Days, was about to buy the watch check my thread Omega vs IWC vs JLC, youll see some excellent pictures of the IWC

pwnageinc · 1 March 2012, 11:09 PM

I like the Portuguese a lot it is definitely an option, would love more suggestions.

Rsvrider · 1 March 2012, 11:25 PM

Panerai
Model Number pam00282
Retails for $7500 in the US (but you can do better)
Its 40mm and I think it works well in both a formal setting or on the weekend wearing jeans.

Rsvrider · 1 March 2012, 11:32 PM

One more, I know most here look @ TAG in an unfavorable light. But what about the Monaco? I had one an always got great compliments (way more than with a Rolex!). Mine was all black and leather.It was the HEUER limited ed series. It got destroyed in a motorcycle accident and I havent replaced it.

The Monaco Steve McQueen fits the bill for about half the budget. Very nice watch, really. No, really.

MrJ320 · 1 March 2012, 11:49 PM

+1 on the IWC 5001-07

WatchTimes · 1 March 2012, 11:55 PM

IWC 7 Day Port!

travisb · 2 March 2012, 01:43 AM

Beautiful white dial on blue croc. Looks sweet!

pwnageinc · 27 March 2012, 03:23 PM

i recently went to NYC and happened to walk into the breguet boutique. I saw a watch with a blue croc strap and almost died. It was so awesome I am going to pull the trigger on something soon

gwalker · 27 March 2012, 03:29 PM

Would this fit your needs? One of my absolute favorites. Might be a tad over your budget but I bet you could find one for under $8k

slcbbrown · 28 March 2012, 01:27 AM

IMO, a blue gator strap works really well with white or silvery-white dials. White or silver dials with a moonphase are also a nice option for the blue strap. I bought an old, blue dial, GP chrono recently and put it on an inexpensive, blue croc that I had laying around. It looks nice but a matte gator with white stitching would be better.

Maurice Lacroix makes several models with solid silver dials that have a near white color. Any of those watches are perfect with dark blue straps and contrast stitching. ML's can be had for not too much money on the used market, if you look around for their Masterpiece line.

psv · 28 March 2012, 01:51 AM

This is the way to go IMO http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=crisp

Very crisp, fresh and and sporty, yet elegant.

Cru Jones · 28 March 2012, 01:58 AM

AP ROO navy?

EDIT: oops, didn't see the budget the first time around...you could get a pre-owned DJ, add some end links and you're good to go.

horseco · 28 March 2012, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Would this fit your needs? One of my absolute favorites. Might be a tad over your budget but I bet you could find one for under $8k

I agree, one of my favorites...

mws222 · 29 March 2012, 12:04 AM

Portuguese!

nick c · 29 March 2012, 12:34 AM

maybe Ulysse nardin

Demosthene · 29 March 2012, 12:46 AM

Zenith Heritage Ultra Thin Small Seconds 03.2012.681/51.C503
One of the horological bargains of the world.

horseco · 29 March 2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

Zenith Heritage Ultra Thin Small Seconds 03.2012.681/51.C503
One of the horological bargains of the world.

Very nice...

ghaddar · 29 March 2012, 02:46 AM

Perhaps this zenith will work with you, it has the famous el primero movement

, unfortunately it has a black strap,

you gotta change the black strap for the right blue strap and there you go.

hope this helps

yessir69 · 3 April 2012, 09:35 AM

One of the best I've ever owned. There are still a few new ones out there, but not many.

1 March 2012, 04:17 PM	#1
pwnageinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Posts: 175	I want a nice timepiece to wear with a blue leather (maybe croc) strap Does anyone have any suggestions, I would like it to be larger than 38mm. My price range is anything up to 8k any help would be appreciated. I have a Rolex datejust ii and love the size.

1 March 2012, 11:55 PM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,546	IWC 7 Day Port! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

2 March 2012, 01:43 AM	#9
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,440	Another vote for the IWC Port Beautiful white dial on blue croc. Looks sweet!

1 March 2012, 05:50 PM	#2
s.al-anizi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 125	IWC Portuguese. Comes standard as you like.

1 March 2012, 10:17 PM	#3
ghaddar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 109	IWC portugese 7 Days, was about to buy the watch check my thread Omega vs IWC vs JLC, youll see some excellent pictures of the IWC

1 March 2012, 11:09 PM	#4
pwnageinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Posts: 175	I like the Portuguese a lot it is definitely an option, would love more suggestions.

1 March 2012, 11:49 PM	#7
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	+1 on the IWC 5001-07

27 March 2012, 03:23 PM	#10
pwnageinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Posts: 175	i recently went to NYC and happened to walk into the breguet boutique. I saw a watch with a blue croc strap and almost died. It was so awesome I am going to pull the trigger on something soon

27 March 2012, 03:29 PM	#11
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Would this fit your needs? One of my absolute favorites. Might be a tad over your budget but I bet you could find one for under $8k

28 March 2012, 01:27 AM	#12
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	IMO, a blue gator strap works really well with white or silvery-white dials. White or silver dials with a moonphase are also a nice option for the blue strap. I bought an old, blue dial, GP chrono recently and put it on an inexpensive, blue croc that I had laying around. It looks nice but a matte gator with white stitching would be better. Maurice Lacroix makes several models with solid silver dials that have a near white color. Any of those watches are perfect with dark blue straps and contrast stitching. ML's can be had for not too much money on the used market, if you look around for their Masterpiece line.

28 March 2012, 01:51 AM	#13
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	This is the way to go IMO http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=crisp Very crisp, fresh and and sporty, yet elegant.

28 March 2012, 01:58 AM	#14
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,602	AP ROO navy? EDIT: oops, didn't see the budget the first time around...you could get a pre-owned DJ, add some end links and you're good to go.

29 March 2012, 12:04 AM	#16
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Portuguese!

29 March 2012, 12:46 AM	#18
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Zenith Heritage Ultra Thin Small Seconds 03.2012.681/51.C503 One of the horological bargains of the world.

3 April 2012, 09:35 AM	#21
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,219	One of the best I've ever owned. There are still a few new ones out there, but not many.

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