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Old 15 July 2019, 12:29 PM   #1
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Which sport watch to compliment my collection?

I have the following sports watches and want to get your thoughts on a good third sports watch that would compliment my collection. I am open to anything except Rolex and any Patek sports watches because I can't get one and they're out of budget on the gray market. My budget is $20k max but happy with something less.

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph White Dial stainless with stainless bracelet
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300OR in rose gold with black dial and black croc strap

What's a good third watch to compliment my collection in the opinion of the AP forum, whether it's an AP or not? Fyi I have a 7" wrist.
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Old 15 July 2019, 12:30 PM   #2
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What sports watch to compliment my collection?

I have the following sports watches and want to get your thoughts on a good third sports watch that would compliment my collection. I am open to anything except Rolex and any Patek sports watches because I can't get one and they're out of budget on the gray marke, I also don't want any mid or low tier watches like Tag, Omega, IWC,etc. My absolute max budget is $20k but happy with something much less.

I have:

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph White Dial stainless with stainless bracelet
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300OR in rose gold with black dial and black croc strap

What's a good third watch to compliment my collection in the opinion of the forum? Fyi I have a 7" wrist.
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Old 15 July 2019, 12:32 PM   #3
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omega 300m seamaster titanium 43.5mm
it is shockingly good IRL
can be found 8000 at AD, 6200 gray

Save the rest for a Lange dress saxonia watch for the CEO suite
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Old 15 July 2019, 12:36 PM   #4
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1. Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Apollo 8 50th Anniversary

2. If you're willing to push the budget a bit, a white, gray or black dial 15400ST. The bracelet and stainless steel AP might complement the others nicely.

3. Maybe an offshore diver? 15710ST is a good start that is sub 20k. And there are a ton of really nice dial colors (the blue and yellow is a favorite of mine as well as the olive green.

4. Apart from these maybe an AP Chrono or an Offshore chrono like the beast.
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Old 15 July 2019, 12:36 PM   #5
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Old 15 July 2019, 12:43 PM   #6
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Blancpain fifty fathoms, one of the 40mm limited edition models since you seem to gravitate to smaller watches.

Urban Jurgensen one (you could probably negotiate a discount to get to $20k)

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Old 15 July 2019, 12:45 PM   #7
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Blancpain FF +/- Bathyscaphe.
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Old 15 July 2019, 01:25 PM   #8
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Jlc Polaris?

I also would consider a Rolex oyster perpetual from like a davidsw type (no affiliation)

At the other end of the spectrum, if I had twenty I would consider pushing for a 15500st
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Old 15 July 2019, 01:49 PM   #9
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I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a watch to compliment your collection but if you're looking for a watch to complement your collection and you don't want an Omega and can't get a Rolex, I would recommend adding a diver from Blancpain.
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Old 15 July 2019, 02:11 PM   #10
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Old 15 July 2019, 02:42 PM   #11
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Blancpain fifty fathoms would be nice to add a diver.
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Old 17 July 2019, 08:57 AM   #12
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Loads of options to choose from:

Girard-Perregaux Laureato
Moser Pioneer “Diver”
Blancpain FF (40mm) – inc older Trilogy version with raised numerals on bezel
Ulysse Nardin Freak X/El Toro
Piaget Polo S
Piaget Polo 45
Parmigiani Tonda Metrographe
Gerald Genta (Bvlgari) Octo BiRetro
Hublot Spirit Moonphase & Big Date
Glashutte Original Seventies
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Carbon

I’m still 50:50 whether the UJ One mentioned above qualifies, even if you can get it within budget.
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Old 18 July 2019, 05:36 AM   #13
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The UJ would be top of the list if you can swing it, also like Breguet Marine Blue editions, Moser Pioneer.
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Old 18 July 2019, 05:38 AM   #14
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I’d take a look at a Grand Seiko. You could probably add 2 or 3
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Old 18 July 2019, 11:57 AM   #15
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Just bought a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe! It comes next week, will post pic when it arrives.
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Old 18 July 2019, 02:13 PM   #16
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Old 18 July 2019, 02:16 PM   #17
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Just bought a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe! It comes next week, will post pic when it arrives.
Great choice, congrats
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Old 18 July 2019, 03:15 PM   #18
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Try and swing for the Urban Jürgensen One.
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Old 18 July 2019, 05:09 PM   #19
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Just bought a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe! It comes next week, will post pic when it arrives.
Congrats!

Based on all the other pieces you have got in the last few months I think the Blancpain is a great addition. A man on a mission...

Any further plans or is this it for now?
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Old 18 July 2019, 06:04 PM   #20
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very nice, congrats
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Old 18 July 2019, 11:12 PM   #21
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Loads of options to choose from:

Girard-Perregaux Laureato
Moser Pioneer “Diver”
Blancpain FF (40mm) – inc older Trilogy version with raised numerals on bezel
Ulysse Nardin Freak X/El Toro
Piaget Polo S
Piaget Polo 45
Parmigiani Tonda Metrographe
Gerald Genta (Bvlgari) Octo BiRetro
Hublot Spirit Moonphase & Big Date
Glashutte Original Seventies
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Carbon

I’m still 50:50 whether the UJ One mentioned above qualifies, even if you can get it within budget.

This guy has the same taste as me. I’ll add in for you to go look at a JLC Reverso. And Hublot - isn’t done justice by photos, go to an AD and wear them. Very beautiful. Ulysse Nardin makes a Tourbillon Executive too that I always found cool. And the Glashutte Seventies mentioned above is super cool. I’ve worn it and its got tons of style.
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Old 19 July 2019, 03:02 AM   #22
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Congrats!

Based on all the other pieces you have got in the last few months I think the Blancpain is a great addition. A man on a mission...

Any further plans or is this it for now?
My next one I want is a Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer with Roman numberals, blue dial, and blue rubber strap. After that, I think I’m good for a while!
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Old 22 July 2019, 10:50 AM   #23
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In your situation I'd go with some sort of gold with white/blue Ulysse Nardin.

Like a UN marine chronometer in gold with blue dial and blue strap.

A lot of my peers with watches in your caliber range fell in love with it more once they saw it in person.
I'm a bit younger so it might just be a taste that comes with age. Maybe I'll also be convinced when I see one in person.
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Old 23 July 2019, 01:54 AM   #24
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Blancpain fifty fathoms would be nice to add a diver.
Just bought it!
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Just bought it!


That’s my suggestion as well... definitely a good pick!
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Just bought it!
Congrats! Post some pics in the non-rolex section
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Old 24 July 2019, 12:19 PM   #27
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Congrats! Post some pics in the non-rolex section
Just made a thread in the non-Rolex forum!

Driving home with it now :). It is 43mm and my wrist is 7”. It fits perfect and does not wear large at all. The brushed dial is nothing short of superb, the detail and waynthebdialnchanges based on how the light hits it, with the perfect brushed strokes outward from the middle, it is by far, in my opinion the most impressive dial of any of the watches in my collection and beats out the AP tappisiere dial, my Patek dials, and VC tappisiere dial. The detail and craftsmanship of the dial is something that it’s be appreciated in person, I tried my best to take photos showing it.











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Old 24 July 2019, 12:27 PM   #28
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So I bought the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe.... and now I desperately want a UN Marine Chronometer blue rubber strap and dial to compliment it!! Ugh











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