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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.
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 AP forum, whether it's an AP or not? Fyi I have a 7" wrist. |
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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. |
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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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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Omega Deep Black.
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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) Bulgari Octo titanium
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Blancpain FF +/- Bathyscaphe.
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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 |
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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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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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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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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I’d take a look at a Grand Seiko. You could probably add 2 or 3
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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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Try and swing for the Urban Jürgensen One.
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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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very nice, congrats
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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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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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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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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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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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