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829maxx · 29 July 2021, 04:22 PM

So there are 3 watches, all of which I’ve owned at one point in the past, that I’ve been wanting to add back to my collection. Yes, I know they are all COMPLETELY different styles to compare and none of these styles are “needs” of mine. Since I like all 3 about the same, none fill a need, and I really only want to add one at the moment, which would you choose and why?

Omega Aqua Terra 2503.33
Cartier Santos 100 (ADLC or PVD)
Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue

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Nav01L · 29 July 2021, 04:41 PM

Honestly, neither. There‘s probably a reason you let them go and none of them is a blowaway watch. So I would try and discover something new instead

829maxx · 29 July 2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

Honestly, neither. There‘s probably a reason you let them go and none of them is a blowaway watch. So I would try and discover something new instead

Oh I have. Owned and tried about 30 watches in the past 2 years - most of which $2-3x more than these, and these 3 are the only ones I regret letting go other than the keepers in my collection of 5.

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fmc000 · 29 July 2021, 06:26 PM

I would opt for the Cartier but the 40mm in blue.

p_mcgee · 29 July 2021, 06:57 PM

I'd pick the Tudor. I figure I'd probably wear it the most out of these choices.

Pw92676 · 29 July 2021, 07:19 PM

Here I like Tudor > cartier >>> omega. If it were steel original Santos, that would get the win by a mile.

uniqueMR · 29 July 2021, 11:46 PM

Omega Aqua Terra

smalleq · 29 July 2021, 11:48 PM

It's a more interesting discussion if we know what other watches you have on hand.

GolfJunkie · 30 July 2021, 01:00 AM

I'd go Tudor. I think the BB58 and the Omega SMP 300m are the 2 best watches under 5k currently available on the market.

I'm not a fan of square watches and have never liked the Cartier. Maybe I'm missing something with the brand but I don't see the appeal with this watch. It's ugly IMO.

The Aqua Terra is a great watch. I've owned one in the past and will be adding another one again in the future, probably the newer green dial. Not a fan of the model you posted. The white dial with blue indices just doesn't look right to my eye.

Get a blue vanguard strap for the Tudor and you’re set. I wear mine all the time on this rubber strap. Great fit and high quality product

scarlet knight · 30 July 2021, 01:04 AM

I let an Aqua Terra go, bought one back just before the pandemic. Sporty but can be a dressy watch with a suit or sports jacket if anyone wears those anymore.

1William · 30 July 2021, 01:23 AM

The Tudor. It is a great watch and works well on varying straps.

raclaims · 30 July 2021, 02:03 AM

Omega gets my vote...I just can't warm up to the Cartier and I've never been a big fan of Tudor so it's an easy choice for me.

ap1 · 30 July 2021, 02:25 AM

Santos large any of the newer ones

Eighth Fret · 30 July 2021, 03:15 AM

The BB58 is the winner for me.

829maxx · 30 July 2021, 04:01 AM

Thanks all! Always interesting to hear everyone’s thoughts.

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enjoythemusic · 30 July 2021, 04:58 AM

Cartier as odds are you have 'round cased' timepiece so this adds diversity.

jmho

flyboyx999 · 30 July 2021, 05:21 AM

Omega looks great

829maxx · 30 July 2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Cartier as odds are you have 'round cased' timepiece so this adds diversity.

jmho

Good point!

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enjoythemusic · 30 July 2021, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 829maxx

Good point!

Thx, always happy to help. After you're done with tanks and squares and.... then comes collecting different case materials. Ask me how I know... and consider this an early warning ;-)

Aaaaand now my utterly shameless plug... if your finances permit. This really is all they say it is... imho.

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soho · 30 July 2021, 12:23 PM

A strong vote for the Santos. The black dial, black fabric strap and DLC work really well together.

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mchu004 · 30 July 2021, 12:32 PM

Though not my style, I'd go with the Santos. Not many other watches could fill its shoes in terms of aesthetics. The BB is nice, but there's a plethora of dive watches out there that could potentially scratch that itch. Same goes for the AT (my personal favorite of the bunch); it's an amazing watch but if you're missing that spice/variety from your current collection, the Santos offers the most varied flavor there (unless you already have diff iterations of the Santos).

enjoythemusic · 30 July 2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by soho

A strong vote for the Santos. The black dial, black fabric strap and DLC work really well together.

Great point. Wonder what it'd look like in leather.

subtona · 30 July 2021, 01:19 PM

Tudor

829maxx · 30 July 2021, 02:21 PM

Well this got interesting. I got the current tallies at:

Cartier - 6
Tudor - 6
Omega - 4

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asiparks · 30 July 2021, 03:27 PM

The Tudor for me too, but why on earth not try something different, rather than repeat the same mistake ?

829maxx · 30 July 2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

The Tudor for me too, but why on earth not try something different, rather than repeat the same mistake ?

Not mistakes but regrets for letting them go. I’ve purchased and worn about 30 different watches over the last 2 years and those 3 are still some of my favorites.

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henrylee · 30 July 2021, 04:42 PM

Omega

rolehex · 30 July 2021, 05:33 PM

Omega

Verbow · 30 July 2021, 11:12 PM

Omega

Oyster Sauce · 31 July 2021, 02:10 AM

Difficult choice -- love them all. Without knowing your collection, I'd recommend the Cartier...seems a little bit more "special" than the others. Best wishes

29 July 2021, 04:22 PM	#1
829maxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: GO Sixties Fiery O Posts: 174	Which would you choose for me… So there are 3 watches, all of which I’ve owned at one point in the past, that I’ve been wanting to add back to my collection. Yes, I know they are all COMPLETELY different styles to compare and none of these styles are “needs” of mine. Since I like all 3 about the same, none fill a need, and I really only want to add one at the moment, which would you choose and why? Omega Aqua Terra 2503.33 Cartier Santos 100 (ADLC or PVD) Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Pics borrowed from the internet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2021, 04:41 PM	#2
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Honestly, neither. There‘s probably a reason you let them go and none of them is a blowaway watch. So I would try and discover something new instead __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

29 July 2021, 11:46 PM	#7
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Omega Aqua Terra __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

30 July 2021, 01:00 AM	#9
GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 4,833	Which would you choose for me… I'd go Tudor. I think the BB58 and the Omega SMP 300m are the 2 best watches under 5k currently available on the market. I'm not a fan of square watches and have never liked the Cartier. Maybe I'm missing something with the brand but I don't see the appeal with this watch. It's ugly IMO. The Aqua Terra is a great watch. I've owned one in the past and will be adding another one again in the future, probably the newer green dial. Not a fan of the model you posted. The white dial with blue indices just doesn't look right to my eye. Get a blue vanguard strap for the Tudor and you’re set. I wear mine all the time on this rubber strap. Great fit and high quality product __________________ 2FA Enabled

30 July 2021, 04:58 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,457	Cartier as odds are you have 'round cased' timepiece so this adds diversity. jmho __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 July 2021, 06:26 PM	#4
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I would opt for the Cartier but the 40mm in blue.

29 July 2021, 06:57 PM	#5
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	I'd pick the Tudor. I figure I'd probably wear it the most out of these choices.

29 July 2021, 07:19 PM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,134	Here I like Tudor > cartier >>> omega. If it were steel original Santos, that would get the win by a mile.

29 July 2021, 11:48 PM	#8
smalleq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 85	It's a more interesting discussion if we know what other watches you have on hand.

30 July 2021, 01:04 AM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,149	I let an Aqua Terra go, bought one back just before the pandemic. Sporty but can be a dressy watch with a suit or sports jacket if anyone wears those anymore.

30 July 2021, 01:23 AM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	The Tudor. It is a great watch and works well on varying straps.

30 July 2021, 02:03 AM	#12
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Omega gets my vote...I just can't warm up to the Cartier and I've never been a big fan of Tudor so it's an easy choice for me.

30 July 2021, 02:25 AM	#13
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	Santos large any of the newer ones

30 July 2021, 03:15 AM	#14
Eighth Fret "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 32	The BB58 is the winner for me.

30 July 2021, 04:01 AM	#15
829maxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: GO Sixties Fiery O Posts: 174	Thanks all! Always interesting to hear everyone’s thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2021, 05:21 AM	#17
flyboyx999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 256	Omega looks great

30 July 2021, 12:23 PM	#20
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,031	A strong vote for the Santos. The black dial, black fabric strap and DLC work really well together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2021, 12:32 PM	#21
mchu004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 38	Though not my style, I'd go with the Santos. Not many other watches could fill its shoes in terms of aesthetics. The BB is nice, but there's a plethora of dive watches out there that could potentially scratch that itch. Same goes for the AT (my personal favorite of the bunch); it's an amazing watch but if you're missing that spice/variety from your current collection, the Santos offers the most varied flavor there (unless you already have diff iterations of the Santos).

30 July 2021, 01:19 PM	#23
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Tudor __________________

30 July 2021, 02:21 PM	#24
829maxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: GO Sixties Fiery O Posts: 174	Well this got interesting. I got the current tallies at: Cartier - 6 Tudor - 6 Omega - 4 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2021, 03:27 PM	#25
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,885	The Tudor for me too, but why on earth not try something different, rather than repeat the same mistake ? __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

30 July 2021, 04:42 PM	#27
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Omega __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

30 July 2021, 05:33 PM	#28
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,439	Omega

30 July 2021, 11:12 PM	#29
Verbow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 55	Omega

31 July 2021, 02:10 AM	#30
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Difficult choice -- love them all. Without knowing your collection, I'd recommend the Cartier...seems a little bit more "special" than the others. Best wishes

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