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IR201 · 24 January 2020, 11:26 AM

And don't want to go the speedmaster route either

nightmyth · 24 January 2020, 11:27 AM

Check out zenith el primero

fskywalker · 24 January 2020, 11:46 AM

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Check out zenith el primero

Here my 38.5 MM EP :

El-Duderino · 24 January 2020, 11:55 AM

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Here my 38.5 MM EP :

God, I will forever kick myself for getting the 42mm version. That guy is the perfect size. Might as well bite the bullet and trade it in and admit I made the wrong choice.

dwjez14 · 24 January 2020, 12:01 PM

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Here my 38.5 MM EP :

Very nice !

Naples09 · 24 January 2020, 11:27 AM

AP Royal Oak.

schoolboy · 24 January 2020, 01:42 PM

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AP Royal Oak.

End of thread right here!

On a serious note...

Sinn Fleiger or something like that? That one is nice.

Or an El Primero

IWC makes some nice ones too

Or the Hamilton Chronomatic relaunch or whatever it’s called

wahoofan5 · 24 January 2020, 11:28 AM

The El Primero is another classic that can generally be had at a nice pricepoint used

Soarer · 24 January 2020, 11:47 AM

Nothing beats the Zenith El Primero. So many variations to choose from.

beshannon · 24 January 2020, 11:49 AM

Omega Speedmaster, hestalite crystal

El-Duderino · 24 January 2020, 11:53 AM

Really, it depends on your budget, but a cornucopia of mechanical chronographs out there. Off the top of my head:

Hamilton Intramatic
Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor Big Block Chrono
Zenith El Primero (dozens and dozens of models to choose from)
IWC Portuguese, Pilot, Portofino, Yacht Club
Breguet Transatlantique
JLC Master Control Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer, Montbrillant, Transocean
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
A. Lange & Sohne Datograph
Patek Phillipe Chronograph
Panerai Chronograph
Sinn 103
Tag Heuer Monaco, Carrera, Autavia

Obviously, all the Omegas, but those seem to be out for you. The world is your oyster when it comes to chronographs.

Roger Lococco · 24 January 2020, 12:05 PM

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SeikoBake · 24 January 2020, 03:26 PM

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This

Rashid.bk · 24 January 2020, 08:07 PM

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Where the Daytona wins is at the beautiful symmetrical dial. Not many chronographs offer that. A date wheel is usually the culprit. If you must have a date wheel, this is the best implementation and a gorgeous watch in every aspect.

mikea · 24 January 2020, 12:13 PM

42mm

1665fan · 24 January 2020, 12:16 PM

Speedy pro

brandrea · 24 January 2020, 12:17 PM

Speedy or Vacheron white panda dial. Two of the most legible chrono IMHO.

HDWatchgeek · 24 January 2020, 12:19 PM

My Breitling Superocean Heritage Chrono sees a lot of wrist time.

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Muxi · 24 January 2020, 12:24 PM

This is a very difficult decision.

Krash · 24 January 2020, 12:28 PM

My favorite 3:

Breitling Navitimer B01 43mm on black leather strap, black dial with the white mini dials.
Omega Speedmaster on black leather strap (Sapphire sandwich)
Zenith El Primero

Check out Tag Heuer too. They don't get a lot a love on this forum, but check out their website. The one I really like is 45mm. Too big for me, but the Heuer 1972 Special re-edition Autavia is really nice too.

justintime1986 · 24 January 2020, 12:32 PM

omega speed master

jltait · 24 January 2020, 12:33 PM

Breitling Chronomat
Tudor black bay chrono
Breguet Type XX

IR201 · 24 January 2020, 12:53 PM

Thanks guys!!

I like the Zenith El Primero but my head is spinning on which one - is their bracelet better feeling and fitting than the speedmaster bracelet? Didn't love the no micro adjusts on that one...

Also like the Autavia but worry about size.

APs I'm not there yet having not ventured beyond Rolex. Vacheron I love the look but something about it feels more religious or something. Either of these I'd have to trade for and nothing I really want to give up.

The Navitimer is a solid option also but I would like a blue 43mm with white chronos and it only seems to come in blue with black circles for some reason

trfChris · 24 January 2020, 01:12 PM

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Vacheron I love the look but something about it feels more religious or something.

The Vacheron logo is a Maltese Cross which was associated with a Catholic military order:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_cross

simpleman · 24 January 2020, 11:41 PM

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Vacheron I love the look but something about it feels more religious or something.

So? The caltrava cross from Patek is associated with slaughtering muslims, yet muslims don't shy away buying watches with bloody vibes.

AzHadEnuf · 24 January 2020, 01:18 PM

gtnator · 24 January 2020, 01:30 PM

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I like

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blown5.0 · 24 January 2020, 02:15 PM

Which Glashutte is this? Really nice!

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trippinjimmy · 24 January 2020, 02:59 PM

Since I haven't seen it said yet, I'd check out the IWC spitfire...although my first vote would be tied b/w a sapphire sandwich (which I see you don't want) and the el primero.

One unique thing about the EP is it beats at 36,000 vph...so it's a super smooth, almost spring drive like second hand rotation.

Good luck!

Rolextellstime · 27 January 2020, 03:41 PM

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I tried this one on and really liked it, the only thing that kind of pushed me away is that it is quite tall and sits a bit awkward on the wrist. Otherwise, amazing timepiece.

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24 January 2020, 11:26 AM	#1
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Any good chronographs if you don't love the daytona And don't want to go the speedmaster route either

24 January 2020, 11:47 AM	#9
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,077	Nothing beats the Zenith El Primero. So many variations to choose from. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

24 January 2020, 11:49 AM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Omega Speedmaster, hestalite crystal __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

24 January 2020, 12:05 PM	#12
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,851	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

24 January 2020, 12:28 PM	#20
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,060	My favorite 3: Breitling Navitimer B01 43mm on black leather strap, black dial with the white mini dials. Omega Speedmaster on black leather strap (Sapphire sandwich) Zenith El Primero Check out Tag Heuer too. They don't get a lot a love on this forum, but check out their website. The one I really like is 45mm. Too big for me, but the Heuer 1972 Special re-edition Autavia is really nice too.

24 January 2020, 11:27 AM	#2
nightmyth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 124	Check out zenith el primero

24 January 2020, 11:27 AM	#6
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	AP Royal Oak.

24 January 2020, 11:28 AM	#8
wahoofan5 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: Sub 16610/GMT 1675 Posts: 38	The El Primero is another classic that can generally be had at a nice pricepoint used

24 January 2020, 11:53 AM	#11
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Really, it depends on your budget, but a cornucopia of mechanical chronographs out there. Off the top of my head: Hamilton Intramatic Tudor Black Bay Chrono Tudor Big Block Chrono Zenith El Primero (dozens and dozens of models to choose from) IWC Portuguese, Pilot, Portofino, Yacht Club Breguet Transatlantique JLC Master Control Chronograph Breitling Navitimer, Montbrillant, Transocean Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Patek Phillipe Chronograph Panerai Chronograph Sinn 103 Tag Heuer Monaco, Carrera, Autavia Obviously, all the Omegas, but those seem to be out for you. The world is your oyster when it comes to chronographs.

24 January 2020, 12:16 PM	#16
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,591	Speedy pro

24 January 2020, 12:17 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	Speedy or Vacheron white panda dial. Two of the most legible chrono IMHO.

24 January 2020, 12:19 PM	#18
HDWatchgeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 218	My Breitling Superocean Heritage Chrono sees a lot of wrist time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 12:24 PM	#19
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	This is a very difficult decision.

24 January 2020, 12:32 PM	#21
justintime1986 Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 70	omega speed master

24 January 2020, 12:33 PM	#22
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	Breitling Chronomat Tudor black bay chrono Breguet Type XX

24 January 2020, 12:53 PM	#23
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Thanks guys!! I like the Zenith El Primero but my head is spinning on which one - is their bracelet better feeling and fitting than the speedmaster bracelet? Didn't love the no micro adjusts on that one... Also like the Autavia but worry about size. APs I'm not there yet having not ventured beyond Rolex. Vacheron I love the look but something about it feels more religious or something. Either of these I'd have to trade for and nothing I really want to give up. The Navitimer is a solid option also but I would like a blue 43mm with white chronos and it only seems to come in blue with black circles for some reason

24 January 2020, 01:18 PM	#26
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	__________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

24 January 2020, 02:59 PM	#29
trippinjimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: The Good Life Posts: 3,086	Since I haven't seen it said yet, I'd check out the IWC spitfire...although my first vote would be tied b/w a sapphire sandwich (which I see you don't want) and the el primero. One unique thing about the EP is it beats at 36,000 vph...so it's a super smooth, almost spring drive like second hand rotation. Good luck!

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