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15 February 2018, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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Which watch for Maldives
So I am going to the Maldives next week to celebrate my 50th Birthday and debating which watch to take along. I will only take one and its come down to one of these two. I would be interested to hear which one you would pick.
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15 February 2018, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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Travelling = GMT for me.
It's what it was designed for!
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15 February 2018, 02:51 PM | #3 |
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You're travelling across timezones. Surely the BLNR?
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15 February 2018, 03:44 PM | #4 |
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Patek
Aquanaut. Who cares what home time is when you're in the Maldives?!?
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15 February 2018, 03:51 PM | #5 |
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I love the turtle shell look of the Patek, I would go with that one. The man who wears it is relaxed
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15 February 2018, 03:59 PM | #6 |
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Aquanaut.
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15 February 2018, 04:02 PM | #7 |
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BLNR is more robust and GMT function. seems logical, but hell man you only turn 50 once, bring both.
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15 February 2018, 04:44 PM | #8 |
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Both! Do it up!
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15 February 2018, 04:49 PM | #9 |
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Aquanaut.
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15 February 2018, 05:06 PM | #10 |
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BLNR for sure!! I’ve taken it to Mauritius last year and did all kind of water sports even let my Mrs wear it
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15 February 2018, 05:30 PM | #11 |
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[QUOTE=L.W.C;8283522] BLNR for sure!! I’ve taken it to Mauritius last year and did all kind of water sports even let my Mrs wear it
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE Nice to see you here mate, I really enjoy your videos! OP, take the BLNR. |
15 February 2018, 05:44 PM | #12 |
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Clear choice, the Aquanaut... Everyone else and his brother will be wearing a Rolex sports watch of some sort.
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15 February 2018, 06:19 PM | #13 |
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Yep - go the Aquanaut... enjoy the Maldives, one of my favourite places for a relaxing holiday....especially "Ihuru Island"... they have the best "house reef" for snorkelling.
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15 February 2018, 06:45 PM | #14 |
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Aquanaut. If you need to know the time back home just keep it set to home time and refer to your phone as it should be updated to local time. Maldives is beautiful and you will be glad you got to take pictures of your aquanaut with some gorgeous backdrops. Your future self will appreciate the memories in the future
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15 February 2018, 07:10 PM | #15 |
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Neither. If you’re concerned about what time it is when in the Maldives you’re doing something wrong
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15 February 2018, 07:36 PM | #16 |
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I think you should buy the WG blue sub for this trip
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15 February 2018, 09:56 PM | #17 |
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Blnr.
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15 February 2018, 10:31 PM | #18 |
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Agree . I would buy a diver's watch for the trip and your 50th.
That way.you can go in the water all you want and call it ur travelling watch. Have fun out there. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk |
15 February 2018, 10:34 PM | #19 |
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Def blnr
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15 February 2018, 10:36 PM | #20 |
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Blnr
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15 February 2018, 10:36 PM | #21 |
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PP, comfy strap = happy holiday
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15 February 2018, 10:45 PM | #22 |
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Take both. GMT for the travel and the Aqua for the beach! Problem solved!
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15 February 2018, 10:53 PM | #23 |
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15 February 2018, 10:57 PM | #24 |
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I would take the BLNR
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15 February 2018, 11:00 PM | #25 |
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Beach, saltwater = GMT
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15 February 2018, 11:00 PM | #26 |
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15 February 2018, 11:08 PM | #27 |
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Take the Blue BLNR to one of the most magical restaurants in the world, Ithaa.
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15 February 2018, 11:19 PM | #28 |
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BLNR if you're active and enjoy doing many incredible outdoor activities while there, the Patek Aqua if you prefer relaxation and not doing much. Of course if you want major dings and scratches on the fragile Patek bezel.... Your call.
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16 February 2018, 12:19 AM | #29 |
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GMT for me.
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