Thin steel sports watches

[nickorette]

Originally Posted by rolex16

All, I am on the hunt for a classy thin steel sports watch, something like the AP 15202 but more modern (quick set date, fast beat movement, etc.). What are my options these days without spending Nautilus $? The VC overseas seems a little thick at 11mm and I’m not totally sold on the aesthetic. The 15500 also seems a little chunky and heavy and prices are crazy. I see a few other options like the GP Laureato, Piaget Polo S, and Chopard Alpine Eagle, etc. but wouldn’t want to lose my shirt if I don’t like and have to sell later. Is there anything I’m missing or should be looking at? Any recommendations? I already have a couple of 5 digit rolexes and like the feel of those, had the 6 digit ones and sold. So looking for light and comfortable.

Seems like Cartier Santos Medium has your name on it. Great history, classy, thin, iconic and not crazy expensive

[csquared317]

Not a super well-known brand, I'm waiting on my tourbillon from them.

But this one https://www.horage.com/supersede is a GMT sports watch that's a micro rotor, in-house movement and 9.85mm. If you get in on the April 12th pre-order it's cheaper but delivery is end of the year.

[rolex16]

Sorry folks, I never updated the thread! I ended up getting an AP RO 15500 black dial that I wear as I type. In the end, I could not resist. I was lucky enough to get from the boutique after a relatively short wait, but that was a year ago. I really appreciate all the great suggestions here though and some of these remain on my radar.

[RobHK]

Originally Posted by rolex16

Sorry folks, I never updated the thread! I ended up getting an AP RO 15500 black dial that I wear as I type. In the end, I could not resist. I was lucky enough to get from the boutique after a relatively short wait, but that was a year ago. I really appreciate all the great suggestions here though and some of these remain on my radar.

Is it too thick?

[rolex16]

Originally Posted by RobHK

Is it too thick?

The midcase profile seems thinner than most of my Rolexes, so it feels thinner on wrist, but when you compare the watches overall, it is not much different. Overall, I love it but I’d also love to try a new 16202 someday and see how that feels in direct comparison.

[rolex16]

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[winst]

Nice!

[rolex16]

Originally Posted by winst

Nice!

Thanks!

[Nathan_]

Originally Posted by csquared317

Not a super well-known brand, I'm waiting on my tourbillon from them.

But this one https://www.horage.com/supersede is a GMT sports watch that's a micro rotor, in-house movement and 9.85mm. If you get in on the April 12th pre-order it's cheaper but delivery is end of the year.

This looks interesting; what colour dial and do they include a rubber strap as shown?

[csquared317]

Originally Posted by Nathan_

This looks interesting; what colour dial and do they include a rubber strap as shown?

I think you can pick right now, and I think if you pre order they are going to give you a free rubber strap and the bracelet.

[csquared317]

Originally Posted by rolex16

Sorry folks, I never updated the thread! I ended up getting an AP RO 15500 black dial that I wear as I type. In the end, I could not resist. I was lucky enough to get from the boutique after a relatively short wait, but that was a year ago. I really appreciate all the great suggestions here though and some of these remain on my radar.

Congratulations, I have a 15400 and I love it.

[rolex16]

Originally Posted by csquared317

Congratulations, I have a 15400 and I love it.

Thank you!

[AJMarcus]

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 103431. It doesn’t really getting any thinner. Screw down crown, shock resistant and 100 m WR. Loving it.

[Loujo]

Originally Posted by Golden Ellipse

I like the Alpine Eagle too — but their consistent problems in maintaining screw head alignment on the bezel drives me nuts.

I was thinking exactly the same. Hublot watches have the same issue.