Watches - another OCD problem
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Cutlasshound, nice strap! The watch isn't too shabby either.
Giles, I'm looking forward to seeing how the Pinion turns out. I like the design of the watch, particularly as my tastes are running more towards the simple these days. (And I note that it doesn't have a three day date cut-out to confuse Cartier wearers.
)If anyone is looking to spend far too much on a strap, Equus Leather make a few, but they're expensive. I haven't seen one close up, but I got one of their belts for my father for Christmas, and it's lovely.
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Cheers guys! That strap looks pretty damn sweet… May have to check them out :-).
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A pleasure old chap
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Very nice!
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Looks nice Graeme, but I love the gilt dial on mine. It was one of the details that drew me to the watch.
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Agree with Anesthetist - this one doesn't quite have the same magic as the OG with the red bezel and dark brown face. I still have plans to pick up that one by the end of the year.
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Still a lot prettier than the Pelagos too… (though I understand that is more of a functional dive watch)
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You guys won't be disappointed with the original BB, it is quite the watch for the money!
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That being said, I do quite like the Pelagos too!
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I had a clear plan for my 40th birthday watch for this year. I was dead set on a Rolex DJII with a blue dial. I almost ordered one about a month ago when I found a good deal on one. However I decided to wait over the next weekend so I could try it on in person during my vacation in Lisbon. When I finally got it on my wrist I felt nothing. Nada. It's a beautiful watch and would compliment my Steelfish well in a rotation if I decided to keep two watches but nope.
Decided to try on some other watches I've been curious (but not serious) about since the boutique had good stock. Tried on the GMT Master II in black and the Sub C Date but felt that the cyclops felt way too big and blocky on the dial. I had always thought (or imagined) that a 40 mm watch would be way to small for me but both watches felt very good on the wrist. So I gave the no date Sub C a go - BAM! When I got it on my wrist I told my wife that this is it.
Fast forward to yesterday when I was delivered this:
I absolutely love it! The size is perfect, it feels sooooo good on the wrist (it's a good 80 grams lighter than the Breitling), the ceramic bezel is awesome and I love the simplicity of the dial. Crown action is amazing and the bracelet is a revelation in comparison to the old submariner number. Mind you, even though I like the looks of vintage watches, I'm not a vintage watch guy. I know many have criticized the maxi case and the lugs and crown guards and looking at pictures they do look quite disproportionate but IRL on the wrist they don't stand out at all. And it definitely does not feel like a 40 mm watch. I don't know how but it doesn't. Feels more like a 42 mm one and just the perfect size for me.
I'm afraid the Breitling is in a lot of trouble right now
I do love it but it is quite big and bulky and even though it's a quality watch in many ways the Rolex is just so much more. And, maybe more importantly, less. I tried to describe to my wife (don't know if she was listening though ) that the Rolex felt like Iron Heart and the Breitling like Polo Ralph Lauren in the '90s. Subdued vs loud (but still appealing) - simple but done very very well and with that feeling of bulletproofness.I'm quite happy right now
Edit: Nothing that appealing at Baselworld this year, the blue Black Bay does look nice, as does the Pepsi GMT.
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Great choice and indeed a great watch. Congrats!! If I'm going for a rolex its either this or the milgauss.. I love the simplicity in terms of look of a milgauss and yet you can't deny the innovations that comes with it. I like something that does not stand out that much but you know its a special one. Just like Iron Heart… hehehe...
Whoever wants to trade theirs with my PAM you are most welcome..
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Time to sell the Breitling, Jii.
Congratulations on finding a watch that you really love.Normally, I'm not a Rolex guy- absolutely excellent quality watches, but the company's design aesthetic just doesn't move me. That said, I love the Milgauss with the green crystal. It's probably the only Rolex I'd ever consider buying. Something about that orange lightening bolt second hand, I think.
