Watches - another OCD problem
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Hmm i just thought you might like it for the quality (rolex standards and modified Eta movement) and reasonable pricing. I do not own it but my eyes are always around em. Black bay is strange to some because of the hour indicator but i like the looks and history of this watch. For a daily beater certainly not bad.
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I have a BlackBay if you want more real life pics…it's a great watch and will probably hold its value well.
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OK. I am considering a major Volte-face.
There are a couple of bits of machinery I would like to invest in for the office - more info soon….But I think you will likey....
So I'm going to knock the Blancpain 50 Fathoms on the head.
Your thoughts on this:
Love it. I love B&R and a more classic case shape like this is good to see. The Panerai-esque numerals are terrific too, great face.
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Your thoughts on this:
Water resistance ratings are always something of a debate, it seems, but I prefer 200M or better. You actually go in the ocean regularly, so 100M might be a bit low. Otherwise, it's a nice classic looking watch. It uses an ETA 2892 movement, which is quite good, by all accounts, and has a sapphire crystal, which is an absolute must for me. I'd say that if the price is good, there's no reason you shouldn't get it.
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I have a BlackBay if you want more real life pics…it's a great watch and will probably hold its value well.
Thx much for that wristshot man, what a nice watch and love the little details
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I'm sorry to hear the Fifty Fathoms isn't happening too. The B&R looks nice, but if you're after alternatives…
The Bell and Ross and Tudor are around £2000 to £3000. For that I'd buy one of the more basic Habring2 watches. Stewarts have the Jumping Second listed in that sort of price range.
Also take a look at the Nomos Ahoi. It's a swimming rather than diving watch, but is water resistant to 200 m.
If I was buying a new tool watch in that price bracket I'd also consider Bremont. They seem pretty tough, the Supermarine that I posted pics of the other day is shock proof, antimagnetic, and has a toughened case. The non-diving pieces have a similar aesthetic.
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Nomos makes an excellent watch an unlike the others mentioned above they use a manufacture movement. I have a Tangente Index Sport Datum and I love it. Smallish, simple, and yet I see it as rugged enough for daily abuse.
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Then there are vintage watches…
There's an original Fifty Fathoms No Radiation on eBay right now. The buy it now price is $6500, which is cheaper than the one I saw in the London Auction a few weeks back.
I also saw an Omega Seamaster 300. The winning bid, with a couple of hours left to run, is currently $2245. Omega have a vintage restoration service at Bienne, and could get it back to as new condition.
If that's too sedate, you could always get the Banana…
IWC are renowned for having an enormous spares department and offer factory restorations, so an old Aquatimer might be an option. The original model, the 812 / 1812 is seriously sought after - the only one I found is £8,350. The 1816 which followed it is less that half that. (1812 on the left, 1816 on the right.)
But what I'd be tempted by is a 1953 Omega RAF watch. I'd get one with the Broad Arrow dial for around £1000 to £1300, and ship it back to the factory for a restoration. That would cost about the same as the Bell and Ross, but be a far cooler piece to own.
