Watches - another OCD problem
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Theres really only two things that I don't like about the Planet Ocean
- the big size doesn't come with a black bezel
- the band is a little thin for my likings
Other than that it felt great on my wrist
Anyone have an Omega? I know they have a great reputation- but any personal stories? -
Should be possible to exchange to a black inlay, Check out the various big size models
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I think you should go for the watch you want, not a compromise. If you need to save up for a while more it's worth it, because if you now make a compromise you'll probably end up getting the watch you'd preferred later on anyway. That's just how it works, usually.
Out of those three I like the Omega most. Not so much I'd ever buy it though.. Have you looked into Panerai? For around 3-4 K€ you could get a nice handwindable classic, like the PAM112? Or if you want to go huge, how about the Breitling Super Avenger?
E: Ooops, Panerais tend to be 4,5 K€ for the base models nowadays… A bit rich for my liking..
E2: You could also look into Bell & Ross. I've always had a soft spot for their instrument line, if I ever have the excess cash I might go for one just for the hell of it. They probably have a very low resell value and since they use very basic ETAs people tend to think they're overpriced but I still like them..
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How about this Tudor? I know 42mm but i think an extremely good watch for the money. Never had it unfortunately but maybe one day
http://www.tudorwatch.com/en/heritage-chrono/
And i am with jii, save up for the "right" and yes panerai basemodels are nice, exchanging straps makes lots of fun
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Oh, and regarding how the options you posted keep time: both the Omega and the Breitling are COSC certified so I guess they're accurate enough. My Breitling Steelfish has been within COSC tolerances easily during it's (almost full) first year. I don't fuss about accuracy but would of course be pissed off if it would be outside of the tolerances promised.
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@Jii:
I think you should go for the watch you want, not a compromise. If you need to save up for a while more it's worth it, because if you now make a compromise you'll probably end up getting the watch you'd preferred later on anyway. That's just how it works, usually.
Out of those three I like the Omega most. Not so much I'd ever buy it though.. Have you looked into Panerai? For around 3-4 K€ you could get a nice handwindable classic, like the PAM112? Or if you want to go huge, how about the Breitling Super Avenger?
E: Ooops, Panerais tend to be 4,5 K€ for the base models nowadays… A bit rich for my liking..
E2: You could also look into Bell & Ross. I've always had a soft spot for their instrument line, if I ever have the excess cash I might go for one just for the hell of it. They probably have a very low resell value and since they use very basic ETAs people tend to think they're overpriced but I still like them..
I'll look into the Panerai's
I think Bell & Ross look slick, but everything I've seen looks like a black square lol. Looking for a circular watch first -
Have you checked out the Sinn U-1? 44mm, hardened steel, shock & magnetic resistant, 1000M water resistant and pretty inexpensive by comparison. Just a thought…
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I've got a Breitling, and it's never been particularly accurate. It often loses two or three minutes over a couple of weeks, and that's outside of the COSC certification that it allegedly has.
I don't know if it's just me, or if it's the watch. But it's been back to them on several occasions, and it works better for a year or so and then starts misbehaving.
It's a shame because I really like that particular model. It's the now discontinued titanium Avenger Sea Wolf so a lot more plain than virtually anything else that they produce. This one is pretty close to how mine looks, though I've got the plain rubber strap.
On the upside, I can probably sell it on for twice what I paid, so I'd be quids in.
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I'm very happy happy with my U-Boat it keeps excellent time and you don't see them all too often which I like.
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I have the big planet ocean 8500 but with the orange Bezel. Absolutely love it, great construction and finish. Just a satisfying watch all around and crazy accurate, by playing with resting positions it has lost less than a minute over the past three months!
Coincidentally the 8500 (newer model) does come with a black Bezel, its just that its ceramic so it looks grey in .pictures.. And a bit in real life.
The upshot, I love it and recommend it.
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Careful, I used a Breitling for just over a year. The seal failed, it is now worth GBP200
This is what I was looking for… except for not what I wanted to hear- Thanks Giles. Were you going diving with it/etc/ how did the seal fail?
Yes I dive. But I bought the Breitling to dive with. But apparently you need to get the seals replaced regularly (something I did not know until after the failure). I am admittedly very hard on my watches, but this is the second Breitling I have managed to fuck up. I sent all my watches in for service & refurb prior to selling them recently, the watchmaker phoned me up to discuss his recommendations, he first sentence "Well, you really do , erm, wear your watches don't you…"
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Have you checked out the Sinn U-1? 44mm, hardened steel, shock & magnetic resistant, 1000M water resistant and pretty inexpensive by comparison. Just a thought…
These Sinn's catch my eye but it scares me that there's no stores in NYC that I can go try one on before spending 2 grand on one
fair point bubbapest, but I also strongly back the U1, what would be an option is to get one from http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/home.asp and return it in case you didn't like it for some reason. As far as I know they have a hassle free return policy
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I've been traipsing around London today and seeing if there was anything interesting in the sales. I didn't see that much that appealed. The Omega Spacemaster Z-33 appealed, but I'm unsure about spending that much on a quartz movement.
What did impress me was the ten year service interval on the Omega 8500 calibre. My Breitling has about a five year interval, and a full overhaul is an expensive pass time. If Bubbapest is still looking for recommendations, then I think that a titanium Planet Ocean makes a very compelling argument…
But I'd be very tempted by a Ploprof instead, because it's mad.
My favourite piece was this monster. It's a 1942 Lacher and Co. Luftwaffe navigator's watch. It's enormous, with a 55 mm case, and felt like the horological equivalent of Megatron's Apocalypse Boots.
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Graeme- always looking for recommendations until the day I post a pic of my new beauty to show off to you guys
those Sinn U1s are growing on me. Plus I've read up on that tegimenting process and Its definitely intriguing. Would like a watch that can withstand punishment as I'm sure to give it hell.
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I've been wearing my full size Planet Ocean for 5yrs, and it's been absolutely faultless - I've got both the rubber strap and bracelet, but prefer the bracelet as it allows me to comfortably wear it under a shirt for work.
I recently tried on both the new ceramic bezel PO, and the "Liquid Metal" (aka titanium) PO, and must say I'm seriously considering a trade up! The new ceramic bezel is really nice, and the matte finish does lend a slight greyish tinge, but I was also surprised at how comfortable the titanium one was when on my wrist - first thought when the salesman handed it to me was "wow, it's so light!", and that didn't seem right as part of the appeal for me has always been that my PO has a reassuring heft to it.
Incidentally, my brother has a Sinn 900 pilot in black PVD, and it's a nice eye-catching design, looks great on the matching bracelet too!
Panerai's are great, although the basic handwind 111's and 112's are quite pricey for what they are…..having said that, a PAM 250 is on my list of watches to acquire, as is a PAM 270
Don't stress too much about which one to choose, any of those you first listed are excellent, and if after a few months it still doesn't grab you, you can always flip it and get something else
Of course if you like all of them, you'll just have to save up and start collecting 
