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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • ddtrashD
      ddtrash
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      another watch to consider, similar in style, quality and robustness when compared to the BR 123 you have spotted.

      The Longines Legend Diver

      http://www.monochrome-watches.com/longines-legend-diver/

      I have one of these and it is has proved a great daily wear.  I am led to believe that the 42mm case is the same case that Jaeger used for the much more expensive "Tribute to Polaris Memovox" range from a couple of years ago.

      Full UK retail is a reasonable £1380.  I have seen a pre owned one for as little as £750.  In my humble opinion there are not too many other watches out there that offer as much "bang for your buck" as this piece, nice styling, robust, decent manufacturer etc.

      I prefer the non date version ( pictured above ) but this is proving more difficult to find these days.  The date complication is still a really nice piece.

      There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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      • GilesG
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        Thank for all your advice guys, plenty of stuff to chew over…..

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • SeulS
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          That… Omega... Seamaster... 300!..  ???

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          • GraemeG
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            Another option for Giles, the Blancpain 7002 Chronometer.

            It's the only chronometer rated Blancpain, and uses a tarted up ETA hand-wound movement. I like it, as it's an elegant piece, and they aren't too expensive. There's one advertised for $4600 on TimeZone.

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            • GraemeG
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              Since the Omega Banana doesn't appeal to Seul (I know, pearls before swine), might I suggest the Swatch Happy Pig instead. 😃

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              • madmondayM
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                you sir have impeccable taste  😃

                head high, middle finger higher

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                • SeulS
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                  I loved the Banana, but that Happy Pig just exudes class!..

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                  • derivative666D
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                    @graeme that blancpain is gorgeous. That's a lot of bang for the buck

                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                    • S
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                      Not sure I've ever seen a watch as ugly as this;

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                      • SeulS
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                        "Only the brave" my arse… How about "Only the blind"?..

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                          It's $350AUD BTW;
                          http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/diesel-mens-only-the-brave-chronograph-dz7263/

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                          • GraemeG
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                            I was browsing watches in Selfridge's today, and one of the sales staff was wearing a Bremont on a strap made from an old firehose. It was pretty cool, having a certain amount of patina and diesel stains on it. Here's a photo I stole off another forum.

                            The Bell and Ross that Giles was looking at was on display. It's a nice looking piece, but the case isn't as nicely machined as something like a Bremont.

                            Incidentally, the Selfridge's and Harrod's watch rooms are a good place to go browsing as they tend to be larger and better stocked than most of the dealers.

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                            • GraemeG
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                              Yet another option for Giles, the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver.

                              A Blog To Watch has an article shilling it.

                              http://www.ablogtowatch.com/maurice-lacroix-pontos-s-diver-watch-hands/

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                Gorgeous watch.

                                Curious choice on the date indicator's font though. Super fugly serif font on an otherwise modern aesthetic. Take a look at one of the later images on the review where it changes from the "5".

                                Think it, be it.

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                                • ChrisC
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                                  $3k is a bit steep for a base SW200 movement, in my opinion.  I can't stand internal bezels, either.  I do like that they decided to make the HRV internal, instead of the ugly lump that Omega decided to stick on the Seamaster series.

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                                  • ChrisC
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                                    If Giles wants something obscure and funky, I've always liked the Oceana, by Pita Barcelona.  Lots of customization options and a unique approach to water resistance.  Very thick cases, especially on the 5000, which is problematic for the uncoordinated (like me).

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      Is that other ETA worth an extra grand, and what were they thinking with such an illegible bezel?  Unreadable at depth… Kind of like it and kind of hate it. Interesting to say the least
                                      EDIT nvm was looking at the black on black in the review

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • AnesthetistA
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                                        For a similar look, I would go for a UTS. I have the 500 and it's an amazing watch. No regrets about it.

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                        • ChrisC
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                                          Yeah, the entire UTS line is beefy as hell.  Always thought they were cool, but a bit too massive for my preferences.

                                          What intrigues me about the Pita is that there is no crown.  It makes for a very clean looking case and incredible water resistance.  I'd love for them to try a slimmer (and less expensive) model.

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                                          • AnesthetistA
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                                            Anybody a high end quartz fan? How bout a handmade Citizen Chronomaster. Mine was at -1.5 seconds for all of last year. Being that this is Citizen's top of the line Japanese domestic model, the finish is phenomenal. I would put this against any top end Swiss watch out there.

                                            IG: bluehandsslim

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