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Speedmaster or Submariner?

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May 07, 2017, 07:11 PM
showpro
Speedmaster or Submariner?
They have a quartz version, you mean?
May 07, 2017, 08:41 PM
Snapping Twig
Have you looked at a Seiko Marine Master?

Quality equal to Rolex, 1/3 the price, but the dial is not sapphire, although there is a sapphire crystal available.

Seiko's top tier is VERY high quality.
May 07, 2017, 10:22 PM
showpro
No, but that's a nice looking watch.
May 07, 2017, 11:18 PM
6guns
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
They have a quartz version, you mean?


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May 08, 2017, 06:02 AM
SgtGold
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
The Rolex is a lot classier watch. If you want a watch with a busy dial like the Omega, I'd go for a Breitling over an Omega every day of the week.


Having looked at the current offers from Breitling all I can say is they've gone completely ghetto. Giant faces with lots 'O bling seems to be the thing. Both Rolex and Omega are quite understated in comparison.


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May 08, 2017, 09:14 AM
DanH
quote:
Originally posted by SgtGold:
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy123x:
The Rolex is a lot classier watch. If you want a watch with a busy dial like the Omega, I'd go for a Breitling over an Omega every day of the week.


Having looked at the current offers from Breitling all I can say is they've gone completely ghetto. Giant faces with lots 'O bling seems to be the thing. Both Rolex and Omega are quite understated in comparison.


And speaking of overpriced, they seem to think they're ETA movements are far more precious than everyone else's. That's before noticing there's another price for the strap and another price for a tang buckle.
May 08, 2017, 09:35 AM
ShneaSIG
Breitling? No, thanks.


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Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?"
May 08, 2017, 09:53 AM
jhe888
I am not generally a fan of chronographs, but the Speedmaster looks good. So many are so busy and crowded.



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May 08, 2017, 10:58 AM
Snapping Twig
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
No, but that's a nice looking watch.


Another high bang for the buck watch brand is Sinn.

You might benefit from checking them out.

Some day I will buy a Seiko Marine Master.

I currently own a couple Rolex - Sub Date 16800 and a Yacht-Master. Had a two tone Daytona with the new movement, but sold it because gold isn't my thing.
May 08, 2017, 11:28 AM
ChuckWall
Follow your heart and get your grail, you won't regret it. Also, there is a no date Sub to be had. Check in at Rolex Forums, they have solid sellers. JHE is even a member there.


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May 08, 2017, 12:16 PM
David W
quote:
Originally posted by ChuckWall:
Follow your heart and get your grail, you won't regret it.


That is the best answer without a doubt, if you settle you will regret it.


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May 08, 2017, 08:15 PM
showpro
I think I'm gonna go with that titanium and blue Speedmaster. The steel speedys and the steel submariners will always be around. The titanium/blue speedy is an unusual find at that price, I think.
May 08, 2017, 10:09 PM
showpro
Ordered it. Ships tomorrow. I'll post pics when I get it.

Thanks everyone for your input!
May 09, 2017, 09:33 AM
ShneaSIG
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
Ordered it. Ships tomorrow. I'll post pics when I get it.

Thanks everyone for your input!


Very cool! Enjoy!


-ShneaSIG

Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?"
May 09, 2017, 12:33 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
I think I'm gonna go with that titanium and blue Speedmaster. The steel speedys and the steel submariners will always be around. The titanium/blue speedy is an unusual find at that price, I think.


Excellent choice!

As an aside I really wanted an Omega "space watch" back in the day but on a married junior officer's pay simply couldn't swing it. WSent with a Seiko that had a similar look (this in 1975). later in life discovered the LeMania 5100 movement and Sinn watches. Love 'em!




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May 09, 2017, 02:16 PM
maxdog
Take a look at the Steinhart website. Look at the Nav B Chrono stainless with the blue hands and black face. Had one for several yrs. I intalled brown leather strap. Has ETA 7750 movement. Great price for eta chrono movement. I bought mine for around 800.00 a few years ago when the Euro was down compared to dollar. Great luminescence. Shipped from Germany no problem Make sure to deduct big european tax when figuring price then convert euro to dollar. My attempt to post picture not workable.
May 10, 2017, 08:15 PM
showpro
Showed up this morning at 9:30 AM. I gasped when I saw it. The pictures, even from Omega, didn't do it justice. Really beautiful. I'll try to take my own pics and do a better job.

And it's flawless. Like a brand new one. With 1.5 years of the original warranty left.
May 10, 2017, 08:28 PM
r0gue
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
Showed up this morning at 9:30 AM. I gasped when I saw it. The pictures, even from Omega, didn't do it justice. Really beautiful. I'll try to take my own pics and do a better job.

And it's flawless. Like a brand new one. With 1.5 years of the original warranty left.


Congrats dude! Way to go.



May 10, 2017, 08:43 PM
YellowJacket
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
Showed up this morning at 9:30 AM. I gasped when I saw it. The pictures, even from Omega, didn't do it justice. Really beautiful. I'll try to take my own pics and do a better job.

And it's flawless. Like a brand new one. With 1.5 years of the original warranty left.

Congrats man. I'm envious.


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May 10, 2017, 08:44 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by showpro:
Showed up this morning at 9:30 AM. I gasped when I saw it. The pictures, even from Omega, didn't do it justice. Really beautiful. I'll try to take my own pics and do a better job.

And it's flawless. Like a brand new one. With 1.5 years of the original warranty left.


Outstanding! I love it when a good plan comes together!


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