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.
44mm
