Watches - another OCD problem
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Indeed it is Hectic !
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Ohh, I love the PO, though I must concede, I like the orange numbers/orange bezel combo better, despite the "hey, look at me" showiness of it. The black bezel is much more understated and versatile, and, I'm sure, a better choice overall. Not that you need my input…
For the longest time I've been trying to decide between the Planet Ocean, the Speedmaster Professional and the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage as the watch of my (realistic) dreams. For the watch of my unrealistic dreams, I'm thinking A. Lange & Sohne Datograph in platinum and black. Good god, it's beautiful.
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That's weird dude, I've been in the same dilemma, PO or SOH.
In the end I asked my 8 year old son, and he said 'cause 007 wore a PO in Casino Royale I had to have that one.
I agree with you about the orange bezel, gorgeous but less practical.
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Damn, your son's got style! But the blue dial SOH with a mesh bracelet is luscious. It's a tough call.
And yes, Hectic, I've looked at Sinn. I think most of their models are just slightly too utilitarian, though the technical aspects are impressive. Sinn had a copper dial model a few years back that was really lustworthy, but it was 38mm, which is a tad small for my tastes, generally.
Don't mess with my head anymore- you have no idea how many hours I've wasted narrowing the list down to just those 3.
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By the way, while I'm posting like a madman and shamelessly avoiding work, the PAM 111 has got be be the most beautiful Panny. Classic simplicity and utterly distinctive at the same time. I like the sandwich dials on the later series, though.
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When I tried both the PO & the SOH on I just could't decide.
That's why my 8 year old made the decision.
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Have you seen the PAM312?
I think that with the exception of some of the Special Editions, inparticular the 1950, the 312 is just about perfect, 1950 case, sandwich dial, automatic & non-magnified date.
Bloody gergeous !!!
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Whatever you do, don't go here: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
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Wow Dexter, you have been through a few, haven't you? Gotta agree with your final choice, too. The ultimate in simplicity- not even a second hand.
Triple- you're right, the 312 is fantastic. As much as I love simplicity in a watch, I do like to have a date window. And don't get me started on those godawful bubble magnifiers. Ugh, I hate those things.
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Hectic, I wish you hadn't put that link on the thread !
The only watch that I think looks kinda right with a date magnifier is a Rolex Submariner.
Gotta agree with Simon, 007 should wear a Panerai !
I can't watch the scene on the train in Casino Royale when Vesper mentions the watch, talk about product placement & fuckin' embarrassing !!!
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The Omega PO has landed, pictures to follow.
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Just on a side note, wasn't Stallone wearing U-Boat watches for a while?
Looking forward to the pics, Triple.
-Chris
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The Collection
Panerai PAM111
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Omega Constellation Automatic circa 1971, bought by my Grandfather for my Father in New Zealand and passed onto me.
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I am very lucky !!!
Sorry for iPhone pictures but my camera is knackered after it went for a dunk in the River Severn when my wife capsized her canoe.
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Elegant rugged simplicity. This is what James Bond would chose if he wasn't for the big fat Omega contract he's chained too.