Reply With QuoteI like the 36mm Tudor, but wish it had something else than a 2824..
I'm guilty of that. But I think it's inevitable.Originally Posted by RAJEN
As we age our tastes often become more conservative, and it's not unusual to prefer whatever went before. Furthermore watch companies are designing for a vast range of consumers. far more than they used to: from Russia to the US to China. And so again, as globalisation firms its grip, it's to be expected that designs become more polarising.
I like the 36mm Tudor, but wish it had something else than a 2824..
So far, I'm really liking the new Yachtmaster in Everose and brown dial. Good update on the Explorer's hands but not that bothered and the Airking dial looks a mess.
Patek adding breguet numerals to existing dials isn't that exciting either.
Overall I'm a bit disappointed not to see a 39mm Datejust or anything from Patek on the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus.
New Zenith El Primero Classic Cars has got my attention.
http://baselworld.zenith-watches.com...-classic-cars/
Love the Daytona and Explorer. Realistically the Tudor BB 36 might be an option for me, depending on how it wears. Look forward to trying it out.
The Air King is just awful.
I like that.
Strange name though.
Don't know about my favourite, but I'm certainly feeling entertained by this Hublot
That's a leather dial
Its a handsome thing isn't it? Lovely strap too.
I really do like the BB36. I really can't wait to see how it sits on the wrist. The new Explorer has sorted out a lot of all those little but 'massive' issues - and I really want one.
Not much talk about the Sinn new versions.
I love the style of the 910 Anniversary
http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/910_Anniversary.htm
And at last they got rid of the date on the 556. It was always just there - a little hole cut out and in the way!
http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/556_I_M.htm
This would be the nicer of the two I reckon
http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/556_Anniversary.htm
Last edited by OliverCD; 17th March 2016 at 18:25.
Those Sinns look great! Could be tempted..
The grey is an LE of 1,000 so if you're going to be tempted.....
1000 sounds like a lot but the 556 is a popular model so maybe they will sell a thousand pieces reasonably quickly? Certainly like the look of it, would be great to see real life pictures. Love the fact that there is no date window.
It's the tudor's with there in-house movement that i have waiting for, called the an AD today to find when i can have a look at them, May - August suits me Sir!
Be careful with the Bronze BB as I have it on decent authority that the year 1 allocation will be 20 pieces to the UK and limited production thereafter.
The Omega CK2998 will be highly oversubscribed as well.
Any rationale behind why such small numbers? Difficulty working with bronze in the production process, or just starving the market?
The White Daytona. It's so beautiful it actually makes me a little bit sad knowing I'll never even touch one!
There's so many excellent new releases this year.
I'm genuinely very excited about new product for the first time in a few years - similar to the Geneva motorshow this year as well.
What I hope is my next watch...
I think I hate you. I wouldn't even be able to afford a fake one of them!What I hope is my next watch...
It is well under half the price of a new Daytona. Still a bit steep for me and my peasant-like income, I'll likely have to sell a watch to afford it.
Love this model but just can't understand how Omega can justify the price apart from scarcity!What I hope is my next watch...
Here's a real life pic of the LE grey
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDBfGLVqj-7/
Last edited by Der Amf; 18th March 2016 at 10:16.
Has to be the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence in black for me.
I liked the monza. Wonder the price?
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Love the Patek 5164r. Any idea on cost for that one please?
I like this but I'm curious that they're pitching it as "woman's" watch
http://www.omegawatches.com/watches/...ean-chocolate/
Wow finally a GS spring drive without the reserve meter and it even has the blued seconds hand with a textured dial! Lovely.
Edit, it even has a 8 day power reserve, so I thought I had found my perfect watch until I saw it is 43mm, far too large for me...
Last edited by mindforge; 18th March 2016 at 12:01.
Surprisingly many. The grey Yachtmaster, the gorgeous 5396, the Zenit above looks great as well.
Did you also see the price
No?Did you also see the price
Ah...
Hadn't realised it's made of platinum...
Well it's only 40mm or thereabouts. And as any fule kno, only girls wear Omegas that size... What's amusing is the certainty, now, that in a couple of years' time a 42mm watch won't be enough for a proper man, because an MBA in the marketing department told us so.
OK mickey-taking size (or size mickey-taking?) aside, I think it's the colour scheme that's supposed to appeal. It's a bit Michael Kors-ish.
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
I surprised myself by liking the new Daytona. Favourite that I've seen so far (although only computer renderings) is the Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire. Interesting engineering, beautiful movement, white or red gold case and a solid silver dial.
Yum. Certainly out of my league; but maybe one day?
Daytona and hand-corrected explorer are my favourites from rolex. Air king no.
Quite like the chocolate PO and the bvlgari octo minute repeater is an interesting shape but not for me.
The Grand Seiko spring drive ceramic black limited edition. A fabulous, exciting watch..and from those masters of conservative design. Someone has woken up at GS , and they are serious....whether Jura will ever find the energy to bring any to the UK is another matter.
Goodness, what a watch.
Looks lovely, where can I queue
Right behind me!Looks lovely, where can I queue
Not my favourite as such but credit to citizen and their sub 3mm watch!
Was looking interesting until you notice the size... 46.4mm!!!!!! Not for me then.
I think so too, but I was talking to an AD today and he said all the dealers, including him, are going mad over it. Best thing since sliced bread apparently.
I don't get it myself.
Personally, I really like the new Speedy Blue. The full meteorite version feels like a mess to me, especially as they should be legible watches.
I am glad the Explorer has regained its balance with new hands, but 39mm is still too big for me. I am not a big fan of the Daytona (yes, happy to admit that!), but the new bezel looks very fine. Yachtmaster looks really good too.
The Tudor offerings are interesting, especially the slimed down Black Bay Explorer-lookalike, and hopefully it makes the original ETA movement versions more attractive, but I am not convinced by the case size increase. Love the new fabric straps though.
Nice work by Oris and I continue to be tempted by the 65 versions.
The Grand Seiko is stunning.
However, I wasn't impressed by Sinn or that gopping Beatles watch.
Last edited by Kidsteruk; 18th March 2016 at 22:02. Reason: W
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I think I'd go with the Black Bay Bronze. I like it in it's own right, but it's also possible that it's been the watch that has divided the most opinions over it, therefore it's been one of the more "entertaining" watches this year given it's marmite qualities.
I found this thread because I searched for "Tudor Heritage Bronze". I really like the look of the new Bronze Black bay but I am slightly concerned that I also like the red bezel version in the pictures yet in real life (on my wrist) I was left feeling underwhelmed. Has anyone tried one on yet? Thoughts?
Yes, I didn't realise how enormous this watch is. Same thing at 40mm please.
I think it is one of those things you need to see in the flesh. I took delivery of a CWC Diver this week, which is 45mm at the crown and I was concerned that it may be too big, but it sits really well and doesn't look much bigger than my Speedmaster 39mm Automatic.
I wouldn't dismiss any watch based on some technical data - if you get the chance when it is released, try it on before making a decision.
What I hope is my next watch...
My favourite too - Love to see this in the store but I guess it would never be on a display window due to its LE status.
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