miket900 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 Hi All, I am considering getting the old man a rep for xmas. Currently he has a Gen Omega Seamaster from about 1986 which is incredibly thin (it has a Quartz movement). I think it is Aqua Terra or something along those lines as it is quite dressy. Anyway, my issue is that he finds bulkier watches uncomfortable and so I wanted to know what you guys thought would be a good rep for him... it has to be thin!! My knowledge outside of 'what I would like' is pretty limited so any thoughts would be most welcome. Cheers!! Mike
By-Tor Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 Most automatic watches are thick because of the movement. Thin and small watches like Rado were "in" back in the eighties but very unfashionable now. Omega Constellation comes to mind. Personally I have never liked the gents model... it's almost feminine but it'd probably be a good choice for your friend. http://www.perfect-hour.com/omega-constellation-c-58_60.html Good luck.
miket900 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks By-Tor, I get what you mean, they are quite feminine... Does anybody know how thick the Rolex Day Dates / Datejust out of interest?
Demsey Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 Does anybody know how thick the Rolex Day Dates / Datejust out of interest? Yes. Case size Model Reference Date Case (mm) Thickness (mm) Bezel (mm) Crystal (mm) Bracelet width (mm) Clasp width Sports Yacht-Master 16622 Y 41.5 11.6 40 30 20 16.5 Sports Yacht-Master 16628 Y 41.5 12 40 30 20 16.5 Sports Daytona 166520 N 39 12.2 38.5 30.5 20 17.2 Sports Daytona 166523 N 39 12.2 38.5 30.5 20 17.2 Sports Daytona 166528 N 39 12.2 38.5 30.5 20 17.2 Sports GMT Master II 16710 Y 40 12.4 40 30.5 20 16.5 Sports GMT Master II 16713 Y 40 12.4 40 30.5 20 16.5 Sports GMT Master II 16718 Y 40 12.4 40 30.5 20 16.5 Sports GMT Master 16700 Y 40 11.8 40 30.5 20 16.7 Sports Explorer II 16570 Y 39.5 12.2 39 30.5 20 16.5 Sports Submariner 16610LV Y 40 13 40 30.5 20 17 Sports Submariner 16610 Y 40 13 40 30.5 20 17 Sports Submariner 16613 Y 40 13 40 30.5 20 17 Sports Submariner 16618 Y 40 13 40 30.5 20 17 Sports Submariner 14060 N 39.5 12.3 39.5 29.2 20 17 Sports Submariner 16800 Y 39 12.8 40 30.5 20 16.8 Sports Seadweller 16600 Y 39.5 14.8 39.5 29.5 20 17 Gents Datejust 16200 Y 37 11.6 35.1 30.4 20 Gents Datejust 16233 Y 37 11.6 35.1 30.4 20 Gents Datejust 16234 Y 37 11.6 35.1 30.4 20 Gents Datejust 16200 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16220 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16203 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16233 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16234 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16238 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Gents Datejust 16248 Y 35 11.7 34.5 30.5 20 16.8 Unisex Date 15200 Y 34 11.7 33.5 29.5 19 15.3 Unisex Date 15210 Y 34 11.7 33.5 29.5 19 15.3 Unisex Date 15223 Y 34 11.7 33.5 29.5 19 15.3 Unisex Date 15233 Y 34 11.7 33.5 29.5 19 15.3 Unisex Date 15238 Y 34 11.7 33.5 29.5 19 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78240 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78273 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78274 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78248 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78278 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78158 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78279 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Datejust 78159 Y 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 77080 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 77014 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 77483 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 77518 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 67480 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Midsize Oyster Perpetual 67483 N 30.5 10.4 29.2 25.3 17 15.3 Ladies Regular Pearlmaster 80318 Y 29.2 11.4 27.5 21.5 14.2 12 Ladies Regular Pearlmaster 80319 Y 29.2 11.4 27.5 21.5 14.2 12 Ladies Regular Pearlmaster 80298 Y 29.2 11.4 27.5 21.5 14.2 12 Ladies Regular Date 79160 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79190 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79240 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79174 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79163 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79173 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79178 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79175 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79179 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Regular Date 79239 Y 26.3 10.7 25 21.3 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 67230 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76080 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76030 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76094 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76183 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76193 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76243 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76188 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5 Ladies Baby Oyster Perpetual 76198 N 25 9.7 23.6 20 13 11.5
lanikai Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 This is the new Day~date .. with the new 316f steel .. brighter .. lighter colour.. thin profile.. nice.. not as stream line but I like the balance of the Milgauss and the green sapphire is cool The VC is stunning and very low profile Omega Hour Vision there are thinner Omega's.. .. Omega Railmaster.. no date though... or the Bond SMP.. very slim AC/Lani
miket900 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Posted December 5, 2009 Wo, Lani, there are lovely examples there!! Especially like the Milgauss, My next purchase I think..... Never even thought of the VC before, it's very nice. Thanks for the pointers!!!!
lanikai Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 Wo, Lani, there are lovely examples there!! Especially like the Milgauss, My next purchase I think..... Never even thought of the VC before, it's very nice. Thanks for the pointers!!!! Going through my albums.. I'll see if I can find more of these styles.. not ultra dressy but in between..
lanikai Posted December 5, 2009 Report Posted December 5, 2009 Here's the Omega speedy's not bad bulk for a chrono.. and a spot on rep as well my fav.. the Vintage Red Speedy.. super rep. more Milgauss AC/Lani
miket900 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks Again Lani, maybe a speedmaster then, I didn't realise they were so svelt!! Wow, the more I look at the Milgauss, the more my wallet is threatened, maybe an early Xmas present to myself...
ThinkBachs Posted December 6, 2009 Report Posted December 6, 2009 Judging from what you've said about the "old man," these would be my two choices for sure... I can't believe anyone would ever question the Omega, and it looks stunning. I highly doubt anyone would question that Rolex either, especially with the whiter steel. Great choices Lanikai...
lanikai Posted December 6, 2009 Report Posted December 6, 2009 couple more of the Day~Date .. better profile pic AC/Lani
redwatch Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 I would concur on the VC. Nice, elegant, slim. All round great looking watch:
lanikai Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 check this out Melu.. explorer .. 36mm vintage
nikki6 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 The VC was going to be my 2 cents worth, but Lani beat me to the punch! So now it's only my pennies worth!1 The Milgauss is a really nice piece and most of the dealers are putting them out for less than $200 easy!! Have to say, I love big chunky watches, but the VC Overseas and my Ingy are still in my top 5 reps that I own! The VC just whispers class, it doesn't feel the need to shout! The bracelet is probably the coolest bracelet on any watch I own!! Sixx
melu Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Very nice indeed. The Explorer is beautiful. And can easily be worn with a striped nato, which looks good and is preppy, the way I like it What do you think about the Rolex Railmaster? 39mm if I'm not misstaken. Edited December 20, 2009 by melu
lanikai Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 Very nice indeed. The Explorer is beautiful. And can easily be worn with a striped nato, which looks good and is preppy, the way I like it What do you think about the Rolex Railmaster? 39mm if I'm not misstaken. The Railmaster is a "Super Rep".. a must have 1:1.. one of the all time best reps for accuracy..outstanding Lume out of the box also.. the rep strap is the best of the reptilian rep straps ..bar none.
Noel Fleischer Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 i kinda like the men's constellation; i don't think its girley. it has a nice hefty bracelet. The YM is quite sleek too.
lanikai Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 The Constellation is a great looking watch.. I would put it alongside the VC Overseas
Shundi Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Having owned a number of these I'd wholeheartedly recommend the Omega Railmaster automatic!!
maxman Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Go with the Omega Railmaster, you or the "old man" will not be disappointed, beautiful watch thats so gen like. good luck
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