Noob, What to buy?

[nwaleslad]

Hi there guys.

I've been perusing this forum for a few days now, and i must say it's brill...

So on to my quandary. My crap grand carrera rep has just bitten the dust, and i'm looking for something to replace it with.

Now i have my fancy weekend watch (Gen brown carrera day/date with silver strap.) That i love, and has the shiny, showy, fat side of things covered.

I'm wondering what to get for work. I'm a self employed controls engineer, so considering electrics and metal don't go too well, i'd prefer rubber, or fabric strap. It also doesn't do too well (In the UK at least) to demonstrate that you are doing too well, so i'm thinking understated.

What are your thoughts? I'd like it to be a rep, it's only going to get hard use. I'd also like it as easy as poss, ie no modding, no winding etc.

Thanks in advance,

Dan.

[urbanshogun]

a sinn U1 or U2 sounds perfect for you.

People do not know the brand much so it's a plus. And the genuine is probably only around £1.2k used (maybe even new?)

go for the pvd for extra subtlety.

[nwaleslad]

I shall have a look. Thanks.

Keep the suggestions coming guys.

[nwaleslad]

OK so i'm loving the Sinn U1. I suspect i may already know the answer but where is the absolute best rep of this watch from?

I love the perfect clones black edition (0SI01009), but is it a real model? I can't find info or images of the exact gen anywhere?

[urbanshogun]

it's a real watch, but they got the hands and datewheel totally wrong. At least that's what it looks like in dealer pictures.

http://www.ablogtoread.com/black-on-black-the-sinn-u-black-limited-edition-watch/

Look around forums for anyone who maybe got one, but with a glaring flaw like that in the dealer pictures, i doubt many have. (AP diver anyone?)

http://www.1-pc8838.com/0si01110-automatic-ssru-asia-2813-free-shipping-p-7383.html

is what i'd go for.

[nikki6]

There are a couple of real nice Sinns in the sales Forum!!

Or maybe a PO on rubber?

Sixx

[nwaleslad]

Sorry i'm new to this, what's a PO?

[nikki6]

Omega Planet Ocean, the watch that James Bond wears.

Go to the Omega forum and you will find loads of reviews and pics from guys who know far more than I do!!

Josh is doing a real good deal on the new 42mm PO, or Narikaa has his infamous POrikaa. Both can be found in the dealers section on the main forum page.

Sixx

[rhebusnet]

I like the IWC Big Pilot range. Nobody can miss them and at 46mm they are about as big as you can wear without looking strange. The leather straps are nice. Even the cheaper reps looking convincing without a close examination.

[Jkay]

A 42 or 45mm Planet Ocean will be perfect for the understated watch you are looking for, and a rubber diving strap will fill your non-conductive parameter. If course every bracelet or strap is going to have a metal buckle or clasp.

[Guest Carl]

I'm thinking a Rolex Milgauss.

[Orion1632]

Get the IWC top gun, ceramic case, nylon strap, titanium buttons.

[rhebusnet]

If you like the square look and the thick hands then a Bell and Ross usually comes with a wide rubber strap.

[slask111]

+1 on Sinn. The U1 is really nice and close to gen.