Cromag Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Many of us have owned a wide assortment of reps and I'm sure have had the thought that, "this baby would be one gen I'd realistically buy and wear." Or something along those thoughts. So other than saying NONE, which exact model(s) would you buy gen, and why?
Mike on a bike Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Rolex whatever sub you like , resale.
SSTEEL Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 I loved my Tag Heuer Carrera Day Date CV2A10 so much I frankened the hell out of it. Its not 99% gen Not really cost effective to be honest, but was a lot more fun building it than just buying a used gen for the same cost.
gran Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Why has no one mentioned SEIKO so far? Guess it would be a LONGINES diver..yeah the one with two crowns and no date or Longines Masters XL 47.5mm
Mike on a bike Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Gran love that one.............
freddy333 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 The answer seems kind of obvious, but any watch you plan to keep for a lifetime &/or pass on/sell that does not cost a king's ransom.
gran Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 The answer seems kind of obvious, but any watch you plan to keep for a lifetime &/or pass on/sell that does not cost a king's ransom. What part of LONGINES was unclear? 1
asciwhite Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 If I had the cash I would get a Patek Aquanaut! Beacuse? It just fits me I think.... 1
junior bonner Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Guess it would be a LONGINES diver..yeah the one with two crowns and no date You can't go wrong !!!!
chris5264 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Probably the pam 372,,,tons of vintage DNA but also modern with the in house movement (even if I've heard some bad stories about it). Its on my list the next time I fall into money....
PilotI Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 That longines diver is superb, makes me think of the 60's jlc polaris. Personally i'd go for the panerai 320. Inhouse p 9001 movement, power reserve, gmt function, 1950's case...
panerai153 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Another Rolex 1680 and 1665 and 6263 that I foolishly sold/traded many moons ago. I know that's not one, but those would be my choices.
B3nj4min3 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Has to be the Pam 359 M Dirty Dial. It's perfectly sized for me at 44mm, is incredibly versatile and is rugged enough (with a rubber strap) to be worn whilst diving and smart enough (with a black croc strap) to be worn with a suit and casual enough (with vintage leather) to be worn with jeans that it could be all the watch I ever need. It's legibility is excellent, with a simple, yet elegant dial and the date feature is something that is essential to me for any daily wearer. The price isn't ridiculous and the reliability on par with the cost. Then there's the providence of the brand which is just the icing on the cake.
Cromag Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Posted October 10, 2013 Those are some nice choices. That Pam 359 is pretty sweet. No doubt the longines is nice. It is kind of strange having two crowns no DW. What the heck does each of the crowns do?
gran Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Those are some nice choices. That Pam 359 is pretty sweet. No doubt the longines is nice. It is kind of strange having two crowns no DW. What the heck does each of the crowns do? absolutely nothing any other such diver wouldnt do...rotating inner bezel would be nice
Mike on a bike Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 Longines going for $1865 @ Joma shop, great bang for the buck!
fraggle42 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Well I've got my grail watch, a Breitling AeroSpace, and am currently pondering whether to get a Tudor Black Bay. Out of the super reps I have, basically they're that good I don't feel the need to get the gen, I feel as good wearing them as I do the AeroSpace.
icoopernicus Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Oooh, I like this game. I just got my IWC Big Pilot and it really suits me. The price is pretty steep but this is a watch I would love to own in Gen form. Oh, and I wouldn't mind my pilot license and a nice plane to go with it The other that I would strongly consider - if it weren't for the incredible quality of the replica - is my Panerai 111, This watch has the same Uber Masculine style that really suits me.
Uberscreamer Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 If I had the funds to get an expensive Gen, there are two possibilities that come to mind immediately. The first one that I would want is the PAM 88, any generation. I am a sucker for GMT watches (even though I barely travel myself) and I love the clutter of the dial! That, plus you can't beat Panerai for the design and comfort level. The other watch that I would consider getting is the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Black Sea with the Red dial. Again, I am a sucker for a cluttered the dial, and having a power reserve is a great plus. Also, what can be more manly than a watch that is nothing but black and red all over the place? That, plus the fact that none of the reps for any UN watch come even close to getting it right yet, I hope for the day that this happens so I can live this fantasy a little bit. Tried one of these on a while back at an AD, and fell in love instantly!
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now