Diablo99 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Gents, I could really do with some suggestions. I have a couple of Breitling reps (Bentley and an Evolution), but fancy another watch for an upcoming event that I am going to. It needs to be unashamedly imposing, circa 46-48mm, but without diamonds. I am looking for something really striking, so please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks.
Victoria Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Gents, I just laugh these days. I could really do with some suggestions. I have a couple of Breitling reps (Bentley and an Evolution), but fancy another watch for an upcoming event that I am going to. It needs to be unashamedly imposing, circa 46-48mm, but without diamonds. I am looking for something really striking, so please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks. The Davidsen Fiddy is largely thought to be the dog's barkers. If you can wear a Breitling, you can wear a Fiddy.
Pugwash Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Bell and Ross make some imposing watches and the duff Asian movement they use shouldn't crap out in the first few weeks. I find the Fiddy is a good choice for imposing, but when it comes right down to it, you can't beat a Panerai 187. It's like duct taping a can of tuna to your wrist, only with steampunk styling.
jfreeman420 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Trust me you really need diamonds for an event. Just pick one from below...........
By-Tor Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) Best is the Steelfish SuperOcean. Most stunning... hmm, you get different answer from everyone. But for me it's the good old Seagull-Broad Arrow. Edited August 1, 2007 by By-Tor
Stephane Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Well, a Fiddy is certainly a good choice (like says V, the gent ). Enormous on the wrist, impossible to not see it unless you attend a Blind Association Evening Still good taste to my opinion. There is another one that people always notice when I wear it, the Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono Hope this helps. Cheers Stephane
arminvanbuuren Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Bell and Ross make some imposing watches and the duff Asian movement they use shouldn't crap out in the first few weeks. I find the Fiddy is a good choice for imposing, but when it comes right down to it, you can't beat a Panerai 187. It's like duct taping a can of tuna to your wrist, only with steampunk styling. hey that looks nice.. i want one.. is it very close to the gen puggy?
b16a2 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 The Steelfish gets my vote! Simple, yet still manages to capture the unique Breitling look. Very well built, could be mistaken for a gen without doubt!
Kollektor Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 I'll parrot my usual blather: Sant chrono 7753. Stunning and different.
hoochman Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Lots of choices for this question: Omega UPO Omega SMP Breitling EVO
retep Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Lots of choices for this question: Omega UPO Omega SMP Breitling EVO Hooch for godsake, go back to your wife she is in labour! Btw nice omega`s
FxrAndy Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Fiddy, if you want to stick out then go big!!!!!!!!
ssabripo Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 Lots of choices for this question: Omega UPO Omega SMP Breitling EVO Hooch...excellent choices!! I got 2 out of your 3: the UPO and SMP crono!
andrewellinas Posted August 1, 2007 Report Posted August 1, 2007 The Omega Seagull-Broad Arrow looks absolutely fantastic!!! I've never seen one of those on any of the collector sites that I've looked at. Where can I get one from? Andrew
normanduke Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 The Omega Seagull-Broad Arrow looks absolutely fantastic!!! I've never seen one of those on any of the collector sites that I've looked at. Where can I get one from? Andrew By-Tor just shows us that watch to make us drool. It's cruel.
manuel Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 I am in love with the IWC chrono 3717. I also like the mbw Audemars Piguet Royal oak Jumbo. I love the MBW Patek Philippe Nautilus I had a stunning franken datejust too but sold it. (this doesnt count)
Pugwash Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 hey that looks nice.. i want one.. is it very close to the gen puggy? Well, it's close-ish.
Chronus Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 MBW AP Royal Oak Offshore chrono with seconds at 12 Those who know know
retep Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 (edited) The Omega Seagull-Broad Arrow looks absolutely fantastic!!! I've never seen one of those on any of the collector sites that I've looked at. Where can I get one from? Andrew You mean like this one (second row on the far right)? Edited August 2, 2007 by retep
Corgi Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 Although all of my watches are stunning, because I select them very carefully and do a lot of research on their quality and accuracy before buying, I cannot tell you how utterly gorgeous my DayDate is. The thing is so sleek and looks absolutely magnificent. The way the fluted bezel catches the light, reflecting it panoramically across the walls whenever I raise my arm to check the time, the way the sapphire crystal glows in a gentle rainbow when the light hits it just the right way, the staying up until midnight to watch as the magnificent movement flips the day and date instantaneously, the juxtaposition of brushed and polished gold and the bracelet, the magnificent sparkle made by the little golden Rolex crown emblem on the botom of the watch... all the way to its enchanting "gold-everything oil tycoon" majesty, its a watch I save only for the most special occasions. It is now almost one year old, and while some of the gold has started to peel on the inside of the bracelet, it a minor inconvenience compared to its overall beauty. I just wish a rep manufacturer could make a version with a triple thick layer of 18K gold on it, I would gladly have paid the extra money for it... thick gold is very very helpful, as my new TT submariner has taught me. I guess I have some special feelings towards it because it is my very first rep, and we have been through so much together, but the watch itself cannot be compared to anything else. It's immortal design is one of the most copied and imitated by other manufacturers, but I believe that every serious watch lover should have a daydate Rolex. They are magnificent.
Torques Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Gents, I could really do with some suggestions. I have a couple of Breitling reps (Bentley and an Evolution), but fancy another watch for an upcoming event that I am going to. It needs to be unashamedly imposing, circa 46-48mm, but without diamonds. I am looking for something really striking, so please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks. Here is my blinger. It may not be as nice as many RWG members own.
jdavis Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Dang Corgi, The President says class and distinction like no other and is such a beautiful and classic design. I honestly never thought much about owning the gold Day/Date and even considered it a bit gosh. Now, after seeing your photo and reading your description, I have it on my to get list. Thanks a lot Edited August 4, 2007 by jdavis
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