leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I've not posted on here a lot over the past 2 years but have read a lot. i know more then ill ever need to know about rolex/breitling/omega/panerai/tag etc but not enough about the lesser known brands. I own a number of watches but only one rep which is a decent but way too common sub. I'm on the lookout a big watch. i have some smart watches, some sporty but not one that i can wear on a night out with a tshirt or jumper etc thats slightly casual. im looking for suggestions for brands and models of watches that are 45mm+, NOT on a metal strap, maybe diver style (panerai/uboat) but i'm also open to suggestions? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Omega Railmaster XXL of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 hummm.....i familiar with the design, dont you think its quite a formal watch? anyone combined it with a pam style strap/got any wrist shots of this model? thanks for the quick reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Check out the new Breitling Superocean Heritage...slick at 46mm...double AR, ETA option, and it's a diver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 looks like a nice watch but again looks quite "formal" kindof. im leaning more towards things that are quite "obscure"/not so mainstream with its design. also sorry i didnt mention it but im after something that isnt too heavily priced or a rep that has a reliable movement. thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Not a rep but the other day I saw the watch I must have one day, it's a Fortis and it's one big mutha. I have a couple of 49mm Pams and I have to say they are pedestrian against this Fortis which I can only guess was around 56mm, it's a chrono with a carbon fiber dial and the guy who was wearing it said it cost him a little over 3G but I forgot to ask him what model it was and i've been looking for it since to no avail. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 corum admirals cup 48mm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assasi9 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 corum admirals cup 48mm... i was going to suggest the same thing. it has a rubber strap and is considered a super rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 anything a bit more obscure rather then the normal markers+seconds on bezel kind of design? something with a beefy crownguard kind of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Is this BIG enough for you? 55 mm. I think the cg cover is for your whiskey or rum. Link, http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?ProID=303 Or this one ? This one might be a tad small at 47 mm. But the crown guards are NICE and BEEFY. Though if you wanted the "ultimate," how about this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 wow! there horrible! look like a 20$ quartz pos with some grenades screwed to them hope people dont think im been a bit picky when asking for your suggestions, to be more specific i like: panerai (radiomir and fiddy), HBB, Uboat. anyone think of anybrands/watches reps that have quite an untraditional design but still manage to look good? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 @ Corgi: Totally agree, the Railmaster is amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 wow! there horrible! look like a 20$ quartz pos with some grenades screwed to them thanks No, they are all SWISS automatic movements !!!! The last one even tells the time in Dhaka, and Rio de Janiro. ( great for divers anywhere ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 No, they are all SWISS automatic movements !!!! dont you think they look a bit tacky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 dont you think they look a bit tacky? I think they look bloody aweful mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I think they look bloody aweful mate. was about to say! wouldnt pay 12 pounds nevermind 120 for them. you got any suggestions on watches mate? maybe some sellers on here youd recommend to have a look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm a big watch fan myself, I have to be with my wrists and hands. Here's a few to consider, assuming you already have a Planet Ocean Big Size and a PAM127 (or 217): Chopard GTXL (45mm) Superocean Heritage (46mm) Bell & Ross BR01 series (46mm square) These are big and have crown guards: Graham Chronofighter Audemars Piguet T3 Mont Blanc (I forget which model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 was about to say! wouldnt pay 12 pounds nevermind 120 for them. I wouldn`t pay 12 pence for them, and would want paying to wear this hideous stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'd suggest a Panerai 127. Very versatile, and, depending on the strap you wear it on, it will go with anything. For an even more casual look, I'd suggest the Panerai submersible/Arktos (not sure which it is) with '1000' on the dial. Freaking awesome watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Agree with TJ , a 127 is the way to go. It is a very versatile watch and like most Pams easy to change to a different strap when required. Though the Railmaster is a good option to. ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppen Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 i'd second the graham chronofighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 you ask and you shall receive ... i picked this up at christmas! it's a 51mm nixon 51-30 pu. here is a shot of it beside my 44mm pam 091. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Crikey, that's big 'un! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS Take a look at the new Oris that Ruby put up yesterday, now thats a beauty. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This one gets my vote. Comes in black dial too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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