blue_sphere Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Since Rolex is apparently phasing out thier gorgeous blue for the baby blue I am needing to look elsewhere. If anyone has some good suggestions I would love to see them! Anything similar to the blue on the Rolex Submariner is a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdv Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Since Rolex is apparently phasing out thier gorgeous blue for the baby blue I am needing to look elsewhere. If anyone has some good suggestions I would love to see them! Anything similar to the blue on the Rolex Submariner is a go! Try the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Trusty has them here, but his pictures really do not do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Awesome thanks. Anyone else have any input? I know there are more blue dials like this out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Try the Panerai Special edition series "Firenze" Here is my DSN 229, There is also the GMT version, as far as I know the Chrono was never rep'd I think there have been upgraded versions with other dealers and thier dials seems a tad darker than mine which sounds like it what you after. Hope this helps ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yes it certianly does. I just want to find a watch that comes close to the original blue of rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Just two watches? There must be more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You could try the IWC Portuguese Laureus and the Spitfire Laureus. I couldn't find any decent pics that show the blue...but they're both quite nice. I don't know if the Porto is available in blue with the improved movement...or if the 29j movement is worth getting...the verdict is still out on that one. The SMP Chrono has a nice blue dial as well...and I believe there are some Breitling Navitimers with blue dials as well. As far as the irridescent blue like a blue Rollie serti dial...I'm not so sure. The wave effect on the SMP Chrono is nice...and with inaccurate Chief AR (gen of this particular model has no AR) it really pops out!! The Breitlings in blue probably have the closest look of the rolli. I would take a look at the SOH and SOH Chrono in blue dial by Breitling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Toad as always your wisdom is appreciated. You are a gentleman and a scholar sir. I will check those out. Anyone else have suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Toad as always your wisdom is appreciated. You are a gentleman and a scholar sir. I will check those out. Anyone else have suggestions? I've got a review of the Omega SMP Chrono. There's links in there to other member posts on the watch. It's an excellent rep...so good in fact I spent the money to have The Zigmeister service it and put in a gen tube and crown. I was very tempted by the blue Laureus Spitfire. I love the caseback on this one...and there's a pic of the blue Navitimer in my Guide on Influencing Beautiful Women (it's a gen mind you). None of these listed are really the same type of Royal Blue...but they might get you in the ball park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Tolex will always have the good old blue. But even if they didn't you will always be able to get a rep of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy boy Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have a Breitling superocean (not the steelfish). The dial is a very brilliant blue. I couldn't say whether that blue is captured in the rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy boy Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 sorry for duplicate post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey7 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Tag Heuer makes a couple of nice watches in that beautiful blue. The S.E. and the Kirium spring to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Why don't you just get the rep? The best versions (Noob and WM9) are very decent. Or are you talking about the new White Gold blue version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey7 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I thought George wasn't doing a Two-Tone anymore. Someone said he scrapped it because of all the bitching about the micron thickness of the gold plating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now that was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have a Breitling superocean (not the steelfish). The dial is a very brilliant blue. I couldn't say whether that blue is captured in the rep. Good suggestion. Even the Steelfish is a good suggestion is well. Spidey's suggestion for a Tag is good as well. Read By-Tor's Aquaracer review...nice piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the support Toad. I love blue dial watches too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Try the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Trusty has them here, but his pictures really do not do it justice. Yeah, I had one for a while. Nice rep with nicely decorated Seagull 2892 clone. Note that I had a blue Sirtoli Ostrich strap on it to swap from the SS. BTW, Sirtoli straps are just the best. Expensive, but worth every penny. Nicest aftermarket dress strap maker I have ever found. Anyway, never shot the watch other than the trade thread pics, but here are a few snaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh, and although it had to go due too lack of wristtime - the mighty Fish is to me, one of the coolest blue dialed sports watches ever. It is also one of the nicest and highest quality watches for the money - rep or gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Okay...Now RobbieG and BT are just showing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 BT is the champini, I'm just a photo chump compared to him. I have had the pleasure of having some handsome subjects to pose for me though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 BT is the champini, I'm just a photo chump compared to him. I have had the pleasure of having some handsome subjects to pose for me though... Beatiful gallery of pics in this post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 What can I say? Gorgeous guys! Thank you all very much! I cannot wait to get my hands on some of these. I am really eying a pam, but that bretling has me wondering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 BT is the champini, I'm just a photo chump compared to him. I have had the pleasure of having some handsome subjects to pose for me though... You're way too modest. You take superb natural light photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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