Not the Royal Oak @Briar Lee , I believe you're thinking of the Nautilus, made by Patek Philip.
Great collection. A Pelagos in 39mm is my Grail watch.Picking up a new Tudor Ranger 39 tomorrow. That will round out my Tudor collection… until after Watches and Wonders.
These things make my PAD seem like a bottle cap collection. Wrist shot to follow.
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The Pelagos is my latest watch and the healthiest. Watchmaker told me it’s at a 326 and keeping +4 seconds.Great collection. A Pelagos in 39mm is my Grail watch.
I agree. Rolex is too caught up in luxury for my liking. Don't get me wrong, Tudor isn't cheap but to me they are almost obtainable. I like the utilitarian nature of them.The Pelagos is my latest watch and the healthiest. Watchmaker told me it’s at a 326 and keeping +4 seconds.
It’s almost comically light being my first Titanium watch. I like the sheen of the gray metal. Almost forget its on my wrist. It’s a solid choice and encourage you to obtain and enjoy yours. Same 39mm case but the bezel hangs over at 40mm, not flush with the case making it a beefier watch. Also has 21mm lug vs 20mm adding to its presence.
The reason Tudor has “won me over” are that the dimensions are nearly identical to my 1999 Submariner. So the Ranger will become my 4th (39mm) Tudor, each quite different from the other, but each wearing identically on wrist. Comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans.
Couldn’t be happier with a brand. Tudor is today the “tool watch” manufacturer that Rolex used to be.
I have no interest in what Rolex has become. Shiny ceramic status jewelry.
I do love my 5 digit Sub. It’ll remain the only Rolex in my collection.
As Rolex now embraces its ultra high luxury persona, Tudor steps in to fill the void and make us the high quality tool watches of old Rolex but with its own style. I love the snowflake hands. The French Navy requested these for visibility when diving, unlike the diminutive hands of the Submariner.
Rolex today has out-priced themselves from the enjoyment of their intended use. They are capable “tool” watches but, due to the extravagant cost, are painfully uncomfortable to use as tools. The fear of theft or damage prohibits enjoyment.I agree. Rolex is too caught up in luxury for my liking. Don't get me wrong, Tudor isn't cheap but to me they are almost obtainable. I like the utilitarian nature of them.
Only Rolexes I have been tempted by are vintage versions of the bottom rung Oyster Perpetual. Such as this piece of class just seen on ebay
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I also have a soft spot for an Omega Speedmaster.
40 mm give or take a mm is my sweet spot. (just as I enjoy smaller pipes). It's good to see the industry move away from the 44 mm watches that wear like manhole covers.Most every watch I enjoy most has a 39mm case. Some have bezels that extend over the case, making them wear as a 40mm. But that’s it. My niche.”
The Longines Spirit Zulu 39 is real stunner. They also offer a Titanium version, Time Only.40 mm give or take a mm is my sweet spot. (just as I enjoy smaller pipes). It's good to see the industry move away from the 44 mm watches that wear like manhole covers.
One of my first micro-brand purchases was this Borealis Seafarer II, a well build watch with a Miyota movement. But at 44 mm, I found it far too large and moved it along. The 4000 meter rating was 3997 meters more than I ever needed to go on purpose.
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I have my Hydroconquest in 41 mm, perfect for my taste. (they do make it in 39 and 44 mm)The Longines Spirit Zulu 39 is real stunner. They also offer a Titanium version, Time Only.
But the line is essentially GMT and sized at 42mm. Beautiful watches.
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For anyone interested in Longines, they offer lot of watch value.