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12 August 2019, 02:24 AM | #1 |
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Debating my next piece.
I’d like to get a piece with some blue in it as I wear blue often to work - shirts suits ties etc. Contenders are: SkyDweller Blue BLNR GMT w Jubilee DJ 41 Jubilee Smooth Bezel Blue Dial Currently I have a: 216570 Polar 16750 on jubilee 116500 Black Breguet 7027 Breitling Emergency. I usually don’t like redundancy which is my hesitation towards the BLNR but it wears much differently compared to the 16750. I just recently got my wife a CHNR and thats what made me start thinking BLNR. Thoughts? Opinions? Am I missing anything else that could be worthwhile? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2019, 02:28 AM | #2 |
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Depends on the size of your wrist IMO. If you have a big wrist go Skydweller (since it’s so thick), if a normal size wrist go BLNR.
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12 August 2019, 02:32 AM | #3 | |
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I do wear the EXPII which is 42mm and don’t mind a watch on the slightly larger size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2019, 11:10 AM | #4 |
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The SkyD would me my choice given what you already have. Assuming it fits your wrist. If you are looking into other brands, the VC Overseas and the AP RO are also lovely in blue.
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My brother in law has a Vacheron Overseas in Blue - it just doesn’t get the wrist time it deserves. While it’s a great piece I don’t love it - especially at that price point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2019, 02:32 AM | #7 |
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12 August 2019, 02:34 AM | #8 |
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Going through the same thing myself. I am looking at the wg Daytona or the gmt last 2 in blue or meteorite dial
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I actually contemplated the meteorite GMT - I know it’s not the same as my 16750 but it’s too close with the red and blue bezel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2019, 02:34 AM | #10 |
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The sports category is already well represented in your collection...Dj41 blue fluted. Oyster or Jubilee? I decided to keep both since I am never selling this watch.
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Yes - that was my thought. That’s actually what lead me to look at the Sky Dweller - combination of sports and dress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2019, 04:13 AM | #12 |
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12 August 2019, 02:39 AM | #14 |
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take a look at the stainless YM2 with the blue bezel. Great wrist presence !!!!
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12 August 2019, 02:49 AM | #15 |
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Blue Sky. I've got one incoming tomorrow
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12 August 2019, 02:51 AM | #16 |
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Wow congratulations in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Based on your collection I would go Sky Dweller followed by DJ. You really can't go wrong with any of the 3 mentioned though.
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12 August 2019, 02:46 AM | #18 |
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Of the three contenders I would go SkyDweller but since it’s for work I don’t know if the DJ 41, a more basic less expensive watch, might be better.
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12 August 2019, 02:48 AM | #19 |
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I’d go SKyD or DJ.
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12 August 2019, 02:52 AM | #20 |
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Looks like you’re not afraid to venture into other brands, so...
Piaget Polo S Automatic Chronograph Blue Glashütte Original Senator Seventies Panorama Blue Zenith El Primero Stainless Steel Blue The dials pop on all the above. Which is what’s great about going into a blue dial watch. You don’t want it to hide in different light. The safe bet is the DJ41 Have fun shopping! |
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Or get a SkyD. Haha.
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12 August 2019, 02:58 AM | #22 |
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What about a Smurf or blue dial 15400/500?
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12 August 2019, 10:10 AM | #23 |
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Actually thought of a smurf and even considered the TT Blue Sub. AP Id probably be out on as my AD doesn’t have them and I wouldn’t be able to get a Blue 15400/15500. I’d also like to keep the budget sub $20k if possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I'd go sky dweller then the Datejust. Happy hunting.
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12 August 2019, 04:20 AM | #25 |
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If your wrist size can deal with the SkyDweller, I would go SkyDweller. Otherwise you can't really go wrong choosing the DJ blue stick dial. Especially if you are frequently wearing the watch under a cuff, the DJ was made for that job. I am partial to fluted bezel however, but each of your choices are really great.
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The Blue SkyD is beautiful, maybe tough to get, same for the BLNR GMT II ... getting harder to get but still attainable is the DJ41. I have a blue Roman's DJ41 and a white skydweller. For an everyday watch, I find the DJ much more versatile, lower profile, showy, but not overly.. consider it....with that all said, you wont go wrong with any in your shortlist. Good luck, and let us know what you decide!
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12 August 2019, 04:37 AM | #28 |
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I'd get the Sky Dweller. It sounds like you are comparatively uninterested in the complications and functionality compared to the colour. In which case the DJ seems like the obvious choice for price and relative availability.
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12 August 2019, 04:38 AM | #29 |
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Can't go wrong with a Blnr at MSRP although a DJ41 seems like a given to me in any collection. I have a SS Wimbledon, I almost bought the silver dial but figured why not step out of the box a little bit. Did you ever see the Azzuro blue dial w/ Romans? I haven't in person but it looks great in pics.. Happy hunting, you have a nice collection going..
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Azzurro blue pic 2 posts up :)
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