Adding to my collection

[badlarry]

I cant really call it a collection as i only have 1 but its THE one for me, I have a Black dial SS skydweller that I love and wear everyday. I want to get something more casual on a rubber band to not over do it with my rolex, I just sent it back to rolex to get serviced as one of the complications stopped working so now is a good a time as any to add one. Im thinking IWC yacht club on a rubber strap, Panerai 01314 both with white dials. With all that being said is there anything in this category I'm missing in that 6-9k range? Thanks for the input...

[_speedmaster_]

In that price range, my suggestion would be the Omega seamaster 300 or Blancpain bathyscaphe.

[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by badlarry

I cant really call it a collection as i only have 1 but its THE one for me, I have a Black dial SS skydweller that I love and wear everyday. I want to get something more casual on a rubber band to not over do it with my rolex, I just sent it back to rolex to get serviced as one of the complications stopped working so now is a good a time as any to add one. Im thinking IWC yacht club on a rubber strap, Panerai 01314 both with white dials. With all that being said is there anything in this category I'm missing in that 6-9k range? Thanks for the input...

One option I’d throw in the ring at that pricepoint is the Glashutte Original SeaQ.

Great looking watch, comes on either rubber or fabric strap (and you can always get the steel bracelet for it later if you fancy a change).

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by mbalmz

One option I’d throw in the ring at that pricepoint is the Glashutte Original SeaQ.

Great looking watch, comes on either rubber or fabric strap (and you can always get the steel bracelet for it later if you fancy a change).

Glashutte totally underrated and under the radar. Exceptional craftsmanship. Great recommendation.

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[Sandpit]

These aren't rubber strapped, but an alternative could be a Zenith Chronomaster (either sport or the 38mm Original). Beast of a movement in very nice packages. Personally I'm not such a fan of the Sport model as it's a little too 'Daytona' for my liking.

Another option for a white dial could be a 5 digit Explorer 2. Well within your budget (for now).

[Neom]

I would get a speedmaster and change the strap / bracelet.

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by Neom

I would get a speedmaster and change the strap / bracelet.

A keeper.
Sorry, saw the beginning of thread, not the end. You picked a winner. Get a Speedy later.

[jed11]

If you're looking for a white dial to compliment your black dial Skydweller, the white dial Seamaster 300 on rubber is tough to beat in that price range.

[Onti]

TAG Heuer Men's Swiss Automatic Chronograph... Black Rubber Strap and 45mm.

[Wcdhtwn]

SeaQ or Bathyscape are great options. The Seamaster 300 is as well. Another Omega I’ve been really starting to like is the 40mm Railmaster, it’s got all the magnetic resistance of the Milgauss and the shock absorption of the Explorer in a terrific looking piece. Plus MSRP is just over $5K, low $4K’s grey market.

[SoylentGreenChi]

Great advice on this thread, adding my voice to GO SeaQ, Blancpain Bathyscape, and Seamaster 300. My choice would be the GO SeaQ, which I picked up last summer and absolutely adore.

[badlarry]

I knew I’d get some great choices I hadn’t thought of yet. Thank you all for the ideas


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[rcclarkie]

This thread needs more pics.

Some great options listed above but I’ll add another (and very biased) vote for the white dial SMP 300m.

In a sea of black dialed divers it’s a refreshing palate cleanser. Very comfortable on the OEM rubber (tang buckle or clasp option) and when the sun hits that ceramic dial….




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[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by badlarry

I knew I’d get some great choices I hadn’t thought of yet. Thank you all for the ideas


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Originally Posted by rcclarkie

This thread needs more pics.

Some great options listed above but I’ll add another (and very biased) vote for the white dial SMP 300m.

In a sea of black dialed divers it’s a refreshing palate cleanser. Very comfortable on the OEM rubber (tang buckle or clasp option) and when the sun hits that ceramic dial….




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agreed on the thread needing pics! adding a couple of the SeaQ for OP’s consideration…

[badlarry]

See master gets a lot of love in here, the white dial does look great.


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[Exiztence]

Apart from the already mentioned I thought this is pretty cool:

[Nathan_]

I'm new to rubber and absolutely adore it, the comfort outshines a bracelet or leather in my opinion.

[badlarry]

Ok I narrowed it down to these 2.. I never looked at the seammaster until the suggestions here and it’s a great piece.




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[Nathan_]

Seamaster > PAM for me

[Krash]

That white dial Seamaster is the perfect watch to go with your black dial Skydweller. Hard to imagine a more perfect 2 piece collection that complement each other so well.


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[badlarry]

I’m noticing panerai gets no love lol. I’m going seamaster I think.


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[mailman]

Originally Posted by badlarry

I’m noticing panerai gets no love lol. I’m going seamaster I think.


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I’ve had 3 Panerai and still currently own a 233 dot dial. I had a Blue Seamaster 300M Nice watch, but I prefer Panerai to it.

[badlarry]

Thank you all for the suggestions, I went in for the white dial but left with the Sedna/black dial combo. Fits exactly what I was looking for, I was so close on the panerai until I put this on.


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[Krash]

Originally Posted by badlarry

Thank you all for the suggestions, I went in for the white dial but left with the Sedna/black dial combo. Fits exactly what I was looking for, I was so close on the panerai until I put this on.


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Good decision. Congratulations!


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[1William]

Congratulations.