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Old 20 April 2015, 12:28 AM   #1
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Understated Cool

After having a discussion with someone recently on another post about great understated watches I thought I would open the question up.

I saw saying one of the things I loved about my Tudor Snowflake is that in general it is invisible to people unless they know what it is, but has the familiarity/DNA of a sub (plus Rolex detailing like engraved case and crown) and the awesomeness that comes with a true tool watch.

Would love to hear what people consider to be their ultimate 'understated cool' watch.

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Old 20 April 2015, 12:47 AM   #2
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Great dial, insert and patina
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Old 20 April 2015, 12:51 AM   #3
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Great dial, insert and patina
Thanks- am literally addicted to this watch- never wear anything.
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Old 20 April 2015, 12:59 AM   #4
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For me, the most understated yet cool watch is the 14270. But I am too scared to buy it, afraid that I won't wear anything else

Love the vintage Tudor subs though. Anything with the snowflake or the Rose Tudor symbol.
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Old 20 April 2015, 05:43 AM   #5
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Great dial, insert and patina
.. also great nato combo too - plus offering fabulous colors very cool watch indeed!
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Old 20 April 2015, 05:44 AM   #6
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Tres cool
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Old 20 April 2015, 05:48 AM   #7
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Love the strap, always buy 1-2mm narrower than lug width. Bravo!
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Old 20 April 2015, 10:16 AM   #8
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My 2 Understated Cool Watches......nice snowflake you have there. Mine says hello!

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Old 20 April 2015, 01:00 PM   #9
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I think all vintage SS sport Rolex/Tudor watches are all pretty understated - esp on leather or NATO









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Old 20 April 2015, 04:11 PM   #10
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Old 21 April 2015, 01:35 AM   #11
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Beautiful shade of patina, awesome reference as well. Congrats
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Old 21 April 2015, 03:45 AM   #12
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Love the strap, always buy 1-2mm narrower than lug width. Bravo!
What is the reason to have a strap narrower than lug width?
I recall seeing pics showing Sean Connery wearing the strap at least 1-2mm
Narrower.
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Old 21 April 2015, 03:46 AM   #13
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Old 21 April 2015, 03:53 AM   #14
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The 5512- choice of the king of cool himself...
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Old 21 April 2015, 05:09 AM   #15
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Old 21 April 2015, 07:51 AM   #16
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What is the reason to have a strap narrower than lug width?

I recall seeing pics showing Sean Connery wearing the strap at least 1-2mm

Narrower.

he is just going for that JB look. i dont think it was meant on purpose in the movie but some people now emulate the look for full effect. ultimate hipster cool. dont think id do it, though have considered it.
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Old 21 April 2015, 08:45 AM   #17
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he is just going for that JB look. i dont think it was meant on purpose in the movie but some people now emulate the look for full effect. ultimate hipster cool. dont think id do it, though have considered it.
From what I nderstand, they needed the longer strap to work over the wet suit. The one they found was only 18mm because 20mm was not very common...

I am also guilty of getting a 20mm strap for my Planet Ocean (22mm) and it is cool for a few minutes than I get annoyed with the look...
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Old 21 April 2015, 08:55 AM   #18
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All watches are understated unless your a pompous twit or into watches....Of all my watches none of my friends or family have any idea or give a toss whether they cost 10 bucks or 10 grand....
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Old 21 April 2015, 09:05 AM   #19
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From what I nderstand, they needed the longer strap to work over the wet suit. The one they found was only 18mm because 20mm was not very common...

I am also guilty of getting a 20mm strap for my Planet Ocean (22mm) and it is cool for a few minutes than I get annoyed with the look...
Out of practicality at the time (shooting the JB film) now becomes
A style. Looks like the JB strap is more like 16mm.
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Old 21 April 2015, 03:16 PM   #20
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I tend to agree with the vintage Tudor vibe.
Ever since I finished my Tudor Sub project I haven't been able to wear my Sea Dweller for more than a few hours before putting back on the Tudor.

Love the vintage patina and how it floats by under the radar.

Beautiful Snowflake btw, love the blue dial ones!
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Old 21 April 2015, 04:40 PM   #21
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he is just going for that JB look.
Actually is just the strap that came with the watch- personally I wouldnt have picked a smaller strap, but it works so kept it.
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Old 21 April 2015, 08:27 PM   #22
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Really great pics guys
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