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101031-28 · 12 June 2019, 01:31 AM

I love my sub and I am quite partial to it, but I would consider buying the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean.

JayHantz · 12 June 2019, 01:50 AM

Since you said "other brands in the dive watch family," I will stick with that.

If I couldn't have a Sub, I would look to the Tudor BB58 first. I like the Sub look (clean with no date) and the red at the pip adds a bit of color. It wears well (albeit somewhat thick) and looks great on a bracelet or strap.

Next would be the Omega SMP. I love the new ceramic wave dial and I think that blue just is stunning in any light. The symmetry of the date wheel at 6 and the skeletonized hands are really well done.

For the higher end of the budget, I am voting for the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. It's gorgeous and something you definitely do not see everyday (like the Sub, Tudor, or Omega). I love that uniqueness. It is a large watch though, so that makes some shy away from it.

RobearH · 12 June 2019, 01:52 AM

I could have a Submariner and I choose the SD43 anyway.

Brew · 12 June 2019, 02:10 AM

I'm all set, I own the most beautiful diver ever made: the first BB bronze.

k1gordon · 12 June 2019, 02:10 AM

Tudor BB works for me.

Sammers23 · 12 June 2019, 02:29 AM

Omega SMP Diver 300 ceramic (2018) in black. I'd mostly wear it on rubber. Dope.

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jrs146 · 12 June 2019, 02:31 AM

If it still had to be a dive watch I'd go with a Tudor variant. Otherwise, I'd choose a GMT Master II of some sort.

RobearH · 12 June 2019, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

I'm all set, I own the most beautiful diver ever made: the first BB bronze.

Excellent choice!

nutrientcobra · 12 June 2019, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skhan007

Hypothetically, if you couldn't have a Submariner, what watch would be your next choice? Clearly there are some other Rolex's that have similar styling, but I was mostly curious about other brands you guys like in the dive watch family.

Seiko Spring Drive. I just bought one and its more comfy to wear, keeps better time, and has a better water rating. And I have other Rolexes, including a Sub and GMT.

cpefy3 · 12 June 2019, 02:53 AM

Patek 5711

jsausley · 12 June 2019, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Icehockeyboy

Try telling that to James Bond !

He wears his whatever he’s wearing or where he’s at.

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Correction, Daniel Craig is wearing it whenever he is, and that's because Omega is paying him to do so.

I'd gladly wear a Planet Ocean all the time if Omega wanted to pay me, too!

Loevhagen · 12 June 2019, 03:04 AM

Icehockeyboy · 12 June 2019, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

Correction, Daniel Craig is wearing it whenever he is, and that's because Omega is paying him to do so.

I'd gladly wear a Planet Ocean all the time if Omega wanted to pay me, too!

It was a tongue in cheek comment, obviously I know Omega pay for the product placement in the Bond franchise.

My point was that 007 wears his sports Omega whether he’s in casual attire, or at a casino dressed in a tux.

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m j b · 12 June 2019, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

Next would be the Omega SMP. I love the new ceramic wave dial and I think that blue just is stunning in any light. The symmetry of the date wheel at 6 and the skeletonized hands are really well done.

Well said, thanks for the review.

I can't get a sub (as I won't pay over MSRP) and won't pay MSRP for a used one, so I bought the SMP. The longer I have it, the more I like it.

Largoshark · 12 June 2019, 05:01 AM

If I was in the market for a new diver, I'd go for a new SMP regardless of Sub availability. I feel that Omega really stepped up with this latest iteration.

Also a fan of many Seiko divers, and will probably add a turtle at some point.

superstarmar · 12 June 2019, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

That is a looker !!!!
For sure ...

Loevhagen · 12 June 2019, 06:06 AM

Have several Subs, but I bought this. Fantastic piece. :)

javier · 12 June 2019, 06:09 AM

Tudor BB 58

ralfcom · 12 June 2019, 06:14 AM

Seiko samurai save the ocean

abozz · 12 June 2019, 07:02 AM

Diver: Omega Ploprof 1200m
Not diver: Jaeguer Lecoultre Reverso

Expensive Diver: A nice Audemars!

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rajcuatrista · 12 June 2019, 07:58 AM

Tudor Sub or Pelagos and use the balance for a well deserved trip to anywhere

droptopman · 12 June 2019, 08:06 AM

Rolex GMT

droptopman · 12 June 2019, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

That is a primo example. Look at the case chamfers. Super minty. Beautiful piece.

dr35mm · 12 June 2019, 08:13 AM

BB58

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Lemieux66 · 12 June 2019, 08:16 AM

For divers, I’d say Sinn U1 or Rolex DSSD.

cheekybird · 12 June 2019, 08:25 AM

While waiting I'll be happily wearing this automatic 300M diver.

Beto737 · 12 June 2019, 08:31 AM

Strictly divers, Blancpain original fifty fathoms. But it’s a moot point because they don’t make one my size, 40-42mm.

jlovda · 12 June 2019, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

I think you picked this one because it looks like a Rolex. I have never liked the snowflake or lollipop hour hand that Tudor put on this watch at different times.

Mitch105 · 12 June 2019, 08:42 AM

Love my BB58. Quality is fantastic same case as Rolex too. Bargain compared to a sub I can’t get anyway and a 70 hour movement.

zjd168 · 12 June 2019, 08:46 AM

sd4k

12 June 2019, 01:31 AM	#31
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I love my sub and I am quite partial to it, but I would consider buying the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean. Attached Images __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

12 June 2019, 02:31 AM	#37
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	If it still had to be a dive watch I'd go with a Tudor variant. Otherwise, I'd choose a GMT Master II of some sort. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

12 June 2019, 02:53 AM	#40
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Patek 5711 Attached Images

12 June 2019, 08:06 AM	#52
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Rolex GMT __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

12 June 2019, 08:13 AM	#54
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12 June 2019, 01:50 AM	#32
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Since you said "other brands in the dive watch family," I will stick with that. If I couldn't have a Sub, I would look to the Tudor BB58 first. I like the Sub look (clean with no date) and the red at the pip adds a bit of color. It wears well (albeit somewhat thick) and looks great on a bracelet or strap. Next would be the Omega SMP. I love the new ceramic wave dial and I think that blue just is stunning in any light. The symmetry of the date wheel at 6 and the skeletonized hands are really well done. For the higher end of the budget, I am voting for the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. It's gorgeous and something you definitely do not see everyday (like the Sub, Tudor, or Omega). I love that uniqueness. It is a large watch though, so that makes some shy away from it.

12 June 2019, 01:52 AM	#33
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I could have a Submariner and I choose the SD43 anyway.

12 June 2019, 02:10 AM	#34
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I'm all set, I own the most beautiful diver ever made: the first BB bronze.

12 June 2019, 02:10 AM	#35
k1gordon Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 40	Tudor BB works for me.

12 June 2019, 02:29 AM	#36
Sammers23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: GB Posts: 49	Omega SMP Diver 300 ceramic (2018) in black. I'd mostly wear it on rubber. Dope. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

12 June 2019, 03:04 AM	#42
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12 June 2019, 05:01 AM	#45
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	If I was in the market for a new diver, I'd go for a new SMP regardless of Sub availability. I feel that Omega really stepped up with this latest iteration. Also a fan of many Seiko divers, and will probably add a turtle at some point.

12 June 2019, 06:06 AM	#47
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Have several Subs, but I bought this. Fantastic piece. :)

12 June 2019, 06:09 AM	#48
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 804	Tudor BB 58

12 June 2019, 06:14 AM	#49
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	Seiko samurai save the ocean

12 June 2019, 07:02 AM	#50
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Diver: Omega Ploprof 1200m Not diver: Jaeguer Lecoultre Reverso Expensive Diver: A nice Audemars! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

12 June 2019, 07:58 AM	#51
rajcuatrista "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So.Fla Posts: 97	Tudor Sub or Pelagos and use the balance for a well deserved trip to anywhere

12 June 2019, 08:16 AM	#55
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	For divers, I’d say Sinn U1 or Rolex DSSD.

12 June 2019, 08:25 AM	#56
cheekybird "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 109	Waiting for a Sub While waiting I'll be happily wearing this automatic 300M diver. Attached Images

12 June 2019, 08:31 AM	#57
Beto737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 805	Strictly divers, Blancpain original fifty fathoms. But it’s a moot point because they don’t make one my size, 40-42mm.

12 June 2019, 08:42 AM	#59
Mitch105 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Fluted/Jub Posts: 226	Bb58 Love my BB58. Quality is fantastic same case as Rolex too. Bargain compared to a sub I can’t get anyway and a 70 hour movement. Attached Images

12 June 2019, 08:46 AM	#60
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	sd4k

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