My Next Watch - Your Thoughts? (Pic Heavy)

[wesdaniel]

So, I know that, in the end, the decision is mine and I have to go with my gut. But, I'm torn on which watch will be my next one for several reasons. I'd like to hear opinions, but more importantly, reasoning.

I'm leaning towards a watch with a blue dial, but, I may end up choosing something different.

So, to start, my current collection:

Rolex:
Two-Tone black dial SkyDweller, chocolate dial YachtMaster, YG 36mm DayDate, 36mm DateJust, Explorer II

Omega:
Seamaster 300M (gray dial), PO GMT, DeVille Annual Calendar, Constellation Double Eagle

JLC:
Master Control Date, Master Compressor Dualmatic

Cartier:
Blue Santos, Pasha power reserve

Montblanc perpetual calendar
Breitling Colt 41
Dubey & Schaldenbrand Gran Chrono Astro

The contenders:

JLC Polaris


PAM 977


PAM 1028


Cuervo y Sobrinos Habana


Cartier Ballon Bleu - blue


Tudor GMT "Pepsi"


Vaheron Fiftysix


Grand Seiko "Skyflake"


If the GS would have come on a bracelet rather than a strap, I probably would have bought it on the spot because the blue on the dial is so unique. But, I'm curious to hear thoughts about what's missing from my collection. Or even if you have another watch I should consider. I'd like to keep the cost to <$10K.

[oconnorandrew64]

Polaris looks great on you


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[Joey5622]

I'd do the fiftysix but in leather and/or the polaris!

The enamel blue polaris is amazing too if you haven't seen it yet!

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[Nav01L]

I’d do the Vacheron too, though I‘d probably sell some of the collection to upgrade the VC to a complete calendar. The difference in movement is a difference between worlds. Else the Polaris does indeed look great on you OP, that blue is truly fantastic, though the movement there is really nothing to write home about.

[Joey5622]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

I’d do the Vacheron too, though I‘d probably sell some of the collection to upgrade the VC to a complete calendar. The difference in movement is a difference between worlds. Else the Polaris does indeed look great on you OP, that blue is truly fantastic, though the movement there is really nothing to write home about.

Not much of a big jump in price for the regular fiftysix and the complete calender i think.


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[vman]

Out of this line up two pieces stand out: GS and VC.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Joey5622

Not much of a big jump in price for the regular fiftysix and the complete calender i think.


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It’s almost double the price - $10k more - for the strap versions. Price of calendar (retail) is US $21,600.

OP, my vote would be for the fifty-six as well of all your choices. If you want to spend even less, would take a look at the BB58 blue.


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[Joey5622]

Originally Posted by JR16

It’s almost double the price - $10k more - for the strap versions. Price of calendar (retail) is US $21,600.

OP, my vote would be for the fifty-six as well of all your choices. If you want to spend even less, would take a look at the BB58 blue.


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Oh my mistake then! I assumed the calendar was around 15k!

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[ts3]

Not a PAM fanboy at all but out of your options I'd go PAM 1028 or, less likely, JLC. I'd also consider the VC on a strap but that bracelet would not work for me. The other options don't do a lot for me.

[ap1]

Vach

[marcusp23]

JLC or VC

[mike_right]

Panerai in blue


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[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by mike_right

Panerai in blue


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This gets my vote too. Also like the Polaris on you but given you have 2 JLC and no panerai my vote is with the 1028

[mongrelnomoad]

Vc.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by Joey5622

Oh my mistake then! I assumed the calendar was around 15k!

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Grey market price seems to have stabilized around 18-19k CHF. Used is not far below that, as there don’t seem to be many out there. I don’t think it’s a watch people buy to eventually flip.

The difference between the complete calendar and the time only in terms of quality is very significant, so the stretch into the calendar watch would def. be worth it (provided high watchmaking is important to the purchaser).

[PeqFB]

VC or GS are the best IMO.

[scarlet knight]

Gs.

[MILGAUSS88]

JLC Polaris - Yes
PAM 977 - No - Too ugly
PAM 1028 -Yes
Cuervo y Sobrinos Habana -No - Too gimmicky
Cartier Ballon Bleu - blue -No - Too feminine
Tudor GMT "Pepsi" -Yes
Vacheron Fiftysix -Yes
Grand Seiko "Skyflake" - Yes

I like the PAM 1028 the best, and I am not even a Panerai fan.

[rockdrock]

JLC for me!


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[SunTzu]

Wow!

Love the second Panerai PAM 977, followed by Grand Seiko (I agree with you about the bracelet) and rounding out third with the classic, timeless Tudor.

[mbalmz]

skyflake. love that thing.

[wesdaniel]

Ended up deciding to go with the GS Skyflake. Got a line on a bracelet (OEM) that I can put it on, so going with that.

I may end up getting the VC as well, but, won't decide for another couple of weeks.

[RW88]

I would go with the polaris but that Seiko dial is nice

[Andad]

GS is choice.

[vitadine]

JLC Polaris gets my vote.
The Mariner Date is awesome.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by vman

Out of this line up two pieces stand out: GS and VC.

Make it two votes for one of these.

[mongrelnomoad]

VC or Skyflake.

[alllexandru]

VC or GS on the above.

Outside the line you mention I would have a look on:

GP Laureato Chronograph 38mm or 42mm
GP Laureato 42mm

I think you can snatch the Chrono at 10k and non chrono at 7-8k

[gnuyork]

I like the Polaris best, but given you have two JLC my choice would be the blue PAM or the GS.