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timo12345 · 20 June 2011, 05:19 AM

Hi,

I have a modest collection of a YM plat, 52' Omega (Fully restored by Omega - linen dial), Ltd Ed Tag and looking for another watch for the collection.

Looking for a care free watch that I can get wet, jump off the side of a boat, go swimming or surfing withand not worry so much about.

Part of me is thinking of either a Green Sub (because it's not the standard Sub and the Submariner is the original James Bond watch) or a Deep Sea (New Rolex tech, robust and something different). Or possibly an IWC Aquatimer.

And another part of me thinks I should just keep with the YM plat as an all purpose watch but get the seals checked every year. But is this not ideal.

Thoughts?

Cheers,
Tim.

The Joker · 20 June 2011, 05:34 AM

Get the sub, you know your gonna do it anyway,

Some AD's in the UK have already put the prices up, if I was you I'd hunt first thing tomorrow to see if you can get at the lower price.

Stengah · 20 June 2011, 05:46 AM

I don't really like surfing with my 16610, the clasp gets undone too easily. Maybe it's better on the Sub-C clasp though.

Blokewurm · 20 June 2011, 05:58 AM

The IWC AqT is an interesting choice which I like as a water babe, but will it look just as cool in the bar once you've left the jetty. Go for something that's universally iconic but quirky. Go for the Sub C LV. I did two weeks ago and have not got bored once, questioned my sanity a few times but not got bored!

Mat Allston · 20 June 2011, 06:14 AM

I like the IWC Aquatimer and I think it would be great to add another good brand to your collection. I have purchased 2 IWCs for my husband and he loves them.

nauticajoe · 20 June 2011, 06:25 AM

Great choices! My vote goes to the Sub.

Good luck!

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esm · 20 June 2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timo12345

Looking for a care free watch that I can get wet, jump off the side of a boat, go swimming or surfing withand not worry so much about.

G-Shock Tough Solar seems to fit the bill

if that "isnt good enough" - then a SS Sub of some sort should do it too

glimmer · 20 June 2011, 07:32 AM

Great choices, you can't go wrong with any of them, the Green Sub looks to be the nicest choice in my opinion.

Fiery · 20 June 2011, 07:44 AM

Another vote for the "Hulk"

Grumpy Badger · 20 June 2011, 07:47 AM

Here's my tuppence worth...

I think the Sub-C LV is too close in character to your YM.

They are both sports watches but a bit on the 'flash' side, not true tools. I think it's the adition of the precious metals in both of them that makes me feel that way...

If I was you I'd go for the Aquatimer to shake things up a bit!

Grumpy Badger · 20 June 2011, 07:47 AM

Sorry, double post! Damn iPad...

vukotab · 20 June 2011, 08:02 AM

Well, Aquatimer is perfect watch for your needs, very handsome watch, with amazing built quality.

However, I`m totally biased and I vote for Sub LV c, the watch that holds number one spot on my wish list!

travisb · 20 June 2011, 07:27 PM

Can't go wrong with the black or the green.

Johny · 21 June 2011, 03:05 AM

sub.

timo12345 · 22 June 2011, 06:15 AM

Thanks for all the good advice here! No closer yet, but I think i'll try all three on and go with the one that smiles best! I must admit I do like the "hulk" - good nickname there @fiery

20 June 2011, 05:19 AM	#1
timo12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, UK Watch: YM 2001 Steel/Plat Posts: 31	Re: Next Watch For The Collection? Hi, I have a modest collection of a YM plat, 52' Omega (Fully restored by Omega - linen dial), Ltd Ed Tag and looking for another watch for the collection. Looking for a care free watch that I can get wet, jump off the side of a boat, go swimming or surfing withand not worry so much about. Part of me is thinking of either a Green Sub (because it's not the standard Sub and the Submariner is the original James Bond watch) or a Deep Sea (New Rolex tech, robust and something different). Or possibly an IWC Aquatimer. And another part of me thinks I should just keep with the YM plat as an all purpose watch but get the seals checked every year. But is this not ideal. Thoughts? Cheers, Tim.

20 June 2011, 07:47 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Here's my tuppence worth... I think the Sub-C LV is too close in character to your YM. They are both sports watches but a bit on the 'flash' side, not true tools. I think it's the adition of the precious metals in both of them that makes me feel that way... If I was you I'd go for the Aquatimer to shake things up a bit! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

20 June 2011, 07:47 AM	#11
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sorry, double post! Damn iPad... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

20 June 2011, 08:02 AM	#12
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Well, Aquatimer is perfect watch for your needs, very handsome watch, with amazing built quality. However, I`m totally biased and I vote for Sub LV c, the watch that holds number one spot on my wish list! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

20 June 2011, 07:27 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Sub-C Can't go wrong with the black or the green.

20 June 2011, 05:34 AM	#2
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Get the sub, you know your gonna do it anyway, Some AD's in the UK have already put the prices up, if I was you I'd hunt first thing tomorrow to see if you can get at the lower price.

20 June 2011, 05:46 AM	#3
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	I don't really like surfing with my 16610, the clasp gets undone too easily. Maybe it's better on the Sub-C clasp though.

20 June 2011, 05:58 AM	#4
Blokewurm Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 58	The IWC AqT is an interesting choice which I like as a water babe, but will it look just as cool in the bar once you've left the jetty. Go for something that's universally iconic but quirky. Go for the Sub C LV. I did two weeks ago and have not got bored once, questioned my sanity a few times but not got bored!

20 June 2011, 06:14 AM	#5
Mat Allston Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wearing DJ or OP Posts: 133	I like the IWC Aquatimer and I think it would be great to add another good brand to your collection. I have purchased 2 IWCs for my husband and he loves them.

20 June 2011, 06:25 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great choices! My vote goes to the Sub. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2011, 07:32 AM	#8
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Great choices, you can't go wrong with any of them, the Green Sub looks to be the nicest choice in my opinion.

20 June 2011, 07:44 AM	#9
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Another vote for the "Hulk"

21 June 2011, 03:05 AM	#14
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	sub. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

22 June 2011, 06:15 AM	#15
timo12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, UK Watch: YM 2001 Steel/Plat Posts: 31	Thanks for all the good advice here! No closer yet, but I think i'll try all three on and go with the one that smiles best! I must admit I do like the "hulk" - good nickname there @fiery

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