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mike_right · 2 September 2020, 03:08 AM

Maybe like me you were extremely excited waiting for a new and amazing SS blue sub... but you know, it was not the case.

So the question is now what?

I really want a high quality SS blue diver. Period.
In your humble opinion, what do you think are the best options out there to fulfill that desire?

Let’s try to find all together great alternatives.
Maybe some of these?

Glashutte SEAQ 39.5mm

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscape blue 43.6mm

Omega seamaster 300m 42mm

Tudor Pelagos

Panerai???

What do you think?
Do you want to play?

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Swaye · 2 September 2020, 03:09 AM

Lots of great options. Can't go wrong with Tudor or Panerai, and that Omega looks great.

TswaneNguni · 2 September 2020, 03:11 AM

Le Petit Prince Big Pilot
DJ 41 Blu-Flu_Jub
PAM 932
116613LB
16613 blue

....I think I am cover with blue

mike_right · 2 September 2020, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Le Petit Prince Big Pilot
DJ 41 Blu-Flu_Jub
PAM 932
116613LB
16613 blue

....I think I am cover with blue

You are cheating

Stain steel required

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Etschell · 2 September 2020, 03:18 AM

bb 58 blue

Nikrnic · 2 September 2020, 03:19 AM

Its hard to beat a Seamaster. Half the price of a Rolex, equal on terms of quality and it's available now.

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RoyalOac · 2 September 2020, 03:20 AM

Tudor BB58 blue and dont look back!

Bizcut1 · 2 September 2020, 03:27 AM

The Omegas are beautiful, too...

214270Explorer · 2 September 2020, 03:36 AM

As mentioned a few times above, Tudor Black Bay 58.
39mm, almost the size of a Rolex Sub.
Larger indices and hands for an easier read.
As well built and accurate, and has a fine in-house movement.
Better specs than the Rolex, . . . and . . . get this . . . half the cost.

I have the Pelagos LHD Tudor, and I am on a quest now to get the BB58 for the above reasons. Plus it will be a nice addition to have a blue Sub-type watch to go along with the black Rolex 14060M.

Tudor makes an amazing product and that is why I will be a return customer.

erne75 · 2 September 2020, 03:37 AM

I will go for Omega or Tudor BB. I cannot get into Blancpain. Among other things I dislike date windows at the 4 o'clock location...

billybob1999 · 2 September 2020, 03:41 AM

Gotta agree with the Tudor recommendations. Blue Pelagos or BB 58 Blue. Or why not both!

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Hard_Six · 2 September 2020, 03:47 AM

Tudor

Or keep saving for the WG

beshannon · 2 September 2020, 03:53 AM

Wait?

You mean all the confirmed AD announcements and internet announcements were not correct? How is this possible? They are always right, AD's know everything and the internet always has the best info!

Bizcut1 · 2 September 2020, 03:54 AM

Does the Black Bay have a date feature? Don't see one.

billybob1999 · 2 September 2020, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Does the Black Bay have a date feature? Don't see one.

Not on the BB 58. But other BBs do, such as the GMT.

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Dougiebaby · 2 September 2020, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_right

Maybe like me you were extremely excited waiting for a new and amazing SS blue sub... but you know, it was not the case.

So the question is now what?

I really want a high quality SS blue diver. Period.
In your humble opinion, what do you think are the best options out there to fulfill that desire?

Let’s try to find all together great alternatives.
Maybe some of these?

Glashutte SEAQ 39.5mm

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscape blue 43.6mm

Omega seamaster 300m 42mm

Tudor Pelagos

Panerai???

What do you think?
Do you want to play?

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I like the Omega best (in any color)

Here’s mine

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Seddyspaghetti · 2 September 2020, 04:09 AM

i fear nothing will, sadly :(

Oxfordian · 2 September 2020, 04:23 AM

I think that the key is what are you really looking for, all the watches you have mention are available, no Rolex style waiting list. So why wait for the announcement from Rolex that they are continuing with the black and green sub, if you want a blue Rolex it is going to costa hell of a lot more than the standard Sub.

If I had the ability to buy any of the watches mentioned then it would have to be the Glashutte, simply because it is a class above Rolex in terms of watchmaking but not in marketing.

Otherwise it would be the Omega.

Good luck on your search, I hope you find what you are looking for.

mike_right · 2 September 2020, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

I think that the key is what are you really looking for, all the watches you have mention are available, no Rolex style waiting list. So why wait for the announcement from Rolex that they are continuing with the black and green sub, if you want a blue Rolex it is going to costa hell of a lot more than the standard Sub.

If I had the ability to buy any of the watches mentioned then it would have to be the Glashutte, simply because it is a class above Rolex in terms of watchmaking but not in marketing.

Otherwise it would be the Omega.

Good luck on your search, I hope you find what you are looking for.

Thanks for your suggestions.

My intention with this thread was to discuss openly about some alternatives because others can be in similar situation.

Rashid.bk · 2 September 2020, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Wait?

You mean all the confirmed AD announcements and internet announcements were not correct? How is this possible? They are always right, AD's know everything and the internet always has the best info!

....and people had confirmed information that the cyclops would be integrated.....yeah all that went really well. Honestly, what is surprising is that this sort of stuff isn't coming from teenagers trying to impress their buddies in the lunch room it's coming from grown adult men.

mike_right · 2 September 2020, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I like the Omega best (in any color)

Here’s mine

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Great watch. What about the lume issue in the minutes hand that some people mentioned? Is it something that you notice?

mike_right · 2 September 2020, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

The Omegas are beautiful, too...

Any issues with the minute hands lume in your case?

myporsche · 2 September 2020, 04:38 AM

Omega Seamaster 300, that exact grey one

ap1 · 2 September 2020, 05:01 AM

GO 39
Tudor 58

Dougiebaby · 2 September 2020, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_right

Great watch. What about the lume issue in the minutes hand that some people mentioned? Is it something that you notice?

The line is fine and bright. However, I do wish all the lume was blue.

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Nixshah · 2 September 2020, 11:18 AM

Blancpain FF is true haute horology and has provenance to rival the Submariner. I’ve always loved the aesthetics, just hard to justify the significant premium given the value proposition offered by the Submariner.

jbsmith · 2 September 2020, 11:46 AM

Love Omega Seamaster. Got the Bond LE recently...

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seand442 · 2 September 2020, 12:54 PM

That Seamaster is sweet.

Locust · 2 September 2020, 01:02 PM

For your consideration. Seiko SLA039. Or go with the SLA037 if you want a smaller watch. Doesn’t float your boat? 100% Tudor BB58 blue than.

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drfrankenstein · 2 September 2020, 01:09 PM

Wait a year until they release the blue bezel sub in ss.

Then wait 3 more years until you can actually get it.

2 September 2020, 03:08 AM	#1
mike_right "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: World citizen Posts: 59	NO SS BLUE SUB... ok and now what? Maybe like me you were extremely excited waiting for a new and amazing SS blue sub... but you know, it was not the case. So the question is now what? I really want a high quality SS blue diver. Period. In your humble opinion, what do you think are the best options out there to fulfill that desire? Let’s try to find all together great alternatives. Maybe some of these? Glashutte SEAQ 39.5mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscape blue 43.6mm Omega seamaster 300m 42mm Tudor Pelagos Panerai??? What do you think? Do you want to play? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 03:09 AM	#2
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	Lots of great options. Can't go wrong with Tudor or Panerai, and that Omega looks great. __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

2 September 2020, 03:18 AM	#5
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	bb 58 blue __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

2 September 2020, 03:20 AM	#7
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	Tudor BB58 blue and dont look back! __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

2 September 2020, 03:36 AM	#9
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	As mentioned a few times above, Tudor Black Bay 58. 39mm, almost the size of a Rolex Sub. Larger indices and hands for an easier read. As well built and accurate, and has a fine in-house movement. Better specs than the Rolex, . . . and . . . get this . . . half the cost. I have the Pelagos LHD Tudor, and I am on a quest now to get the BB58 for the above reasons. Plus it will be a nice addition to have a blue Sub-type watch to go along with the black Rolex 14060M. Tudor makes an amazing product and that is why I will be a return customer. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

2 September 2020, 03:11 AM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Le Petit Prince Big Pilot DJ 41 Blu-Flu_Jub PAM 932 116613LB 16613 blue ....I think I am cover with blue

2 September 2020, 03:19 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Its hard to beat a Seamaster. Half the price of a Rolex, equal on terms of quality and it's available now. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 03:37 AM	#10
erne75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: FL Watch: 16613LB Posts: 164	I will go for Omega or Tudor BB. I cannot get into Blancpain. Among other things I dislike date windows at the 4 o'clock location... __________________ Code: ♛116710LN ♛16613LB ♛214270 ♛116400 ♛16600 Ω166.0086 Ω311.30.42.30.01.005 PAM00564 79230R 79730 R135 └┼┼┤ Save the manuals! 246

2 September 2020, 03:41 AM	#11
billybob1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: CA Posts: 56	Gotta agree with the Tudor recommendations. Blue Pelagos or BB 58 Blue. Or why not both! Sent from my SM-G975W using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 03:47 AM	#12
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Tudor Or keep saving for the WG

2 September 2020, 03:53 AM	#13
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Wait? You mean all the confirmed AD announcements and internet announcements were not correct? How is this possible? They are always right, AD's know everything and the internet always has the best info! __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

2 September 2020, 03:54 AM	#14
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	Does the Black Bay have a date feature? Don't see one.

2 September 2020, 04:09 AM	#17
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	i fear nothing will, sadly :(

2 September 2020, 04:23 AM	#18
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,116	I think that the key is what are you really looking for, all the watches you have mention are available, no Rolex style waiting list. So why wait for the announcement from Rolex that they are continuing with the black and green sub, if you want a blue Rolex it is going to costa hell of a lot more than the standard Sub. If I had the ability to buy any of the watches mentioned then it would have to be the Glashutte, simply because it is a class above Rolex in terms of watchmaking but not in marketing. Otherwise it would be the Omega. Good luck on your search, I hope you find what you are looking for. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

2 September 2020, 04:38 AM	#23
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Omega Seamaster 300, that exact grey one

2 September 2020, 05:01 AM	#24
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,528	GO 39 Tudor 58

2 September 2020, 11:18 AM	#26
Nixshah "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 248	Blancpain FF is true haute horology and has provenance to rival the Submariner. I’ve always loved the aesthetics, just hard to justify the significant premium given the value proposition offered by the Submariner.

2 September 2020, 11:46 AM	#27
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,868	Love Omega Seamaster. Got the Bond LE recently... Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 12:54 PM	#28
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	That Seamaster is sweet. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

2 September 2020, 01:02 PM	#29
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	NO SS BLUE SUB... ok and now what? For your consideration. Seiko SLA039. Or go with the SLA037 if you want a smaller watch. Doesn’t float your boat? 100% Tudor BB58 blue than. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2020, 01:09 PM	#30
drfrankenstein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Posts: 382	Wait a year until they release the blue bezel sub in ss. Then wait 3 more years until you can actually get it.

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