Discussion
Looking for the wisdom of the crowd here:-
I have:
Sub 50th anniversary (green bezel)
70s Datejust, silver dial
80s Speedmaster, blue with blue leather strap
Seamaster Professional chrono
There is a remaining slot in my watch box.
What should I fill it with? Current short list is:-
Coke or Pepsi GMT
Panerai PAM 00048
Heuer Monaco reissue
Budget £3K ish
I have:
Sub 50th anniversary (green bezel)
70s Datejust, silver dial
80s Speedmaster, blue with blue leather strap
Seamaster Professional chrono
There is a remaining slot in my watch box.
What should I fill it with? Current short list is:-
Coke or Pepsi GMT
Panerai PAM 00048
Heuer Monaco reissue
Budget £3K ish
Would you ever wear a gmt over the LV ?
I also have the org LV and don't think any sub looking stye watch would ever get worn as best.
I have a smpc which is awesome, Tag Monaco, IWC 3717 and same as you fancy adding some thing.
My choice is a Rolex explorer 40mm polar , same movement as the gmt but not in the same style as a sub.
nice to add a white face watch.
I think every one should own a Monaco though.
All personal at the end of the day, a lot of people will say add a Seiko, PO, etc
If you want a beater how about a tudor black bay.
I also have the org LV and don't think any sub looking stye watch would ever get worn as best.
I have a smpc which is awesome, Tag Monaco, IWC 3717 and same as you fancy adding some thing.
My choice is a Rolex explorer 40mm polar , same movement as the gmt but not in the same style as a sub.
nice to add a white face watch.
I think every one should own a Monaco though.
All personal at the end of the day, a lot of people will say add a Seiko, PO, etc
If you want a beater how about a tudor black bay.
mrdemon said:
Would you ever wear a gmt over the LV ?
I also have the org LV and don't think any sub looking stye watch would ever get worn as best.
I have a smpc which is awesome, Tag Monaco, IWC 3717 and same as you fancy adding some thing.
My choice is a Rolex explorer 40mm polar , same movement as the gmt but not in the same style as a sub.
nice to add a white face watch.
I think every one should own a Monaco though.
All personal at the end of the day, a lot of people will say add a Seiko, PO, etc
If you want a beater how about a tudor black bay.
We seem to have so very similar collection! You make a good point about the GMT, that had occurred to me too.I also have the org LV and don't think any sub looking stye watch would ever get worn as best.
I have a smpc which is awesome, Tag Monaco, IWC 3717 and same as you fancy adding some thing.
My choice is a Rolex explorer 40mm polar , same movement as the gmt but not in the same style as a sub.
nice to add a white face watch.
I think every one should own a Monaco though.
All personal at the end of the day, a lot of people will say add a Seiko, PO, etc
If you want a beater how about a tudor black bay.
Monaco reissue probably the front runner at this point.....
John996C4S said:
Monaco reissue probably the front runner at this point.....
Get a nice unusual one though. I had a 1998 limited edition, the first batch of 2000 units released to see if the public liked it; they did and it's been back in production ever since. Sold mine for 1800 quid, plenty about for 2k though and they are stunning. Heuer-only on the dial. Or I have a lovely Monza Calibre 36 for sale 
For me it'd be the Reverso though as you've nothing smart, they wear completely differently to the much wider Squadras and actually do casual very well too.
Panerai is a good bet to both for holding money and looking different. But as the bottom end they are very humble ETAs cased nicely by Richemont. If you can find one with a nicer movement, then suddenly you have a very good watch. But you pay for the privilege.
Don;t duplicate brands if you can help it, as MrD says you'll not wear a Sub and GMT or a PO and the Seamaster chrono. Go for something different, diversity is good!
CAPP0 said:
I have always liked the Monaco when I've seen pictures but saw several versions in a jeweller's recently and was really much less keen in the metal. Not sure why! Worth bearing in mind though, I guess for any watch.
Did you try them on? Looking at them in a window is only slightly more effective than looking at pictures of them They are quite jarring to look at as they are very unusal and distinctive. Once you're used to them, they are great though!
I have been wearing my Monaco the last 3 days, not that I have any idea what it is I own., they just wear really well imo.
It has the plexi glass and is a full set, just got it for the right money when I needed a watch when my Omega was in for a service.
know a little more now, but only just starting to learn about the Monaco line up.
It has the plexi glass and is a full set, just got it for the right money when I needed a watch when my Omega was in for a service.
know a little more now, but only just starting to learn about the Monaco line up.
Edited by mrdemon on Tuesday 18th February 11:35
yeti said:
Don;t duplicate brands if you can help it, as MrD says you'll not wear a Sub and GMT or a PO and the Seamaster chrono. Go for something different, diversity is good!
Not sure I agree with this 100% and there are a fair few of us who do have 'both'... I am loving my Coke GMT but it doesn't stop me wearing my SD when I want (though that's not much really) but more importantly, my SD will still get worn in preference to my other pieces! I'll admit to being a Rolex man but it doesn't stop me owning/ wearing other brands but I do find a good deal on a Rolex hard to resist as re-sale is always a factor for me!Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff