Sporty chronographs?
Discussion
Normally I'm a dive watch type of person and my collection has always revolved around that sort of style. But more recently I've seen a few colourful chronographs catch my eye.
I normally steer away from them as generally (A few exceptions) they look 'cheap' with the classic triple dial faces and various iterations of the movements across fashion watches and mid-range brands.
So.. having normally stayed away.. these two have recently caught my interest and thought I'd open it up for alternatives.
Up first - the Bell and Ross V2-94 Racing Bird:
https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/vintage/b...
And the Tudor Heritage Chrono:
https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/heritage-chrono...
As you can see, they are not a million miles away from each other and I clearly have something for Blue, White and Orange!
Price wise they are pretty much identical, although the B&R is limited edition.. so maybe supply is an issue.
Anyway.. thoughts? Alternatives?
My current collection is an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (42mm black dial with orange numerials, black bezel) and a Tudor Back Bay Steel and Gold on a leather strap... so I feel like another dive watch might be overkill.
I normally steer away from them as generally (A few exceptions) they look 'cheap' with the classic triple dial faces and various iterations of the movements across fashion watches and mid-range brands.
So.. having normally stayed away.. these two have recently caught my interest and thought I'd open it up for alternatives.
Up first - the Bell and Ross V2-94 Racing Bird:
https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/vintage/b...
And the Tudor Heritage Chrono:
https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/heritage-chrono...
As you can see, they are not a million miles away from each other and I clearly have something for Blue, White and Orange!
Price wise they are pretty much identical, although the B&R is limited edition.. so maybe supply is an issue.
Anyway.. thoughts? Alternatives?
My current collection is an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (42mm black dial with orange numerials, black bezel) and a Tudor Back Bay Steel and Gold on a leather strap... so I feel like another dive watch might be overkill.
I was in the Bremont shop in the Royal Exchange in the City yesterday, early for a lunch so always a great place to go and drool in. They had prototypes of their 'diving/marine' range on display, plus all their current models and chronographs.
I have to say, they're great looking watches. The marketing on the diving/marine range was interesting as they were all in front of a big picture of the Supermarine Schneider cup winning seaplane. As much as I love winding Bremont up a little about image over engineering, I think they've got both spot on now and are a brilliant advertisement for British watch building.
I have to say, they're great looking watches. The marketing on the diving/marine range was interesting as they were all in front of a big picture of the Supermarine Schneider cup winning seaplane. As much as I love winding Bremont up a little about image over engineering, I think they've got both spot on now and are a brilliant advertisement for British watch building.
OK, I'll play
Graham Silverstone - Lots of different styles …. Some not as goping as this
But it is White & Blue - Couldn't find a piccy of the new Graham Silverstone RS in white (with a slightly less horrid dial)
Less in your face but with a bit of colour
Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Rainbow
Personally I really like the B&R ….. Surprising as I'm not a B&R fan
Found piccy
Graham Silverstone - Lots of different styles …. Some not as goping as this
But it is White & Blue - Couldn't find a piccy of the new Graham Silverstone RS in white (with a slightly less horrid dial)
Less in your face but with a bit of colour
Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Rainbow
Personally I really like the B&R ….. Surprising as I'm not a B&R fan
Found piccy
Edited by T6 vanman on Thursday 24th May 18:12
I have one of these.
OK, Tag isn’t the most highly regarded brand out there but this watch is a good one. It’s a carrera with links to the race. It also has the stop watch face with 60 instead of 12. Finally, it’s a decent watch. It has the el primero flyback movement. Not as colorful as you had originally asked but still a nice watch.
OK, Tag isn’t the most highly regarded brand out there but this watch is a good one. It’s a carrera with links to the race. It also has the stop watch face with 60 instead of 12. Finally, it’s a decent watch. It has the el primero flyback movement. Not as colorful as you had originally asked but still a nice watch.
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