Alternative to oyster submariner?

[minerva]

all,

I have had a submariner for the past twelve ish years. I like the look of it and have never really come to prefer another. However, it really is becoming very ubiquitous. Every celebrity in OK magazine has one. I know that I sound like a frightful snob, but I am getting more keen on distancing myself....

The trouble is, I cannot find one that I like! Please could you make suggestions similar to the following, since I think that these are all possibles (the more left-field and unusual the better):

Audermars:


JLC


JLC

[jogon]

You read OK magazine so I don't think you can consider yourself a snob.

Anyhow have you looked at Panerai's? They seem a popular choice to those trying their best to avoid the Rolex scene.

[minerva]

I just look at a few of the pictures
I think that the Panerai is getting as bad as the rolex, to be honest. A little bit 'celebrity', with few genuine aficionados choosing one....., no?

[jshell]

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time. Silmilar face to the AP, or the PP dual times, but overall nicer...

[Chipchap]

OP of the 3 in your post I like the JLC Master Compressor.


Although I just bought one of these:-




A

[Ikemi]

What's your budget?

[jogon]

minerva said:

I just look at a few of the pictures
I think that the Panerai is getting as bad as the rolex, to be honest. A little bit 'celebrity', with few genuine aficionados choosing one....., no?

I agree and its kind of why I mentioned them. I myself have spent the last 10 years wearing a gmt II so I recently went for this as I fancied something a bit different.



Ceramic/PVD can be a bit marmite to some but after years of stainless steel bracelets its a welcomed change.

I would still keep the Sub though.