Replace Breitling Emergency Mission with... ?

[amnesia182]

I've decided to move on my Emergency Mission. I've just got it back from an overhaul at BUK and it's in such good condition I don't want to wear it for fear of dinking it on something. So it's on TZ looking for a new owner.

Anyway - been thinking of a replacement but really don't know what with... fancy something completely different but haven't got any firm favourites. All I know is that it should be mechanical - I've been wearing an old SKX007 for a few weeks and the allure of a sweeping second hand has hooked me again.

What would you pick out of the following (and why) ?

Grand Seiko SBGR057 - http://www.grand-seiko.com/collection/9s-mechanica...
Omega Speedmaster - http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6807194/om...
Seiko MarineMaster 300 - http://www.higuchi-inc.com/sbdx001.html

Something else ?


Cheers,
Daniel.

[AndrewWF]

Do you have any specific criteria you're looking to accommodate? From your shortlist, it looks to be black dial, steel, around £2-3k - the obvious choice, if my assumed budget can be stretched slightly, would be a non-date Submariner I think.

[amnesia182]

AndrewWF said:

the obvious choice...

Hmmm... never been a big fan of Rolex, TBH, probably for that very reason - everyone's got one

GS might be the way to go, though... Japanese heritage, Rolex quality (at half the price).


Daniel.

[ShortShift811]

Personally I'd go for the GS; an original choice where only true afficionados will know what you have and I really like the clean, simple design. Plus I love the look of their manufacture in Japan! Video somewhere but I can't find the link...

If you're tempted by a Speedmaster, I'd say stick with the original moonwatch, as long as you don't mind winding it every day or two. Lovely clear design and proportions IMO. I've had mine for a couple of months and it's barely left my wrist. I think it holds the best value as well (co-axial movement excepted).

[AndrewWF]

amnesia182 said:

Hmmm... never been a big fan of Rolex, TBH, probably for that very reason - everyone's got one

GS might be the way to go, though... Japanese heritage, Rolex quality (at half the price).


Daniel.

You should try one anyway, so you know for sure.

[LukeBird]

I've had an MM300 and a Speedmaster (although a Triple Date one), but no GS; the latter I'd love and will try one at some point.
Not sure which I preferred out of the Speedmaster & MM300; I did love the fact the Seiko was discreet, nobody thought it was worth much and the fit & finish were outstanding, the lume was outrageously bright.
They're all very different watches though...

[hollydog]

Thought of hamilton they do a great range at cheap prices . Ive got a navy khaki roughly the same quality as my breitling super avenger. Very good every day watch and looks expensive.

[CardShark]

Of the 3 I'd go for the MM300, but I'd buy pre-owned. One sold on TZ a couple of weeks ago for an asking of £1k, advertised as being in excellent condition. Think of it as a GS on the cheap.

[amnesia182]

CardShark said:

Of the 3 I'd go for the MM300, but I'd buy pre-owned. One sold on TZ a couple of weeks ago for an asking of £1k, advertised as being in excellent condition. Think of it as a GS on the cheap.

Might be a good call... need to sell the 'ling first though

[GC8]

I will always appreciate a Grand Seiko, but Im not sure that Id ever be tempted by a new one.