Oris Aquis DLC/PVD

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Hi all.

Does anyone here own of of these? I'm just wondering how well the black finish holds up to knocks and dings.

Also not sure whether it's worth going for the newer, slightly updated 2017 model. I quite fancy a nearly-all-black watch but the 2017 model isn't (yet?) available in DLC coating.

Any thoughts, or any alternative watches in a similar style/price range?

Cheers.

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Thanks for the reply. Actually that's a great shout, I already own an in-house Pelagos which I'm very fond of. I'm not sure why the Black Bay never occurred to me.

Nice to hear you're happy with your Aquis. I tried on the green bezel variant a couple of years ago and I kind of wish I'd bought it.

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Thanks Catso. That looks a nice one.

I've got a couple of Seikos (Monster & Tuna) and I'm definitely a fan of the brand. I ought to own more really... I'll have a look into their black offerings. The Steinhart Ocean Black is an option too I guess, although I much prefer the Oris.

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I'm back to looking at Damaskos again now. I was close to buying one when I bought my Tudor but this time round I reckon it's a definite. Just got to choose which variant, which is proving particularly tricky!

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There's not a Damasko that I don't like, but I think I'm down to a DA44 or DA45 (both black casings), though I do like the DC models. I fancy a model with a bezel this time, and with the numbered bezel I prefer the dials without number markings.


The Sinn 856/7 UTC's have also been on my radar, I do rather like the 856 UTC S on the black bracelet. There's almost too much choice.

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If anyone's remotely interested, I just picked this up. Absolutely love it.