Has anyone seen one of these in the flesh?

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I’ve tentatively been looking for a blue dial watch that isn’t a Rolex. I would like to see one of these:



Has anyone seen it?

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WhisperingWasp said:

Also, this might fit your bill:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-globemaster-...

I tried one on (the white face one though as above) and it was amazing on the wrist. Was in the sale at Ernest Jones and something like £3,900 down from £5,500ish but I bottled it in the end.

You've got the measure of me, I do like that Omega. The only thing that I am not sure about is the matte finish.

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smithyithy said:

Yep, tried one on in Copenhagen - I really like it, and it's not a watch I've really looked at much as I usually don't particularly love roman numerals or square cases

But admittedly it's a really nice watch, wears vert well and the dial looks great in the light

I am in London imminently, I might call into the boutique and take a look.

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smithyithy said:

So said:

I am in London imminently, I might call into the boutique and take a look.

Definitely worth seeing in person mate.

I can't recall if it was on here or another forum where a couple of people were saying for brands like that it's best to buy pre-loved due to the value drop off?

I don't think there are many on the used market.

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superlightr said:

So said:

I’ve tentatively been looking for a blue dial watch that isn’t a Rolex. I would like to see one of these:



Has anyone seen it?

very smart. Wife has the standard tank and the mans looks great - the blue strap looks great works well with it !

My initial concern is whether it's a bit of a lump, and whether there is the potential for it to have the appearance of a manhole cover on my wrist.

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superlightr said:

it just oozes loveliness. Not shouty but very handsome watch.

Which is why I think it will suit me.

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coxy0072004 said:

Tried one on in Meadowhall, but much prefer the white dial. Suits that watch better, is easier to read and just looks so crisp. I'v a large wrist but still looked ok Imo. The bracelet is lovely. And at 6k it's not silly money.

Graham

Graham

I like white dial watches generally, but it's a blue I want.

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WhisperingWasp said:

So; did you try on the medium version?

I generally like quite a chunky watch but with this I think I would lean towards the smaller one. Maybe because of the square shape? Don't think the medium has a date though.

Therein lies the problem. A daily wearer needs a date. Otherwise I would favour the smaller one.

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Graemsay said:

Incidentally, the Santos range is well shielded against magnetism, to about 1.2 milgauss. It's not something that they promote for some reason.

Oh that's handy. I have a problem with all my watches becoming magnetised for some reason.

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wisbech said:

https://www.grand-seiko.com/uk-en/collections/sbgk...

This GS looks lovely

Needs a date otherwise yes.

I do always wonder about GSs though, it is a bit like owning a Lexus?

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dickymint said:

So said:

WhisperingWasp said:

So; did you try on the medium version?

I generally like quite a chunky watch but with this I think I would lean towards the smaller one. Maybe because of the square shape? Don't think the medium has a date though.

Therein lies the problem. A daily wearer needs a date. Otherwise I would favour the smaller one.

You just reminded me of when I had my first ever watch for Xmas. My birthday is in January and had a set of these.......



Used a Magic Marker to strike off the days

Were you in a Vietnamese prison?

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seadragon said:

GS has a more niche following, but the quality is amazing, on the cases, dials etc, plus you dont need to pay Rolex money. The dial on the SBGK005 is amazing, I have one.

Other nice blue ones include the 2 below, which are very sought after as well, especially the Peacock

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko-hi-be...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko-anniv...


If you want to see other dial colours, the 2 below I own

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko--id12...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/grand-seiko-sbgh2...

They look very good and on paper they are superb value for money. I cannot say they light my fire though.

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hab1966 said:

As this is PH, where budgets don't exist and it's customary to offer something completely different to what the OP asked for; im going to offer a blue dialled watch, with date, that is neither a Rolex or a Cartier...



Probably way outside what you want to pay, but i think its stunning.

It's an Odysseus and a snip at Euro28000.

Yes nice. Yes over budget.

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NDA said:

The Seamaster with a blue dial is an interesting watch too.



There are also the Planet Ocean versions

The bottom one is nicer than the top IMHO.

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Baldchap said:

lostkiwi said:

ZesPak said:

Those Omegas look great, but I fail to see how someone would cross shop between them and the Cartier above?

Roman numerals. They're just wrong.

Is IIII a Roman numeral?

Yes. On timepieces particularly.

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NDA said:

ZesPak said:

Those Omegas look great, but I fail to see how someone would cross shop between them and the Cartier above?

Because the the OP said 'I’ve tentatively been looking for a blue dial watch that isn’t a Rolex."

To be fair, I don’t see those watches as being interchangeable. Both very nice, but the Cartier is a smart watch whereas the Omega is a Sports watch.

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Wills2 said:

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To be fair, I don’t see those watches as being interchangeable. Both very nice, but the Cartier is a smart watch whereas the Omega is a Sports watch.

The Santos is very much a sports/activity watch, the original in many ways and it bares the name of the pilot that commissioned Cartier to make him a wrist watch so he could use it whilst flying in 1904.

Every Day's a school day, Wills.

However whilst the Cartier's great granddaddy was a pilot watch it has morphed into more of a jewellery piece. Very lovely, but very shiny. The Omega is more roughty-tufty I am sure you'd agree.

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I tried one on today.

Lovely, but far too large which makes it look a bit dated to be honest.


The medium size was much better, but no date and no blue dial.

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WhisperingWasp said:

So said:

I tried one on today.

Lovely, but far too large which makes it look a bit dated to be honest.


The medium size was much better, but no date and no blue dial.

Can't comment on the size as always difficult to tell in a photo but that watch just screams quality to me. It just looks so well made.

Think I mentioned earlier in the thread that I want the medium white dial.

I'm sure they do do a medium blue? Can you not relax your date requirement?!

Yes, it is a quality thing without a doubt. BUT TOO BIG. It looks like some sort of futuristic communicator wrist band. It's been said that nothing says ageing European homosexual quite like a Cartier and I feel that may be especially true of the big Santos. For the record, of those three conditions I am ageing and European.

The medium model is a superb looking watch. But at this point I do want the date function.