Blue Watches And Othe Cool Ones

tony20009 · 12-18-2013, 08:48 PM

Blue seems to be a hot color again. That's not a bad thing. Here are some that I've come across recently.

Praedo - Pilot's watch (~$300 - automatic) - http://www.ablogtowatch.com/praesto-...-watch-review/

Pita Oceana - (~$3800 - $18,000; multiple metals including Ti, strap colors, etc.)

Prometheus

All the best.

carzaddict · 12-19-2013, 09:57 AM

i really like the blue face on the Super Avenger....if i get sick of the white one i have now, ill switch to blue.

My next watch purchase is going to be an AP, but I cant figure out if i want the Navy Themes or Montauk Highway, both gorgeous in blue

1MOREMOD · 12-19-2013, 10:51 AM

hmm directed at me? tony is my personal watch steward.

tony20009 · 12-19-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carzaddict

i really like the blue face on the Super Avenger....if i get sick of the white one i have now, ill switch to blue.

My next watch purchase is going to be an AP, but I cant figure out if i want the Navy Themes or Montauk Highway, both gorgeous in blue

Navy would be my pic. That light blue is just dreadful to me. Suum cuique. In all fairness though I'm not a ROO person. I'm all about uncomplicated pieces.

All the best.

tony20009 · 12-19-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

hmm directed at me? tony is my personal watch steward.

You crossed my mind when I started the thread, but really I was just looking for a place to put stuff as I come across it. And I know you want something dressier than the ones above.

I check out new watches almost daily and I forget as many of them as I remember and my own picture files have become unwieldy. So, why not share. Mostly, I want to remember brands more than specific watches. If a brand makes one good looking or interesting watch, usually, they make another too.

All the best.

1MOREMOD · 12-19-2013, 07:08 PM

Yeah you have watches on the brain worse than most here have cars on theirs. I'm waiting and looking still. Pontos or trainmaster still seem good options.

Nugget · 12-19-2013, 09:57 PM

Here's my blue watch, Lum Tec M21

tony20009 · 12-20-2013, 08:52 AM

This is cool because the numbers rotate and the dot moves and the hour numerals turn right side up to tell you what the hour is. The minute hand does what minute hands always do. As one-hand watches go, it's quite easy to figure out.

Badollet
The curved case necessitates the movement being separated into two sections as shown. I also like that the tourbillion is visible only from the back.

de Bethune

Devon

DeWitt

All the best.

tony20009 · 12-20-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Here's my blue watch, Lum Tec M21

+1

I like Lum-tec. One because they make good products, but also because they do a decent Panerai homage. Cushion cases are pretty cool too because they wear large but don't have to be large to do so.

All the best.

tony20009 · 12-24-2013, 11:33 AM

Pita - customizable watch design (http://www.pita.es/store/timepieces-..._store=default)

Philip Stein - sensibly priced, dual dial watches (men's and ladies sizes available)

Patton - ruggedly handsome watches ($1200 - $2500 - some quartz; some mechanical)

Kazimon - Another rugged watch ($2000 give or take)

All the best.

tony20009 · 12-28-2013, 12:21 PM

Bruno Sohnle - Quartz and mechanical -- inexpensive to moderately priced. German.

All the best.

tony20009 · 12-28-2013, 12:48 PM

Hentschel -- Staid styling from an brand on the DL. Movements are NOS that are further refined before being put into the watches. Offerings include standard production and custom made pieces. German.

Philippe Dufour - handmade masterpieces by one of today's greatest artisans.

tony20009 · 12-28-2013, 05:50 PM

Glycine - http://www.klepsoo.com/en/glycine/co...89018m-mb.html.

All the best.

tony20009 · 01-01-2014, 01:33 PM

Limes

tony20009 · 01-01-2014, 01:59 PM

Nivrel - ETA inside (700 Euros, including VAT (18%) ) - One of the few "bang for the buck" European brands left.

All the best.

tony20009 · 01-01-2014, 02:03 PM

Limes Diver (950 - 1000 Euro)

1MOREMOD · 01-01-2014, 10:21 PM

i like some of the bruno sohnle ones.

tony20009 · 01-03-2014, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

i like some of the bruno sohnle ones.

Me too. The first two pictured are my favorites.

All the best.

tony20009 · 01-07-2014, 03:12 AM

Perrelet: Known best I suppose for their turbine design watch, but that's not all they make.

tony20009 · 01-07-2014, 06:00 PM

DMH - starts around $2500 or so.

Fred Dingemans started d.m.h. (Dingemans Mechanische Horloges) seven years ago; his mechanical watches incorporate 1970s-era old-stock Tenor Dorley components that are disassembled, cleaned, oiled and then reassembled for use. He makes the rest of the watch in-house on restored antique machines. (Hannah Elliott)

m630 · 01-10-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Blue seems to be a hot color again. That's not a bad thing. Here are some that I've come across recently.

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All the best.

you always need a blue watch in your collection, great for the summer

kscarrol · 01-10-2014, 02:48 PM

Hey Mike, hope all is well. Beautiful watch! Off topic, how is the 640 GC treating you?

12-18-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Blue Watches And Othe Cool Ones Blue seems to be a hot color again. That's not a bad thing. Here are some that I've come across recently. Praedo - Pilot's watch (~$300 - automatic) - http://www.ablogtowatch.com/praesto-...-watch-review/ Pita Oceana - (~$3800 - $18,000; multiple metals including Ti, strap colors, etc.) Prometheus All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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carzaddict Lieutenant Colonel 161 Rep 1,574 Posts Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i really like the blue face on the Super Avenger....if i get sick of the white one i have now, ill switch to blue. My next watch purchase is going to be an AP, but I cant figure out if i want the Navy Themes or Montauk Highway, both gorgeous in blue __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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1MOREMOD - 11822 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	hmm directed at me? tony is my personal watch steward. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11822 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Yeah you have watches on the brain worse than most here have cars on theirs. I'm waiting and looking still. Pontos or trainmaster still seem good options.
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Nugget Colonel 667 Rep 2,609 Posts Drives: G81 M3 Touring, GR Supra GTS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [10.00]	Here's my blue watch, Lum Tec M21
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12-20-2013, 08:52 AM	#8
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	This is cool because the numbers rotate and the dot moves and the hour numerals turn right side up to tell you what the hour is. The minute hand does what minute hands always do. As one-hand watches go, it's quite easy to figure out. Badollet The curved case necessitates the movement being separated into two sections as shown. I also like that the tourbillion is visible only from the back. de Bethune Devon DeWitt All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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12-24-2013, 11:33 AM	#10
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Pita - customizable watch design (http://www.pita.es/store/timepieces-..._store=default) Philip Stein - sensibly priced, dual dial watches (men's and ladies sizes available) Patton - ruggedly handsome watches ($1200 - $2500 - some quartz; some mechanical) Kazimon - Another rugged watch ($2000 give or take) All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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12-28-2013, 12:21 PM	#11
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Bruno Sohnle - Quartz and mechanical -- inexpensive to moderately priced. German. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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12-28-2013, 12:48 PM	#12
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Hentschel -- Staid styling from an brand on the DL. Movements are NOS that are further refined before being put into the watches. Offerings include standard production and custom made pieces. German. Philippe Dufour - handmade masterpieces by one of today's greatest artisans. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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12-28-2013, 05:50 PM	#13
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Glycine - http://www.klepsoo.com/en/glycine/co...89018m-mb.html. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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01-01-2014, 01:33 PM	#14
tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Limes __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Nivrel - ETA inside (700 Euros, including VAT (18%) ) - One of the few "bang for the buck" European brands left. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Limes Diver (950 - 1000 Euro) __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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1MOREMOD - 11822 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i like some of the bruno sohnle ones. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Perrelet: Known best I suppose for their turbine design watch, but that's not all they make. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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tony20009 Major General 1075 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	DMH - starts around $2500 or so. Fred Dingemans started d.m.h. (Dingemans Mechanische Horloges) seven years ago; his mechanical watches incorporate 1970s-era old-stock Tenor Dorley components that are disassembled, cleaned, oiled and then reassembled for use. He makes the rest of the watch in-house on restored antique machines. (Hannah Elliott) __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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01-10-2014, 02:48 PM	#22
kscarrol Brigadier General 9762 Rep 4,136 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Hey Mike, hope all is well. Beautiful watch! Off topic, how is the 640 GC treating you? __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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