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I need a non-Rolex sports watch.
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CPRwatch
·This would be my recommendation , several reiterations also available.
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HamDoctor
·Really like it. For some reason strongly reminds me of the A. Lange & Söhne "Odysseus" with the blue dial, which is another watch that might be to your liking. But it's playing "hard to get" (as in, you need to be a Lange customer with a distinguished history of ... buying stuff from them).
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Vizard
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neilp
·I also sold my Rolexes for similar reasons. This is what I consider fills that role:
Mine is an older version but has been a reliable, accurate, and bullet proof travel companion for many years now. And since my Rolex sell-off it gets more wrist time!
Mine is an older version but has been a reliable, accurate, and bullet proof travel companion for many years now. And since my Rolex sell-off it gets more wrist time!
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Faz
·I’m surprised no IWC suggestions were made
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MikeMan2727
·I had a chance to try it on and was not impressed by the quality and finishing. It feels "cheap" compared to the other VC offerings. I recommend trying it at a store if you are interested in buying.
Since you like JLC, this is my vote:
The set also comes with a steel bracelet.
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Vizard
·I had a chance to try it on and was not impressed by the quality and finishing. It feels "cheap" compared to the other VC offerings. I recommend trying it at a store if you are interested in buying.
Since you like JLC, this is my vote:
The set also comes with a steel bracelet.
Interesting ref VC quality. I will try one.
I like the Polaris and would prefer a JLC, but they are 42mm no? Too big for me.
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Eve
·i own a Polaris Date in black colour, and i must say they look larger (due to slim bezel) than how they sit on the wrist. they have very short lugs that curve down, they have a relatively slim profile and there is no crown at 3 o'clock digging into the wrist. So the wearing comfort is much better than some smaller watches. its actually funny that many complain about the size..
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MikeMan2727
·yes these are 42mm.
i own a Polaris Date in black colour, and i must say they look larger (due to slim bezel) than how they sit on the wrist. they have very short lugs that curve down, they have a relatively slim profile and there is no crown at 3 o'clock digging into the wrist. So the wearing comfort is much better than some smaller watches. its actually funny that many complain about the size..
You beat me to it. I was worried about the 42mm size but it fits my relatively small wrist (6.75" ~17cm) very nicely. The lug to lug is only 48mm, similar to my Milgauss and vintage Ed White.
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Vizard
·I'll try a Polaris, it would be nice if they did a 37/38mm version...
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I doubt they will do it anytime soon. It seems there is the whole collection based on this 42mm case. I wonder if they just reduced the size if it would work for this model. Technically it shouldnt be an issue, since the movements inside are relatively small.
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MikeMan2727
·I think this is because the original vintage Polaris was a 42mm case.
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Vizard
·I think this is because the original vintage Polaris was a 42mm case.
It also fits with the recent trend for big watches.
I saw a Patek Nautilus in a shop window yesterday (reserved) in 35.4mm. It looked very good to be fair, much better than I was expecting. I am not sure I want to make available the requisite £45k to buy one however!
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HamDoctor
·But still, not so long ago a Nautilus for "only" £45k would have been considered a steal, or was this a preowned one? Even then... I'm glad to see a modicum of sanity return to watch prices at the "liked-by-instagrammers high-end segment of horology".
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ErichKeane
·What about the newer Railmaster? It is an understated beauty that is small/comfortable enough to wear everywhere, has a screw down crown with 150m WR, and is available on a bracelet or really nice strap. I got the strap one for <1/2 price from an AD on Chrono24, and the bracelet models aren't much more!
Only "downside" is that it is a 'just time' watch, so no date/etc complications. I love it for weekends where the date isn't particularly relevant to me, and I can't be as 'careful' to keep my watch safe (thanks to chasing a toddler around).
Only "downside" is that it is a 'just time' watch, so no date/etc complications. I love it for weekends where the date isn't particularly relevant to me, and I can't be as 'careful' to keep my watch safe (thanks to chasing a toddler around).
