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Which Omega for a Wedding Gift?
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shoqueGMT
路Thanks for the help and recommends everyone!
Side note, has anyone seen this Bronze Oris, OMG. Now that's a gorgeous diver. I'd gift this, but i want it for me.
Side note, has anyone seen this Bronze Oris, OMG. Now that's a gorgeous diver. I'd gift this, but i want it for me.
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STANDY
路路schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorYour buying a watch for your brother in law but your sister has the final say....!
Shake your brother in laws hand and wish him luck from me 馃槈
Shake your brother in laws hand and wish him luck from me 馃槈
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meganfox17
路Hi @shoqueGMT
Merci Beaucoup . I got it now. So ..
you have a 'Brother in Law ' , i hope you're getting along just fine with your "Outlaws" & your Sis is the new Sheriff in town...Ha6x!
You posted a pic of Carl Brashear Bronze LE ...so now i've to open my big mouth ..
Deepest i ever attempted was scuba diving ~ 10 m wearing a PO but i guess Oris wanted an affordable form over function Divers'...but....come on Guys..Where's the small attention to details ?
I mean Carl was a certified US Master Diver (Not Master Chronometer ...! ) American African who fought hardships & racism in the Navy....so what's with the 100 m WR leather strap handicap ...? Black man can't dive ?
We're talkin' Big Carl Brashear here ok not Carl's Jr ! Hello..Oris , please reissue a technically correct MK II version with a depth ratings of a respectful 300 m for Carl....! Carl's chocolate rubber... check ! Being Black , Carl would have preferred Gold coloured stitchings on the strap not whitey !
Thrilled you'll be choosing an Omega Speedy for him
I'll be gettin' ol' Blue Connie in a few mths. i say...Longines Heritage Rose Gold LD is also on my bucket list
Merci Beaucoup . I got it now. So ..
you have a 'Brother in Law ' , i hope you're getting along just fine with your "Outlaws" & your Sis is the new Sheriff in town...Ha6x!
You posted a pic of Carl Brashear Bronze LE ...so now i've to open my big mouth ..
Deepest i ever attempted was scuba diving ~ 10 m wearing a PO but i guess Oris wanted an affordable form over function Divers'...but....come on Guys..Where's the small attention to details ?
I mean Carl was a certified US Master Diver (Not Master Chronometer ...! ) American African who fought hardships & racism in the Navy....so what's with the 100 m WR leather strap handicap ...? Black man can't dive ?
We're talkin' Big Carl Brashear here ok not Carl's Jr ! Hello..Oris , please reissue a technically correct MK II version with a depth ratings of a respectful 300 m for Carl....! Carl's chocolate rubber... check ! Being Black , Carl would have preferred Gold coloured stitchings on the strap not whitey !
Thrilled you'll be choosing an Omega Speedy for him
I'll be gettin' ol' Blue Connie in a few mths. i say...Longines Heritage Rose Gold LD is also on my bucket list
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timerider27
路Get the Globemaster in steel. It's around $7,000 (a little more with tax but maybe you can get that taken off). When a guy looks at a watch, but he is not a watch guy, he sees a thing of beauty - an object of desire that is more than a time keeper - later does he understand what he has on his wrist.
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cuts33
路Hi @shoqueGMT
Merci Beaucoup . I got it now. So ..
you have a 'Brother in Law ' , i hope you're getting along just fine with your "Outlaws" & your Sis is the new Sheriff in town...Ha6x!
You posted a pic of Carl Brashear Bronze LE ...so now i've to open my big mouth ..
Deepest i ever attempted was scuba diving ~ 10 m wearing a PO but i guess Oris wanted an affordable form over function Divers'...but....come on Guys..Where's the small attention to details ?
I mean Carl was a certified US Master Diver (Not Master Chronometer ...! ) American African who fought hardships & racism in the Navy....so what's with the 100 m WR leather strap handicap ...? Black man can't dive ?
We're talkin' Big Carl Brashear here ok not Carl's Jr ! Hello..Oris , please reissue a technically correct MK II version with a depth ratings of a respectful 300 m for Carl....! Carl's chocolate rubber... check ! Being Black , Carl would have preferred Gold coloured stitchings on the strap not whitey !
Thrilled you'll be choosing an Omega Speedy for him
I'll be gettin' ol' Blue Connie in a few mths. i say...Longines Heritage Rose Gold LD is also on my bucket list
I mostly love this entire post because I know she has no ill intentions whatsoever but yet you could never say this in public in the U.S. without everyone getting all up in arms or at least pretending to be upset by it because they think that's the right thing to do.
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Riviera Paradise
路Globemaster either blue dial with steel or....if a more dressy option required perhaps a white dial Globemaster with dark grey strap. If it is a "day wedding" the Groom will probably be wearing grey?...the blue dial will work out great馃槈...and he will have a a very versatile watch for the coming years. I love my Reverso DuoFace but I use it more for C-level executive meetings as well as more formal events...don麓t have many Polo games in Rio馃榾
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Scepticalist
路If you really don't want a Moonwatch, go vote for the SM300 Coaxial - classic good looks, water resistance, does whatever most will need in a watch for the long term. Although a dress watch would be better for the wedding, it won't stand up as an every day watch for most people.
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Riviera Paradise
路Megan haha not that old! Actually it'd be for the bro-in law. My sister has final say though and she bases it on purely aesthetics (likes my SMP). At this point I think i've basically narrowed it to a Auto Speedy Pro or the Seamaster 300. Speedy can be changed to multiple straps and is incredibly versatile. It can be dressed up or down in most situations. Seamaster is great, because it can also be used in the water and has the vintage feel that I think is also a hit.
I'm leaning towards speedy because its best bang for buck and great history. Just finding the right Auto speedy is the problem. For me its moonwatch or bust though. I saw a hipster wearing one at a flea market today on a NATO today and it made me smile. That and his ironic mustache.
I think the engraving is actually pretty cool idea, but I would engrave their initials and wedding date on the back. Ha I did watch the fockers and if I ever have a daughter I will make sure to do that though.
Oops...I suggested the Globemaster without really going through the thread...but between the Seamaster 300MC and Speedy I would certainly choose the Speedy Pro as I do think the Seamaster 300 is a bit too "sporty" for a wedding...to make the Speedy a bit more "special" and not just a "common" Speedy, I would suggest a moonphase complication to celebrate the great day...
https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional-42-mm/35765000/
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demollo
路Why does it have to be Automatic Speedy Pro ? Go with classic Manual with hesalite, change the bracelet to some beautfiul strap and it would be perfect for the wedding. I think Seamaster 300 MC is too sporty for the wedding
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shoqueGMT
路Why does it have to be Automatic Speedy Pro ? Go with classic Manual with hesalite, change the bracelet to some beautfiul strap and it would be perfect for the wedding. I think Seamaster 300 MC is too sporty for the wedding
While i completely agree with you. Some people do not appreciate manually winding a watch everyday. They may view it as more of a burden, so an automatic watch works better.
I have a Reverso Duo "GRUT" and enjoy winding it every morning. My buddy inherited a Reverso and gets annoyed with the watch because he forgets to wind it on the regular.
Oops...I suggested the Globemaster without really going through the thread...but between the Seamaster 300MC and Speedy I would certainly choose the Speedy Pro as I do think the Seamaster 300 is a bit too "sporty" for a wedding...to make the Speedy a bit more "special" and not just a "common" Speedy, I would suggest a moonphase complication to celebrate the great day...
https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional-42-mm/35765000/
That does look pretty good.
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Longbow
路I'd like to offer some other advice...if you haven't already purchased the watch.
What ever you do, when you go to buy this once-in-a-lifetime timepiece make sure you go to the watch dealer/seller wearing the ACTUAL shirt and jacket you intend to get married in. Most modern watches have become significantly larger in recent times and divers are just plain huge anyway. There is a real risk that you or someone you love will spend big bucks on a watch that might not actually fit under your cuff. I ended up swapping a beautiful Breitling Headwind for this reason; it didn't fit under ANY of my business shirts/suits. If you a going for more formal attire then I guess that will also mean double cuffs and cuff-links. These will typically be stiffer than a regular single/button cuff and exacerbate the problem. It would be a pity if you are distracted on this important day by such an easy to avoid mistake.
I personally think a blue dial Omega Globemaster on a dark leather strap covers all the bases; a Rolex Sub (older model with thinner clasp) would also work, so long as you are prepared for dumb questions like "is it real" for the rest of your life. You have to live with the choice for the rest of your life, so choose the one that works for you.
Here are some photos of a watch in context. Lounge suit white shirt, Black Dinner Jacket (Tux for Americans) white shirt double cuff and cuff link, Cream Jacket, dark shirt single cuff, cuff link (if it's a beach wedding) etc etc.
Also a thought: if you have Black & White photos taken professionally during the wedding (somehow more tasteful/timeless) that might influence how your watch clothing combo will appear.
@meganfox17 some more photos to add to your frustration.
What ever you do, when you go to buy this once-in-a-lifetime timepiece make sure you go to the watch dealer/seller wearing the ACTUAL shirt and jacket you intend to get married in. Most modern watches have become significantly larger in recent times and divers are just plain huge anyway. There is a real risk that you or someone you love will spend big bucks on a watch that might not actually fit under your cuff. I ended up swapping a beautiful Breitling Headwind for this reason; it didn't fit under ANY of my business shirts/suits. If you a going for more formal attire then I guess that will also mean double cuffs and cuff-links. These will typically be stiffer than a regular single/button cuff and exacerbate the problem. It would be a pity if you are distracted on this important day by such an easy to avoid mistake.
I personally think a blue dial Omega Globemaster on a dark leather strap covers all the bases; a Rolex Sub (older model with thinner clasp) would also work, so long as you are prepared for dumb questions like "is it real" for the rest of your life. You have to live with the choice for the rest of your life, so choose the one that works for you.
Here are some photos of a watch in context. Lounge suit white shirt, Black Dinner Jacket (Tux for Americans) white shirt double cuff and cuff link, Cream Jacket, dark shirt single cuff, cuff link (if it's a beach wedding) etc etc.
Also a thought: if you have Black & White photos taken professionally during the wedding (somehow more tasteful/timeless) that might influence how your watch clothing combo will appear.
@meganfox17 some more photos to add to your frustration.
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Longbow
路Snap!!馃摉
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Nobel Prize
路路Spell Master!What is the difference between metas relativity and cosc relativity? Or is it just marketing?
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wx_073
路I would say SMP 300 Master Co-axial. Thats ideal wedding gift from my point of view. Cheers.
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Mr Bing
路If he's even a little bit of a watch guy... and this will be his 'one watch' (that is harder to type than you can ever imagine)... Then I would definitely go Aqua Terra Master Co-axial... And would go Blue... It is the ultimate Sporty/dressy/casual 'one watch that does it all'....
This pretty much sums things up perfectly and echoes what I was thinking.
The AT is a watch for most, if not all, occasions. An ideal choice.
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meganfox17
路Dear @Longbow
If @Superdoc didnt point out to me the fact that the Stephen Urquhart is indeed now wearing a Glb Annual calender , i could have sworn the Blue Glb on that wrist in the photos belongs to the President of Omega !
Yeah of course i'm frustrated staring at @Longbow's macro photograph images....Sure... longbow ..just sprinkle lots of table salt to my open wounds.....
If @Superdoc didnt point out to me the fact that the Stephen Urquhart is indeed now wearing a Glb Annual calender , i could have sworn the Blue Glb on that wrist in the photos belongs to the President of Omega !
Yeah of course i'm frustrated staring at @Longbow's macro photograph images....Sure... longbow ..just sprinkle lots of table salt to my open wounds.....
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Uniqez
路No matter what kind of watch you are going to buy, please don't wear anything like this at the wedding:
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