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I've always loved the Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver/Blue Max.
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I would have to throw in the Tudor BB and Pelagos as 2 options that would be viable. (Yes, bigger than 40mm)
But given the consensus (and I do not dissent) on the perfection of the Rolex Submariner [...] I wear a Seiko Orange Monster to the beach.
I like the Bathyscape more than the original FF personally. Could never get the "toilet seat cover" picture out of my mind once someone brought it up.. But either watch is superbly made, aesthetics aside. I like the simplicity of the new Bathyscape, but don't like the date position. Plus it's in a rather expensive tier if bought new and has plenty of great competitors in that range.
I also think you can't go wrong with Rolex for a dive watch, but some of the things the OP was asking has me wondering, if he truly wants one because of the reputation? Buying something hoping to fall in love with it (regardless of its outstanding reputation and TWAT affection), is a risky move IMO.
But again, there's nothing wrong with getting a bit of first hand perspective from Rolex owners about what makes Rolex so.. Rolex.. I have to admit I came around a bit after spending years on here. PS - THANKS
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A friend had a UN years ago. One of the draws of the UN was that it was different from a Rolex and a lot of people at work had a Rolex. The UN that my friend chose was a basic San Marco purchased new from an AD. However, it constantly had problems and was always going back for repairs. After a while my friend regretted not simply buying a Datejust. The watch went back under warranty 3 times in less than 2 years, and if their service department couldn't fix or repair a basic time only piece, by the second time, it doesn't inspire much confidence in their service division. No UNs for me.I've always loved the Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver/Blue Max.
Interesting options. Breitling is pretty well known (around here), and I always find them a bit blingy...so I'd probably take the "too recongnizable to ever be subtle" Rolex.Back to the original question of suitable desk divers, some good suggestions so far. But given the consensus (and I do not dissent) on the perfection of the Rolex Submariner, I thought I'd come at it from a different angle: some people, maybe a lot of people, feel that a Rolex is just too recognisable to ever be subtle. So what is like a Submariner, but not a Submariner?
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I give you: Blancpain Specialities GMT ... Breitling Montbrilliant ... Panerai 48 ...
Wild card: 42mm case size exception brings you the Girard Perregaux Seahawk.
A quick look at ebay this morning yielded a Camaro with an asking price of $4,500 USD. Oh the humanity.
+1 to all that. There is also the Deep Sea Alarm, or the "Vintage" version of the Deep Sea Chronograph that has just the two subdials and the pseudo-aged lume. They're all around mint used for $6-8k i.e. current model Sub territory. The ceramic ("Cermet") version of the chrono is a bit more pricey.
They are only rated to 10ATM, so not quite up to proper dive watch standards - hence not in my oddball Sub alternative list. But I like them.
At one point in time I liked the old Aquatimer 2000, based on their GST line. However, a former professional diver/underwater welder posted on another forum, that any watch without shoulders to protect the crown isn't really intended for serious diving. He said all it takes is one good whack against something solid underwater and the crown/tube is bent/compromised allowing water to get into the case. I don't dive so it wouldn't be a concern to me. However, it does seem like an important omission for a true diving/tool watch.Any IWC Aquatimer fans? I don't normally think of them (or JLC) as much for hardcore sports models, but they both have a bit of tradition as such.