The recent post by m2 celebrating the arrival of his Odysseus gave me the idea to make this side-by-side montage of 10 of the most well-known blue dial integrated bracelet sports watches . NB 1: I decided to stick to models available in the current catalo...
I own a grey dial Alpine Eagle, but wear in the summer only. In fact, this type of watch isn't really for me. One thing I really like about the RO is that it's the only one with no seconds hand. Best, Emmanuel
watch I would be leaning towards thinner models, so my choice would be the AP Jumbo for aesthetics and starting this whole game and the PP Nautilus for wearability and reliability.
I would like it even more without the date. But this type of watches isn't really for me anyway. I own a grey dial Alpine Eagle (wasn't attracted to blue) but wear it only in summer. Best, Emmanuel
ā¦with vertical lines, others with horizontal lines, some with both. Upon seeing them all together I donāt like any of them. Truly. It all seems like a lazy exercise in design, as if I were playing in the computer. Iāll go back to my 36mm Explorer. Just my...
This type of watches isn't really for me either. I own a grey dial Alpine Eagle, though, and find it very nice, but I only wear it during summer. The RO has no seconds hand, which is nice, imo, but I would like it more if it didn't have a date. Best, Emma...
Putting them all side by side, my first revelation was that I wished there was a better choice. And I was surprised that my eyes went to the LF which I found superior to the Patek.that surprised me as the PP was always an acquired list item till the price...
own category and of the rest I prefer Chopard's approach. For dial color and texture I like the IWC, the LF and the VC, probably in that order but seeing them in person might change the order. For integration of bracelet and overall style of the piece mos...
I own a grey dial Alpine Eagle, but wear it only during summer. This kind of watches isn't the one I car about the most. For me, the RO, which is the only one without a seconds hand (and which started the trend), remains a cornerstone but would be better ...
Beyond 8, the image became too difficult to make... I personally think that each of these brands has done so much better and more attractive timepieces than these "hyped" ones... That said, the RO started it all and, without a seconds hand, I tend to thin...
Also without a seconds hand ššš» And there used to be an Urban Jurgensen but I believe that is no longer in the current catalog š¤·š»āāļø Lots of choice⦠but like for you this is not a category that particularly appeals to me šš¤·š»āāļø ...
too restrictive and a bit arbitrary... š«£ Anyway, the immediate attention this post gets confirms how popular integrated bracelet sports watches are!
Thanks for this comprehensive side by side pic šš» Iāve owned the GP 38 and 42 mm, and also the IWC 40. Of those, the GP 38 was the one that lasted the longest. Iāve tried on some of the other ones but could never justify the price, even when pre-owned. ...
And I could/should probably have added the Octo Finissimo Automatic. I own a grey dial Alpine Eagle and like it in its own right, but I only wear it during summer, because I'm just more attracted to dress watches. Best, Emmanuel
...but the size to me is perfect. The bracelet is really nice. It's simple and legible. And the movement looks great. And it will hold its value better than most...
The Nautilus and RO are the only one below 9 mm thickness. And the RO is the only one without seconds hand. It would be even better with no date, imo. Best, Emmanuel
And this while I am sitting in the train to Munich with an appointment at Vacheron Constatin for looking After a 222 and wearing a RO. So much to my preferences, but of course i would like to mention the Czapek Antarctique and the Romain Gauthier Continuu...
Thanks for mentioning the Czapek and the RG. The Jumbo, with no seconds hand, is a true cornerstone. The 222 is also devoid of a seconds hand, which I like. Minimalism. I would even prefer a no date version of both. Iāve tried on the gold 222 and was disa...
Despite everything, I'd like to say that I'm surprised to know the water resistance of Lange and Laurent Ferrier, which shows that it's not just a matter of design but also of functionality. It's curious that these two were among my favorites, to which I ...
I also like it that VC, ALS & LF have made a true > 100 m water resistance. And, as far as movements and finishing are concerned, ALS & LF are clearly in a class of their own. Best, Emmanuel
I love how aggressive the AP Royal Oak looks. Itās perfect other than the weak WR. Unfortunately, Iām not really comfortable wearing one in public for the same reasons I donāt wear Rolex. Although I still have an offshore because itās kind of funny. So be...