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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by dnslater » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:22 am

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I hate that they clutter such a nice dial with day markers.

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Post by rockmastermike » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:23 am

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This one would have been more interesting with just a date or no date - not digging the day/date here

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Ryeguy » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:58 am

It isn't just the material. I actually prefer the Tudor font and spacing. The look more crisp and business-like to my eye.

The Rolex numbers remind me of a Seiko Sumo bezel - not in a good way...

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by raf42 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:01 am

I personally love ceramic and sapphire bezels, with aluminum a distant third - just personal taste.

That recurring picture (and a few others) of the new Rolex GMT is horrible, over-saturated and I doubt color accurate. I've handled two BLRO's and seen them in display cases dozens of times and the colors never looked anything like that, red not pink, and blue not purple. Maybe there are pink/purple ones out there, but everyone I've seen looks like a whole lot better. Will be interesting to see when more pic data points are available for the new one.

BP's new divers are disappointing.

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Post by ericf4 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:01 am

Seppia wrote:
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Tudor bezel > Rolex bezel
Completely agree.
Aluminum is such a superior choice, I’ve always liked it much better than ceramic.
Again, for me it's not material but color. One is red and blue and other is pink and lavender. Yuk

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by flyskate » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:02 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:52 am
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39 by 12.3 and no collar around the crown

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I almost totally love it. The chronometer text is too big, but I can live with it.
This is great, thinking it will be my next purchase!
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Post by 59yukon01 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:08 am

Let's throw some new Seikos in here. Assuming the new MM300 only comes in green now, and has eliminated Marinemaster from the dial and added the Prospex logo.

https://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/prospex/s ... recreation

https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/prod ... veedition/

https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/prod ... ecreation/

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Nellipj » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:21 am

So very disappointed in Seiko. Stop adding the X and same handset to every model for fucks sake :banghead:

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Chocodove » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:27 am

I like the green one. Ceramic bezel. Doesn't say if it's sapphire crystal though?
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Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:33 am

Nellipj wrote:
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So very disappointed in Seiko. Stop adding the X and same handset to every model for fucks sake :banghead:
Seiko sucks. Their big push into the west consists of higher prices, uglier designs, and shitty long-term parts availability. That green MM300 is a such a blatant 116100LV rip-off.

They do a nice engraved dial though
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Just don't expect to be able to get a service replacement dial in ten years.
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Post by 59yukon01 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:38 am

Chocodove wrote:I like the green one. Ceramic bezel. Doesn't say if it's sapphire crystal though?
Digging deeper into the spec sheets they do have sapphire now.

SBDX021 or SLA019J LE Green
SBDC061 Black with bracelet
SBDC063 Blue with rubber



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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by sierra11b » Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:54 am

That LE golden tuna is hot

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by petethegreek » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:02 am

hoppyjr wrote:39mm white dial OP

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39mm Black Bay with in house. $3500 ish.

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I really, really like both of these, but the Tudor probably edges out for me. I would have loved to see a 39mm Pelagos, in a blue dial but that might not be too far out of the realm of possibilities given the return of smaller cases. Tudor seems to have a good feel for what the markets wants.

As for Omega-the new offerings aren’t doing it for me.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by petethegreek » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:02 am

hoppyjr wrote:39mm white dial OP

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39mm Black Bay with in house. $3500 ish.

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I really, really like both of these, but the Tudor probably edges out for me. I would have loved to see a 39mm Pelagos, in a blue dial but that might not be too far out of the realm of possibilities given the return of smaller cases. Tudor seems to have a good feel for what the markets wants.

As for Omega-the new offerings aren’t doing it for me.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:11 am

I kinda like that Forest Green MM300. Agree with Pat, enough of the same handset in every watch.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:26 am

Oris has introduced 2 new Sixty Five divers
Not sure I like Bronze bezel on SS case.
This is all Andrea - the one on the right is 36mm

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:29 am

36mm is too small for a diver. Is the bronze bezel going to corrode to the SS case?

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:37 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:29 am
36mm is too small for a diver. Is the bronze bezel going to corrode to the SS case?
That's a great question. I don't like mixed color/type metals anyway so I have no experience with that. Although a lot of companies use SS or Ti caseback for their Bronze divers so I guess it's okay

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Post by ericf4 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:42 am

i have yet to see anything that makes me running to open my wallet at this point from Basel 2018/// Sad....

The only thing i really loved so far was the new Brellum LE. But for me its too complicated as i dont keep my watches on winders and resetting all that stuff wouldn't work for me. Im sure i will regret it not getting 1 of the 13 made. Even my GO panolunar i dont set the moon phase etc each time as its just another step i dont have time to deal with when putting the watch on.

From the official Brellum site-
https://www.brellum.swiss/en/shop/duobo ... d-edition/



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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:43 am

New B&R, I love everything about it but WTF is up with the date window. IWC finally dropped it and now B&R picked it up, great.

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Post by ericf4 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:45 am

looks like a toy and the exposed date is a Fn no go for me ALWAYS>.
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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by Chronos » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:46 am

Oh, my.

I will have one of these Diet Pepsi Tudors. I shall.

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Jeep99dad wrote:
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Nellipj wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:
Nellipj wrote:
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I like the Tudor much more on bracelet.

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L-O-V-E this one :love:
Yep, I think I’m going for this one.


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Yeap i am ordering the Tudor too. Will sell the B.B. black gilt dial I have and get a Monta Gilt Ocean King for my dress diver with gilt dial.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by jswing » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:50 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
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Just a winner in every way.


Per Hoedicky
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Meant to replicate the charm and appeal of Tudor's vintage reference 7924, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight is not only a bit smaller than a standard Black Bay, it's also quite a bit thinner, coming in at a svelte 11.9mm (vs 14.75mm on the 41mm wide models). In addition to the new proportions, the Fifty-Eight employs a gilt colorway, with a gold-tone used for the bezel, hands, and dial markings. Finally, in a further connection with the aesthetic of the original Big Crown of the late 50s, the Fifty-Eight use of a colorless brushed steel crown tube.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor ... ntroducing

If it's really 39x12mm, this thing is filling a hole in the market that's absolutely wide open. Just make a blue version
Well, there goes my resolve not to buy anything new. I loved the old BB except for the dimensions. I'll have to get this.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by ericf4 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:59 am

I wish Tudor would lose those dumb bolts on the links....
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