despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by JBZ » Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:46 am

I think the pre-ceramic two tone Rolex Sub in blue is a beautiful watch. I have a good friend who's had one for years and I never get tired of seeing it. I find the ceramic version a bit too blingy for my taste, but I feel the same way about the stainless version.

I'm not sold on the Tudor S&G from the pictures, but I have yet to see one IRL, so I'll reserve judgment.
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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by Steve O. » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:42 am

Had a two-tone/blue dial Invicta Pro back in the day that was so blingy and cheesy, it was actually fun to wear. :oops:
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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by jswing » Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:48 am

One of my first watches was a two tone Navitimer, and I really liked it. It was on leather, so at least it wasn't on a blingy bracelet. I've also had a couple Golden Tunas. None of them lasted long though. In general I'm not a big fan of two tone, but there are several in this thread I like.

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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by Torrid » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:48 am

I like it, though I’ve never actually bought a two tone.

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Post by Heuerville » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:49 am

One that I really regret selling.. I'd definitely rock it if I still had it..


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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by Mr_Pacman » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:55 am

This is my daily beater. Wear it to work with suits, weekends with jeans and t-shirts and my 3 month old son usually pukes on it at least once a day.

It works on a strap. Might be a bit too blingy if it was on a steel/18k bracelet.

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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by dinexus » Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:33 am

jtbenson wrote:
Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:44 am
two-tone and all yellow gold dominate at our local country club :grin:
i dig rose gold more than yellow gold, and while not two-tone, i yearn to "lease" the yachtmaster with the murdered out bezel on rubber someday...

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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by hidden by leaves » Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:38 pm

Not for the most part, but I am talking to a guy with a Tudor gold/SS Black Bay (not on the bracelet, which is too much for me) - I guess this one slipped by me as I'm just seeing in recently and quite like it.

On a more affordable level, I might pick up one of the new Orient Tritons in this configuration, just because...

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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by giosdad » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:01 am

I missed my 1675 Pepsi and the prices have gone too high to find a replacement. I picked up a matte dial root beer which is two-tone for a nice price, added a TT jubilee and have enjoyed wearing it. It is the only Rolex I have owned that my wife has liked and asked to borrow.

PS: It goes back into the safe each night that she wears it. I haven't seen the Precista Italian or a Brew watch since she started wearing them.
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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by 1954Selmer » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:26 am

Not for me.. The BB58 is an example of the maximum amount of gold tone/gilt.
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Re: despite what the watch industry says is trendy, does anyone actually own/like two-tone?

Post by Steelman » Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:14 pm

I've realized that I quite enjoy 2 tone watch heads (like the Golden Tunas and Omega Seamaster examples above).

What I dislike - for sure - is 2 tone bracelets.

That 2 tone Tudor looks great on the black NATO but I don't care for it on the two tone bracelet

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