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If you’re a regular here, it’s likely because like me you have a penchant for watches that don’t mind getting a bit wet.
The dive watch world is a wonderful eclectic world with tons of different styles and genres, but that’s all it is, a single genre in a much wider field of horology.
As a watch journalist, I am exposed almost daily to tons of lovely looking wristwatches of which only a few are on topic for OceanicTime.
It’s a tough life being a hardcore dive watch enthusiast; some could even say that I have pigeon holed myself.
But after well over a decade of exclusively buying dive watches I have finally strayed beyond a brief flirtation with the non-diver and have started to add one or two to my collection.
Here’s a look at ten that have flashed up on my radar recently. There appear to be some common traits that I’m attracted to; vintage styling, silver / grey dials and pops of orange (perhaps the diver in me).
I think the fact that most of these are chronographs shows an apparent lack in the dive watch segment. There is a distinct absence of aviation watches in my ten as personally they don’t do it for me.
I actually already own two of the models featured; a Le Jour Mark I and a Tudor Heritage Chrono and perhaps see an Explore II or Speedy Mark II in my near future.
Have you ever toyed with the idea of in investing in a really good non-diver? Do you already own mix of different genres?
Or are you not that way inclined. It might be time to come out of the closet. Trust me it’s liberating!
JLC Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic – for 2018 it gets a stunning new look with Rose Gold compressor crown, pushers, and dial elements. Damn sexy!
Le JOUR Mark I – I think there are 6 or more versions of the MARK I, this Panda was my favorite but if truth be told I could easily have another one or two.
OMEGA Speedmaster Mkii – this is hands down the best looking non-diver in Omega’s amazing lineup. The orange on grey is perfect!
ORIS ChronOris – more orange on grey. This is an absolute beauty from Oris. I even wrote about it HERE.
PATEK PHILIPPE Aquanaut Chronograph - If money was no object then this neigh on 44K USD watch would be perfect. 42mm and orange on a Patek - wow!
ROLEX Explorer II – Rolex are well known for their staid styling making the bright orange text and GMT pointer all or the more interesting. It's perfect but for the cyclops.
ROLEX Milgauss – highly sort after, green sapphire crystal, orange text, markers and lightning rod seconds indicator plus an excellent level of anti-magnetic resistance. Just wish it was 2mm bigger.
TAG Heuer Autavia SE JACK Heuer Anniversary – this is the very latest Heuer throwback watch and I absolutely love it. Check out those dual bezel markings. So cool!
TUDOR Heritage Chrono – even more orange on grey and a watch I have quietly coveted since it was released 8yrs ago. I wear mine on a black and orange Tudor NATO.
ZODIAC GrandRally – more Panda action, more orange on grey and a reasonable price-tag, no wonder it’s already SOLD OUT!
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Let us know your thoughts and impressions.
If you’re a regular here, it’s likely because like me you have a penchant for watches that don’t mind getting a bit wet.
The dive watch world is a wonderful eclectic world with tons of different styles and genres, but that’s all it is, a single genre in a much wider field of horology.
As a watch journalist, I am exposed almost daily to tons of lovely looking wristwatches of which only a few are on topic for OceanicTime.
It’s a tough life being a hardcore dive watch enthusiast; some could even say that I have pigeon holed myself.
But after well over a decade of exclusively buying dive watches I have finally strayed beyond a brief flirtation with the non-diver and have started to add one or two to my collection.
Here’s a look at ten that have flashed up on my radar recently. There appear to be some common traits that I’m attracted to; vintage styling, silver / grey dials and pops of orange (perhaps the diver in me).
I think the fact that most of these are chronographs shows an apparent lack in the dive watch segment. There is a distinct absence of aviation watches in my ten as personally they don’t do it for me.
I actually already own two of the models featured; a Le Jour Mark I and a Tudor Heritage Chrono and perhaps see an Explore II or Speedy Mark II in my near future.
Have you ever toyed with the idea of in investing in a really good non-diver? Do you already own mix of different genres?
Or are you not that way inclined. It might be time to come out of the closet. Trust me it’s liberating!
JLC Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic – for 2018 it gets a stunning new look with Rose Gold compressor crown, pushers, and dial elements. Damn sexy!
Le JOUR Mark I – I think there are 6 or more versions of the MARK I, this Panda was my favorite but if truth be told I could easily have another one or two.
OMEGA Speedmaster Mkii – this is hands down the best looking non-diver in Omega’s amazing lineup. The orange on grey is perfect!
ORIS ChronOris – more orange on grey. This is an absolute beauty from Oris. I even wrote about it HERE.
PATEK PHILIPPE Aquanaut Chronograph - If money was no object then this neigh on 44K USD watch would be perfect. 42mm and orange on a Patek - wow!
ROLEX Explorer II – Rolex are well known for their staid styling making the bright orange text and GMT pointer all or the more interesting. It's perfect but for the cyclops.
ROLEX Milgauss – highly sort after, green sapphire crystal, orange text, markers and lightning rod seconds indicator plus an excellent level of anti-magnetic resistance. Just wish it was 2mm bigger.
TAG Heuer Autavia SE JACK Heuer Anniversary – this is the very latest Heuer throwback watch and I absolutely love it. Check out those dual bezel markings. So cool!
TUDOR Heritage Chrono – even more orange on grey and a watch I have quietly coveted since it was released 8yrs ago. I wear mine on a black and orange Tudor NATO.
ZODIAC GrandRally – more Panda action, more orange on grey and a reasonable price-tag, no wonder it’s already SOLD OUT!
Continue reading...
Let us know your thoughts and impressions.