watch advice

Dec 04, 2016,07:42 AM
 

Need to find a watch to compliment the backpack and briefcase/messenger bag below.  The PAM372 and IWC Big Pilot are obvious choices but I need something suitable for an Asian size wrist.  I've looked at the smaller IWC Pilots and Panerai Luminors but I think they lose a bit of flavor in the downsizing so I'm hoping you gentlemen have some fresh ideas.  Oh, and lets take Rolex off the table too, though I did consider the new 2016 37mm steel Yachtmaster with anthracite color dial.


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Nice!

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-08:46
Nico, I knew I could count on you for an erudite selection but the stainless steel version is impossible to find now! I think it was a limited edition

thanks again nico

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 5th, 2016-09:23
JLC tribute to Geophysic is the winner. The hunt for a NIB or LNIB steel version begins!

AP Safari...

 
 By: JToddH : December 4th, 2016-08:29
I love the cream dial of the previous model (shown) over the current version. ...  

LOVE safari

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-08:45
AP safari is in the right genre, especially the NAME but it wears huge, like a 47mm Panerai

How about this?

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 4th, 2016-09:17
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mmmmm

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-11:45
would be more of a match if they used the fake patina brownish lume instead of the new bright green superluminova

I know you said the smaller IWC pilots lose a bit of flavor...

 
 By: logan2z : December 4th, 2016-10:45
But this classic seems pretty yummy to me. Put it on a brown strap and I think it would be a perfect complement to your backpack. ...  

love it

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-11:46
love the mark xv but this watch is going to be a gift so it has to be new in box

bronze!

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-14:09
love this bronze oris and the tudor black bay bronze as well but they are SOOOO BIG made for giant Teutonic wrists

Oh, your wrist must be smaller than I realized

 
 By: logan2z : December 4th, 2016-22:51
The Oris is 42mm, relatively small by my standards

lugs

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 5th, 2016-09:29
I think the lug to lug is 50-52mm vs 48mm lug to lug for most 40mm diameter watches

+1

 
 By: rnaden : December 4th, 2016-15:09
That one is a gem and fits as a great watch. Not too small despite the numbers, and has a pretty significance presence, especially on the bracelet.

picky

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-15:37
I know this is nit picking and super OCD but I have one issue with the black bay 36 and its that the crown with the black spacer ring sticks out way too far from the case body. the crown is a thick crown which is appropriate for a sports watch but the use... 

I know right!

 
 By: Harry2 : December 4th, 2016-15:42
I completely agree, the spacer on all the Tudor heritage models drives me insane. I can\'t deal with it and it\'s the principal reason I don\'t own one. So don\'t worry, but I know it doesn\'t bother everyone. In regards to the shoes, thanks! They\'re not... 

shoes

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 4th, 2016-15:33
great leather boots

How about the 38.5mm Aqua Terra?

 
 By: Horology411 : December 4th, 2016-23:18
The Annual Calendar version or GMT complications add additional function, plethora of material and color choices. Plus arguably the best movement being produced in any quantity.

My pick.. Zenith Pilot

 
 By: Fjan : December 5th, 2016-19:22
Zenith Pilot Type 20 40mm .. they wear small since the lug are very short just like those on 372.. However IMHO to suit your ChromeHeart bag you chose, you do need the bronze case (zenith Pilot type20 bronze 45mm) with brown leather strap.

very vintage style

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 5th, 2016-20:37
The Zenith Pilot Type 20 is a good match, the 40mm size is perfect, and the price is reasonable. I'm going to take a look at the zenith type 20 while looking for a LNIB SS JLC tribute to geophysic The bags are by Wellington & Cromwell, not Chrome Hearts. ...  

Omega seamaster 300 on brown leather strap [nt]

 
 By: Horologically_minded : December 6th, 2016-04:30

Guess any of the watches suggested...

 
 By: Subexplorer : December 6th, 2016-07:15
... in the thread would be nice with a canvas straps to match your great suitcase. Something like the one I got for my SM which matches the lume color. Cheers! Abel ...  

wow

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 6th, 2016-09:57
this is a super tasteful and rugged look. its like a "desert" seamaster

I really like the direction you are going with this, Abel!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 13th, 2016-09:46
Edward, if you really loved your friend you would find him one of these(and one for me too)! ...  

tropical dial

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 13th, 2016-11:17
i love how the dial matches the strap exactly but that tropical dial looks too good to be true which makes me skeptical....lots of fake tropical dials out of asia now.

But I found it on the Internet...

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 13th, 2016-17:52
so it must be true!

What about this Zenith Pilot?

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : December 6th, 2016-08:00
Strap is the wrong color as your backpack, but you can easily find a strap of similar color. Cheers, Anthony ...  

Why not the last Zenith Range Rover?

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 6th, 2016-08:18
Credit: Foversta Best wishes Alkiro ...  

What about this on a canvas or leather strap??

 
 By: wineme_dineme_sixtynineme : December 8th, 2016-16:02
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