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Horological Meandering

A "This for That" Question...

 

I generally keep only one metal bracelet sport watch that I wear when the situation requires it (e.g., the weather is hot and steamy; I'm roughing it outdoors; I'm likely to be exposed to moisture; etc.) or I have a whim to do so.  In the past, watches from Ebel, Benz, Omega, Ball and G.O. have filled this niche; my current steel bracelet sport watch is a UTS 1000m v2 GMT:

I love this watch and think I would die happy if the UTS were to be the end of this part of my personal horological journey,,,,(I'm generally moving toward more classic, dress-oriented designs).  Nevertheless, you'll notice that two beloved sport/diving watch brands (Rolex and Grand Seiko) are not among those I've owned...which brings me to my question: 

Should I (would you) trade this piece for either a new Rolex Submariner or a Seiko Spring Drive diver and if so, which?

Thanks
DB Darien

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Without a question the Rolex

 
By: grigo : March 21st, 2011-12:49
I've had my sub for almost 20 years and it has always come through every situation with flying colors. It is in actually very goos shap and I tend to treat it less like a work horse. Until you have worn one, you won't know what it is like. I also think th... 

I think the Rolex...

 
By: dxboon : March 21st, 2011-23:27
...is pretty much a classic in the sports watch genre. I like Seiko dive watches a lot, but if you're talking about picking up a timeless piece I'd vote for the Sub. Time has proven the design to be evergreen and the bevy of vintage Subs that are for sale... 

You should / I would do so ...

 
By: amanico : March 21st, 2011-23:47
I would go on a modern Rolex Submariner. Ok, the watch is seen again and again, on a lot of wrists, but there may be a reason... Don't you think? Ok, now which Sub? With or without date? As we're speaking about Modern Subs, a 16610 ( Date ), or 14060 ( wi... 

go for the Crown... [nt]

 
By: KC74 : March 22nd, 2011-01:13
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I would definatley go for....

 
By: SamEE : March 22nd, 2011-17:41
The rolex! It is a common watch but you can't say it's not beautiful and it's going to last you a long time plus it won't go out of style . That was easy! Cheers SamEE

Keep the UTS

 
By: RJW : March 22nd, 2011-19:29
" I love this watch and think I would die happy if the UTS were to be the end of this part of my personal horological journey" That says it all ... for me. Regards, Richard.

+1

 
By: BDLJ : March 23rd, 2011-05:03
This UTS is something unique to you . Rolex subs will always be out there and GS Divers might be...based on your quote (per RJW's post), I can't any reason to change. Plus I really like that UTS, too big for my wrist, but impressive.