An iconic design that works, therefore so often copied or borrowed from. Of course the earlier (now vintage) references are even better in this regard, but would not take them for diving any more. : ) Also, really like your JLC divers!
I do like divers ! They are fun,robust and perfectly suited for a more active and casual life style (as I have since my retirement...). Although not a real diver myself (just pool diving ...) I enjoy these watches for all of my outdoor activities and when...
But for some reason, I only have one in my collection these days, this 5512. I generally do not regret the watches I end up selling, but the exception would be the Sea-Dweller 16660 I used to own a few years back. I really wish I had kept that one. I real...
On the last point, if the sporting activities involve exposure to shocks / heavy vibration, then it should really be a quartz watch, no? ;-) On the other hand, if the concern is more about scratches and general wear, then the Sinn is a very good option. B...
... but I feel it always happens among the Watch aficionados community that controversy arises with many watches and the inspiration some models may have on others. In any case this Wempe looks very nice and with its own character. As usual best thing is ...
I've to see it in the metal to decide. Maybe later, because a Wempe store is a 2,5 hr drive by car. Keep you posted when I pull the trigger. Ciao, Bobbe
... of any controversy. It will be interesting to know your own point of view if you decide to get it finally. Good luck with your hunt my friend! Best! Abel
... this is the watch which inspired the design of what we consider a diving watch today) (even if some other brands/models can dispute the title of "the first dive watch" e.g. Blancpai FF or Panerai Radiomir). But your point is a pre buying strategy I al...
Here's one of my favorite modern dive watches. Not much to add or subtract, nothing superfluous in the design - well, save for a few lines too much text on the dial, perhaps. ...
An iconic design that works, therefore so often copied or borrowed from. Of course the earlier (now vintage) references are even better in this regard, but would not take them for diving any more. : ) Also, really like your JLC divers!
... they are sturdy, reliable and always ready to be used in any conditions and environments. Since the mid 1960’s I’ve been using several of mine for many decades in sport scuba diving even if in my last years of practicing this sport dive computer ruled...
... so diving watches are some kind of "natural" object of devotion to me. Diving watches are also a most practical type of timepiece in any circumstances... may be with the only exception of a very formal attire event (except if our name is Bond, James B...