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Old 12-15-2017, 04:52 AM
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Hi Jean-Marc, I did not get it, only tried it on and loved it. Congrats on the Grey, also gorgeous.
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Old 12-15-2017, 05:19 AM
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I'm looking at Omega for possibly my first quality diver, that... or just head straight over to Blancpain. Do we really need hand assembled/finished movements? Of course we do.
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Old 12-15-2017, 12:20 PM
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Then there's always the Tudor Pelagos....regarded by many as one of the finest dive watches on the market; including Hodinkee writers Jason Heaton and James Stacey, who are professional-level divers and, er, um, actually dive with their dive wathces.



Another well-regarded dive watch is the Sinn EZM 5 U2, crafted out of German submarine steel. The EZM series of Sinns are Sinn's "Einsatzzeitmesser" watches, which translated from German means, "Mission Timer". The EZMs are purpose built for special forces, e.g. the German GSG 9, German Air Force, Frankfurt firefighers, air rescue teams, etc. As such, they are built to an extremely high level of execution. I've handled all the pro diver watches from Sinn and they literally built like a tank. The Omega and Blancpain divers are well-made, but they cannot hold a candle to the level of build quality, toughness and durability of the Sinn EZMs, not even close. They also are hermetically sealed with inert gas atmospheres and two copper sulfate capsules to absorb water vapor in the case. This keeps the dial from fogging up when diving in cold water. Only Sinn does this kind of stuff, BTW. 2,000 meter depth rating and extreme anti-magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m. Also has a GMT second time zone function. Available on a beautiful rubber strap or submarine steel bracelet for a whopping...$2700.

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Old 12-15-2017, 03:39 PM
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Then there's always the Tudor Pelagos....regarded by many as one of the finest dive watches on the market; including Hodinkee writers Jason Heaton and James Stacey, who are professional-level divers and, er, um, actually dive with their dive wathces.



Another well-regarded dive watch is the Sinn EZM 5 U2, crafted out of German submarine steel. The EZM series of Sinns are Sinn's "Einsatzzeitmesser" watches, which translated from German means, "Mission Timer". The EZMs are purpose built for special forces, e.g. the German GSG 9, German Air Force, Frankfurt firefighers, air rescue teams, etc. As such, they are built to an extremely high level of execution. I've handled all the pro diver watches from Sinn and they literally built like a tank. The Omega and Blancpain divers are well-made, but they cannot hold a candle to the level of build quality, toughness and durability of the Sinn EZMs, not even close. They also are hermetically sealed with inert gas atmospheres and two copper sulfate capsules to absorb water vapor in the case. This keeps the dial from fogging up when diving in cold water. Only Sinn does this kind of stuff, BTW. 2,000 meter depth rating and extreme anti-magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m. Also has a GMT second time zone function. Available on a beautiful rubber strap or submarine steel bracelet for a whopping...$2700.



I do like Sinn but I am somewhat of a movement snob. I expect an in-house movement in most high quality watches. I understand it often increases the price point but it is a one time investment for the company.
They can than expand upon the movement.
I think an in-house movement indicates a stronger commitment to horological values.
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Old 12-15-2017, 06:08 PM
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For those that are familiar with the watch and the 3 (or more) versions, I am wondering which one do you prefer?
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Old 12-15-2017, 07:00 PM
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Why did I click on this??? I've wanted to add a Speedmaster to my collection but never had. This is beautiful...off to research...
Yes. My son-in-law has one and it is an eye-catcher.
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Old 12-15-2017, 09:01 PM
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Beautiful time pieces !
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Old 12-16-2017, 08:07 AM
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I'd certainly go diving in a Sinn rather than a 50, and the vast majority of pro divers use like watches too. For everything else though...
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I like a lot the DSOTM black black.
I tried one last summer in Paris, beautifull.
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Old 07-07-2019, 02:29 PM
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Still absolutely love the DSOM edition and now I see them for just over $7k at online dealers. Glad I had self control and didn't pull the trigger at $12k
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