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Old 30 September 2024, 02:23 PM   #1
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Never thought I’d be going down this road

Never thought I’d be into the Navitimer. But these newer models just grew on me. So now I am stuck between these. I am leaning toward the black bit the bronze is a close second. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?
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Old 30 September 2024, 02:48 PM   #2
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I like the watches overall and would pick the black first then the bronze.

Similar to the Daytona, the hands can get lost in the dial.
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Old 30 September 2024, 08:14 PM   #3
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Lovely and historically significant watches. For me it would also be the black dial, a classic look for this piece. You'll enjoy it fully either way though.
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Old 30 September 2024, 08:16 PM   #4
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All three are very nice. I’d go black as well, unless I had another black chrono. I’m with Gus, legibility isn’t it’s strong suit, but it’s still a great watch.
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Old 30 September 2024, 08:30 PM   #5
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Black is indeed classic but I have the Superocean Heritage chrono with that silver dial and love it.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of these 3 you are looking at though. All 3 look great on that bracelet.
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Old 30 September 2024, 09:10 PM   #6
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Bronze is my choice.

Too many black and white dials out there already.

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Old 30 September 2024, 09:15 PM   #7
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I have owned all three at one point or another. Dial color is bronze, sliver and then black. I am not a fan of the bracelet. Difficult to get a perfect fit.
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Old 1 October 2024, 04:52 AM   #8
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I like the bronze
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Old 1 October 2024, 06:24 AM   #9
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My husband had the bronze 43 on strap and really liked it. Regrets selling it and hopes to get classic black dial in the future.

I just got the mint green 40mm on the bracelet. Such a nice high quality bracelet. To me much higher quality than Rolex.

Whatever you choose the Navitimer is a classic. So much much nicer looking than the usual Rolex sports watch.
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Old 1 October 2024, 06:47 AM   #10
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Its a classic watch but for me it matches best with the leather strap. I don't know why, it just does to my eyes. I think most aviation watches look better on leather, IWC Pilot comes to mind.

I would go black dial as well.

All the best with your chase.
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Old 1 October 2024, 07:45 AM   #11
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Black then, Bronze would be my preference. Look nice and sounds like you are getting at least one.
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Bronze. Also add a leather or croc strap for a good mix up.
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Old 1 October 2024, 02:11 PM   #13
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So far I’m leaning towards bronze
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Old 3 October 2024, 02:34 AM   #14
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Black for me
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Old 31 October 2024, 09:38 AM   #15
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Ended up with the black one. Got it a few days ago here in Tokyo
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