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TommyH · 1 February 2020, 09:02 PM

I am aware that I am unlikely to achieve a purchase of the Rolex anytime soon from an AD.
Does anyone have recommendations along with photos of metal bracelet not black dial of a chronograph?
I am open to suggestions to add to my collection, I ‘need’ in the loosest possible sense of need some colour to ‘complete’ my stable.

A platona would go very well but to give some context is well out of my budget.

Thanks all in advance of updates, could you give some substance to you recommends as well, the rationale is always of interest to me of why a certain piece was chosen.

JR16 · 2 February 2020, 01:13 AM

What is your budget ?
Since I assume you wanted a Daytona, you can still get a Daytona in WG w metal bracelet .

For a less expensive option, would consider a Speedmaster, which you can get in white, blue, or even dials

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TommyH · 2 February 2020, 02:35 AM

Somewhat less, unfortunately!

The speedy is the obvious one.

Looking at other ‘less’ known as well.

Thanks for suggestion though.

_speedmaster_ · 2 February 2020, 03:20 AM

Octo finissimo chrono gmt

Layner · 2 February 2020, 03:52 AM

For me it’d be the Glashutte Senator chrono or a GP, but I need a date on my watches

Swaye · 2 February 2020, 04:12 AM

GO Seventies or Bulgari Octo Chrono GMT

The Bulgari is amazing on the wrist imho.

rootbeer7 · 2 February 2020, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR16

What is your budget ?
Since I assume you wanted a Daytona, you can still get a Daytona in WG w metal bracelet .

For a less expensive option, would consider a Speedmaster, which you can get in white, blue, or even dials

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Surely white gold also has gold bracelet?

glamorama · 2 February 2020, 04:14 AM

A lot of the Zenith chronographs have colour. Obviously a legendary movement too.

GB-man · 2 February 2020, 04:15 AM

I love my bvlgari but since you want some color that aint the one.

Navitimer looks best on strap (imho) so that's out. Might as well get the speedy lol

I would go ck2998 and add bracelet.

(photo credit to _speedmaster_ above)

JR16 · 2 February 2020, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Surely white gold also has gold bracelet?

Of course

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_speedmaster_ · 2 February 2020, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

I love my bvlgari but since you want some color that aint the one.

Navitimer looks best on strap (imho) so that's out. Might as well get the speedy lol

I would go ck2998 and add bracelet.

(photo credit to _speedmaster_ above)

Hahaha, I was scrolling through and thought, 'that sweater looks familiar'. Then saw the photo credit and facepalmed myself.

The CK2998 and the 020STZ006704 Omega bracelet work very well together IMHO.

GB-man · 2 February 2020, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Hahaha, I was scrolling through and thought, 'that sweater looks familiar'. Then saw the photo credit and facepalmed myself.

The CK2998 and the 020STZ006704 Omega bracelet work very well together IMHO.

Honestly I just googled ck2998 with bracelet and your shot came up!

Looks fantastic and great size too

Jay (Eire) · 2 February 2020, 08:21 AM

A little colour but not overdone. The dial is pretty cool, it has some grain/texture which is really nice.

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red1108nyc · 2 February 2020, 08:33 AM

CK 2998 fan here too and would recommend :-)

OrangeKenny · 2 February 2020, 10:03 AM

In the Wilsdorf family, the Tudor heritage is a fun colourful chrono, or the black bay steel and gold if two tone is your thing.
The ck2998 above looks awesome on the bracelet.
Zenith El Primero has solid cred and a unique colour pattern. Do your research if you go the vintage route.
Going up a price point there is the Vacheron Constantin overseas chronograph in a few dial colours. And available at retail which can’t be said of AP or PP.

OrangeKenny · 2 February 2020, 11:08 AM

Just remembered; Monaco!

Euge · 2 February 2020, 02:31 PM

Just in case...

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juve · 2 February 2020, 02:37 PM

How about gray dial ?

TommyH · 2 February 2020, 06:06 PM

Thanks all, the speedy seems to be winning

Has anyone got an IWC and there thoughts on day to day wear.

Lots of strong recommendations here though.

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Token74 · 2 February 2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

CK 2998 fan here too and would recommend :-)

Hard to look beyond this based on the OP requirement.

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toph · 2 February 2020, 07:27 PM

Brellum, beautiful Swiss micro brand with COSC movements

thekman · 3 February 2020, 02:00 AM

Maybe this one?

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KBM · 4 February 2020, 11:49 AM

How about a Mark ii, for something different and with some color (and the date, for those who need it).

Joey5622 · 4 February 2020, 10:59 PM

Vc overseas chrono!

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Nikrnic · 5 February 2020, 10:16 AM

Nice chronos! Im thinking of adding one. Tough choice, liking the 2998 Speedy, Zenith El Primero and the JLC Polaris, not shown but thats getting up there, not sure... VC Overseas Whoaaa, thats another level, have the 3 hander.
Not mine (thinking)...anyone??

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shafran · 6 February 2020, 10:31 AM

They can be bought new in 42mm for a steal vs their original list.

ernie117 · 6 February 2020, 10:54 AM

Nice

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1 February 2020, 09:02 PM	#1
TommyH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 55	Achievable Chronograph.. I am aware that I am unlikely to achieve a purchase of the Rolex anytime soon from an AD. Does anyone have recommendations along with photos of metal bracelet not black dial of a chronograph? I am open to suggestions to add to my collection, I ‘need’ in the loosest possible sense of need some colour to ‘complete’ my stable. A platona would go very well but to give some context is well out of my budget. Thanks all in advance of updates, could you give some substance to you recommends as well, the rationale is always of interest to me of why a certain piece was chosen.

2 February 2020, 01:13 AM	#2
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,251	Achievable Chronograph.. What is your budget ? Since I assume you wanted a Daytona, you can still get a Daytona in WG w metal bracelet . For a less expensive option, would consider a Speedmaster, which you can get in white, blue, or even dials Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 February 2020, 03:20 AM	#4
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2 February 2020, 03:52 AM	#5
Layner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 34	For me it’d be the Glashutte Senator chrono or a GP, but I need a date on my watches Last edited by Layner; 2 February 2020 at 03:53 AM.. Reason: Typo

2 February 2020, 04:12 AM	#6
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2 February 2020, 02:35 AM	#3
TommyH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 55	Somewhat less, unfortunately! The speedy is the obvious one. Looking at other ‘less’ known as well. Thanks for suggestion though.

2 February 2020, 04:14 AM	#8
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Achievable Chronograph.. A lot of the Zenith chronographs have colour. Obviously a legendary movement too.

2 February 2020, 04:15 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,342	I love my bvlgari but since you want some color that aint the one. Navitimer looks best on strap (imho) so that's out. Might as well get the speedy lol I would go ck2998 and add bracelet. (photo credit to _speedmaster_ above) __________________

2 February 2020, 08:21 AM	#13
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,490	A little colour but not overdone. The dial is pretty cool, it has some grain/texture which is really nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2020, 08:33 AM	#14
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	CK 2998 fan here too and would recommend :-)

2 February 2020, 10:03 AM	#15
OrangeKenny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 329	In the Wilsdorf family, the Tudor heritage is a fun colourful chrono, or the black bay steel and gold if two tone is your thing. The ck2998 above looks awesome on the bracelet. Zenith El Primero has solid cred and a unique colour pattern. Do your research if you go the vintage route. Going up a price point there is the Vacheron Constantin overseas chronograph in a few dial colours. And available at retail which can’t be said of AP or PP.

2 February 2020, 11:08 AM	#16
OrangeKenny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 329	Just remembered; Monaco!

2 February 2020, 02:31 PM	#17
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,987	Just in case... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2020, 06:06 PM	#19
TommyH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 55	Thanks all, the speedy seems to be winning Has anyone got an IWC and there thoughts on day to day wear. Lots of strong recommendations here though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 February 2020, 02:00 AM	#22
thekman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Boston Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,051	Maybe this one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex \| AP \| Cartier \| VC \| Lange Follow me www.instagram.com/subs.n.scrubs

4 February 2020, 11:49 AM	#23
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,457	How about a Mark ii, for something different and with some color (and the date, for those who need it).

4 February 2020, 10:59 PM	#24
Joey5622 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 114	Vc overseas chrono! Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

5 February 2020, 10:16 AM	#25
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Nice chronos! Im thinking of adding one. Tough choice, liking the 2998 Speedy, Zenith El Primero and the JLC Polaris, not shown but thats getting up there, not sure... VC Overseas Whoaaa, thats another level, have the 3 hander. Not mine (thinking)...anyone?? Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

6 February 2020, 10:31 AM	#26
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 581	Parmigiani pershing They can be bought new in 42mm for a steal vs their original list.

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