Great collection, too many beautiful watches to mention 👍. Surprisingly, the one that really stood out to me was the Oris. It was just so different to everything else, I normally don't like grey much, but that looks superb.
The ProPilot X Calibre 400 line are such interesting watches. When they launched them they did three dials (this grey, a blue, and a pink), and while the pink is bright they all rely on that matte dial format. The Kermit they now have does too. So, you have that fairly plain dial approach but placed in an ultra-industrial case. Bracelet with a seatbelt-style clasp and angled links. Aggressive engine-turned bezel (turbine style given the angle), along with the crown (which is very easy to grip and wind). I think the titanium case is why they are taking this approach and I think it works. Grade 2 so they just make everything matte, including the dial to tie it in. That's my theory. But I don't know any other brand with this look, so it caught my eye. I looked a lot at the blue dial version as well (it's quite a dark blue) but I favored the black date wheel on the grey model versus the white wheel on the blue.
great collection...one problem for me... you should change that orient and get the orient kamasu (in red if you prefer) instead. much better watch overall
A fair point, you do get the sapphire crystal and (in my opinion) better bezel on the Kamasu. I ended up with the Kanno mostly because I prefer the indices and the hands on it over the Kamasu. That's really all it came down to.
good video and collection. thank you for sharing with us. fwiw i would streamline to the Explorer II, 300M - the best colour imv, despite it being relatively unpopular, Lange, Moser and your Oris as a ‘beater’. I’d then focus on getting the Submariner, ideally a no date, and perhaps an Explorer 40 or an Oyster Perpetual.
Thanks for the thoughts! Omega has my favorite silver dial color of any brand's sports watch line (I love the AT with it but I tell myself one is enough). I am on my local AD's contact list for a no-date Sub. I had an OP at one point (a last gen 34mm) and it was very comfortable but I just do not wear that format enough. The Explorer is a dial design that does not resonate with me (I have no field watches, I had one but just never really wore it). I may let the JLC go. I lean more there now than the Oris. The Oris is just so comfortable I still grab it often.
I agree with going for the type B dial for fliegers as it gives you more "flieger". The A dials are more like field watch dials - Hamilton Khaki fields etc. I'm a big fan of the Laco heritage case style and also their faux ageing process. Go all the way!
I do signal support systems specialist (communications) in the Army and I always need ZULU (GMT) time to set the radios. Because I live in Colorado Springs, I always get the atomic signal so it’s accurate to the second. So I have 3 solar/atomic G Shocks and I wear one every day to work.
That must be nice. I have a spot in my house that faces Colorado that I can consistently use. If I were to get another G-Shock though I'd want one with the Bluetooth sync just to be easier. I think they make some models that use GPS for updates but last I checked I didn't care for the designs and there were not very many of them.
@@WatcheswithDennis yeah I only like the atomic ones because I am in the field a lot and we can’t always use phones so I don’t want to run the risk of my watch being off because it couldn’t connect to my phone. However, some have both but those are the higher end models. Full metal and half metal. $300+ for those. But I’d love a yellow GA-B2100 Bluetooth/solar for when I’m home and want some color in my life lo l
Would just add: I also love Barton elite silicon bands, but I hear from friends that Everest bands that curve to the end links are 100% worth the extra money. Might be worth experimenting with on your SMP.
I've done pretty well sticking around that count but it could get tougher if I start getting more novelty watches. Granted, inexpensive watches are less stress since there's often lower service costs, insurance isn't an issue, etc. But still, it just starts getting hard to reasonable wear all these things. So I just feel better when I can clearly tell a watch isn't getting wrist time and can move it along. Though that feels more like an enthusiast than a collector. But I'm not as concerned about what's the most accurate label for my behavior as long as it's fun! Thanks for the tip about Everest. I'll look into those.
I'm glad I chose the Original over the Sport. I was worried about the size (I never had a chronograph this small before) but it wears so well. Vintage vibes but it's laid out in a way that I can still read the subdials when I use it.
Nice video as usual. If you get submariner, are you planning to get rid of explorer 2? If not why? Frankly i like explorer 2 more than submariner and im on wait list hence seeking more of long term review. White dial is win for me but black also is my 2nd best
I plan to keep the Explorer II even if I get a Sub, for a couple main reasons. First, it's the only GMT watch I own and the Sub obviously won't change that. I don't really look at alternative GMT watches since the Explorer II does everything on that front I would want. Second, and more notably, the Explorer II was my first luxury watch and served as a milestone purchase. Most watches I own are "just because" but the Explorer II is more symbolic for me. I'd be more likely to look at dumping one or more other dive watches for the Submariner. Granted, the only expensive dive watch I have is the Seamaster, and it has a very different look to the Sub, but that's true for all my dive watches (all very different colors, all different brands, etc.).
