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[s]It'sAliveJim wrote: However, you could also consider the Tudor Black Bay red or blue? Or a Seiko Samurai or Turtle in Blue Lagoon, or a Seiko Sumo in blue?

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:A Squale 1621, polished, would be my preference

Although at 44mm perhaps larger than your preference.

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Yeah, too big. Limit is 42.
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missF wrote:....all these splashes of bright colour aside - the oris sixty-five is absolutely gorgeous..... :thumbup:
It is a fun watch, isn't it! I worry about usability though. How would I feel to use it when not on holiday or the beach, which is most of the time obviously.
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srs1286 wrote:
Wis wrote:
srs1286 wrote:Any size restrictions? Deep Blue has a bunch of bright colors / lume but they are definitely on the large side.
42mm is maximum for me.
Of your choices my vote is definitely the Oris. The from factor of the 65 has always appealed to me however I am a bit more boring and would go for this version...
For me it is the Sixtyfive...
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^^ i'd say the sixty five is a much more widely useable watch than the divers with the splash of very bright colour - wearable in many more circumstances and more adaptable. almost less 'fun' - just more gorgeous!
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gwells wrote:the halios seaforth should be shipping very soon, and there's a pastel blue version which should fit the bill and be a little different than some of the other options.
I do like the Seaforth, but prefer the sunburst blue over the pastel. A distinct possibility.
i actually agree that i like the blue sunburst more. although the pastel is growing on me a bit as i continue to see it more.
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I haven't come up with any alternatives, but I have some comments regarding your three suggestions.

The Oris Sixty-five. I own two of these, the original black dialled 40mm and a green dialled 42mm version. I love the 40mm version, it's honestly one of my favourite watches, it's very, very wearable and surprisingly versatile. The green 42 is something of a chameleon in that it sometimes appears black, sometimes green, but it's equally as comfortable as the 40mm and I like it a lot.

The Doxa. I like a lot about the Doxa; the dial colour, the case shape, the BOR bracelet. One thing I don't like, is the size of the dial compared to the case & bezel. The case has a lot of "meat" around the bezel, and the "double" bezel is quite wide. The dial is very small compared to the rest of the watch. The Doxa quite rightly has a lot of fans, but it's enough for me to take it off my wish list.

The Squale. Never owned one and to be truthful, it doesn't really appeal to me. The dial logo and text spoil it for me and, colour aside, it doesn't stand out as anything sufficiently different from the masses.

So for me, the blue Oris would be my choice. But then, I don't own a Reverso, so my taste is clearly different enough from yours for that recommendation to be of little relevance. :wink:
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Personally i think you already have one of the best in the SMPc of which you can spice up with an assortment of straps such as rubber or nato,s in a multitude of colours to match the mood. More money towards another serious watch.

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Wis wrote:
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:A Squale 1621, polished, would be my preference

Although at 44mm perhaps larger than your preference.

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Yeah, too big. Limit is 42.
Point appreciated but think of it this way.

It's meant to be a fun / summer / holiday watch, so why not bend the rules by a couple of millimetres. Also, with the crown partly recessed and at 4 o’clock, it will 'wear small'.

Just a thought.

Mind you, I do rather like the blue Oris.

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When the Oris 65 was launched I thought that would make a good beach holiday watch. I still do and the one you have picked out is ideal.

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Perhaps the "fun" element could come from the strap? - allowing the watch to be a "serious" watch if required...

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^^^ Having said that, I'd also go for the SixtyFive...

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downer wrote:^^^ Having said that, I'd also go for the SixtyFive...

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Greetings,

That Oris 65 looks good but on this strap it's really looking like a summer watch!

Excellent!
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missF wrote:^^ i'd say the sixty five is a much more widely useable watch than the divers with the splash of very bright colour - wearable in many more circumstances and more adaptable. almost less 'fun' - just more gorgeous!
It perfectly evokes a carefree 1960s summer on the French Riviera, and who wouldn't want that? So the summer credentials are not in question. Versatile? With casual clothes after work, more so than the other two, I agree. Good point!
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gaf1958 wrote:I haven't come up with any alternatives, but I have some comments regarding your three suggestions.

The Oris Sixty-five. I own two of these, the original black dialled 40mm and a green dialled 42mm version. I love the 40mm version, it's honestly one of my favourite watches, it's very, very wearable and surprisingly versatile. The green 42 is something of a chameleon in that it sometimes appears black, sometimes green, but it's equally as comfortable as the 40mm and I like it a lot.

The Doxa. I like a lot about the Doxa; the dial colour, the case shape, the BOR bracelet. One thing I don't like, is the size of the dial compared to the case & bezel. The case has a lot of "meat" around the bezel, and the "double" bezel is quite wide. The dial is very small compared to the rest of the watch. The Doxa quite rightly has a lot of fans, but it's enough for me to take it off my wish list.

The Squale. Never owned one and to be truthful, it doesn't really appeal to me. The dial logo and text spoil it for me and, colour aside, it doesn't stand out as anything sufficiently different from the masses.

So for me, the blue Oris would be my choice. But then, I don't own a Reverso, so my taste is clearly different enough from yours for that recommendation to be of little relevance. :wink:
Not at all, your comments are much appreciated and are in line with my own thinking. Perhaps you are a Reverso guy!
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