A new watch for myself!
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Re: A new watch for myself!
Brilliant watch! I had the black dial one years ago and really enjoyed it.
Wear it in the best health
Wear it in the best health
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My MB2 is 14.5mm, however about 2mm of that is the domed crystal. I think the solo is a couple of mm less. I get what you mean about the justification of the Panerai size, they are meant to have that presence. I feel a little bit the same about my ALT1-C in the way that it’s a ‘pilot chronograph’ so meant to have presence which justifies its 43mm, nearly 17mm height. Maybe a Panerai would sit quite nicely next to my 2 Bremonts?Thegreyman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:47 pmChris, you might be right but I still think it would be a little large for me, it is probably reasonably tall too?TigerChris wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:35 amMaybe you should try one, Patrick? I don’t own a 44mm Panerai but have tried a few on in the past and the 43mm Bremonts wear smaller. So, if you can carry your Panerai off you can carry a Bremont off I reckonThegreyman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:20 am Very nice looking watch and Bremont's always look very well put together. I tried a Solo 37 before and found it too small for me, the 43mm would be too large. Pity they don't do a 40mm!
The white hands look fine to me, edged with black.
I feel like one of the main points of the Panerai is the size and presence they have, which justifies the 44mm i.e. they are meant to be big. The handwound PAMs (which mine is) are also noticeably slimmer than the PAM autos so wear well considering.
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Chris, it definitely would. There is a Panerai boutique in the Berry's Victoria Quarter in Leeds that I have visited. Not too far from you!!TigerChris wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:25 pm
Maybe a Panerai would sit quite nicely next to my 2 Bremonts?
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Thanks guys for the mostly positive comments, and those that are of course personal opinions too..
@tigerchris....i didn't try the airco on because i was looking for a white dial watch, i already have a blue faced omega and a black faced omega and a cw mk3 trident gmt...
I wore it today for the first time out in the wild, it does look well as a casual type watch as much as i think it will as a dress type watch too...with regard to its size, i was actually looking for a 40mm size so it is a little bigger than intended to get, however lug to lug size is similar to my trident gmt so i thought why not.....the 37mm was just too small in my opinion....
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@tigerchris....i didn't try the airco on because i was looking for a white dial watch, i already have a blue faced omega and a black faced omega and a cw mk3 trident gmt...
I wore it today for the first time out in the wild, it does look well as a casual type watch as much as i think it will as a dress type watch too...with regard to its size, i was actually looking for a 40mm size so it is a little bigger than intended to get, however lug to lug size is similar to my trident gmt so i thought why not.....the 37mm was just too small in my opinion....
Les
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I think it will sit very nicely next to those 3 existing watches, I really like the clean lines of the Solo. Was the white dial Mach1 or 2 not to your taste in 40mm?Lancslad wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:37 pm Thanks guys for the mostly positive comments, and those that are of course personal opinions too..
@tigerchris....i didn't try the airco on because i was looking for a white dial watch, i already have a blue faced omega and a black faced omega and a cw mk3 trident gmt...
I wore it today for the first time out in the wild, it does look well as a casual type watch as much as i think it will as a dress type watch too...with regard to its size, i was actually looking for a 40mm size so it is a little bigger than intended to get, however lug to lug size is similar to my trident gmt so i thought why not.....the 37mm was just too small in my opinion....
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I looked at the 40mm mach 2 but it just didnt do it for me, i find it difficult to explain why though....
I guess like everyone ....i like what i like....and thats about it
Once i saw the Solo 43....i tried it on...i knew that was the watch i had in mind when i first decided i needed/wanted a dressier/classier style of watch
Les
I guess like everyone ....i like what i like....and thats about it
Once i saw the Solo 43....i tried it on...i knew that was the watch i had in mind when i first decided i needed/wanted a dressier/classier style of watch
Les
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Exactly how it should be - you buy it for you not anyone else
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Excellent buy, I do love a nice Bremont and have a couple myself. Their Trip Tick case design is their major positive and personally I think it’s the best case design out there. It also helps visually reduce some of the height issues others have alluded to.
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^^^^^^
I agree completely Iain. I had a 37 Solo and although I have to admit the height to width proportions seem at odds I thought it worked really well because of the case design.
Congratulations on a great purchase, enjoy.
I agree completely Iain. I had a 37 Solo and although I have to admit the height to width proportions seem at odds I thought it worked really well because of the case design.
Congratulations on a great purchase, enjoy.
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Congrats. It's a really versatile watch and can be dressed up or down with a simple strap change. I love mine.
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Could I ask where you got that strap from please, Phil?FloridaPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:59 pm Congrats. It's a really versatile watch and can be dressed up or down with a simple strap change. I love mine.
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Steveostraps.com. This one is a 2 piece and is not listed on his website. You'll see the Nato version but just drop him an email and he'll respond. If you are interested in the Nato, I have one available - I ordered it first but just don't get on with them. Pm me.TigerChris wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:09 pmCould I ask where you got that strap from please, Phil?FloridaPhil wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:59 pm Congrats. It's a really versatile watch and can be dressed up or down with a simple strap change. I love mine.
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Great looking watch Les, wear it in good health mate.
Regards, Chris.
Regards, Chris.
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Tried one of these on not that long ago - they are beautiful! The white dial is really crisp and I didn’t have any problem with legibility.
My wrist is 7” and the 43mm was just right for me. I do like a bit of presence though!
Great choice - enjoy it!
My wrist is 7” and the 43mm was just right for me. I do like a bit of presence though!
Great choice - enjoy it!
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