I bought my first watch and I love it!! I am hoping to get a band in a muted blue or blue grey to accent the dial. I like the type of bands that look kind of like suede but I’m not sure what material it actually is so any band recommendations are appreciated!

  • fra_ni@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Great choice! I happen to have picked up an Artelier today- not my first watch, but my first Oris! Loving it so far, too.

    Based on your criteria, I’d try nubuck straps. I have a couple from Delugs that are great. They’re comfortable and, from what I hear, durable over the long term.

    • Llamasaurus@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check them out. I hope you enjoy your Oris as well!

  • jonskerr@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I love that watch! Love the bezel and big crown. Good luck getting the strap you want. Typical materials are leather, silicone, or sometimes exotic materials like carbon fiber. Metal ones are called bracelets.

  • captaincockfart@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Nice watch! I’m stuck between the Big Crown x Cervo Volante or the Big Crown 403. The in-house movement sounds cool but is it really worth THAT much more?

    • Llamasaurus@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      My Wife’s pick is the Cuervo Volante version if she ever got one. She loves the gradient of color on the dial.

    • Top-Tangerine9@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m a sucker for the Cervo Volante. The story/background is cool, the coin bezel is beautiful, and all three dial color variations are so gorgeous that I’m torn which of the three I want to commit to.

    • sns_bns@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      check the second hand market. the 403 can be found at a significant discount.

      • captaincockfart@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I checked Chrono24 and it’s a bit of a discount but not by much, still a good £1000 more on average.

    • Llamasaurus@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Clasp is great imo and it has 5 micro adjustment points. I’m probably taking out one more link later today and going to get the fit perfect via the micro adjustment.

  • bananosecond@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    That watch is an excellent choice, as it is tastefully unique without being overly conspicuous.

  • iam_thedoctor@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    absolutely love the Big Crown Pointer Date. Ive been trying to find reasons to not splurge on the all bronze version. Not sure how long I can hold on.

    • Llamasaurus@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I actually tried on the bronze version in the AD I went to and didn’t mind it but definitely had my heart set on this one so they ordered it for me and it took about a week to get it. It was great.