If the SARB017 is any indication that black strap will need to be replaced anyway. Don’t let strap be a major factor in choosing your watch. As has been posted there are hundreds of strap options.
Wow, I saw a used Seiko SARB065 on ebay, purportedly in excellent shape with normal strap wear. It sold for $390! Why would anyone pay $390 for a used watch that can be had new for $486?
I think the Deepsea sucks because all they did was take the SD and add more metal to it. A watch that big and it has the exact same dial as a Sub? zzz, take away that 4" rehaut and give me a larger dial, please.
Also, have you worn one? Least comfortable watch I've ever worn. Again, seemed like a zero-effort part on Rolex, they should have made the bracelet significantly wider. It feels like a rock tied to your wrist with a piece of twine; and that was only after five minutes of wear.
I want to buy my dad a watch. He likes classic/vintage Omegas, but presumably would be cool with anything that is similar in style to them.
He has a big wrist, though this does not necessarily require a large watch, and is approaching 60. He likes classic, plain/elegant face, no numbers style watches. Also has a predisposition toward gold rimmed, although it's not a requirement. Something that would look good on a leather strap.
Price range $5k is the top end. I have no issue with used in principle.
I want to buy my dad a watch. He likes classic/vintage Omegas, but presumably would be cool with anything that is similar in style to them.
He has a big wrist, though this does not necessarily require a large watch, and is approaching 60. He likes classic, plain/elegant face, no numbers style watches. Also has a predisposition toward gold rimmed, although it's not a requirement. Something that would look good on a leather strap.
Price range $5k is the top end. I have no issue with used in principle.
I think what the guy is saying, is that, if that is what he likes, there is your purchase? Why look anywhere else?
the thing about vintage omegas is that there are tons and tons and tons of frankens and redials and junk out there. You need to know what you're doing.