TimeTechTalk.com Home

TimeTechTalk.com > 3T Official Brand Forums > Dievas Uhren Technik > Dievas vintage diver suggestions

Welcome to 3T! Please take the time to register and join in on the friendly,knowledgeable watch talk.Please note that not all registrations will receive an immediate activation e-mail.Those who do not receive an immediate notification will be activated manually within 48hrs. by an admin. without an e-mail activation url sent to you,you may then sign in using your username and password,if you feel there is a problem please e-mail us at timetechtalk@hotmail.com and include your name and username and we activate your account.Thank You!

 Moderated by: 3T
New Topic Reply Printer Friendly
Poll
Dial For Vintage Submariner
   
   
   
   
View Results
 
Vote
Dievas vintage diver suggestions  Rate Topic 
AuthorPost
 Posted: Tue Feb 17th, 2009 11:07 pm
  PM Quote Reply
1st Post
anders213
3T WIS


Joined: Mon Nov 19th, 2007
Location:  
Posts: 274
Status: 
Offline
 As you all know I have talked about a vintage divers since start of 2008. And now its ready. In fact we have chosen to go with the vintage submariner.

The case will be:

a. 38mm

b. No crown guard ( think Ref. 5508 submariners)

c. Domed sapphire for vintage looks

d. Rotating bezel

e. ETA 2824-2

f. Non-date for that authentic vintage looks.

The case and the rivet bracelet are all done as we speak.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now we need to know which dial everyone likes.

There are a couple of dials I have in mind which are also used in vintage subbies.

1. Vintage submariner dial (Ref. 5513, 5512, 1680)

2. Modern Submariner dial with white-gold surround (Ref. 14060)

3. Submariner dial with railway track ( Ref. 5508)

4. Explorer 1 looks with railway track (ala Ref. 1016)


Warmest Regards
Anders
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Tue Feb 17th, 2009 11:16 pm
  PM Quote Reply
2nd Post
Chick Hazzard
3T WIS


Joined: Sat Apr 7th, 2007
Location: Huntington Beach, California USA
Posts: 680
Status: 
Offline
 Not a choice, but the Rolex 5517 is the sweetest. No date with the sword hands is the best.
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Wed Feb 18th, 2009 07:54 am
  PM Quote Reply
3rd Post
Paxman
3T WIS


Joined: Sun Apr 23rd, 2006
Location: NorthEastern, Wisconsin USA
Posts: 15957
Status: 
Offline
 Tough choices on the dial. What worries me is the small case diameter.face4.gif
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Wed Feb 18th, 2009 08:58 am
  PM Quote Reply
4th Post
Nabco
3T WIS


Joined: Sat Dec 2nd, 2006
Location: Ohio, N. Carolina & Delta Seat 1C
Posts: 3836
Status: 
Offline
 I think it is a great idea, however, I agree with Pax, personally I am in the process of selling off all my sub 42mm sized watches, at 38mm I'm not sure of the interest it would generate.....IMHO
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Wed Feb 18th, 2009 11:33 am
  PM Quote Reply
5th Post
oagaspar
Site Founder


Joined: Sun Sep 4th, 2005
Location: Akron, USA
Posts: 28504
Status: 
Offline
 I'm in for anything you decide Anders....but my preference would be a vintage Rolex...I have been waiting for a great vintage homage a long time and I know your's will be Awesome! hand6.gif
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Thu Feb 19th, 2009 08:55 am
  PM Quote Reply
6th Post
likmuk
3T WIS
 

Joined: Thu Feb 5th, 2009
Location:  
Posts: 1
Status: 
Offline
 Would love one that models after the rolex explorer 1 (1016)!

I would also prefer one with a bigger dial :) 44mm would be great
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Fri Feb 20th, 2009 11:14 am
  PM Quote Reply
7th Post
abu_nuur
3T WIS


Joined: Thu Jan 29th, 2009
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posts: 17
Status: 
Offline
 I'll echo a couple of others re the size. After wearing 40mm and above for so long, 38mm may seem a tad small. Kinda like this text...

Jim
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Sun Feb 22nd, 2009 10:19 am
  PM Quote Reply
8th Post
Crue4
3T WIS


Joined: Mon Mar 12th, 2007
Location: Georgia USA
Posts: 298
Status: 
Offline
 40-42mm and I would be interested... 
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun Feb 22nd, 2009 10:51 am
  PM Quote Reply
9th Post
teddyhanna
Guest
 

Joined: 
Location:  
Posts: 
Status: 
Offline
 Anders surprise me buddy........yahoo.gif
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Sun Feb 22nd, 2009 11:41 am
  PM Quote Reply
10th Post
JKang
3T WIS


Joined: Mon Feb 25th, 2008
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Posts: 235
Status: 
Offline
 At the risk of being the only dissenting voice, I am ALL for the 38mm size, on a good, solid bracelet that isn't too chunky.  I'm not good with the model numbers, but the Rolex Subs with no crown-guards have a great look.

I'd be really interested to see how this stays away from the vintage Rolex look, but still a good tip of the hat to those good ol days.

I'm not so much fussed about the dial, after all, how many permutations can one come up with.  That being said, I'd like to see different hand designs that depart from the usual Plongeur or Mercedes hands.  That'd be nice to see.

Surprise us, Anders!
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: Sun Feb 22nd, 2009 09:24 pm
  PM Quote Reply
11th Post
jaoben
3T WIS
 

Joined: Fri Aug 22nd, 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 28
Status: 
Offline
 chocolate/tobacco 5508 dial with creamy patina on the lume :)
Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: Sun Feb 22nd, 2009 09:41 pm
  PM Quote Reply
12th Post
Paxman
3T WIS


Joined: Sun Apr 23rd, 2006
Location: NorthEastern, Wisconsin USA
Posts: 15957
Status: 
Offline
 jaoben wrote: chocolate/tobacco 5508 dial with creamy patina on the lume :)


Oh my...
Back To Top PM Quote Reply

Current time is 09:23 pm  
TimeTechTalk.com > 3T Official Brand Forums > Dievas Uhren Technik > Dievas vintage diver suggestions Top

Lead Theme By: Di @ UltraBB
UltraBB 1.17 Copyright © 2007-2012 Data 1 Systems
Page processed in 0.1652 seconds (48% database + 52% PHP). 32 queries executed.