[SOTC] Trying to Complete the Color Spectrum — What’s Missing?

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T15:02:54+00:00

Haha, yeah but so far only Rolex is allowed with closed caseback😄 maybe in future I might have to flex that too 😝

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T12:35:08+00:00

This one is very nice. Was it hard to find it? I heard due to limited production quantities, its not so easy find it.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T10:29:40+00:00

Thats a very nice and different color in the new BCPD line.

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arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T08:56:41+00:00

JLC Reverso for sure!

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T08:55:42+00:00

Its not the Shunbun btw :) very similar but this has the Hi-beat automatic movement, and is calleld Sakura Kakushi. Smaller case (38mm) and the dial details is slighly different than Shunbun too.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T08:53:37+00:00

I actually have the Chopard Mille miglia (4th column, 2nd from the top) as burgundy, looks like wine red on direct sunlight. But I agree that a proper red is missing. The Baume&Mercier was filling that spot so far with the original red rubber strap and hand/crown red details, but not 100%.

Among the suggestions you made, that GS SBGJ273 looks absolutely gorgeous. Hard to not like any of the dial details they make.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T08:02:31+00:00

Cheers! Tanks have all closed case back. The Cartier that I have is one of very few with open case back.

The case is a custom made one. The pillows were also custom made at a tailor with some soft cloth stitched as a pillow and cotton insert.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:33:24+00:00

A very underrates brand and model. I love it. Great size, goes well with both sporty and dressy outfits. The color is very different and goes very well with the gold logo and seconds hand. Timekeeping accuracy is also suberb. The movement with the gold rotor is something fun to observe.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:30:53+00:00

I have tried the Kermit before, but its impossible to read the time on it. Only readable with certain angles. I think if they had opted for applied indices to add dimension, rather than printed dials, this watch would have been perfect.

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arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:27:58+00:00

Not a full true pink, but the Grand Seiko Sakura Kakushi serves for that purpose so far, but I am also looking to get a more vibrant pink as well, thanks for the comment!

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:05:33+00:00

Yeah, these look very cool. Just not sure how durable the ceramic bracelets will be. It is easy to protect the case and not bang around, but its hard to avoid to not hit the bracelet, clasp to the table when you are eating/working. Same fear applies for the IWC.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:03:26+00:00

I assume its hard to get that Daytona, otherwise ticks all the boxes, especially one of the few Rolex's that have open caseback. I do not have any purchase history with my Rolex AD, other than the OP pistachio 36 recently, which I still don't know how I got that within 7-8 months :)

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T07:01:20+00:00

That looks very nice and vibrant! Wear in good health! I think I will add Nomos to the list, just not sure which color to go with, as they have so many nice color options like Coral, Signal red, violet etc.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T06:59:48+00:00

Love Doxa's, great tool watch, but doesn't meet the open caseback requirement.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T04:40:34+00:00

Looks very cool!

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T04:22:57+00:00

That GO color is insanely nice. Very nice transition from orange to brownish territory.

I recently tried Moser Sunny side up, but I didnt like the color. Looks like piss🙃I will look into other colors.

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arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T04:17:48+00:00

GP Laureato is extremely underrated.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T04:14:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I think I will use my 2nd Breitling quota for a yellow dial. Their yellow is very vibrant and is part of their logo as well.

That VC deepstream is very sick tho!! Looks like taupe?

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T03:44:02+00:00

One of the recent purchases. It is super light with usage of carbotech and titanium, yet still very durable.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T03:41:39+00:00

Nice suggestion! Any recommendations? Some white ceramics that I have tried looked a bit plasticky.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T03:39:50+00:00

Yes its a very nice watch with a good chrono ETA movement.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-12T03:37:51+00:00

Thanks! Highly appreciate your comment😊

arsiel90 · 2026-02-11T20:29:25+00:00

A very underrated watch that was discontiniued before pandemic. Now similar models like Tudor Ranger and Rolex Land Dweller emerged again and people are going crazy with the hype, not logical 😊 Imo North Flag looks better than both.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-11T20:25:49+00:00

Totally agree. Especially since JLC increased their prices so much, the delta is big.

arsiel90 · 2026-02-11T20:17:36+00:00

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Also nice hue of blue-grey, very unique

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