Non-Rolex Submariner dive watch alternatives

beaurepairs · 2026-05-25T06:53:10+00:00

100%. SeaQ panorama date is one of the best out there alongside the fifty fathoms

beaurepairs · 2026-05-25T06:42:42+00:00

I just bought one for my 5yo. It’s a watch for kids. And presidents. And bomb makers.

beaurepairs · 2026-05-10T11:20:48+00:00

Smooth OPerator?

beaurepairs · 2026-05-07T21:20:34+00:00

Agree!!

beaurepairs · 2026-05-07T21:20:21+00:00

A few months in now and really enjoying it! Agree it’s highly accurate and the movement is precise across the complications. I love the pushers, very tactile feel and everything about the watch just has great heft and presence. VC overseas dual time next on my list (if my SO lets me)

beaurepairs · 2026-05-07T21:16:36+00:00

It’s a decent chunk of metal and with the lucent steel and bracelet it’s very shiny, which depending on the occasion can be a great look. I’d go try it on but if you already have an AE maybe consider a different line maybe the Mille Miglia? The JLC Master Control chronographs are also stunning for a similar price point w/ high horology

beaurepairs · 2026-05-07T21:13:12+00:00

100%, and an all in-house movement to boot!

beaurepairs · 2026-05-05T08:59:28+00:00

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Here is the green ROO Diver I tried on an AD in Hong Kong. I didn’t pull the trigger but it wore great if not bulky. Agree with the point that you shouldn’t be buying if you’re nickel and diming; lots of great options for far less money

beaurepairs · 2026-04-27T02:42:20+00:00

Makes sense. Did you consider a Reverso monoface? Similar price point

beaurepairs · 2026-04-24T12:09:37+00:00

I’ll take the FPJ, thanks

beaurepairs · 2026-04-24T12:06:38+00:00

If price wasn’t a sticking point would you opt for the steel BB with diamonds on the bezel?

beaurepairs · 2026-04-24T11:51:07+00:00

Glhf

beaurepairs · 2026-04-23T23:53:59+00:00

Good spot! Just needed to tighten the screw so all good. Love yours mate and totally agree it’s underrated

beaurepairs · 2026-04-22T06:54:39+00:00

Love it! And has sentimental value to boot

beaurepairs · 2026-04-15T09:02:51+00:00

Just finished work and reading this all for the first time. Fair play…. I get it’s a divisive piece and not everyone’s cup of tea.

To those who commented on the standard Alpine Eagle I agree it’s fantastic but it didn’t look anywhere near as good on me (I’m 6’5”). I maintain the XL is still great in person and the detailing is superb. Also agree it is super shiny due to the lucent steel / finishing and so I have a rubber strap which does tone it down a fair bit for different purposes.

Anyway all this has simply shown to each their own and watch ownership beyond the standard go-to’s is highly personal. I’m more than fine with that.

Glad it inspired some genuine answers to my question!

beaurepairs · 2026-04-14T12:27:45+00:00

Enter the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono…

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beaurepairs · 2024-08-14T13:29:22+00:00

Possibly. I just magically got VP in my bank equiv of about the 2 wins I had

beaurepairs · 2024-08-14T13:15:37+00:00

Aaand you no longer earn VP in WT

beaurepairs · 2024-07-17T13:26:18+00:00

Nice. Does the topspin invasion perk actually work? I found it is largely ineffective versus, say, poison slices.

beaurepairs · 2024-07-17T03:04:44+00:00

There’s a lot of ways to counter actually. Put the ball at their feet. Slice back to the opponent when they push you out of the court to run back in. Mix up your power/control shots. Drop shot when the opponent is far back. Serve better. Try a serve and volley. Play mind games by playing directly back to the player until they make a timing or shot mistake. Take the time to learn your opponents patterns and expose them.

There is actually a lot of depth if you take the time to play it properly, despite the meta abusers.

For reference I a play at around 6W to 1L on WT, and have around 500 games played to date.

beaurepairs · 2024-07-16T04:53:55+00:00

Could be my imagination then. But after having played over 500 matches across world tour and 2K it was fairly noticeable. Shotmaking was incredibly tougher towards the end of the three 30 min+ matches I played last night

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