Don_Avogado

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commented on No time for titanium? ยท

I own both this NTTD version and the white dial SMP youโ€™re thinking of. The white dial SMP was actually my first real โ€œluxuryโ€ watch I ever purchased with my โ€œIโ€™m a big boy!โ€ money lol. Anyway, as much as I love the white dial, the NTTD is completely on another level. The colorway is really what sold me, but I do appreciate what titanium has to offer.

Heft is innately associated with higher quality goods. But here I think the craftsmanship that went into NTTD outweighs whatever itโ€™s missing in weight. The box sapphire glass gives you a perfect view into the symmetrical dial. I personally love no-date window dials. But if the date window is something that you need then I think your decision is clear and you should get the white dial SMP.

It also depends on what kind of aesthetic youโ€™re going for. Both watches are rugged but somewhat dressy enough to pair with a suit. Iโ€™d say the white dial goes farther in the dressy dept. while NTTD is the more rugged looking option. IMO, the vintage fautina is pretty unique on the NTTD and will make your wrist stand out more than the white dial SMP.

If NTTD were half the current price, then Iโ€™d say getting it would be a no brainer. But because itโ€™s double the price of the SMP and youโ€™re still uncertain about the titanium bracelet, Iโ€™d say getting the white dial is prob your best bet. Youโ€™re supposed to love your watch purchase and be inspired by it. But if youโ€™re this much on the fence abour NTTD AND youโ€™re paying essentially double the normal MSRP of a regular SMP, then Iโ€™d say you donโ€™t love the NTTD enough to be happy with it. So shelling out the extra money for it doesnโ€™t make any sense.

I also swapped the strap on my white dial for the steel mesh version of the mesh bracelet thatโ€™s currently on the NTTD. Itโ€™s amazing and I have nothing but praise for it. So just remember that you have band options for the white dial SMP, too. Thereโ€™s no wrong answer here, but definitely go with whatโ€™s gonna make you happy on a daily basis.

commented on Don_Avogado's WRUW ยท

This was number 717, which just so happens to be area code for Gettysburg lol.

commented on The 2nd Panerai [ my first is a Luminor Ceramic 10D GMT pam 0335 ] ยท

From one Panerista to another, excellent choice! โœ…

commented on Finally Got the Call For My Father's Birthday Gift ยท

Amazing story of a dad who raised an even more amazing son ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป Your dedication to family is a testament to the legacy that your dad has created. Iโ€™m sure heโ€™s very proud ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

commented on GADA watch ยท

I love my square, but it just wouldnโ€™t cut it as a dress watch. So because it lacks formality it couldnโ€™t be a GADA for me.

commented on My collection ยท

A Rolex and a Panerai Carbotech in 15 months!? Great start is an understatement. Wish I had your kinda capital, haha. Congrats! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

commented on trail4grail's WRUW ยท

The vibe of the look ๐Ÿค“

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