BB54 vs Pelagos vs Neo vintage sub
I am currently looking to add a second watch to my collection. I’m trying to keep my watch purchases sentimental and without too much overlap. Pictured in the last slide is my GMT Root beer which is lovely, but I don’t trust it in the water so traveling with it is a no go, and I live in an incredibly hot climate so the lack of on the fly microadjust is a bummer.
I am fairly torn—my wrist is too small for anything above 40mm (6.5”). I am currently considering the Pelagos 39 and the BB54. Also in consideration is a 14060M submariner because the neo-vintage sizing works well for me.
My hold ups are:
- I’m not in love with the Pelagos bezel insert. I like watches that age with time, and ceramic doesn’t. Stories of Lume falling out also make me weary, but it wears like an absolute dream and has all the features I would want.
- BB54 looks amazing, feels amazing, but it feels like it is cosplaying as a vintage watch.
- 14060M Submariner (not pictured). Lacks the modern clasp, so I would have to go aftermarket for that which is fine, and is 2x the price of the Pelagos.
This will be my first watch purchase in about 7 years and it will be fairly meaningful (wedding) so I want to get it right. Any thoughts or experiences would help.