u/Spartyfan6262

Dear All -

I just received this Ferrari 275 Reverse panda Chrono as a gift from my wife. This one has very subtle Ferrari branding, great size and dimensions and has a subtle sunburst dial. Huge fan of this one and I think it represents an underrated chapter in the brand’s back catalogue.

Hi All -

There is a common sense that the 5015 Fifty Fathoms is only suited for much larger wrist sizes. But I’ve owned a 5015 for three years now - first in steel and now in titanium - and can confirm that this one works very well in titanium for a 6.7 inch wrist. The 42mm version is amazing, but I would not trade the 45mm one for the 42mm, due to the presence this watch has, and how legible it is when diving.

The IWC Mark XX - a watch so good I bought it twice after I foolishly traded away the first one I owned. For me, this watch is the best “good for anything” watch in the price segment, and it beats the Aqua Terra, Rolex Explorer and many others.

This one lives on a Chinese version of the actual IWC bracelet. It was roughly $270 and is about 85% of the actual bracelet. The quick change bracelet system for this watch is fantastic.

Even though I own other watches from Rolex, Omega, Vacheron and Blancpain, this watch gets tons of wear time. It’s that good.

Today represents my 41st wear of the SBGA415, and I appreciate the titanium construction and dial today more than I did when I bought it. I know this might be classified as a dressier watch, but for me this bridges the gap between sports watch and dress watch perfectly.

As the title says, I’m enamored with this watch each time I put it on. I’ve considered whether it makes sense to swap it for the LE Lake Suwa, but I vastly prefer this titanium case and bracelet to the LE’s steel. Perhaps I’ll get the SLGA019 one day.

I’ve officially worn the Vacheron Constantin Overseas 300 times, quite a bit more than the watch in second place. Easily my favorite watch.

This one remains a hidden gem, although prices are rising on the secondary market. Got this one in a straight up trade for my Submariner Date two years ago and I think I’ve gotten the better end of the deal.

Huge fan of my Teisetsu, and the finish on that case and bracelet. For me, it’s even better than the finish on Blancpain’s Grade 23 Ti.

I can give a strong recommendation for the relatively new Blancpain tropic strap. I recently picked one up for my 5015 and it really makes the watch - tough, comfortable, just the right amount of flex and it seats the watch nicely on my wrist.

Hello All -

I ordered hex tools from Amazon and used them to successfully change the strap on my old stainless steel 5015 a bunch of times. I now own a titanium 5015.

Can I use those same tools to change the strap on my Ti FF, or do I require something different? Silly question but I just want to make sure I don’t damage the hex bars by using the wrong tool.

Thank you!

Hello All - what’s the latest word on non-OEM NATOs that fit the narrow gap between the case and hex bar of the 5015?

I’m a huge fan of the OEM NATO, but would like to find some other color options elsewhere.

Thank you in advance!

Hello All -

I’ve owned a 2009 5015 for the last four years and really wanted to have a version with a titanium case and see through caseback.

A couple days ago, I reached a trade agreement and gave up my 2009 for this 2020 titanium 5015. I’m over the moon with the trade and really happy with this watch.

For those who own the bracelet and sailcloth, which do you wear more? Trying to decide if I need to get the bracelet down the road a bit.

Thank you!