[Grumpyguy]

Uses the 27 jewel ETA 2895, 40mm case. Comes in silver and blue dials.

What do you think and if you had to choose, the silver or blue dial?

 

[ulackfocus]

Blue!

..... but you knew I'd vote for that color.

 

[Aquaaiea]

I like Silver but the blue is a close second. Blue band might also go well on both?

 

[tragictaste]

The silver wins with the blue hands! That is one of my favorite color combos.

 

[CometHunter]

Your seller doesn't stock the black model, or have you just eliminated it from your personal list?

 

[Scott D]

Not a fan of the wire lugs, but that's my personal preference. Too "vintage" for me.. :001_smile: Picking a dial though, gotta go with Dennis, BLUE!!!

 

[Grumpyguy]

Your seller doesn't stock the black model, or have you just eliminated it from your personal list?

I've sworn off black dials. Too much reflection in the one's I already own.

 

[Parshooter]

I really like the contrast of the silver dial and blue hands. Plus the silver might be more versitile.

 

[astrosfan]

Man, the blued hands against the white face are really nice!

 

[Banker]

I love blue dials, but I think I’d go with the silver dial. Those blue hands really stand out and look great!

 

[gb1969]

Buy both - or try on both - pick the one you like better - return the other...:001_smile:

The return can be sent to my perosnal address which I will pm you later...:wink:

Tough choice, good luck...:thumbup1: gb

 

[uglyone4u]

Get all Three....More is not enough!!!

 

[blok]

I really like the watch and vote for blue dial.

 

[Presa canary]

Silver for me please.

 

[Grumpyguy]

Thanks for the votes. Even though silver seems to have the slight edge, I liked blue dial better, THOUGH, I admit, the blue hands against the silver dial are an awesome combination. I really like the lugs and retro look, and the blue dial, plus I don't have the ETA 2895 in my collection, so I pulled the trigger on this one.
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Did a little more research on this watch. Hamilton first released this watch in a limited version of 1892 pieces. It used the Unitas mechanical movement and had a case size of 46.5 mm. It also included a wooden box which could display the watch sans the band in a nautical themed contraption that allowed you to wind it as well.

That version is now hard to find and at the one place that had it--it was $2700. Though I have to admit, the case sitting on the desk was intriguing displaying the watch would be a nice addition to any collection.

Afterwards, Hamilton released another version of the watch,(the one I posted) based on the ETA automatic movement, with a case size of 40mm, and the benefit of a date window.

The only negative I could find against the 40mm version was that the second hand dial was a tad small.

 

[Grumpyguy]

Get all Three....More is not enough!!!

Doesn't someone have a sig that says "coming here for advice is like a drunk going to a bar for help"?

 

[ulackfocus]

Doesn't someone have a sig that says "coming here for advice is like a drunk going to a bar for help"?

That's member blok:

Coming in here for help is like staging AA meetings at the local bar. :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Reacher]

Enjoy your new watch! I think I would have had to go with the silver. Those blue hands are stunning, but I could see me being just as happy with the blue one. Congrats and be sure to post pics when you get it or it didn't happen!

 

[Davemcc]

I love this watch. My local AD has a silver dial version in stock and has offered me a good price on it. He would do a layaway for me but I know my wife would kill me. To use a Navy reference (appropriate for this watch), I need all my dollars at battle stations right now, not drunk on shore leave at the watch store.:biggrin:

 

[SFwatchGuy]

Price isn't everything, but I hope you can get a better price than I have been able to find. Best I can see is $200 more than I paid for a Jazzmaster with the same movement.