The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[KevM]

Tuns suede for the Panerai. Really love how this turned out. Quality is similar to Delugs for sure but much cheaper.

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I guess I’m a trash bag of a person because I do have a soft spot for Panerai

 

[JamesInLondon]

There will always be someone who reads your message and thinks "At least it's not........" fill in your own despised brand.

I guess I’m a trash bag of a person because I do have a soft spot for Panerai

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Really like this new Sinn release.

 

[DorianGreen]

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Really like this new Sinn release.

Nice colour, but dial too busy. Breitling look.

 

[tim_horton]

This is my favorite watch that I’ve ever owned. Perfect size (37 mm x 9.7 mm), best date function I’ve ever seen, no extraneous functions, always enjoy wearing it. I’ve been looking for what seems like forever for a yellow gold, white dial dress watch that I like as much (and won’t have to mortgage my house for) and haven’t found one yet… not even the version of this watch in yellow gold and a white dial.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Here’s the babele tuns strap. I like the padding and 20 - 18 taper instead of the more extreme 20 - 16 taper I had on the Delugs croc.

I don’t think I’d get another strap that uses babele leather though. It looks a little too much like denim. It is super comfortable and pliable which is nice, but yeah. If I wanted casual I think nubuck or suede > babele.

 

[tim_horton]

I know very little of the Daniel Roth brand, and haven’t liked the feel of non-round watches I’ve tried… but this DR watch on sale at European Watch Company is absolutely beautiful.

@Ebitdaddy Where do you get your Roth watch serviced if an issue arises?

 

[Ebitdaddy]

I know very little of the Daniel Roth brand, and haven’t liked the feel of non-round watches I’ve tried… but this DR watch on sale at European Watch Company is absolutely beautiful.

@Ebitdaddy Where do you get your Roth watch serviced if an issue arises?

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Bvlgari is responsible for it and would service it which is nice since there are quite a few of them.

 

[edmorel]

Jeez, deader than Diddy’s career in here.

Anyway, blue dial big pilot. I don’t like pilot straps so put on a blue nylon strap but not particularly sold on it either 🤷‍♂️

 

[Omega Male]

Haven't worn this for a while. Do like it, but don't love it. If I had the requisite motivation to rightsize my collection, would probably move it on.

 

[LA Guy]

Haven't worn this for a while. Do like it, but don't love it. If I had the requisite motivation to rightsize my collection, would probably move it on.

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Donations are accepted.

 

[Omega Male]

Donations are accepted.

I'm not that supportive!

 

[DorianGreen]

Grand Seiko SLGW003.

 

[mebiuspower]

 

[JamesInLondon]

Where does this guy get his (incorrect) information from?

I at down with Davide, the new CEO, the week after W&W and he assured me that the brand is not giving up on its custom unit which makes co-branded watches for military and police units all over the world.

As it represents almost 20% of their turnover, they would have to be stupid - and they aren't. Also, contrary to widespread gossip, they are not giving up on their UK made movements, which - obviously - will be at the same higher price point than the new stuff.