Posts by apropos

Quote:Originally Posted by no frills Interesting observation though: in another watch discussion forum of which I'm part, where very large AP ROOs, Hublots etc have a rather large following, they just looooooove this piece. “Bad...

I'm sorry no frills, but that one is hideous. It's like the bastard lovechild of a Patek and a Hublot Big Bang. Patek can knock it out of the park when they want to, but some of their recent releases are distinctly underwhelming IMO...

Quote:Originally Posted by scottcw This prompted me to check their website, where I found this beauty Omega... That's a (badly done) dial refinish. Wrong fonts, uneven printing - look at the uneven minute markers. If its declared...

^ Have you handled these watches in real life? Do you know what they look like on your wrist? Take a step back, you don't have to get a watch right now. You're making just about every single mistake a beginner can make - settling,...

Quote:Originally Posted by Dino944 Regarding the mole comment, supermodels have a reputation for being high maintenance so why settle for one with a defect?  Its like buying a nearly perfect vintage watch and accepting one with...

Quote:Originally Posted by SJC83  30th birthday gift from my wife, very simple I live it. Very nice, I like this very very much - congratulations! Quote:Originally Posted by TheTukker Thanks KN - I don't know much about it...

Quote:Originally Posted by ErikW Perhaps a dumb question (pardon my ignorance), but my first watch out of college was a Speedmaster reduced. Besides the obvious size difference, is there a big difference between the Speedmaster...

Is that a real wood veneer or a printed laminate? The reason why I ask is because many nice looking laminates age badly - they start to peel at the front edge of the seat over time.

Quote:Originally Posted by scottcw I apologize for continuing to seek group therapy, but which of these color schemes do you prefer and why? I'm getting a vibe that you're relatively new to watches, and would like to say that...

Quote:Originally Posted by jbarwick That Lange is beautiful!  There is a lot going on but it is laid out so well it just works! A question for the folks who buy 2nd hand watches.  Do you worry a lot about having the boxes and...