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Quote:Originally Posted by fritzl what's nice about it? Stichy answers your question fairly succinctly below. But I would say additionally, I love the "DNA of that watch." To me, the prototypical annual or perpetual calendar is a...

Quote:Originally Posted by JonathanCWalker anyone else struggle to get in there G&G's without socks?  I don't have the balls to try that. However, I am not surprised that it was difficult. For what its worth, it is more difficult...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cylon OR get the patek before you get married boys That is most definitely my current plan. Single Newcomer isn't going anywhere for a while.

Quote:Originally Posted by in stitches INOROTE! I have always been of the belief that if you repeatedly tell your SO that you are going to do something, and she never explicitly says no (implicitly, of course, does not count), then...

Quote:Originally Posted by in stitches i have told my wife more than once, that if i never make enough to money to buy that watch, i am going to refi our house when im 65 to buy one. she thinks i am kidding. i dont understand...

Quote:Originally Posted by JonathanCWalker WG this one  Absolutely gorgeous, definitely one of my grails. I hope you wear it in the best of health, and when you are no longer in the best of health, send it to me . Just...

I am going to go with the group think... AP! And spend the difference between the Royal Oak and the Nautilus on another watch!

Also, I saw this pic on Hodinkee today, and it really put things in perspective regarding why many prefer vintage Rolex to current Rolex. Having never had the opportunity to see any vintage Rolex in the flesh, comparison pics like...

Are you serious? Maybe I should reconsider my choice of profession. Imagine having the ability to choose between that, the VC Patrimony Traditionelle Worldtime, and the Lange Worldtimer (my favorite I think). Perhaps one day. I feel...

Quote:Originally Posted by CalTex ... Well, to be honest, motivation by a watch's looks is incredibly important! In fact, it is arguably the most important factor in buying a watch. As far as I am concerned, I would rather wear a...