The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[ethanm]

Lollipop 5513 is from 1979

I was close enough!

Those maxi dials have a nice understated charm.

 

[Kappelan]

 

[Sawdust]

I'm more of a fan of vintage watches and prefer to wear them over my more expensive modern ones. But there are some nice ones in this group.

 

[ErikW]

My Ikepod Hemipode Chronometer. Colors are a little off.

 

[junior varsity]

any good pics of rollies with leather straps instead of the factory metal/gold bracelets

 

[impolyt_one]



I got a Groupon for Richard Mille so I figured I'd pick up a couple:

I wish! Just trying them on for a pic at my bosses shop... no free samples either

Mr. Nice Watch
[VIDEO][/VIDEO]

 

[XKxRome0ox]

my first automatic watch

i love the clean look


and a bonus shot

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[impolyt_one]

You have a late model Maserati, but just got your first automatic watch?

 

[ethanm]

any good pics of rollies with leather straps instead of the factory metal/gold bracelets

The conventional wisdom says that such a thing does not exist I've seen DJs, Presidents, etc get away with leather but have yet to see a Sub, Exp, GMT, or Daytona look good on anything except a bracelet or NATO.

 

[edmorel]

A Daytona, particularly vintage, looks good on a leather strap.

 

[in stitches]



I like no-cyclops.
Which years are these?

pretty sure the sea dwellers all are non cyclops. i was gonna guess 70s on gdls sub. promise.

I got a Groupon for Richard Mille so I figured I'd pick up a couple:

I wish! Just trying them on for a pic at my bosses shop... no free samples either

at first i was like holy **** balls, 4 RMs at a time!!??!! then i was like

nifty AP in the background as well.

my first automatic watch
i love the clean look
and a bonus shot

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

congrats!!

You have a late model Maserati, but just got your first automatic watch?

was wondering the same. also, i understand easing into the fine watch game and its good to start more basic instead of jumping up the ladder not knowing what you are doing. nonetheless, if you are balling it in a maserati you need to step up the watch game eventually.

 

[add911_11]



my first automatic watch

i love the clean look
and a bonus shot

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Nice car, also surprise that this is your first automatic watch when having a luxury car like that

 

[XKxRome0ox]



You have a late model Maserati, but just got your first automatic watch?

Nice car, also surprise that this is your first automatic watch when having a luxury car like that

lol
not my car
but i had a rare opportunity to drive a maserati quattroporte so i had to snap a picture

was wondering the same. also, i understand easing into the fine watch game and its good to start more basic instead of jumping up the ladder not knowing what you are doing. nonetheless, if you are balling it in a maserati you need to step up the watch game eventually.

yes
even if i could afford it, i would want to kinda work up the ladder
so i can get a feel for what actually makes a good watch a good watch
just like with clothes and shoes... since i've had the cheap trendy crap... and now buying more well made, classic styling stuff i have a greater appreciation for everything

 

[in stitches]



lol
not my car
but i had a rare opportunity to drive a maserati quattroporte so i had to snap a picture

lucky you, how did it drive?

yes
even if i could afford it, i would want to kinda work up the ladder
so i can get a feel for what actually makes a good watch a good watch
just like with clothes and shoes... since i've had the cheap trendy crap... and now buying more well made, classic styling stuff i have a greater appreciation for everything

also, its important to take the time to understand not only what is a quality watch, but what is a quality watch that fits your style and interest. there are lots of great watches out there, and each person needs to let their taste develop and understand what they truly like.

 

[imageWIS]



A Daytona, particularly vintage, looks good on a leather strap.

IMHO since the original Rolex oyster case was designed for straps, they tend to look better with straps than bracelets.