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

[Newcomer]



Thanks Newcomer. Been driving me nuts.

No problem bud.

 

[robinsongreen68]



My first contribution to the forum! A vintage midsize, about to get sent in for some routine servicing.

lovely watch, those sword hands are so elegant.

 

[WhoKnewI]



You should be a-ok!

THANKS!

 

[Cuttingboard]



lovely watch, those sword hands are so elegant.

Beautiful...LOVE vintage Rolex!! Hope to buy one someday.

 

[Warren G.]



awesome watch Josh. it looks a lot better in person...congrats.

 

[Newcomer]



awesome watch Josh. it looks a lot better in person...congrats.

Thanks Warren. I will be sure to take some pictures of it when it arrives in a couple days. I had to liquidate some things to get it, but I think it will be more than worth it

 

[j stuff]

 

[Mirador]

. Is there anything that I should be aware of regarding IWC and their watches?

There's lot's that you shoud be aware of !

and a good place to start is with reading up on the Mark11 models, here you will see the original dial for the Pilot's Watch - great reading
http://www.markeleven.com/ IWC is a great manufacturer of quality watches

 

[Cylon]

It is my humble opinion that you cannot go wrong with a JLC master series

Congratulations and wear it in good health!

 

[Kid Nickels]



Thank you very much, sir.
As for the Longines issue. I think that the poster above had a good idea with the Zenith Captain Elite. The only question I have in regards to that watch is the movement... I am not sure that the Zenith Captain's use an in-house movement. Nonetheless, a lovely watch.

are there certain watches for which they do not? I thought Zenith made all their own movements...they even make them for many designer brand watches I believe.

 

[Newcomer]



are there certain watches for which they do not? I thought Zenith made all their own movements...they even make them for many designer brand watches I believe.

For some reason or another, and please don't quote me on this, I thought that some of their movements were not 100% in house... I tried googling it, but nothing came up, so I will give Zenith the benefit of the doubt . I know that they provide a lot of watches with the El Primero movement, which is in house, however. I will check it out. Regardless, I still think that Zenith is one of the best "bang for your buck" brands out there. Some of there stuff is a bit gaudy, but they have some lovely pieces.

And thank you Cyclon for your well wishes!

 

[Prince of Paisley]

^^ IIRC Zenith actually made movements for Rolex.

 

[lbtemple]

^^ IIRC Zenith actually made movements for Rolex.

Rolex Daytona used a modified Zenith El Primero movement for many years, until Roles developed their own in-house movement.

 

[bhall41]



Stunning watch - great first post!

 

[bhall41]



Rolex Daytona used a modified Zenith El Primero movement for many years, until Roles developed their own in-house movement.

Yep that's my understanding as well. BTW the current El Primeros are amazing, especially the limited edition striking 10th. I had an opportunity to play with one at a local AD recently.