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

[Kaplan]



And Rolex... well, I just don't get it. At least their current models. I do agree with you on the new DJII though. Rolex's new models seem to traverse the line between tool and dress. I think that are better at doing one or the other. For what it is worth, I have developed something of a hankering for vintage Rollies. The 1016 Explorer, to be exact. That seems like a dangerous path to traverse, however.

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[in stitches]

just checking in. lots of great watches the past few pages guys. i almost cried when i read the below post.

^ thanks, i no longer have it, sadly- took it in a trade but ended up feeling it was just too dressy for my day to day streetwear. it's a stunning watch, i would certainly recommend it if you want a moonphase.

 

[Newcomer]



1016

Trying to decipher the smiley

Satisfied?

 

[Kaplan]

^ Yup. The best Explorer, IMO. The painted face is great.



Not my pic, just quickly googled

Are these hard/expensive to come by in a good condition?

 

[Newcomer]



^ Yup. The best Explorer, IMO. The painted face is great.

Not my pic, just quickly googled
Are these hard/expensive to come by in a good condition?

6-8k range. Easy to come by, since they were in production for 20 some odd years!

http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/i...dosearch=true&searchexplain=1&resultview=list

 

[Cylon]

whoa...I definitely did not say cheap. I've been looking for a vintage one to be honest, however, have seen the Bell & Ross and liked the look of it. I posted to see how it stacked up against the cheaper Sinn because I knew that most here would consider more than just looks. Seems like most think Sinn is the better buy. If I were to go cheaper, just to get the look I would seriously consider Steinhart as well.

probably the best overview i found:

http://www.watchprojects.com/reviews/a-list-of-xxi-flieger-chronographs/

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Good link thanks. There was also one awhile back posted by Foo that explained quite a bit. I didn't think of these as Fliegers, more likely a brand of military inspired watches not necessarily pilots. It's clear to me now there isn't much of a difference.

 

[Kaplan]



6-8k range. Easy to come by, since they were in production for 20 some odd years!
http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/i...dosearch=true&searchexplain=1&resultview=list

Thanks. Price seems high to me; for some reason I expected these to be cheaper than a 5513, but from a quick search on that site it seems those are available for less than 5k.

 

[Singular]

 

[kalye]



Twas a sign: wait for the new one my friend

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6126283&rid=0

Panomatic reserve for me, the white/ silver one. /search

 

[Newcomer]



Thanks. Price seems high to me; for some reason I expected these to be cheaper than a 5513, but from a quick search on that site it seems those are available for less than 5k.

It depends on the year. If you want to get one in the early 60s, with a gilt dial, and in great condition, you are going to have to pay a bit more. Like any vintage rollie, you are paying for patina and condition ha. There are some in the 5k range that I liked, but I just don't think I can justify dropping that kind of cash on vintage at this point, for something that I would consider a "fun" watch.

 

[Cylon]

Panomatic reserve for me, the white/ silver one. /search

Well that was easy

Bear in mind though, the previous pics I posted show the watch you like in a slightly dull light.

Check this out from Purist Pro. Looks like the dial isn't a flat pure white but creamier off-white and the blue hands really stand out



source (for some really nice big pictures)

 

[in stitches]

^^ B E A utiful. that is watch pr0n done proper ^^

and great pics in that link too!

 

[Newcomer]

Some gorgeous pictures of a panoinverse:







Bunch of pictures on thepuristspro.com, in the GO forum.

 

[in stitches]

not sure i like the gray/black motif, but their double swans neck always has me ing