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

[MOCKBA]

Explorer I 36mm

 

[Gauss17]



This is the way to do it guys, epic

One of Rolex's best piece IMO

 

[JonF]

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That's about a good as it gets IMHO.

 

[papa kot]

This is the way to do it guys, epic

This is awesome.

 

[Newcomer]

That red NATO on the Explorer really was a great idea. I wish that they had not replaced the 36mm Explorer. Then again, I am of the belief that the Explorer has become progressively worse since its first iteration. Now it just looks confused.

 

[papa kot]

That red NATO on the Explorer really was a great idea. I wish that they had not replaced the 36mm Explorer. Then again, I am of the belief that the Explorer has become progressively worse since its first iteration. Now it just looks confused.

I am with you. This was a great design (the movement is another story) that ended up ruined by Rolex. The 42mm design is a crime, IMHO.

 

[MOCKBA]

The current iteration of the Explorer I is 39mm; it keeps the same classic looks, but is simply sized up a bit. 42mm would be the Explorer II. I have to say that while too large for my tastes, they did a nice job with the case and lug design.

The real travesty is the newest redesign of the Submariner - it ruined the aestetics of an iconic watch. The larger squared lugs can only be described as horrendous; they give the watch a pseudo-square shape and fail to flow into the bracelet. Taking a look at the new version side by side with a classic piece leaves little doubt to which is more pleasing.

 

[DerekS]



Here's a challenge for you then...

Black seal compass strap on 183.

is that the strap with the back piece sewn on? or is it the kind that you run through the loops? (does that make any sense??)

Lovely 5711! Here a sideview of my Nautilus, with pushers

wow. fantastic

 

[Dino944]

Good commentary.
But here's a Unitas based Panerai that I treasure.

And worn by the late Stefano Bemer while he showed me leather clicking.

As long as you are happy with it thats what matters. As for it being worn by Stefano Bemer, its nice if that matters to you. Someone else buying or wearing something is rarely a selling point to me.

This is the way to do it guys, epic

Looks great! A very classic looking Rolex. I just sold mine, as it hadn't gotten much wrist time in recent years, so it took a bit of the sting out of the price of my last watch purchase. Still when I see photos of the Ex1 I can't help but think what a great looking watch!

The current iteration of the Explorer I is 39mm; it keeps the same classic looks, but is simply sized up a bit. 42mm would be the Explorer II. I have to say that while too large for my tastes, they did a nice job with the case and lug design.
The real travesty is the newest redesign of the Submariner - it ruined the aestetics of an iconic watch. The larger squared lugs can only be described as horrendous; they give the watch a pseudo-square shape and fail to flow into the bracelet. Taking a look at the new version side by side with a classic piece leaves little doubt to which is more pleasing.

As someone that owned the last version of the 36mm Explorer 1, to be honest I don't care for the new 39mm model. To me the dial with the solid white gold numerals looks clumsy and I just don't think the size is an improvement for that model. If someone really needs a time only model at roughly 30-40 mm they could always go with the Milgauss.

As for the new Sub, I don't mind the squared shoulders (same as on the current GMTs). I'll admit its a little bulkier looking but I don't think its too bad. I own a last generation Sub date that I like a lot and I wouldn't mind owning a new Sub. I wouldn't sell the Sub I own to get one, but its still a good looking watch. Personally, I'm not pleased with the Deep Sea Sea Dweller, and my feelings about the new Ex2 are mixed. Both would have benefitted from a slightly wider bracelet. The Ex2 isn't quite as bad since its lugs taper a bit, but both look a bit too large for the bracelet they are on. Its as the Rolex said, he we spent all this money on the case and some other changes, but they ran out of money once they reached the bracelet so they gave people the same bracelet that is on the smaller Sub and GMT. To me, the bracelets for the Deep Sea and Ex2 are not really properly proportioned for the watches they are holding.

 

[gazman70k]



is that the strap with the back piece sewn on? or is it the kind that you run through the loops? (does that make any sense??)
wow. fantastic

The back leather is sewn on, making it near impossible to put on a 183.

As long as you are happy with it thats what matters.  As for it being worn by Stefano Bemer, its nice if that matters to you.  Someone else buying or wearing something is rarely a selling point to me.

He is wearing my watch.

As for what you buy, its your own perogative. But if in house movement is your thing, here's something you may appreciate.

 

[Hampton]

^ that is nice, very nice.

 

[Dino944]

The back leather is sewn on, making it near impossible to put on a 183.
He is wearing my watch.

As for what you buy, its your own perogative. But if in house movement is your thing, here's something you may appreciate.

Very nice! Thank you for sharing the photo.

Although, I should point out, I'm not someone who is only interested in watches with inhouse movements. If you look at your earlier post which I think is #13,287 and read the last 2 paragraphs of mine that you quoted...you will see my issue with Panerai has not been their use of outsourced movements, instead it has been with their choice of sources.

I actually have several brands of watches with base movements outsourced from companies such as F.Piguet, JLC, Piaget, and Zenith.

Oh, and thank you for clarifying that he was wearing your watch

 

[Hampton]

 

[in stitches]



i know they use 904L and most use 316L. but ive read so much about there being no real difference thats noticeable. 316 has less nickel and is a bit shinier...the biggest difference is NOT in hardness, but reactivity to acids. which you wont be coming in contact with. Its a bragging right. But the acid that would melt the 316 while the 904 is still standing wouldve eaten your arm off long before.
Ive had both steels....you cant tell a difference.

my experience was like dinos below, i noticed a difference. maybe you didnt have your glasses on back then. or maybe your mind was altered.

 Emy's watch is proof you can scratch the hell out of a Rolex if you beat on it.  But my experience, much like Stitches's is that the brushed surfaces on my Rolex watches seemed to scratch a bit less easily, and when they did, they seemed to hide the scratches a bit better than some other brands.  Not sure if its specific to the steel they use, or if its more the effect of the shape of their links and the brushing on the surface that provides the illusion of hiding scratches better than some flatter links on bracelets from other watches. 

 

[in stitches]



Nobody ever posts my grail watch.

Perhaps if someone ever posts it. There is the unwritten rule that you don't post watches you personally are not at least wearing.

SPILL THE BEANS, ****!!!!