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

[gdl203]



Probably obnoxiously expensive too

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[patrickBOOTH]

I have two Panerai's that I never wear... *sigh*

Both gifts of course.

 

[in stitches]



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that actually makes me like it more.

speaking of cufflinks, i LOVE the breguet cufflinks with dial pieces and rotors.

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iirc, they are about 5k a pair. sigh.

I have two Panerai's that I never wear... *sigh*
Both gifts of course.

what models? pics!

and who gifted you those and how can i befriend them?

 

[Kaplan]



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Goddammit! Now we'll be seeing these on everybody and his uncle.

 

[akatsuki]

I used to not be a Pam fan - but I got an absolute huge 127 and I end up wearing it more than my Rolex Sub just because it is easy to read.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I have no idea what models. I am not a watch guy. One looks like yours with a second hand and you have to wind it. The other is automatic. One by my uncle and one by my father. (My father is a watch guy).

 

[Dino944]

speaking of cufflinks, i LOVE the breguet cufflinks with dial pieces and rotors.

iirc, they are about 5k a pair. sigh.

Hi Stitch, I agree, Breguet makes some stunning cufflinks! I've seen them in person and photos do not do them justice. I didn't know they also offered them with pieces of black dial. Until now I had only seen them with the silver/white. If I owned a Breguet I might be very tempted...I'm sure my wife is relieved I don't own the watch so I don't "need" the cufflinks.

 

[Kaplan]



I used to not be a Pam fan - but I got an absolute huge 127 and I end up wearing it more than my Rolex Sub just because it is easy to read.

Funny, I have the opposite experience finding my sub easier to read. But then my Luminor is only 44mm and doesn't have the contrasting hands of the 127.

 

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I have no idea what models. I am not a watch guy. One looks like yours with a second hand and you have to wind it. The other is automatic. One by my uncle and one by my father. (My father is a watch guy).

DUDE. dont make me come over and hit you in the face. you own 2 great watches. now go find out exactly what they are, and post them here.

A-freaking-SNAP!

Hi Stitch,  I agree, Breguet makes some stunning cufflinks!  I've seen them in person and photos do not do them justice.    I didn't know they also offered them with pieces of black dial.  Until now I had only seen them with the silver/white.   If I owned a Breguet I might be very tempted...I'm sure my wife is relieved I don't own the watch so I don't "need" the cufflinks.

yeah, i saw them in person (both) at the AD in manhattan when i was there last month. they are gorgeous, and have a really nice weight and feel to them. i wanted them so baaaaaad. lol, "need." know exactly what you mean.

like i "needed" the double tourbillon and the minute repeater the kind lady showed me when i was there. she even, without my asking, gave me a loupe to view the dial and movement up close with. gaaaaaah.

 

[Dino944]

yeah, i saw them in person (both) at the AD in manhattan when i was there last month. they are gorgeous, and have a really nice weight and feel to them. i wanted them so baaaaaad. lol, "need." know exactly what you mean.
like i "needed" the double tourbillon and the minute repeater the kind lady showed me when i was there. she even, without my asking, gave me a loupe to view the dial and movement up close with. gaaaaaah.

I originally saw the Breguet cufflinks at the their boutique in Manhattan. I agree, they had a great weight to them. I prefer cufflinks that have some heft and don't feel flimsy. My experience at the boutique was much like you described...definitely a great place for anyone that is interested in fine watches to visit. I used to like the cufflinks from AP that match the RO, but I think they are very overpriced for steel, and it might look a bit too matchy (like a box set of tie and pocket square). Oh well, not buying those gives me a start on another watch that I might "Need"

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same here for my feelings towards the AP links. patek sure makes some pretty ones as well. "need" those.

 

[yywwyy]

How do you deal with such a big watch inside your shirt cuff? I can't even button some cuffs with my measly SMP in them...

 

[bourbonbasted]

I get the left cuff on my shirts .5" wider around to accommodate a watch.

 

[akatsuki]



I get the left cuff on my shirts .5" wider around to accommodate a watch.

I pretty much only wear my PAM casually, often with sleeves rolled up a bit. I wear my Datejust for work and am trying to decide whether to get a JLC Master Geo in gold to alternate with. Have a couple of cheaper beater watches just to mix things up.

 

[dbln79]

Awesome! I might have to wear my 112 tomorrow to celebrate with you!!