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

[Coho]

I really didn't realize how many leather bands I own until I start counting them.

Talk about unnecessary monetary waste.

 

[Coho]

I haven't worn this watch for a while:

The reason is that I never liked the hands. So I ordered some Blancpain Leman style hands and did the switch myself. The base calibre is a Valjoux 7750 so spare hands are quite easy to come by. The result:

My UN 1846 is currently in service, so this concord RDM with zenith manual wind 655 is currently my every day watch. It gets some rotation with my chronoswiss kairos chronograph (lemania 1873 based).

 

[dl20]

Originally Posted by Coho

I haven't worn this watch for a while:

The reason is that I never liked the hands. So I ordered some Blancpain Leman style hands and did the switch myself. The base calibre is a Valjoux 7750 so spare hands are quite easy to come by. The result:

nice mod. now you just need to replace the stamped bezel. dl

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by Coho

Skagen have some of the best designs among the quartz watches that I've seen. Good taste.

Why, thank you!

*beams*

 

[LabelKing]

Tudor used to be called the poor man's Rolex.

 

[Coho]

Maybe next week.

Just need to find time.

Originally Posted by dl20

nice mod. now you just need to replace the stamped bezel.

dl

 

[Mark from Plano]

An entry levels Swiss automatic:
Raymond Weil Tradition:

 

[m_wave]

Just went into my local IWC rep to ask for a price on a replacement strap..

$590 later I've decided I might go aftermarket. Any suggestions on this? I've not had much luck googling IWC replacement straps etc or on TimeZone..

Anyone have any experience with Ebayers on this?

 

[Mark from Plano]

Originally Posted by m_wave

Just went into my local IWC rep to ask for a price on a replacement strap..

$590 later I've decided I might go aftermarket. Any suggestions on this? I've not had much luck googling IWC replacement straps etc or on TimeZone..

Anyone have any experience with Ebayers on this?

Not sure what you're after, but these guys can custom make you a strap for much less if you're not hung up on it being an IWC brand:
www.banda.com

 

[gdl203]

I've generally been pretty happy with aftermarket straps sold by Walt at LoneStarWatches.com or Bob Davis (http://www.mywatchmaker.net/watchstr...atchstraps.htm ). Both are regulars on TZ Sales Corner

 

[Coho]

I have had good luck with Paris and C. Fournet bands. However, these are pricey. For the best bang for the money, PM me. I have a secret source for high quality Austrian Made leather bands at very low cost that I don't want to disclose on a public forum. First, you have to tell me your size: Short, Regular, Long, XXL

Originally Posted by m_wave

Just went into my local IWC rep to ask for a price on a replacement strap..

$590 later I've decided I might go aftermarket. Any suggestions on this? I've not had much luck googling IWC replacement straps etc or on TimeZone..

Anyone have any experience with Ebayers on this?

 

[Artisan Fan]

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

An entry levels Swiss automatic:
Raymond Weil Tradition:

Nice watch Mark but may I humbly suggest one minor thing? Cape Cod polishing cloths would do wonders to clean up the bezel.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Tudor used to be called the poor man's Rolex.

Used to be?

Originally Posted by m_wave

Just went into my local IWC rep to ask for a price on a replacement strap..

$590 later I've decided I might go aftermarket. Any suggestions on this? I've not had much luck googling IWC replacement straps etc or on TimeZone.

Do they make them long enough to wear around your waist now?

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by Coho

I have had good luck with Paris and C. Fournet bands. However, these are pricey. For the best bang for the money, PM me. I have a secret source for high quality Austrian Made leather bands at very low cost that I don't want to disclose on a public forum. First, you have to tell me your size: Short, Regular, Long, XXL

Do you have unusual skins?

 

[dl20]

Originally Posted by MJC8719x

Has anyone any experience with Stowa watches, specifically the marine model, as I was thinking of picking up one as a relatively inexpensive dress watch (college students budget).

I have a MO that isn't half bad for the price. Doesn't get a ton of wrist time but it has its place in the rotation.

dl