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

[DerekS]

^^**** yes. that world time has always been a grail of mine. But I think my budget is gonna be WAY too small to afford that world time. Id be just as happy with a nautilus though.

 

[mimo]

Mmmm....dangerous game, but fun...non TWAT-approved, but I love them so much. Along with plenty of others; I guess it's like trying to pick the Rolex list.






Yo Frilly, how many "endgames" have you had so far?

 

[Newcomer]

Cylon, we really do get each other. Lange 1 Moonphase is my grail. I would like the worldtimer with the cloisonne dial though. With that said, I would not kick either out of bed.

 

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Regarding the Daytona vs Port Chrono vs RO Chrono, I would choose (and have chosen) the Daytona every time I do like the new Port, en excellent upgrade! (I like the old one as well.) At that price point though, if you are not set on a chrono, I think maybe the 7-days Port is more interesting from IWC? The RO Chrono looks amazing, and there are many dial variations that press all my buttons. Certainly way classier that any ROO. I was going to get one at one point, but on my hand the chrono was even more uncomfortable than the RO (15300, which I owned for a short while and sold). The clasp and the otherwise amazing bracelet just isn't for me. Comfort is very important to me, not only looks. The Daytona is just a cats tail around my wrist, only beaten by my Nautilus.

Also, everybody knows the Panda dial is the one to get

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this is the daytona for me.

Now there's a thought. Thanks Stitches.

anytime, buddy.

Definitely, how Rolex should sell the watch. However, I'd never let someone refinish my watch.

when i tried it on, i quite liked the factory finish. not sure id prefer the all brushed. the duality of the polish and brushed is quite nice in person. im not certain, but i think there are a few places i might consider letting brush my rolex. oh wait. no there is not. that i know of anyways.

For me, if I had the means this would be endgame:

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slight amendment to the picture, the Lange 1 would be moonphase

lol, dont be silly. there is no endgame.

 

[Cylon]

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lol, dont be silly. there is no endgame.

 

[Keith T]

#teamnoendgame

 

[Hayward]

This photo does a great job illustrating the absurdity of the size of the DSSD's bracelet:

All of these watches are monstrosities. The Rolex least so. I never thought I'd catch myself defending the DSSD. One of those watches is plastic.

 

[Cylon]

While I try to avoid divisiveness on this beloved thread (sometimes I fail though), I find myself agreeing with the cantankerousness of hayward a lot lately

 

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#teamnoendgame

count me in!@111!!!!#!!111!

 

[Dino944]

This photo does a great job illustrating the absurdity of the size of the DSSD's bracelet:

It also does a great job illustrating how badly I want a ROO Diver.

I'm generally not a fan of the RO Offshore, but the Scuba, particularly when on a bracelet is quite nice.

^ Do it! There's one for sale on the forums for like $12.5k right now. Excellent price... if my wrists didn't look like they belong to a 13 year old girl (and I wasn't a few $k short) it would be mine.

Divers have always been my favorite style and the AP is a homerun IMO. I've been fortunate enough to see a couple in the wild and they are truly magnificent in person.

edit: And on that note, I think I am going to try and save for a 39mm ROC with a rubber strap.

The one in your photo doesn't seem to come up for sale all that much these days. Its the limited edition City of Sails. It was only sold on a rubber strap. However, I think several people have bought a regular 39mm ROC on a bracelet and then bought a rubber strap and deployant to add to it.
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I remember years ago you could kop an old nautilus on the grey market for 10K ish. I wish i could go back

Hey, back in the late 1990s, the list price on new steel Nautilus watches was about $9700. ADs were regularly discounting and selling them for $6K. I didn't like the large model that was out at the time, it was a 3710 with commet torque indicator, plain black dial and roman numerals...but looking back if I had done the deal I could have just made an even swap with it for a 5711/A1.

For me, if I had the means this would be endgame:



slight amendment to the picture, the Lange 1 would be moonphase

I love the Lange 1, particularly the L1 Moonphase!

when i tried it on, i quite liked the factory finish. not sure id prefer the all brushed. the duality of the polish and brushed is quite nice in person. im not certain, but i think there are a few places i might consider letting brush my rolex. oh wait. no there is not. that i know of anyways.
lol, dont be silly. there is no endgame.

I will have to see it in person. Still, from my previous experience of wearing a Daytona with polished center link as a daily wearer for 5 years...the polished surfaces over time do show lots of small scratches and every finger print. The brushed surfaces hide them to a large degree. Oh well, still looking forward to seeing a new blue black GMT in person.

 

[bawlin]

^ funds permitting I would opt for a 39mm Panda and put it on rubber. Key phrase being "funds permitting"

 

[DerekS]



^ funds permitting I would opt for a 39mm Panda and put it on rubber. Key phrase being "funds permitting"

i had that CoS AP. It was a damn nice watch. Really miss it.

 

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I will have to see it in person.  Still, from my previous experience of wearing a Daytona with polished center link as a daily wearer for 5 years...the polished surfaces over time do show lots of small scratches and every finger print.  The brushed surfaces hide them to a large degree.  Oh well, still looking forward to seeing a new blue black GMT in person.

no question it shows more wear, i was saying purely from an aesthetic POV im not sure which i live better. but for a daily watch, brushed surface is much more utilitarian than a high polish finish.

 

[Dino944]

^ funds permitting I would opt for a 39mm Panda and put it on rubber. Key phrase being "funds permitting"

The Panda dial only became available much later during production, when prices were much higher. It was also a very popular choice once it was released, so I believe it would probably cost a lot more than one of the very early 39mm ROCs.

i had that CoS AP. It was a damn nice watch. Really miss it.

Oh man...was that one of the watches that got stolen?

no question it shows more wear, i was saying purely from an aesthetic POV im not sure which i live better. but for a daily watch, brushed surface is much more utilitarian than a high polish finish.

Ok, I see what you are saying. Don't get me wrong, overall its a good looking watch even with the polished parts. I guess over the years I became so used to Subs, GMTs, and Explorers and Ex2s having brushed finishes that it seems a bit odd to me to have polished lugs and center links. But I'm sure if it was gifted to me I'd get used to it very quickly!

 

[no frills]

Yo Frilly, how many "endgames" have you had so far?

I went into Wempe and picked up a rose gold Patek 5119 and said that was the endgame. But then I "had" to get a similar piece for my other daughter so I got a 3919 in yellow gold. And then I traded those out for the endgame perpetual calendars. And then...

Too may endgames...

lol, dont be silly. there is no endgame.

For the sake of my wallet I am hoping this is not true. On the other hand, I am spending an inordinate amount of time looking at a double red Sea-Dweller Mark IV ref 1665 which I probably shouldn't be doing.

Begone temptation!

no question it shows more wear, i was saying purely from an aesthetic POV im not sure which i live better. but for a daily watch, brushed surface is much more utilitarian than a high polish finish.

This is (was) my ding-free Daytona - worn at least once a week for several months - after 48 hours on my wife's wrist. Let's play "spot the dings and scratches" game!



She was in full possession of her senses while she was wearing the Daytona, too. Not like this young lady:



Ah, but the Daytona looks so good on her. My wife, I mean. Not Tara Reid. So it's hers now, to scratch and ding as much as she wants...