The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 673

Definitely don't buy the Hermes... or if you do, find someone who bought it and buy it second hand after they take the ridiculously huge hit on value. Since they are basically worth nothing... In women's watches, at least, they would retain some value since women don't seem to care about craftsmanship as compared ot brand name (generalizing, I know)...

Buy a Cartier Tank instead.

 

Congrats!  I really like the new current Sub.  Its a great choice for an all purpose watch!  Skip the NATO band.  Straps and NATO bands only look good on vintage Rolex.  Congrats again.

 

 

And to show it:


http://www.monochrome.nl/pre-sihh-2012-new-cartier-tank-what-will-it-look-like/

Nice man, my Sub came in yesterday. You going love it!

or this... for a Cartier Tank I really like this one!

The Tank Normale isn't a current production piece, that photo was just to show the evolution of the Tank, but its a great piece.  However, at the SIHH show they just re-launched a new ultra slim Tank XL, with Piaget based hand wound movement.  Although, the new one doesn't have the exhibition back or the guilloche work on the dial. There are lots of great vintage variations also, like the Tank Obus, Tank Chinoise, Tank Cintree, and Tank Americaine to name a few.
 

 

 

 Thanks Kid,

 

Its definitely one of my favorites.  I still have to post a photo or two of my other VC when I have some time.

 

Best regards,

Dino

I do love it! No worries. When I get my old skool Tank fixed I'll post it up too... lookin forward to the VC.

Speaking of NATO straps...


http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/8/22/spotted-a-patek-philippe-5960-annual-calendar-chronograph-in.html

This is sort of ridiculous.

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Edited by Kaplan - 2/29/12 at 10:20am

I am loving all the action in here of late...well most of it

 

1. From a Hermes watch to a gold Panerai with a radioactive green strap...YIKES.

 

Quite a few people have already expounded on the direction I was heading, but I would definitely rather commit a quartz "mistake" with a Cartier Tank than that Hermes. I consider Cartier a jeweler first, and a watchmaker second but Dino944's Tank certainly made me challenge my preconceptions there. Whatever you think about Cartier, that its more for ladies or the price you must pay for the Cartier name, his is a beautiful first-rate timepiece. I too cannot wait to see the 3rd VC you have in your pocket slowly killing us as we wait, because the two you have already presented us are very interesting, unique choices. They strike me as carefully selected, and are an absolute pleasure to look at. I look forward to reading your posts whether pics or info.

 

davesmith: I have to ask, if you're afraid a watch will make you look feminine, then why choose that one? That's like worrying your ass is too big, then stuffing a christmas ham or two down the back of your pants. If you want a smaller masculine watch why not a Rolex Explorer I, the older/smaller 36mm? JLC Master Ultra Thin, or as we have beaten to death, a Cartier Tank? Those can all be had around $2-3k I believe.

 

2. Congrats to you akatsuki on your new acquisition. I see you chose the sub over the RL. I think its a wise choice, but in the final analysis who cares what I think? What matters is that you are happy. Hope you are because it looks great on your wrist! Cordovan or how about a Bond Nato strap?  Two Subs in as many days! Rolex should be paying us right?

 

 

Edit: just read the line about straps for vintage subs only from Dino....just another reason for you snap some more pix akatsuki so we can decide!!!

 

 

 

Edited by Cylon - 1/24/12 at 7:51pm

Absolutely right.

Good tips, thanks...

I've found out that the models that seem to appeal to me more are the older, 80s model face with the Sigma style markers - not a fan of the roman numerals/numbers. I only see the sigma style "dash" markers on models from the 70s and 80s, do they make them on the newer models as well?

I have become more undecided on the jubilee/oyster, I am definitely waiting it out as I am in no rush and being this is my first Rolex, and I'm still just 24, I want it to be right.


edit: Love this type of face, just with a blue dial:

That green croc Panerai should be purchased by Spoo immediately.