The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 1134

Originally Posted by no frills 

Hi, everyone! Been lurking for months and learned a lot of stuff from you all.  Read through all 1,130+ pages (and counting) in this thread, along with some other sites, and after living most of my life with a couple of forgettable quartz pieces I decided to take the plunge last November to upgrade the collection.  Started with some classic mechanical pieces, grew restless after a short while so did some trades and upgrades (some of you will know this drill - I went through "the purge" with my clothes and shoes as well).  Finally achieved some "peace" with my current collection.  Here's one of my faves:




Do folks on the street recognize what this is on my wrist?  Not really.  Can people tell the difference between white gold and the subtle beauty and heft of this platinum beauty?  I don't think so.  But I know its value (to me, and in the collectors' market), and I love its aesthetics, workmanship and how its slim 36mm profile slips oh so easily under my shirt cuff.  It gives me much joy every time I look at it - probably every few minutes, especially if I'm in a boring meeting.   Am I a douchebag?  Naw, just a guy approaching his 40s who's worked hard all his life, got lucky and got to save some money, and is probably going through a midlife crisis of sorts. 


Thanks to you all for sharing your thoughts and pictures in this thread.  It is much appreciated.

Originally Posted by dddrees 




Just for you stitches, because you asked. LOL

A bit hard to capture it properly because the bracelet is on, but here you go.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

this one. from todays WAYWRN.

Originally Posted by Dino944 

Since case backs seem to be todays theme, here is a quick case back photo from a while ago.  Sorry sticker was still on the case back, making a few of the screws (technically nuts) look dirty or blury in the photo.  I need to take some better photos of the movement.

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian 

Someone was asking about antimagnetic watches before.

Looks like they just came out with an Omilgauss

[img]Which is apparently super duper antimagnetic. http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/omega-introduces-worlds-first-anti-magnetic-movement

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

Love it stitch. Even has a date!

Originally Posted by no frills 

Hi, everyone! Been lurking for months and learned a lot of stuff from you all.  Read through all 1,130+ pages (and counting) in this thread, along with some other sites, ...Started with some classic mechanical pieces, grew restless after a short while so did some trades and upgrades (some of you will know this drill - I went through "the purge" with my clothes and shoes as well).  Finally achieved some "peace" with my current collection.  Here's one of my faves:

 

 

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Do folks on the street recognize what this is on my wrist?  Not really.  Can people tell the difference between white gold and the subtle beauty and heft of this platinum beauty?  I don't think so.  But I know its value (to me, and in the collectors' market).

Thanks to you all for sharing your thoughts and pictures in this thread.  It is much appreciated.

Originally Posted by dddrees 

 

 

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Just for you stitches, because you asked. LOL

 

A bit hard to capture it properly because the bracelet is on, but here you go.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

fantastic

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

Admittedly not the biggest AP guy personally, but pics like this make it obvious why people go gaga over it. Awesome movement and the rotor is just badass!

Originally Posted by no frills 

Hi, everyone! Been lurking for months and learned a lot of stuff from you all.  Read through all 1,130+ pages (and counting) in this thread, along with some other sites, and after living most of my life with a couple of forgettable quartz pieces I decided to take the plunge last November to upgrade the collection.  Started with some classic mechanical pieces, grew restless after a short while so did some trades and upgrades (some of you will know this drill - I went through "the purge" with my clothes and shoes as well).  Finally achieved some "peace" with my current collection.  Here's one of my faves:




Do folks on the street recognize what this is on my wrist?  Not really.  Can people tell the difference between white gold and the subtle beauty and heft of this platinum beauty?  I don't think so.  But I know its value (to me, and in the collectors' market), and I love its aesthetics, workmanship and how its slim 36mm profile slips oh so easily under my shirt cuff.  It gives me much joy every time I look at it - probably every few minutes, especially if I'm in a boring meeting.   Am I a douchebag?  Naw, just a guy approaching his 40s who's worked hard all his life, got lucky and got to save some money, and is probably going through a midlife crisis of sorts. 


Thanks to you all for sharing your thoughts and pictures in this thread.  It is much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Dino944 

...but part of the luxury of splurging for something that is platinum is that its something only you know and can appreciate everytime you feel its heft.  Great watch!

Thanks Stitch.  The Squadra is a bit thick for me, but a beautifu watch.  Seeing all the beautiful JLCs here definitely makes me want to add a Reverso to my collection at some point.

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

I like this very much.

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

I like this very much.

Originally Posted by HEPennypacker 

My old standby today.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

^^ very nice ^^
the little diamond on the bottom of the case between the lugs is also a cool touch with the PP platinum models.
thanks.

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

Wait a minute - you've been lurking with this beauty in the stable? You need to please share more of your collection!

Congrats on an amazing piece. I agree with your sentiments entirely. Getting happiness and joy from ones watch be it a Patek, Jaeger or Casio is what it's all about when alls said and done