The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 1153

I wore my Explorer II the entire time I was deployed and only suffered a small scratch on the case.

I scratched the crystal today on a table corner.

Do you ever have to work with RSC, Stitch? I was reading that they insist on a full service with crystal replacements and I'm not trying to spend 600+ just for a crystal.

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Originally Posted by Hayward 

There's far too much edifying comment in this thread right now, so I'm going to leave this terd here:

http://www.amazon.com/Zenith-96-0529-4035-Tourbillon-Titanium-Chronograph/dp/B001K3IXW8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?tag=gmgamzn-20

Terd referring more to the listing and hilarious reviews, rather than the watch itself.

Here is another terd of an article:

http://gawker.com/5978737/why-do-assholes-love-watches?tag=luxury

Hah hah I am still reading the awesome reviews and laughing all the way! :)

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Originally Posted by EMartNJ 

Do you ever have to work with RSC, Stitch? I was reading that they insist on a full service with crystal replacements and I'm not trying to spend 600+ just for a crystal.

How new is the watch?  No one likes to buy services they don't need.  However, it may be that as a result of how far they have to take the watch apart to get the crystal off, and if the movement has been removed and, certain seals get compromised/damaged in the process and have to be replaced, possibly it makes sense to do it as long as they have it apart, provided its a few years old.  I've had daily wearer Rolexes serviced at RSC but never had to replace the crystal. 

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Originally Posted by tricky 


What about a Stowa or Nomos? My Stowa was around 800 I think.

It gets more wrist time than my Sub LV

What model is this?  That looks great and I've been looking for something simple/dressy/reasonably priced and this looks like a winner.

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Originally Posted by Keith T 

+1 great choice on the Ingy 3227-01...I'm looking forward to seeing the newest iteration of the Igenieur whenever it reaches a local AD.

Great snaps of your VC, Dino. That caseback very much resembles a Reverso movement, although I couldn't tell you which one.
And this is my only barrel-shape, although I think of it more as a casual watch than a true dress piece, despite wearing it with suits quite a bit.. (apologies if I've posted this pic before).

It doesn't compare horologically to a Patek, but it's one of my favorite designs, and now my only Cartier after trading in my Tank Francaise:

I liked this watch, but didnt like the metal bracelet or the crown! I always wore the black change-out strap!  That crown looks great,but hard to grasp! Did you have some of the same qualms?