The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 1169

Originally Posted by Belligero 

 I should have mentioned that it's not only for reasons of vanity that I'd rank... uh... hoof-ments over movements. I do realize that it's a bit apples-to-oranges, though.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

no frills - great story, and way to pay it forward. deets on shoes and tie plz.

Originally Posted by jeff13007 


Im gonna go out on a limb here, Tie is Tom Ford, and shoes are Berluti???????? am i at least close?!

Originally Posted by mktitsworth 


What did you get your PhD in? Also, please tell me that grad school ends. Here in midway-through-land, it's all that can be seen going forward and backwards.

Originally Posted by rnguy001 

Great story and the watch looks killer with that suit. Well done!

Originally Posted by Belligero 


I know what you mean, it's just that I would have a hard time justifying expense on a luxury like a watch without having the foundation well taken care of. It's not only that low-quality shoes look shabby, they also have physiological drawbacks. I should have mentioned that it's not only for reasons of vanity that I'd rank... uh... hoof-ments over movements. I do realize that it's a bit apples-to-oranges, though.

Yes, yes, I'm trying to be a bit diplomatic there. A watch definitely can carry certain connotations, positive or negative. But it's normally not the only signal, either.

Originally Posted by no frills 

On topic, here's a pic to support the notion of heirloom/sentimental value.  From earlier this afternoon - me wearing my museum Movado.  

 

 

 

OMG!  Movado!  Quartz!  But hey, a his-and-hers pair was given to me and my wife when we got married more than a decade ago.  My parents-in-law must have saved up for months to buy that, given what I know of their financial capabilities.  I loved them for it, and honor their gift.  Today they are retired, and we're fortunate to be able to support them as their retirement savings were obliterated by this and that financial crisis.  

 

Yeah, we have several Rolexes and Pateks in our stable now but sometimes I still whip out my Movado. Frankly, I think it works well with the suit/shoe ensemble. :)

Originally Posted by ErikW 

Originally Posted by ant702 

Hats off to you! And thats a GQ worthy picture

Originally Posted by no frills 

Thanks, guys.  jeff13007 - nice attempt.  You do realize that I will now have to look at Tom Ford and Berluti selections, right?  Sigh.......
Shoes are Corthay's Satan - ezlau is right!
Tie is $15 from www.thetiebar.com: http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?g=g&pn=22846
When did I become a Senior Member!?

Originally Posted by DerekS 


id pass on B&R. WAY overpriced. I owned this for a very short time...theyre REALLY fun watches. but pedestrian movements and rubber straps at their pricetag is ridiculous. This was 18K rose gold on a gator strap...I kinda miss it, but IIRC MSRP was well over $10K

Originally Posted by DerekS 

ahh the movado espereranza. I wanted that watch so bad it made me sick when i was young. hahaha.

Originally Posted by JimC 

 

My three better quality watches for your ridicule or praise as the case may be.  Please excuse the poor iPhone photo.

 

The Oris was my first good watch.  I loved it a little too much and the crystal is the worse for it.  Not an economical fix I suspect.  The bracelt is off as I was going to put an appropriate black strap on it, but I ran out of steam.

 

The Tissot caught my eye in an AD a year or so back and my subsequent research brought me to a great review by Teeritz on Watchuseek.  Not the finest piece around but a pretty good no-nonsense watch.

 

Finally, the Submariner.  I had always liked the Explorer, but when I went in to an AD to try one on the sales assistant suggested I try this one on too.  I'm so glad she did.  It sang to me and there was no turning back.  I received a fantastic deal on it at the time, and it has hardly left my wrist since that time almost four years ago.  And in that time it has seen some pretty serious abuse.  I was in the navy at the time of purchase, and it saw service in many different and unforgiving environments.  It has a few scuffs to show for it, but I love the fact that my Submariner was actually worn by a submariner in a submarine, keeping periscope or bridge watches, and it's done its share of diving too.  The submarine connection was a cliche that I was initially keen to avoid, but I'm glad I got over that.  I now work in oil and gas, and this watch continues to serve me well, and it's probably quite thankful for the respite it's been given.  I'd buy it in an instant if I had my time over again.

Originally Posted by Cylon 

If you want to keep with the aviator heritage go for a stowa or a a sinn. I understand that you have your heart set on the particular aesthetic B&R has but if it were me I would wait to see if it was a passing fad or something that stuck with me over the long haul. Like others have said B&R are overpriced for what you get.

 

You could always go and save up only a wee bit more and just get a Rolex no-date sub like a 14060 for just under 4k...or get a submariner homage for cheaper than that. I know some people have problems with homages but hell i'd take one of those over a B&R.

 

Theres also an omega speedy pro or a seamaster too

Originally Posted by ant702 

You wore your Rolex on deployment 2, Ha,Ha,Ha! Did you catch any flack from your superiors? They told me I was out of uniform, but once I got my NB sneakers stolen, there was no way I could leave my watch in a damn tent!