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

[Romp]

Although not directed at me--it depends on the style, how much you want to pay, etc.
Camille Fournet, ABP, and a craftsman I saw an article on recently, Hughes Handcrafted, all make excellent straps. I only have experience with the first two, but the latter I have heard good things about!
If you want some less expensive options, check out Hirsch. They make straps at various price-points.

ive a few hughes handcrafted wallets and the workmanship is great

 

[ljrcustom]



Nice choice.  The Daytona has always been one of my favorite Rolex watches.  I have it with the inhouse cal 4130 movement and with the Zenith based cal 4030.  Here is a photo of one of mine.  I'd love to get a vintage one with the manual wind movement....maybe some day, if I hit the lottery

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I have been looking into getting a black face daytona with the zenith movement. Possibly the patrizzi dial. Any recommendations?

 

[ljrcustom]



Another opportunity, anyone wanna spot me like 40K?

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Any other Patek's for sale?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

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cant remember if ive posted this one from my collection... c.1952 yellow gold JLC memovox

I love these, particularly the deep sea.

 

[in stitches]



Any other Patek's for sale?

not at present, ill lyk if they should cross my path.

 

[fritzl]



I like their Tudor sub with delicious creamsicle patina tritium

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excellent

 

[fritzl]



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Although not directed at me--it depends on the style, how much you want to pay, etc.
Camille Fournet, ABP, and a craftsman I saw an article on recently, Hughes Handcrafted, all make excellent straps. I only have experience with the first two, but the latter I have heard good things about!

If you want some less expensive options, check out Hirsch. They make straps at various price-points.

Hirsch is excellent value.

 

[teddieriley]



Well, she's here. According to the serial number, this Seamaster was made in 1957. As I said before, I'm a 17y.o. high schooler with a limited budget.

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You got fine taste for a young lad.

 

[dddrees]

Good looking nautilus.

Thank you.

 

[dddrees]

Wearing this one today.

 

[DerekS]



I like their Tudor sub with delicious creamsicle patina tritium

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gaaaahhhhhhhh. such a great watch. A buddy of mine recently picked up a snowflake tooter with a gorgeous patina. Im liking those more and more

For those with experience with alligator straps, assuming daily wear, how long can one reasonably expect a strap to last before replacement?

1-100 years. touch call, but im really hard on my straps, and never had to replace a gator.

stitch,
In your opinion, what are some good sites to buy alligator straps?

im not stitch, but ABP in paris makes the best custom gator straps for dress. ifyou want something more rugged for a larger watch (ie Panerai) Simona does some great gator and croc straps.

Hirsch is excellent value.

agreed. they make the OEM straps for panerai. which panerai then quadruples the price.

 

[Singular]



I like their Tudor sub with delicious creamsicle patina tritium

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If it only wasn't a dwarf Sub...

 

[gdl203]

Well, some people have small wrists so this should be great for someone who'd love to sport a 5513 but thinks it's too big for his/her wrist...

Re straps, I've ordered many straps from ABP and Camille Fournet. I'm leaning more towards CF these days.

 

[drizzt3117]

 

[dddrees]

I like their Tudor sub with delicious creamsicle patina tritium

Great looking watch!!