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

[dispute]

I think it looks great.

 

[Bob01]

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

What do you guys think of this combo?

I'm thinking that it will only look better when the strap gets worn, abused, & spilt on!

Especially in summer.

FYI - the strap is made of a nylon sail-like cloth with a water-proof soft leather backing.


I'm liking the cloth one a lot for the casual/coast side look - it should look even better with wear and "discoloration".

On a side note, how do you change the straps on this watch?

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Originally Posted by Bob01

I'm liking the cloth one a lot for the casual/coast side look - it should look even better with wear and "discoloration".

On a side note, how do you change the straps on this watch?
- this link to a review on TZ will answer everything you need to know & more.
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=3595824&rid=0

 

[Bob01]

Thanks! A really interesting watch!

On a side note, what do you do with your self-winding watches that you do not wear less than every other day? - Just wind/reset them when you need them, or wind/shake them every day?

Nevermind...Found the answer...

http://reviews.ebay.com/Watch-Winder...00000000132465

 

[contaygious]

Originally Posted by Bob01

Thanks! A really interesting watch!

On a side note, what do you do with your self-winding watches that you do not wear less than every other day? - Just wind/reset them when you need them, or wind/shake them every day?


http://www.lussori.com/scatola-del-t...cessories.html

Guido that combo is pretty cool. Fits your style. I couldn't sport that watch as it way too big for me, but I do like the design. Funny, when I was looking for a watch and mentioned that brand NO ONE commented on it. I hadn't heard anything about B&R except that some movie stars where it, but that's about it.

 

[Hard2Fit]

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

- this link to a review on TZ will answer everything you need to know & more. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=3595824&rid=0
Very helpful. Thx. Not a fan of the white strap btw.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by contaygious

Funny, when I was looking for a watch and mentioned that brand NO ONE commented on it. I hadn't heard anything about B&R except that some movie stars where it, but that's about it.

Probably because there's already a long thread on the brand:
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ight=bell+ross

There should be a few other mentions of it as well, if you care to do a search.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

For the NYCers:

"Blancpain invites you to preview the newestadditions fo the Fifty Fathoms collection along with other 2008 Basel novelties during a cocktail reception.
Blancpain Boutique, 781 Madison Ave.
Tuesday, June 24th, 6pm to 8pm
Kindly RSP to 212.396.1735"

 

[contaygious]

Originally Posted by whacked

Probably because there's already a long thread on the brand:
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ight=bell+ross

There should be a few other mentions of it as well, if you care to do a search.

I merely mentioned it in a list of watch companies I knew nothing about when asking for a reccomendation. Ater reading various threads, it seems this forum is not too favorable of B&R.

People who disliked these watches previously are now suddenly interested in them. Perhaps another case of the Guido effect?

I'm certainly not immune

.

 

[Gus]

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

What do you guys think of this combo?

I'm thinking that it will only look better when the strap gets worn, abused, & spilt on!


I like the looks of the watch and band. It makes it a little more casual, less serious looking and that can be nice for a change. After all you can always go back to the big, black rubber band anytime.

 

[Coho]

Can we get some lume shots of the B&R?

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

For the NYCers:

"Blancpain invites you "
I got that too, are you going?

 

[SoCal2NYC]

I wanted to; but, I already have a haircut appointment at 6 and if I cancel that I won't have the chance to get one for another 3 weeks and I'm about a month overdue.

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Originally Posted by contaygious

I merely mentioned it in a list of watch companies I knew nothing about when asking for a reccomendation. Ater reading various threads, it seems this forum is not too favorable of B&R.

People who disliked these watches previously are now suddenly interested in them. Perhaps another case of the Guido effect?

I'm certainly not immune

.
- you guys crack me up!

Originally Posted by Coho

Can we get some lume shots of the B&R?
Here ya go from the other night. I changed to the black alligator as I was wearing black boots. (for some reason I thought I had posted these, I know I posted them on TZ & have converted a few - must be the Guido effect

)

 

[Lucky Strike]

Here's a real rarity, reported stolen on another board. It disappeared from a courier shipment in Italy: