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

[Keith T]

Definitely.

You've got to have your stranded on an iceberg Rolex.

Then there's also your wing-suit base jumping Rolex...

your escaping from zombies Rolex (both urban and rural)...

and don't forget your just in case I meet Kate Upton at a nightclub Rolex....

the list is truly endless

 

[in stitches]

^^ happy: ^^

I feel your pain!  There are a lot of watches I NEED too!  

 

[Dino944]

Definitely.

You've got to have your stranded on an iceberg Rolex.

Then there's also your wing-suit base jumping Rolex...

your escaping from zombies Rolex (both urban and rural)...

and don't forget your just in case I meet Kate Upton at a nightclub Rolex....

the list is truly endless

You are soooo right!

There's your I was just part of a Brooklyn Decker & Kate Upton sandwich Rolex ...

There's your the condom broke while you were part of the above-mentioned sandwich, and now you have 2 smokin hot baby mommas Rolex...

There's your I'm entering a steel cage match against Stitchy and Mimo to see which of us here at SF gets the first Blue/Black GMT 2 Rolex...

The list truly is endless!

 

[Newcomer]

After some of those, there is the "you are so broke you can no longer afford a Rolex, Rolex."

TWAT has been on fire today. Oh yeah, and in my most humble of opinions, those 'meteorite' and MOP Daytonas... muy terrible.

I would MUCH rather have a "regular" Daytona. White face Daytona, please!

 

[Kid Nickels]



that looks like its being worn by a penis.

he's so baller even ******** wears an AP! lol

 

[in stitches]

dino - superb list lol

newcommer - Y U NO LIEK METEORITE DIAL!!

 

[Newcomer]

Because I find the Daytona meteorite dial to be one-step removed from having a chunk of the titanic on my wrist!

But really, just a bit too blingly for my taste.

It is a bastardization (in my mind) of what Rolex was and should be. That is just me being silly though.

 

[in stitches]

lol but no comparison between those 2.

s'cool tho. horses for courses. they have been making that dial for a long long time tho, no bastardization in my book there.

 

[Newcomer]

I guess when I think of Rolex I think of the old school Subs, GMTs, Daytonas, Explorers, etc. I think they are the quintessential rugged sports watch company. And I guess when I purchase my first Rolex, I want it to be one that pays homage to the part of the company that I really do respect and admire, if that makes any sense.

 

[in stitches]

Sure does. The meteorite daytona wouldnt be my first Rolex either. But it might be my 5th.

 

[Newcomer]



Sure does. The meteorite daytona wouldnt be my first Rolex either. But it might be my 5th.

Haha well played .

I go: (1) Black and Blue GMT, (2) Submariner No Date, (3) Explorer II Polar, (4) Daytona White, (5) Explorer 1, (6) Datejust. Maybe I am just boring .

 

[JonF]



Re: Speedy straps - a lot of people seem to love the Di Modell Rallye, though I personally don't see the appeal.

There's a double ridge brown gator OEM Omega strap with curved ends that's amazing, but I don't know that they make it any more, and it was not cheap to begin with. Hirsch professional is a much cheaper alternative that comes in black and brown (though it's embossed calf, and doesn't have curved ends).

If you like the curved ends, the Hirsch Medici is a good and inexpensive option, and the brown leather seems to age nicely.

Then there are the various NATO options. I've considered one of these cordovan versions, though the prices seem excessive to me: http://www.dalucastraps.com/leather/

I had mine on the Di Modell Rallye for a while. I liked it a lot! I ended up going back to the bracelet eventually though.

 

[rnguy001]

My wife has been pleading with me to get a Rolex for some time. If had to pick one right now it would be that over-engineered monster the DSSD.

My brother just got the new Explorer in white (42 mm) and I have to say that thing is so well built it made me a fan

I really wish Rolex would offer the GMT2 without the center polished links. You guys that are thinking of getting one, do you prefer all brushed, center-polished, or doesn't matter?

 

[bawlin]

^ Your local watch repair guy can brush the centre links no problem. Personally, I'm a fan but if you don't like PCL's, go with the Submariner.

 

[in stitches]



Haha well played .
I go: (1) Black and Blue GMT, (2) Submariner No Date, (3) Explorer II Polar, (4) Daytona White, (5) Explorer 1, (6) Datejust. Maybe I am just boring .

Solid list. Ill have to think on mine.