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

[jeff13007]



I know it used to be a practice of a number of manufactures to do this with watches, but I'm not sure if Patek ever did this or not.

I'm pretty sure they manufactured for Tiffany, and you would find the name Tiffany on the watch.

However I'm not sure if you would find any without the name Patek as well on the watch.

I think you are right in this, most of the Patek for Tiffany's watches I've seen have both companies names on the faces so i don't think the watch in question is a Patek. I know Tiffany's uses other makers as well

The last one is their anniversary model they made for their NYC store.

 

[dddrees]

Not sure if you guys are on other watch forums, but if you do you may have worked out that there was a bit of a fly in the ointment with my Rouge - the guarantee card came with a non-matching serial number, which in a nutshell is a really really really bad thing.

My initial exchange with the seller over this matter was a little confusing as he tried (in vain) to reassure me that all was well - he thought I was referring to the catalogue reference number, which is never the same as the casing reference number.

You see, JLC engraves case reference numbers on the back of their watches (format XXX.XX.XX), which are not the same as the reference numbers you find in their catalogues for the exact same model (format XXXXXXX). They record the catalogue reference number in their guarantee cards.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, the original retailing boutique was contacted and after some checking they agreed that apparently a mistake was made somewhere by them. They are re-issuing a correct guarantee card for my watch as I type this.

See, a hitherto unforeseen benefit to purchasing boutique-only models with are tracked a lot better by the manufacture! I can only imagine how I would be SOL had this been a watch originally purchased from an AD...

Glad to hear you were able to get it fixed. I had a similar experience with a Rolex, but I was able to get it sorted out as well. Always best to verify this info when you first get the watch though.

 

[dddrees]

I think you are right in this, most of the Patek for Tiffany's watches I've seen have both companies names on the faces so i don't think the watch in question is a Patek. I know Tiffany's uses other makers as well






The last one is their anniversary model they made for their NYC store.

Nice looking example. Thanks for posting.


I wouldn't get a quartz though.

 

[Keith T]



Not sure if you guys are on other watch forums, but if you do you may have worked out that there was a bit of a fly in the ointment with my Rouge - the guarantee card came with a non-matching serial number, which in a nutshell is a really really really bad thing.

My initial exchange with the seller over this matter was a little confusing as he tried (in vain) to reassure me that all was well - he thought I was referring to the catalogue reference number, which is never the same as the casing reference number.

You see, JLC engraves case reference numbers on the back of their watches (format XXX.XX.XX), which are not the same as the reference numbers you find in their catalogues for the exact same model (format XXXXXXX). They record the catalogue reference number in their guarantee cards.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, the original retailing boutique was contacted and after some checking they agreed that apparently a mistake was made somewhere by them. They are re-issuing a correct guarantee card for my watch as I type this.

See, a hitherto unforeseen benefit to purchasing boutique-only models with are tracked a lot better by the manufacture! I can only imagine how I would be SOL had this been a watch originally purchased from an AD...

I would have been hella-nervous over that. Sounds like a good resolution for you.

Great watch, man. Enjoy it.

 

[Mr. Moo]



I have one, and while the leather is fine I'm not particular impressed with the stitching

Spoiler: Pics

- I think the stitches are too large for a strap of this width and thinness. Stitches of this size may be fine for a chunkier Panerai style strap, but then I think the thread needs to be thicker.

What do you mean by 'unnecessary stitching details'? For me, the straps that best suit a Speedy are the 'classicaly' stitched ones, regardless of leather type. But then I don't like leather NATOs and the like, so YMMV.

Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. Keep them coming!

Kap - by unnecessary stitching details, I mean that I don't like contrast stitching (for this application) and would even prefer none/minimal stitching (this means that the strap would have to be unlined). Like so, from Leffot:

It doesn't seem that Leffot's straps garner 100% favorable reviews... so I am hoping there are other suggestions!

 

[Hayward]

Some of may have noticed that I tried a Speedmaster a while back.

This turned out to be a failure. Omega strap a bit skimpy, arrow hands make subdials unreadable at certain times, and the movement kept dying. Fortunately the seller stood up and took it back.

I would still like a Speedy, this time a professional, but am rather turned off by the inscription on the case back.

 

[dddrees]

Some of may have noticed that I tried a Speedmaster a while back.


This turned out to be a failure. Omega strap a bit skimpy, arrow hands make subdials unreadable at certain times, and the movement kept dying. Fortunately the seller stood up and took it back.

I would still like a Speedy, this time a professional, but am rather turned off by the inscription on the case back.

If the inscription is a turn off, maybe then the movement would make up for that.

 

[no frills]

Quote:
Dan, I love these pics of the Speedy Pro's display back. Thanks for sharing!

 

[dddrees]

Dan, I love these pics of the Speedy Pro's display back. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, even though I think my picture skills are lacking.

 

[Kaplan]



Kap - by unnecessary stitching details, I mean that I don't like contrast stitching (for this application) and would even prefer none/minimal stitching (this means that the strap would have to be unlined).

I see. Again, personally I would prefer a lined, stitched strap for a Speedy, like in Hayward's pic above (with contrasting or same coloured stitching), but if you like this look:

maybe the straps from Hodinkee is worth a look.

I would still like a Speedy, this time a professional, but am rather turned off by the inscription on the case back.

On the 3570.50.00?

 

[Cylon]

Getting in on this sweet action with what im wearing today (on a hodinkee strap no less!)





3572 on a hodinkee dark brown suede strap

 

[Newcomer]



Not sure if you guys are on other watch forums, but if you do you may have worked out that there was a bit of a fly in the ointment with my Rouge - the guarantee card came with a non-matching serial number, which in a nutshell is a really really really bad thing.

My initial exchange with the seller over this matter was a little confusing as he tried (in vain) to reassure me that all was well - he thought I was referring to the catalogue reference number, which is never the same as the casing reference number.

You see, JLC engraves case reference numbers on the back of their watches (format XXX.XX.XX), which are not the same as the reference numbers you find in their catalogues for the exact same model (format XXXXXXX). They record the catalogue reference number in their guarantee cards.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, the original retailing boutique was contacted and after some checking they agreed that apparently a mistake was made somewhere by them. They are re-issuing a correct guarantee card for my watch as I type this.

See, a hitherto unforeseen benefit to purchasing boutique-only models with are tracked a lot better by the manufacture! I can only imagine how I would be SOL had this been a watch originally purchased from an AD...

I saw that on TPP. Hopefully you had time to delete the pictures of the serial number and card!

 

[Newcomer]



...

Damn, I need to get a strap for my Speedy.

I am thinking Hodinkee's Beige strap or even their light brown / dark brown suede...

 

[in stitches]



If the inscription is a turn off, maybe then the movement would make up for that.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Getting in on this sweet action with what im wearing today (on a hodinkee strap no less!)

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

3572 on a hodinkee dark brown suede strap

we just got in this one at work, it if were a black face id be tempted.

 

[dddrees]

we just got in this one at work, it if were a black face id be tempted.

For me it's modern SS Daytona white, but the Speedy was meant to be black.