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

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by Telefonica

I also really like this cheapo Marc Ecko watch - just something about it that I can't put my finger on.

Better your finger than your wrist.

 

[tor]

Telefonica, words cannot express, especially that Marc Ecko. :shudder:

 

[Telefonica]

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Ugly watches, I'm afraid.

Originally Posted by tor

Telefonica, words cannot express, especially that Marc Ecko. :shudder:
Haha - to each his own, I guess

 

[marin]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Beautiful!

 

[Singular]

Originally Posted by agemo

worthy picture, the bund strap looks perfect with it

is that a Daytona?

Nopes, it is a Speedmaster.

Some more p0rn;

/M

 

[Nino_Grier]

Originally Posted by a-rock

Seiko 5 SNK803K2... ... with Burgundy stripe straps from J.Crew

... with Navy stripe

Doesn't come out in the photos but the khaki color on the straps match almost exactly with the color of the dial.
I have the same watch, but kept the original tan canvas strap. It's been a great watch, and you dressed it up nicely! A few of the favorites from my collection below: Vintage Citizen Automatic Chronograph Seiko 5 Superior Automatic Vintage Enicar Automatic Vintage Bulova Accutron with the 218 Tuning Fork movement Ball Engineer II Roman (sorry for the different sized pics, some I've taken and others are from the seller)

 

[audiophilia]

Obs, did you ever wish you had chosen the larger diameter Nomos Club?

Trying to decide.

Cheers, a

 

[radicaldog]

Originally Posted by Singular

Nopes, it is a Speedmaster.

Some more p0rn;

/M

I have a very similar watch, from the 1930's -- it belonged to my grandfather. I also have an Extra-Fort (steel, time and date only) which was given to me a few years ago by my parents. Eberhard is an underrated maker, I think, even though they just use (modified) ETA movements. I think they did introduce a few interesting patents, though.

 

[Singular]

Originally Posted by radicaldog

I have a very similar watch, from the 1930's -- it belonged to my grandfather. I also have an Extra-Fort (steel, time and date only) which was given to me a few years ago by my parents. Eberhard is an underrated maker, I think, even though they just use (modified) ETA movements. I think they did introduce a few interesting patents, though.

Yes, the watch is in fact a 30s re-edition - and the name is the incredibly ****** "Replica".

Please, show your Eberhards!

/M

 

[radicaldog]

Originally Posted by Singular

Yes, the watch is in fact a 30s re-edition - and the name is the incredibly ****** "Replica".

Please, show your Eberhards!

/M

Crappy iPhone pic (just noticed that I need to adjust the date!) of the Extra-Fort:

The 1930's one is at home, can't remember if here or in Italy. I'll try and take a picture in due course. The lugs are much smaller as I recall, almost like wires. Both the glass and the back of the case can be opened, and the inside of the case is signed.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Lovely Calatrava Z. How big is that particular model? Has Patek increased the size of these recently as most other makes seem to be doing?

37mm

Yes, the Calatravas all seem to be increasing (while the movements stay the same size). It's a shame.

 

[Singular]

Originally Posted by radicaldog

Crappy iPhone pic (just noticed that I need to adjust the date!) of the Extra-Fort:

The 1930's one is at home, can't remember if here or in Italy. I'll try and take a picture in due course. The lugs are much smaller as I recall, almost like wires. Both the glass and the back of the case can be opened, and the inside of the case is signed.

That's a gem - thanks!

/M

 

[0b5cur1ty]

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Obs, did you ever wish you had chosen the larger diameter Nomos Club?

Trying to decide.

Cheers, a

Nope, definitely not. The 38.5mm version is ideal for my (7 inch diameter) wrist. Like all Nomos, though not to the extent of the Tangente types, the Club wears large compared to its size - and don't forget the lugs are very long on this perfect wristwatch.

 

[audiophilia]

Originally Posted by 0b5cur1ty

Nope, definitely not. The 38.5mm version is ideal for my (7 inch diameter) wrist. Like all Nomos, though not to the extent of the Tangente types, the Club wears large compared to its size - and don't forget the lugs are very long on this perfect wristwatch.

Perfect is right!

The 38.5 non date is also much cheaper than the larger dial/date.

Thanks. Cheers, a

 

[vbuskirk]

Originally Posted by Telefonica

I really like blank faced, black watches. The problem is I'm having a hard time searching for them because I don't know the proper keywords.

"Museum" watches