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

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

^ watchband? Is it aftermarket?

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by unjung

This just arrived, after a really, really long waiting period.

Quoted for wanting Is that the 390?

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Quoted for wanting

Is that the 390?

Looks like it. Looks too big to be the 365.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by StephenStyle

Good points. Apparently he makes the some items for Cleverley including their shoe cleaning cases and document wallets. Obviously this could all be fabricated but it seems to add up.

It certainly smells like Russia calf - not sure how easy that would be to replicate...

I hesitate to ask, but what does Russian calf smell like?

 

[jfclarky]

Originally Posted by tricky

Wow that is a great looking watch. I've been saving up for a Rolex but after seeing your pic I started looking at the Ball line-up and am really loving the look of the Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster and Magnate GMT.

I've haven't heard much about the reliability and quality of Ball but I'm intrigued. Maybe I won't have to save up as much now

They make great watches at a great price. I think they are the most highly underrated watch I have ever had or seen. I have a Rolex GMT Master II and many other watches but I feel the build quality and looks are the best out there, next to Panerai. You can't go wrong with buying a Ball or two or even three for the price of a rolex.

 

[ginlimetonic]

Originally Posted by zippyh

I hesitate to ask, but what does Russian calf smell like?

vodka haha...

 

[CDFS]

Originally Posted by gdl203

^^ love this

More info please ?

+1 Is it Russian?

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Originally Posted by zippyh

I hesitate to ask, but what does Russian calf smell like?

Really, *really* oily. You either love or hate it.

 

[Trifon]

Originally Posted by CDFS

+1 Is it Russian?

Yes, it's by ZIM (Zavod imeni Maslennikova).

 

[Kaplan]

Originally Posted by StephenStyle

Good points. Apparently he makes the some items for Cleverley including their shoe cleaning cases and document wallets. Obviously this could all be fabricated but it seems to add up.

It certainly smells like Russia calf - not sure how easy that would be to replicate...
Thanks. It sounds like the maker and the Russia deer are the real deal.

 

[Sander]

What do you guys think of a Flieger on a Nato strap?

 

[Kaplan]

Originally Posted by Sander

What do you guys think of a Flieger on a Nato strap?

I haven't gotten around to experimenting with Nato straps myself, but I think it can be a good look.

Here are some examples from a quick Googling:

Do you have any particular Flieger in mind?

 

[CDFS]

Originally Posted by Trifon

Yes, it's by ZIM (Zavod imeni Maslennikova).

Ah, when I looked at watches on Ebay I always liked the Zim (pobeda) ones. Good find!

 

[unjung]

Zulu > Nato

 

[Singular]

Originally Posted by Sander

What do you guys think of a Flieger on a Nato strap?

Absolutely brilliant...

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