The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Keith T]

Yes, doubly-limited, as it were And I think I just threw up in my mouth a bit. Do people still say that? Apologies to any Hublot fans...I guess they're popular for a reason.

Thank you Charlie for the palate-cleansing Cellini. Looks like a real classic, understated tank-style watch. And a great strap combo of course.

Cellini doesn't really get much run here on TWAT II. But one thing I've noticed is that Rolex seems to be pushing them more in the US, in terms of magazine ads, billboards, etc. And I'm sure that has everything to do with the Great Steel Sports Model Shortage™.

I find a lot of the Cellinis (past and present) quite attractive, but tend to lean toward other brands for a dress watch.

 

[bdavro23]

A friend of mine has a trust fund friend who I met a couple of times. He was an exceptionally nice guy and very generous. He took a group of us to a Heat game courtside and then to dinner at Nobu, where he picked up the bill and wouldnt even discuss me chipping in. On his wrist was a solid gold Hublot Big Bang on a bracelet that weighed what felt like 15 pounds. When he handed it to me, I was completely unprepared for how heavy it would be. I mean, it was hideous and grotesque, but there was something intriguing about it in the way that you cant look away from a car crash. I'm glad I got to see it in person as an experience.

 

[gdl203]

Cosmic wonder

 

[Thrift Vader]

Dang, that is classy.

 

[Equus Leather]

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Thank you Charlie for the palate-cleansing Cellini.

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What a great way of putting it! Certainly a pleasant sight after the worst (??) Hublot can throw at us...

 

[gdl203]

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[bdavro23]

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Thats a really nice two liner. I'm not really interested in any of the modern Rolex, but some of the vintage stuff is beautiful. Great piece.

I like that Omega you posted as well, it sort of has a UG Polerouter vibe to it.

 

[MZhammer]

Wearing this today on an Hermes-style Barenia strap. Feels like I finally found the right strap for this piece. Accents the Salmon dial without making it too pink.

 

[Equus Leather]

Wearing this today on an Hermes-style Barenia strap. Feels like I finally found the right strap for this piece. Accents the Salmon dial without making it too pink.

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Very nice indeed

 

[Keith T]

Yeah, that pairing is pretty much ideal. Big thumbs up.

Awesome 5513 too, Greg...an old-school Sub is never the wrong choice.

 

[chocomallo]

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[chocomallo]

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[smsodhi]

Picked this up from my AD yesterday. Only had to wait one month. ?

 

[MZhammer]

Speedy today while I am in the office

 

[gdl203]

I thought some would find it interesting to see this watch that I'm having serviced, disassembled