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

[NakedYoga]

Not so sure about the palm motif dial on the OP. New Daytona is cool, but not for me.

 

[gomestar]

palm motif dial

Miami is so hot right now

 

[NakedYoga]

Miami is so hot right now

Yes it's getting close to summer.

 

[mak1277]

So Rolex put out a two tone Explorer and is going to 36mm case size. Hmm.

That two-tone. I think I like it.

 

[NakedYoga]

That two-tone. I think I like it.

Yeah it's not too bad but I still want a regular stainless Explorer. I'm sure there's not much chance of the AD having both the 36 and 39mm for me to compare on the wrist. Oh well.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I really like the new Tudor Black Bay 36 with silver dial. Oh, what the Rolex Explorer 1 could have been . . .

 

[mak1277]

Can someone explain the appeal of meteorite dials? I think they’re ugly but am willing to listen if there’s another reason they’re popular.

 

[an draoi]

That two-tone. I think I like it.

Ugh. Just, ugh.

If the new Explorer II wears smaller then I might be interested. I prefer the smaller size of the 16570 over the 216570.

 

[an draoi]

Hi Riva!

 

[jischwar]

Not many Panerai fans on this thread, but I'm really digging the new 42mm Bronze

 

[chocomallo]

Crown guards were never brushed on the Daytona (or any other Rolex, as far as I know), even when the lugs are.

Well I happen to own a Rolex 1675 that disagrees with you on no brushed crown guards. Please tell me how I am wrong as always oh master of the Rolexverse. It is just a bauble, though, so I am thinking to polish the lugs and crown guards just to be more authentic and increase intrinsic value.

 

[an draoi]

Not many Panerai fans on this thread, but I'm really digging the new 42mm Bronze

Yes, I like that too. On the small side (for a Panerai) at 42mm, but hoping to see one in person next week.

 

[patrick_b]

Ultimately, watches are baubles and nothing of any real importance.

Coming from the guy who gets into internet squabbles daily...about watches.

 

[Thrift Vader]

Can someone explain the appeal of meteorite dials? I think they’re ugly but am willing to listen if there’s another reason they’re popular.

Well, They are each unique. And they are cut from stones that fell from Space.
As an engineering nerd that is the appeal for me. to wear Space on my wrist.
something from out there, right here. keeping time.
-it's a goal.
as is the Millgaus. for similar reasons.

 

[officine]

Nothing earth shattering vis a vis the Exp II. All the rampant speculation was just that....speculation. Are others surprised by the relatively tame (imo) Rolex offerings?