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

[Kaplan]

Thanks. I only wore mine on the bracelet for the first 20 years, but more recently I've changed between that and a Perlon strap, as I both like the look of pre maxi case subs on a strap and sometimes appreciate the lighter feel and more subdued presence.

As for leather, I've never really considered one until I came across this navy Saffiano one - and I think it works rather well, especially with the slight fading of the bezel.

 

[Woofa]

Yesterday was a good day.

 

[Omega Male]

You use olive oil in your bong?

 

[Woofa]

Correction. Yesterday was a Very good day.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Correction. Yesterday was a Very good day.
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[patrick_b]

Thanks. I only wore mine on the bracelet for the first 20 years, but more recently I've changed between that and a Perlon strap, as I both like the look of pre maxi case subs on a strap and sometimes appreciate the lighter feel and more subdued presence.

As for leather, I've never really considered one until I came across this navy Saffiano one - and I think it works rather well, especially with the slight fading of the bezel.

Love the old faded aluminum bezels. Almost looks blue.

 

[Woofa]

First is one for my wife.

At 38.5mm I had to try it on just in case...

Actuall this fits pretty nicely on my 7 1/4 inch wrist as well. I let my wife know that perhaps I could borrow this once in a while...she was not clear that was going to work.

 

[Woofa]

Anyone care to take a guess at which one I chose?

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I'm guessing the new Speedy Pro.

 

[Nickd]

First is one for my wife.
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At 38.5mm I had to try it on just in case...

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Actuall this fits pretty nicely on my 7 1/4 inch wrist as well. I let my wife know that perhaps I could borrow this once in a while...she was not clear that was going to work.

That’s a useful picture for me. I’ve got 6.75 inch wrists so it looks like a Speedy reduced would be the right kind of size for me and the 42mm likely too big.

 

[Woofa]

Certainly the Speedy is a beautiful watch but in the end, I fell in love with this one.

I feel like this railmaster really fits my personality perfectly. Conservative but classy. Not a shiny edge to be found and it's got the goods under hood.
Wears great on the bracelet but I think it will look even better on a nice leather strap. Perhaps similar to the one my wife's speedy is already on. Will be working with David Lane to come up with some options.
All in all a fun day for us both. I am very happy with my choice and think this will work well for basically everything in my life. Of course that does not mean something a little more dressy will not be in our future. I already have my eye on some stuff but after this, going to be a while. Probably going to wear these for the first time this weekend when we are taking a little Vaca in Santa Fe. (First trip since Covid as we are both now vaccinated.)

 

[officine]

Certainly the Speedy is a beautiful watch but in the end, I fell in love with this one.
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I feel like this railmaster really fits my personality perfectly. Conservative but classy. Not a shiny edge to be found and it's got the goods under hood.
Wears great on the bracelet but I think it will look even better on a nice leather strap. Perhaps similar to the one my wife's speedy is already on. Will be working with David Lane to come up with some options.
All in all a fun day for us both. I am very happy with my choice and think this will work well for basically everything in my life. Of course that does not mean something a little more dressy will not be in our future. I already have my eye on some stuff but after this, going to be a while. Probably going to wear these for the first time this weekend when we are taking a little Vaca in Santa Fe. (First trip since Covid as we are both now vaccinated.)

You took the road less traveled. Congrats. Looks great on you. Wear in health!

 

[mak1277]

Certainly the Speedy is a beautiful watch but in the end, I fell in love with this one.
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I feel like this railmaster really fits my personality perfectly. Conservative but classy. Not a shiny edge to be found and it's got the goods under hood.
Wears great on the bracelet but I think it will look even better on a nice leather strap. Perhaps similar to the one my wife's speedy is already on. Will be working with David Lane to come up with some options.
All in all a fun day for us both. I am very happy with my choice and think this will work well for basically everything in my life. Of course that does not mean something a little more dressy will not be in our future. I already have my eye on some stuff but after this, going to be a while. Probably going to wear these for the first time this weekend when we are taking a little Vaca in Santa Fe. (First trip since Covid as we are both now vaccinated.)

Great choice.

 

[Neville Southall]

Certainly the Speedy is a beautiful watch but in the end, I fell in love with this one.
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I feel like this railmaster really fits my personality perfectly. Conservative but classy. Not a shiny edge to be found and it's got the goods under hood.
Wears great on the bracelet but I think it will look even better on a nice leather strap. Perhaps similar to the one my wife's speedy is already on. Will be working with David Lane to come up with some options.
All in all a fun day for us both. I am very happy with my choice and think this will work well for basically everything in my life. Of course that does not mean something a little more dressy will not be in our future. I already have my eye on some stuff but after this, going to be a while. Probably going to wear these for the first time this weekend when we are taking a little Vaca in Santa Fe. (First trip since Covid as we are both now vaccinated.)

Congrats! Wear it in good health.

 

[Neville Southall]

My daughter loves to paint rocks.