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

[RobinMA]

No. 5196 has tiny movement.

How do you know?

 

[9thsymph]

No. Do you understand the difference? It would bother me if the Daytona dial said “Porsche 917”. Because race car! Fighter plane! You know? Vroom vroom and woosh woosh!!!

Yes, I get that point. But as for as "posing" - how is the "Daytona" a "Cosmograph"? I mean, the word was made up to denote a moon phase/calendar function, but slapped on a chrono during the cultural frenzy around early space travel. Just seems...like a "poser" move. But, yes, for me to say "same metric" is not the best wording on my part...

 

[TheFoo]

Yes, I get that point. But as for as "posing" - how is the "Daytona" a "Cosmograph"? I mean, the word was made up to denote a moon phase/calendar function, but slapped on a chrono during the cultural frenzy around early space travels. Just seems...like a "poser" move. But, yes, for me to say "same metric" is not the best wording on my part...

No, you have it wrong. Rolex called it the Cosmograph because they wanted NASA to pick it for use on space missions. Obviously, they went with the Speedmaster instead (ironically, given the names). The ambition is part of the watch’s history.

I don’t know where you got that it has anything to do with having a moon phase function. I’ve never heard anyone call another watch a “cosmograph”.

 

[Texasmade]

Rolex likes making up words like "cosmograph" and "rolex". Words that don't mean anything but sound cool.

 

[RobinMA]

Rolex likes making up words like "cosmograph" and "rolex". Words that don't mean anything but sound cool.

"Turn-o-graph" sounds very 1950s American

 

[TheFoo]

Rolex likes making up words like "cosmograph" and "rolex". Words that don't mean anything but sound cool.

Isn’t this true of most watchmakers and car companies? They either make up words or use an alphanumeric designation.

 

[9thsymph]

No, you have it wrong. Rolex called it the Cosmograph because they wanted NASA to pick it for use on space missions. Obviously, they went with the Speedmaster instead (ironically, given the names). The ambition is part of the watch’s history.

I don’t know where you got that it has anything to do with having a moon phase function. I’ve never heard anyone call another watch a “cosmograph”.

Please language directly under "Rolex"

 

[9thsymph]

Please language directly under "Rolex"

The ad is from 1947(?) and describes the moonphase watch as a "Cosmograph". I've read elsewhere, that the name was officially registered in early 50s...can't confirm...but the ad clearly uses "Cosmograph" to describe the watch.

 

[RobinMA]

Please language directly under "Rolex"

ohhhh red seal!
A **** piece of red plastic that is

 

[9thsymph]

Rolex Encyclopedia » Rolex ref 6062: the Moonphase

 

[Texasmade]

Isn’t this true of most watchmakers and car companies? They either make up words or use an alphanumeric designation.

American car companies use real words for the most part. Germans love the alphanumeric designations. Japan and Korean car companies I couldn't tell you for sure.

 

[TheFoo]

The ad is from 1947(?) and describes the moonphase watch as a "Cosmograph". I've read elsewhere, that the name was officially registered in early 50s...can't confirm...but the ad clearly uses "Cosmograph" to describe the watch.

Okay, got me there. Clearly they repurposed the name to associate it with a watch intended for space travel. Regardless, it’s a name for the watch and not reference to a vehicle meant to remind people that it’s the type of watch for wearing on such a vehicle.

 

[RobinMA]

Whats the ******* problem with the 5196's "small" movement?

You think in watchmaking, bigger movement is better movement?

 

[patrick_b]

Do these vertical distortions look like flaws in the factory finishing or wear from 13 years on the wrist?

Pelagos has some interesting dial texture [for a Tudor].

100% unpolished case:

 

[Texasmade]

Whats the ******* problem with the 5196's "small" movement?

You think in watchmaking, bigger movement is better movement?

Because something about a duopoly