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

[pmeis]

Dude needs to put everything into gpt to simplify and reduce the words in his posts.

Maybe the best example of not having enough time to edit lol

Also I don’t get his post bitching about Dufour’s pricing. I wouldn’t pay that much for a time only watch but would never **** on someone for charging what they can.

I find him very strange and hard to understand...but then again I don't generally associate with dudes who have a shi*ton of money and are personal friends with Eric Clapton (not something I would be happy to shout about personally), so that shouldn't be surprising. But my main thought on him is he has some truly special, interesting pieces from great brands that also happen to be very ugly.

 

[pmeis]

That strap though

Seriously! A perpetual calendar, tourbillon, sonnerie Patek with a sail-cloth strap!? Wtf is that?

I don't have any problem with a sailcloth strap...leather isn't that special. But as edmorel points out, the real crime is the poor stitching.

 

[SixOhNine]

Seriously! A perpetual calendar, tourbillon, sonnerie Patek with a sail-cloth strap!? Wtf is that?

A delightfully playful juxtaposition of refined luxury with proletarian shabbiness?

 

[Neville Southall]

Suspiciously fine sweater. I assume you are strapped, pard?

I've been wearing the same hoodie for two days.

 

[chocomallo]

I've been wearing the same hoodie for two days.
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I’m a GMT fan, but that is a fine looking watch. Have you tried on the titanium Yachtmaster? I am yet to see it in person, but I love the look.

 

[Omega Male]

I’m a GMT fan, but that is a fine looking watch. Have you tried on the titanium Yachtmaster? I am yet to see it in person, but I love the look.

Those are very hard to come by right now. Selling for almost $45K on the grey market versus a sticker price of $14K.

 

[chocomallo]

I am still waiting on Horology Ancienne to approve my adoption papers.

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The 5050 has been my longtime favorite Patek perpetual. This one is the same dial layout on steroids. Wow! I much prefer apertures for calendar displays than the more classic triple subdials that are so much harder to read.

 

[chocomallo]

Those are very hard to come by right now. Selling for almost $45K on the grey market versus a sticker price of $14K.

Seriously. Would love to get my hands on one.

 

[Neville Southall]

I’m a GMT fan, but that is a fine looking watch. Have you tried on the titanium Yachtmaster? I am yet to see it in person, but I love the look.

Thanks, man. It's the best sports watch Rolex has made in the ceramic bezel era. I asked my AD for the titanium Yachtmaster, but I also asked for the new version of my "ghost" oysterflex Dayton. My AD asked which I wanted more, and I said the latter. We'll see.

 

[Omega Male]

Thanks, man. It's the best sports watch Rolex has made in the ceramic bezel era. I asked my AD for the titanium Yachtmaster, but I also asked for the new version of my "ghost" oysterflex Dayton. My AD asked which I wanted more, and I said the latter. We'll see.

I tried on the 43mm Red Sea-Dweller and although the sizing is nice for PWK members, the bezel is somehow too wide to be visually appealing. Plus of course having a Cyclops on a SD just ain't right.

 

[NakedYoga]

I've been wearing the same hoodie for two days.

Me too. Full zip Bonobos ftw. Had to briefly change into a professional top half for a virtual court hearing yesterday though. Bummer.

 

[chocomallo]

Me too. Full zip Bonobos ftw. Had to briefly change into a professional top half for a virtual court hearing yesterday though. Bummer.

Good action. That’s called winning at life.

 

[NakedYoga]

For the first time in about a year, took the Seamaster off the Artem strap and put it back on the quirky OEM bracelet.

It wasn't the best watch for a round of golf though.

#mallwatch

 

[conceptual 4est]

It's an extraordinary watch. The circular version also. That being said I do think the black strap is part of the impression... if you're wearing this kind of thing, an intentional mismatch of leathers and formality levels is par for the course.

nsfw

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Thank you! Yes I've been wearing it around with the black calf strap and it's been just fine, so I'll stick with that until I get bored of it I guess.

Nice find. I have one with same movement but from the late 1950s. If you come here from time to time you probably saw it. Can I have an idea of the price of the transaction ?

Thanks, yes if it's the tank style one then I have - it's beautiful. Sent you a DM about price

Congrats! What a great find! Love it! Hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.

Thank you! Me too

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Matte blue alligator is nice. I don’t know why I rage-fist for wrist shots though.