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

[Ebitdaddy]

Just picked up this Panerai

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Nice. Love the design of those. Throw it on a suede strap

 

[Ebitdaddy]

I love the guilloche dials on the tradition. So sharp.

 

[Mute]

Nice. Love the design of those. Throw it on a suede strap

The alligator that this comes with is actually pretty nice, unlike some of the other straps that they sometimes use.

 

[beepbop]

Picked up a 1951 Patek 1491!

 

[chocomallo]

A fella just stood next to me at the crosswalk. He was wearing black patent leather penny loafers with black ankle socks. His crispy jeans terminated above his ankles. And a white Fruit of the Loom type of T-shirt. No watch. But it was such a solid look I want to replicate but need a watch recommendation to match. Please help.

 

[chocomallo]

Picked up a 1951 Patek 1491!

That is seriously over polished. You can see the case between the lugs. A few people on the thread have had their watches recut to original spec. Please consider it but note that Patek will not do it so it may void the warranty. Also, the dial appears fake. The “L” in PHILLIPE seems to have too small of a gap for a watch from 1491.

 

[beepbop]

That is seriously over polished. You can see the case between the lugs. A few people on the thread have had their watches recut to original spec. Please consider it but note that Patek will not do it so it may void the warranty. Also, the dial appears fake. The “L” in PHILLIPE seems to have too small of a gap for a watch from 1491.

For what it's worth, all the examples I've seen of 1491's online have the lugs like this, and this watch was recently serviced by Patek in 2020, with the service receipt corroborating it. As for the dial, the seller disclosed that it was replaced early on in its lifetime, though unclear of what period.

PATEK PHILIPPE ROSE GOLD MANUAL SCROLL LUG CALATRAVA, REF. 1491R - Collectability

Less than 400 examples of the ref. 1491 were made from 1940-1965 rarer still is this rose gold version with scroll lugs.

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Patek Philippe 1491J Vintage Yellow Gold Scroll Lugs Calatrava Watch Circa 1952

Patek Philippe 1491J Vintage Fancy Scroll Lugs Calatrava Watch, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 34 mm in diameter, and is fitted with a 12"' 120 caliber movement # 963053, case # 652304. The watch is accompanied with the original crown with the watch showing no signs of ware. The...

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PATEK PHILIPPE, CALATRAVA, 18K YELLOW GOLD, REF. 1491

CIRCA: 1951CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE DIAMETER: 34.5mmMOVEMENT NO’: 700.589CASE NO’: 663.410DIAL: Silver MOVEMENT: Manual CALIBER: 27 SCBOX: NoPAPERS: NoWITH: Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Tang Buckle, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives Confirming Date of Sale on August 8th, 1951

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[Clouseau]

A fella just stood next to me at the crosswalk. He was wearing black patent leather penny loafers with black ankle socks. His crispy jeans terminated above his ankles. And a white Fruit of the Loom type of T-shirt. No watch. But it was such a solid look I want to replicate but need a watch recommendation to match. Please help.

Lights-off missionary type.

 

[Kaplan]

A fella just stood next to me at the crosswalk. He was wearing black patent leather penny loafers with black ankle socks. His crispy jeans terminated above his ankles. And a white Fruit of the Loom type of T-shirt. No watch. But it was such a solid look I want to replicate but need a watch recommendation to match. Please help.

Spoiler: That's easy

- maybe swap strap for shiny black gator.

 

[Clouseau]

Yeah black and white (and steel) seems logical. A speedy would also work, or an OP with black dial.

 

[chocomallo]

For what it's worth, all the examples I've seen of 1491's online have the lugs like this, and this watch was recently serviced by Patek in 2020, with the service receipt corroborating it. As for the dial, the seller disclosed that it was replaced early on in its lifetime, though unclear of what period.

PATEK PHILIPPE ROSE GOLD MANUAL SCROLL LUG CALATRAVA, REF. 1491R - Collectability

Less than 400 examples of the ref. 1491 were made from 1940-1965 rarer still is this rose gold version with scroll lugs.

collectability.com

Patek Philippe 1491J Vintage Yellow Gold Scroll Lugs Calatrava Watch Circa 1952

Patek Philippe 1491J Vintage Fancy Scroll Lugs Calatrava Watch, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 34 mm in diameter, and is fitted with a 12"' 120 caliber movement # 963053, case # 652304. The watch is accompanied with the original crown with the watch showing no signs of ware. The...

www.patekmonger.com

PATEK PHILIPPE, CALATRAVA, 18K YELLOW GOLD, REF. 1491

CIRCA: 1951CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE DIAMETER: 34.5mmMOVEMENT NO’: 700.589CASE NO’: 663.410DIAL: Silver MOVEMENT: Manual CALIBER: 27 SCBOX: NoPAPERS: NoWITH: Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Tang Buckle, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives Confirming Date of Sale on August 8th, 1951

onlineonly.christies.com.cn

Sorry my post was a big miss at humor. What I meant was your new watch is utterly fantastic. I was actually unfamiliar with the reference. Yours looks amazing, minus those socks. Please edit the photo and post frequently. Maybe only Clouseau’s Piaget and Newcomer’s vintage piece he posted a while back are on par. Yours is an absolutely gorgeous watch.

 

[Purplelabel]

We don't get to see one of these everyday.

 

[taxgenius]

 

[Mute]

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The colors on the Polaris looks even better in person.

 

[Texasmade]

Moonwatch Professional Speedmaster steel - Moonshine™ gold Chronograph Watch 310.23.42.50.02.001 | OMEGA US®

Discover the elegant style of the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional steel - Moonshine™ gold watch (Ref. 310.23.42.50.02.001), and buy it online on the official OMEGA® Website! Take advantage of the full, certified OMEGA® experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and...

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Looks like Omega finally released the two-tone Speedmasters on a strap.