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

[Riva]

The inherent subjectivity is why this crazy hobby is so big. It needs to Fit a Foo and a Riva into it!

Which is why this thread is so busy. One can practically read some online stuff without ever owning a single watch then showed up as an "expert" on all things. When you try to skew the conversation from technical to style (with a wristshot no less) which is basically what this whole forum is about, people from behind their castle walls started shooting burning arrows. I don't know what the world order was prior Foo and me entering this thread but I like open ended threads like this. Perhaps more people now dare to contribute to it and it's not often we have a very relaxed admin who even joined the discussions. Definitely much more interesting than dissecting a CM jacket or being frustrated that you can't criticize a product a SF affiliate is selling.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Anyone getting in on the Ikepod Kickstarter?

 

[Riva]

Anyone getting in on the Ikepod Kickstarter?

The only thing I liked were the hands which is why I'm getting a Journe Bleu.

 

[Medwed]

Anyone getting in on the Ikepod Kickstarter?

Does the world need another 44mm miyota quartz watch? Apparently it does.

 

[Riva]

Does the world need another 44mm miyota quartz watch? Apparently it does.

Since 7Friday is still selling strong there's gotta be a market for the quartz version.

 

[Journeyman]

Anyone getting in on the Ikepod Kickstarter?

Bizarrely, I got a Facebook ad telling me about the Ikepod Kickstarter campaign a week or so back.

I can't help but think that people who own a "real" Ikepod would be pretty pissed off right about now...

Edited to add: Just saw that Hodinkee did a review, too. I didn't see it mention anywhere that it was paid advertising, but if it wasn't paid for, then I have to wonder what the Hodinkee editors are smoking...

 

[am55]

Which is why this thread is so busy. One can practically read some online stuff without ever owning a single watch then showed up as an "expert" on all things. When you try to skew the conversation from technical to style (with a wristshot no less) which is basically what this whole forum is about, people from behind their castle walls started shooting burning arrows. I don't know what the world order was prior Foo and me entering this thread but I like open ended threads like this. Perhaps more people now dare to contribute to it and it's not often we have a very relaxed admin who even joined the discussions. Definitely much more interesting than dissecting a CM jacket or being frustrated that you can't criticize a product a SF affiliate is selling.

Communis error facit jus

 

[TheFoo]

Big news:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/lvmh-jean-claude-biver-stepping-down-operations

Biver stepping down will have a huge impact. Not sure any other individual is as influential when it comes to watches. Sadly, sounds like it is health-related.

 

[TheFoo]

One of the best Talking Watches episodes ever, with Jean Claude Biver:

 

[Riva]

Big news:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/lvmh-jean-claude-biver-stepping-down-operations

Biver stepping down will have a huge impact. Not sure any other individual is as influential when it comes to watches. Sadly, sounds like it is health-related.

He didn't influence you enough to get a Hublot?

 

[TheFoo]

He didn't influence you enough to get a Hublot?

I didn't say I liked the watches he's responsible for.

Watch the Talking Watches video above, though. His personal taste is distinct from what he does to grow sales.

 

[Dandy_dapper]

Even better on army green:

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Love this one

 

[TheFoo]

Love this one

Thanks. The Explorer is highly underrated--but in a way, it is the most Rolex of Rolexes.

Not actually a military or pilot's watch, but plays a similar role on the wrist. Completely annihilates any desire for an IWC Mark XII or XV.

 

[TheFoo]

#versatility

Chambray is from Charvet, so possibly Simonnot Godard, but who knows. Charvet couldn't/wouldn't tell me where the fabric was from when I picked it out.

They did, however, profusely insist that it is 100% cotton. No word on jewel count.

 

[Texasmade]

No word on jewel count.

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Anything less than 50 is small timer.