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

[yls2012]

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Mafoofan, where do you go for straps? I usually do Camille fournet for replacement straps. Looking to replace black gator for my Lange. Maybe with a dark burgundy gator.

 

[Texasmade]

@Omega Male The Saxonia is in my opinion one of the best looking dress watches. If they made it automatic and reduced their prices i might be able to have one

Saxonia does come in automatic. 1815 is normally manual wind.

 

[MrUnderwood]

You don’t care for their automatic?

Saxonia does come in automatic. 1815 is normally manual wind.

Oh, it does come in larger (38,5mm) automatic version. I did not know that. Still in the $20000 area at chrono24, which is a significant amount above what i would be comfortable paying for a wristwatch.

 

[TheFoo]

Mafoofan, where do you go for straps? I usually do Camille fournet for replacement straps. Looking to replace black gator for my Lange. Maybe with a dark burgundy gator.

I usually use Camille Fournet, but they botched my last order a month ago. Apparently there’s been a change in management—all the people I worked with before on bespoke gloves and straps are gone. Too bad, as the quality is top notch.

Patek straps are similarly excellent but the cost and wait are hard to swallow. I have no idea who makes them, but it is a Swiss maker and not Camille Fournet.

 

[yls2012]

I usually use Camille Fournet, but they botched my last order a month ago. Apparently there’s been a change in management—all the people I worked with before on bespoke gloves and straps are gone. Too bad, as the quality is top notch.

Patek straps are similarly excellent but the cost and wait are hard to swallow. I have no idea who makes them, but it is a Swiss maker and not Camille Fournet.

What happened with your order? Ever tried ABP?

 

[Medwed]

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/george-daniels-a-rare-yellow-gold-automatic-cen-5C04478B99

Two most practical men's watches in one shot.

 

[TheFoo]

What happened with your order? Ever tried ABP?

They miscommunicated on timing and shipping, then shipped the wrong color strap.

Yes, have used ABP in the last. Quality is a tier or two below Camille Fournet and Jean Rousseau. Stitching is not as nice and the skins are significantly worse. Camille Fournet remains the best there is, as far as I know.

 

[LA Guy]

I'd like to announce that @Benjamin Chee HH and Maison Celadon as well as Millesime are now official affiliate vendors. Ben's been part of this community for a long time, so I'd appreciate if you welcome him on his thread: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...ine-watches-official-affiliate-thread.637957/

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[Riva]

What happened with your order? Ever tried ABP?

For dress watches especially ones using clasps I'd go ABP. For sportier models Combat Straps have all the neon colors and unique materials and is now the edge finishing is very good.

 

[Riva]

I'd wear these if small enough. Alas more than 40mm.

 

[LA Guy]

I'd wear these if small enough. Alas more than 40mm. View attachment 1042152 View attachment 1042153

What is the first? It's that a marriage watch?

 

[Riva]

What is the first? It's that a marriage watch?

 

[Medwed]

What is the first? It's that a marriage watch?

It is 100% original Chinese De Bethune with articulated lugs

 

[LA Guy]

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I cannot find that insta for the life of me.

 

[thatboyo]

https://www.instagram.com/de_bethune/