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

[Phoenician]

The former, it’s based on their main plate arrangement carried over from their perp calendars. The Panodate at 4 o’clock position has been a mainstay of theirs for 25+ years

 

[dan'l]

@Phoenician, I like what you‘ve shared of your collection so far! I have considered both watches in the past. I really like the GO, especially the Großdatum, but never pulled the trigger. For some reason I couldn‘t get past the clear case back, believing that pilot watches should have a solid one and be anti-magnetic. But every now and then I consider getting one anyways.

I also like micro-rotor on the Chopard. I wish the watches using that movement didn‘t come with a date, though. I find it way too small and distracts from the dial. But still a wonderful watch you have.

 

[Omega Male]

Insta-kop!

 

[beargonefishing]

Insta-kop!

Very low-key, like Hublot.

 

[Texasmade]

Very low-key, like Hublot.

It’ll go great with my Axe body spray and bengal striped shirt.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Sad. Ralph Lauren actually made some nice watches, a few of which have been pictured in this thread. I guess those watches were the equivalent of Purple Label, while these watches are the polo shirts that are made specifically for the RL outlets. (On an unrelated note, I've read that the outlets are the most profitable part of RL.)

 

[dauster]

Insta-kop!

do I get a polo branded travel clock for free?

 

[bdavro23]

Sad. Ralph Lauren actually made some nice watches, a few of which have been pictured in this thread. I guess those watches were the equivalent of Purple Label, while these watches are the polo shirts that are made specifically for the RL outlets. (On an unrelated note, I've read that the outlets are the most profitable part of RL.)

This^.

RL has made some legit watches in the past, and Ralph himself is supposedly an avid collector. These are obviously dog ****, but there have been some winners.

 

[Dino944]

Really sad to see him selling garbage so far down market, after offering some really nice, tasteful watches with high quality movements.

 

[double00]

i kinda like the Polo Bear watches haha:

42 MM Nautical Polo Bear Watch

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Sad. Ralph Lauren actually made some nice watches, a few of which have been pictured in this thread. I guess those watches were the equivalent of Purple Label, while these watches are the polo shirts that are made specifically for the RL outlets. (On an unrelated note, I've read that the outlets are the most profitable part of RL.)

If I’m not mistaken, I believe they used a JLC movement.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Here’s an interesting article from 2017. It’s obviously dated so I’m not sure how much of it is still factually accurate for today.

5 Questions for Guillaume Têtu, COO of Ralph Lauren Watches

In 2009, a new brand made its debut to the SIHH, the Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry Co, a joint venture between the iconic lifestyle brand and the Richemont Group, the watchmaking giant. Yet, the path has not been simple and after several unclear collections and hesitations in positioning the...

monochrome-watches.com

 

[Dino944]

If I’m not mistaken, I believe they used a JLC movement.

I'm not sure if they all did, but I know that a few of them that I looked at used JLC movements.

*Edit- looking at the article you posted they also used movements from Piaget, IWC, and quartz movements were from Cartier and Sellita.

 

[tim_horton]

Have any of you ever used a dealer to locate a particular grail of yours that’s hard to find? Is this something they do for a fee? I’ve sourced all of mine from different sources so I don’t have a relationship with any one dealer.

 

[cchen]

Have any of you ever used a dealer to locate a particular grail of yours that’s hard to find? Is this something they do for a fee? I’ve sourced all of mine from different sources so I don’t have a relationship with any one dealer.

I haven't but know a few dealers and they work either by cost + commission or all-in price