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

[Neville Southall]

It’s remarkable just how different they are.

 

[9thsymph]

It’s remarkable just how different they are.
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Whoa...from the first photo you posted I thought the new ‘tona was a TT...

 

[Neville Southall]

Whoa...from the first photo you posted I thought the new ‘tona was a TT...

Yeah, not the best lighting. I’m too lazy to go outside and go full Instagram photo quality.

 

[classicalthunde]

curious how many of you have "nice" quartz watches (Cartier Tank Solo, Grand Sieko, etc.) in your collection or regular rotation?

 

[AndroidIsAwesome]

curious how many of you have "nice" quartz watches (Cartier Tank Solo, Grand Sieko, etc.) in your collection or regular rotation?

I have a few GS quartz, this is my sbgx085 master shop exclusive from 2012. I change the battery and gaskets myself every 3 years. Costs me $6 tops

 

[Neville Southall]

curious how many of you have "nice" quartz watches (Cartier Tank Solo, Grand Sieko, etc.) in your collection or regular rotation?

I’m a quartzaphobe, but I definitely appreciate some of the aesthetics used in some quartz watches (particularly Seiko).

 

[classicalthunde]

I’m primarily interested in the Cartier Tank Solo...I think it could be a fun little dress watch for the occasional black tie event or whatnot, but I don’t think I would wear a proper Tank Louis enough to justify the additional expense

 

[classicalthunde]

I’m a quartzaphobe, but I definitely appreciate some of the aesthetics used in some quartz watches (particularly Seiko).

yea this would mainly be for aesthetic purposes, I don’t know how often I would wear a proper dress watch

I’ve always been drawn towards mechanical movements too, but if it’s a solid case back, no seconds hand “tick” to give it away, i might consider it for a price friendly fill to a hole in the collection

 

[Nickd]

The only quartz watch I have is a Breitling Colt.

 

[ronscuba]

I’m primarily interested in the Cartier Tank Solo...I think it could be a fun little dress watch for the occasional black tie event or whatnot, but I don’t think I would wear a proper Tank Louis enough to justify the additional expense

Have you tried it on ? I was considering the Tank. Ended up getting the Santos after having them on my wrist.

 

[Neville Southall]

curious how many of you have "nice" quartz watches (Cartier Tank Solo, Grand Sieko, etc.) in your collection or regular rotation?

Here’s the question I have: how much is a Cartier Tank quartz? Because if it’s like $4,000 or close to that, might as well pony up an extra $2-3k and get a Reverso, which is a much better watch. No?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Here’s the question I have: how much is a Cartier Tank quartz? Because if it’s like $4,000 or close to that, might as well pony up an extra $2-3k and get a Reverso, which is a much better watch. No?

makes sense to me but it depends on who the customer might be.

 

[classicalthunde]

Here’s the question I have: how much is a Cartier Tank quartz? Because if it’s like $4,000 or close to that, might as well pony up an extra $2-3k and get a Reverso, which is a much better watch. No?

I think the non-gold ones are $2400 MSRP, and ~1500 used.

the reverso is another option I’ll look into, but once we get into the 7-10K range, I’d want to have a more versatile watch that I would wear on a semi regular basis

 

[classicalthunde]

Have you tried it on ? I was considering the Tank. Ended up getting the Santos after having them on my wrist.

i have not, right now it’s just a thought that I was considering, but have not really taken any interest in quartz watches so I’m am kind of in uncharted territory for me

 

[Neville Southall]

I think the non-gold ones are $2400 MSRP, and ~1500 used.

the riverso is another option I’ll look into, but once we get into the 7-10K range, I’d want to have a more versatile watch that I would wear on a semi regular basis

Gotcha. Although, I will say this, the Reverso is THE most versatile watch ever made (in my arrogant opinion). A single strap change and it goes from tuxedo watch to jeans and a t-shirt watch. It’s phenomenal. I wear mine in court and while drinking beer on my side porch in pj’s.