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

[9thsymph]

Like your coat.

(Thanks! P&H “glenroyal” made up by Steed)

 

[c0de]

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It’s gorgeously understated. Very elegant. What’s the size?

 

[9thsymph]

It’s gorgeously understated. Very elegant. What’s the size?

Thanks!

36mm (I have slim wrists)

 

[c0de]

Thanks!

36mm (I have slim wrists)

Same, looks perfect.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

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that watch looks perfect. The DJ is about as timeless as a watch can get.

 

[9thsymph]

that watch looks perfect. The DJ is about as timeless as a watch can get.

Thanks, man! I will say, though - if I had to be critical - the polished surfaces really do shimmer, which is both beautiful, but also attention grabbing. Wearing the watch with this type of outfit (my prevailing uniform of sorts...), where the watch only pops out every once in a while, is easy.

As it becomes warmer and short sleeves take over, I'll probably wear the DJ less and opt instead for sportier watches with more brushed steel...But hopsack and linen sport coats will keep the DJ from too much bench time.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Custom Benzinger is ordered.

Doing this except:
-Windmill guilloche pattern
-Smooth bezel
-New case that will have an integrated rubber strap
-Heat blued hands that match my company's blue

 

[chocomallo]

When is Foo gonna update us on the Patek case repair? I feel like there must have been some new development.

 

[9thsymph]

When is Foo gonna update us on the Patek case repair? I feel like there must have been some new development.

Don’t hold breath

 

[Woofa]

Spent the weekend in Santa Fe and was surprised to see a store with no lack of new stainless steel Rolex's. Right in the main town square there is a jewelry store called Diva's Diamond and jewels (lots of jewelry stores in this town, mainly selling Turquoise and native Indian jewelry.). Five SS Rolex's in the window display. Head on in and at least another dozen in the shop (also some PP, breitling, etc.)
Did not buy, did not get prices, did not see a SS Daytona. They have clear signs that they are not a Rolex Dealer.
It looks like they have a strong online presence.
I assume their prices are high but, this would be an opportunity to at least see and try on some of these models and assumably, if you pay their price, walk out with a SS model that day. (Having recently looked I could find no new SS models on display in Dallas, only some used.)
Assuming you could be in the area, probably worth calling first to check availability and prices.

Also, while there we stopped into Stephens, A consignment gallery. Higher end consignment furniture, etc. Spoke to Dominic, grandson of the owners who is their watch guy. He has maybe three or four dozen used watches including Rolex (no SS) a few PP, A few Omega, and a bunch of Hamilton and the like. Well worth stopping in if your in the area already.

 

[jischwar]

Spent the weekend in Santa Fe and was surprised to see a store with no lack of new stainless steel Rolex's. Right in the main town square there is a jewelry store called Diva's Diamond and jewels (lots of jewelry stores in this town, mainly selling Turquoise and native Indian jewelry.). Five SS Rolex's in the window display. Head on in and at least another dozen in the shop (also some PP, breitling, etc.)
Did not buy, did not get prices, did not see a SS Daytona. They have clear signs that they are not a Rolex Dealer.
It looks like they have a strong online presence.
I assume their prices are high but, this would be an opportunity to at least see and try on some of these models and assumably, if you pay their price, walk out with a SS model that day. (Having recently looked I could find no new SS models on display in Dallas, only some used.)
Assuming you could be in the area, probably worth calling first to check availability and prices.

Also, while there we stopped into Stephens, A consignment gallery. Higher end consignment furniture, etc. Spoke to Dominic, grandson of the owners who is their watch guy. He has maybe three or four dozen used watches including Rolex (no SS) a few PP, A few Omega, and a bunch of Hamilton and the like. Well worth stopping in if your in the area already.

Diva prices are ridiculous... $15k for a Milgauss! But thanks for sharing nonetheless ?

 

[SirGrotius]

Speaking of the milgauss - does anyone own one, have some wrist pics? I've always liked the look but wonder if they're a bit 2004.

 

[9thsymph]

Spent the weekend in Santa Fe and was surprised to see a store with no lack of new stainless steel Rolex's. Right in the main town square there is a jewelry store called Diva's Diamond and jewels (lots of jewelry stores in this town, mainly selling Turquoise and native Indian jewelry.). Five SS Rolex's in the window display. Head on in and at least another dozen in the shop (also some PP, breitling, etc.)
Did not buy, did not get prices, did not see a SS Daytona. They have clear signs that they are not a Rolex Dealer.
It looks like they have a strong online presence.
I assume their prices are high but, this would be an opportunity to at least see and try on some of these models and assumably, if you pay their price, walk out with a SS model that day. (Having recently looked I could find no new SS models on display in Dallas, only some used.)
Assuming you could be in the area, probably worth calling first to check availability and prices.

Also, while there we stopped into Stephens, A consignment gallery. Higher end consignment furniture, etc. Spoke to Dominic, grandson of the owners who is their watch guy. He has maybe three or four dozen used watches including Rolex (no SS) a few PP, A few Omega, and a bunch of Hamilton and the like. Well worth stopping in if your in the area already.

Nice. Thanks for the heads up!

You also bring up a good point. Finding SS Rolex in stores is not actually difficult (they aren’t rare). The issue is finding them new and available at MSRP. For example, I was recently in a big AD in downtown Chicago and they had multiple hyped watches like Hulks (among other models), but for something utterly ridiculous like, $25k! (I’ve never understood the popularity of that model...Oh well...)

But as you point out, at least seeing the pre-owned models helps with getting to know the watches...

 

[Neville Southall]

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That watch is about as clean as it gets.

 

[RSS]

A friend sent me this IWC cap from Sohaffhauson, Switxorland. I take it's not official gear.