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

[brax]

re: the 5227 v. 6119 discussion

I'm curious to see what they will do with the 5196 replacement if the rumors of the discontinuation are true. A 6196 version would be interesting with the same sizing/movement as the 6119 but a more subtle case.

I hope that wouldn't jump the price too much, as $30K for the entry level piece is a bridge too far for me compared to the alternatives (ALS, FJP, Vacheron, etc.)

Not sure why everyone is saying that the 5196 has been discontinued. It is still on the Patek website while discontinued models, e.g., 5711, have been removed.

 

[TheFoo]

Not sure why everyone is saying that the 5196 has been discontinued. It is still on the Patek website while discontinued models, e.g., 5711, have been removed.

Solid sources say it has been.

 

[classicalthunde]

Not sure why everyone is saying that the 5196 has been discontinued. It is still on the Patek website while discontinued models, e.g., 5711, have been removed.

I mean I think its all hearsay and rumor at this point, but I was going off of a large-ish list that was posted on Rolex Forum's Patek board. Also, one of the large local AD SAs told me directly that it was on deck to be discontinued this upcoming year.

 

[Neville Southall]

Super special model custom made for IB/PE baller community. Regular folk need not apply.

As someone that abhors Alden more than Foo hates the middle class, I approve of this message.

 

[9thsymph]

Super special model custom made for IB/PE baller community. Regular folk need not apply.

I have 11 pairs of Alden cordovan long wings and only just realized they don’t really work for me as a One-Shoe. Can’t stress enough that I probably wouldn’t have made this discovery prior to my 11th pair...

 

[Neville Southall]

I have 11 pairs of Alden cordovan long wings and only just realized they don’t really work for me as a One-Shoe. Can’t stress enough that I probably wouldn’t have made this discovery prior to my 11th pair...

Hahahaha.

 

[9thsymph]

As someone that abhors Alden more than Foo hates the middle class, I approve of this message.

Dude! No Aldens?!? M’man...Boooo!
Aldens are awesome!!!

 

[Neville Southall]

Dude! No Aldens?!? M’man...Boooo!
Aldens are awesome!!!

Not to get into shoes/boots because it's not the right place, but have you ever looked at Edward Green, Saint Crispin's, or Crockett & Jones? Feel free to PM me, if interested in this kind of stuff.

 

[9thsymph]

Not to get into shoes/boots because it's not the right place, but have you ever looked at Edward Green, Saint Crispin's, or Crockett & Jones? Feel free to PM me, if interested in this kind of stuff.

Those are all too fancy to wear with my Richemont trash...need to keep my look coherent! ;-)

 

[Nickd]

Dude! No Aldens?!? M’man...Boooo!
Aldens are awesome!!!

Way too expensive in the U.K. for what they are sadly.

 

[Texasmade]

New AP Royal Oak Jumbo dropped.

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 16202 Jumbo

The peak Royal Oak hits the half-century mark with a whole new reference. It's a mild but meaningful upgrade to a bona fide icon.

www.hodinkee.com

Looks just like the old

 

[Neville Southall]

New AP Royal Oak Jumbo dropped.

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 16202 Jumbo

The peak Royal Oak hits the half-century mark with a whole new reference. It's a mild but meaningful upgrade to a bona fide icon.

www.hodinkee.com

Looks just like the old

No micro-adjustment mechanism on the bracelet? Jesus. Look, I owned this watch for a long time. It was my one "grail watch." It never fit right. It was either too tight or too loose. I hated that. Ended up selling the thing two years ago (I know, ouch).

 

[Scuppers]

No micro-adjustment mechanism on the bracelet? Jesus. Look, I owned this watch for a long time. It was my one "grail watch." It never fit right. It was either too tight or too loose. I hated that. Ended up selling the thing two years ago (I know, ouch).

pipped at the post

 

[Omega Male]

ROO is always going to be the douche-ier choice, so I’m sticking with that.

 

[Texasmade]

AP dropped new the chronos too including a green dial version. Looks like they fixed the subdials and made them all the same size. The date window still looks awkward though.

Introducing: Small Tweaks And Big Impact In A Design Evolution For the Royal Oak Chronograph

The 38mm and 41mm offerings get subtle tweaks for the Royal Oak's 50th birthday.

www.hodinkee.com