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

[Ebitdaddy]

Curious if any of you good people have changed any of your watch-related “plans” and/or general attitudes about the “hobby” as a direct result of present bleak conditions in financial markets, geo-politics, domestic horror (Americans), etc...?

I am waiting a bit to see if used prices tank, in which case I'll buy up all the pieces I've wanted but previously felt were overpriced. My original plan was to go for a Logical1 this quarter but with everything tanking, I think I'll wait to see if I can find one used at a good price. My assumption is that a lot of independents come down in pricing significantly on the used market and the mainstream stuff comes off the highs too?

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

What independents is everyone watching?

I'm a poor man by this thread's standards, so I'm keeping my eye on Habring2.

 

[brax]

Today I have my first in-person court hearing since Covid. I’m dusting off my PP 5170 since it is what I use with business suits. Caffeine provided by Sump Coffee.

 

[smittycl]

Today I have my first in-person court hearing since Covid. I’m dusting off my PP 5170 since it is what I use with business suits. Caffeine provided by Sump Coffee.
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Linen dress shirt under wool hopsack jacket? Very professional look.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

I'm a poor man by this thread's standards, so I'm keeping my eye on Habring2.

Love their ingenuity movement wise. Really cool stuff. Germany seems to be far ahead with the small independents.

 

[Newcomer]

Today I have my first in-person court hearing since Covid. I’m dusting off my PP 5170 since it is what I use with business suits. Caffeine provided by Sump Coffee.
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All the Richemont bois drink simp coffee.

 

[Neville Southall]

I'm a poor man by this thread's standards, so I'm keeping my eye on Habring2.

Didn’t you get the memo? If you make less than $1 million a year or send your kids to public school, you’re a poor.

 

[Neville Southall]

Peasants gonna peasant.

 

[brax]

Linen dress shirt under wool hopsack jacket? Very professional look.

No, no, no. I am well versed in the FNB v. Vox debate on hopsack suits. The suit is not hopsack but rather made from the fabulous (but lamentably discontinued) Rangoon bunch. In my opinion it is the best summer business suit fabric. I am awaiting a length of the new LL summer suiting so we’ll see if that opinion changes.

You are correct on the shirting. It is Carlo Riva Lino Arsenal which is a linen-cotton blend.

 

[brax]

All the Richemont bois drink simp coffee.

That’s very funny. I like it.

BTW, if you ever took up our in-common tailor on his coffee offer, you may have had Sump. I bought him a few bags and he then started by-mail delivery of Sump.

 

[montecristo#2]

Today I have my first in-person court hearing since Covid. I’m dusting off my PP 5170 since it is what I use with business suits. Caffeine provided by Sump Coffee.
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That is brilliant. Such an exceptional PP.

 

[Newcomer]

That’s very funny. I like it.

BTW, if you ever took up our in-common tailor on his coffee offer, you may have had Sump. I bought him a few bags and he then started by-mail delivery of Sump.

I always take up our in-common tailor on a coffee and a beer. Typically in that order.

I desperately need to get back to Chicago. I still have 2 in-progress items. Pandemic really put a damper on traveling...

 

[Newcomer]

What independents is everyone watching?

I've said this before, but I remain obsessed with KV - and I am curious to see what he does with UJ.

With the exception of Journe, perhaps, who is going in a very different direction, I think KV is just doing it the best. He is a legitimate businessman, and he has a legitimate claim to being the independent who does the most work under his umbrella. He has a permanent workshop, he keeps production capped at 60 some odd watches, he does everything except the hairspring in-house, there is a massive amount of customization, he is involved with another brand, UJ, where he can do more mass-market (but still high-end) stuff, Comblemine, his dial manufacture, creates dials for any number of brands (including Japanese darling Kikuchi Nakagawa), and he has a legitimate succession plan. Certainly, he is not doing the most cutting edge work, and his finishing is top-notch but there may be some brands that are surpassing him (RR). But the way that he has expanded his business is extremely impressive.

Plus, he makes (what in my opinion) is a top 3 watch for me:

As for what people I am keeping track of... Raul Pages, Peterman Bedat, and RR (obviously). I am curious to see what Josh Shapiro comes out with.

Finally, I think my tendency towards KV is also spurred by this new wave of independents who don't really do that much. I am very disillusioned by such persons like, say, any of the Japanese Independents, and a lot of people who have popped out of nowhere. I think I would need to visit the actual studio to see what was really being made...

 

[9thsymph]

Headed out for some dunkin coffee with my swatch bs...

 

[smittycl]

Took half day off work to prep for London trip. Jaeger meets Heifeweissen. AD couldn’t come up with black strap. How is that possible after 12 weeks? Will stop by London boutique hoping they have one. Otherwise it’s Submariner with Tux.