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

[Gus]

So, something of a thought exercise - and one that I have not fully considered.

What is the next watch that you are planning to buy?

What is the watch that you would buy next if the market looked, say, how it looked 10 years ago?

I'll play:

Next watch, a Panerai PAM510. A friend who works at Hodinkee is looking for a mint one for me with B&P.

Time machine purchase: Rolex Daytona, SS, white face

PS: I've pretty much worn an early 90's SS Sub daily since '94. I traded a 1959 Gretsch 6119 guitar for it.

 

[ntempleman]

Beautiful guitar that

 

[Gus]

Beautiful guitar that

Yes they are. Although from a purely financial perspective the Sub is worth more than 2X the value of the vintage Gretsch even though both watches and vintage guitars have seen a huge rise in value in the last few years. When I did the trade, they were pretty much even.

 

[ntempleman]

Gretsch aren’t great as investment pieces but nothing else sounds like a hollowbody with filtertrons

 

[double00]

Left of field: any hifi forums you’d recommend. Rather behind.

@Centaurus3200

 

[Dino944]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. What about opinions on whether or not it's aesthetically a good idea?

Well, aesthetics are very personal. While the design works, it isn't my first choice. However, I tend to favor dark dials anyway. Wishing you luck with whatever you decide!

 

[montecristo#2]

Who needs a Daytona?

Breguet XX flyback chronograph limited blue violet dial edition — new ABP strap made from Bastin leather used on the soles of JM Weston shoes.

 

[9thsymph]

I particularly like the "mainstream luxury" vs "connoisseur lux" breakdown...

 

[pmeis]

Left of field: any hifi forums you’d recommend. Rather behind.

I’m in the industry. My $0.02. Buy the nicest pair of speakers you can buy, definitely no more than $10k pair, a lot of really great stuff at $2k and nice stuff around $1k and and a reasonably priced amplifier with adequate power to drive them. Most everything higher price levels is buying with your eyes. There is a huge law of diminishing returns going with audio equipment…way worse than watches.

 

[Centaurus3200]

I'm mainly vintage audio. My go-to's are audio asylum and audio karma.

@Centaurus3200

 

[Newcomer]

I particularly like the "mainstream luxury" vs "connoisseur lux" breakdown...

Look forward to watching this. I like Adrian's videos (also, he seems like a really decent guy).

My one bugaboo: I always find the emphasis on Roger Smith to be a little odd. What he is doing is very, very cool. However, the imperfections in the watches kind of drive me crazy.

Lovely watches, and I appreciate his perspective, but I find it a pretty niche product.

 

[9thsymph]

Look forward to watching this. I like Adrian's videos (also, he seems like a really decent guy).

My one bugaboo: I always find the emphasis on Roger Smith to be a little odd. What he is doing is very, very cool. However, the imperfections in the watches kind of drive me crazy.

Lovely watches, and I appreciate his perspective, but I find it a pretty niche product.

Adrian defines his own concept of "luxury" in part by how niche the product (and leaves open the idea that will mean different things to different people, etc...)

 

[Centaurus3200]

I'll add my 2 cents.

Original Porsche Design Driver's chronograph from the mid 70s. Valjoux 7750 movement. It has lots of... Uh, patina?

I was gonna send it to superior watch in NYC a decade ago. Was $650 to restore. I was lazy. It's now close to a grand for the job. Meh, just wear it.

Paid $125 for it at an estate liquidator in like 2000 or so.

 

[mak1277]

I'll add my 2 cents.

Original Porsche Design Driver's chronograph from the mid 70s. Valjoux 7750 movement. It has lots of... Uh, patina?

I was gonna send it to superior watch in NYC a decade ago. Was $650 to restore. I was lazy. It's now close to a grand for the job. Meh, just wear it.

Paid $125 for it at an estate liquidator in like 2000 or so.
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That thing is thrashed. I love it!

 

[Neville Southall]

This **** looks so dope.