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

[NakedYoga]

Works for work….

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You tease!

In a middle of a long, drawn-out meeting, there is no better pleasure than glancing down at your Ulysse Nardin watch, actuating the pusher, and watching, simultaneously, a Greek man plowing a Greek woman and a snake performing cunnilingus on a Greek woman. It’s small, private moments like those that get me through the day.

...until you're asked to stand up and present to the group, and you have to awkwardly hold a book in front of your groin...

 

[BlairW]

Anyone had experience with putting a datejust on one of those curved end leather straps? Do they look any good in the flesh?

 

[Omega Male]

Don't think I've ever touted here before and only doing it because I definitely remember two regular posters mentioning they might be looking for a Lange 1815 chono someday? Have a rose gold 414.032 in excellent condition that I'm not wearing much. Lange is now trying to sell these new for $68K (which is frankly nuts) but I got mine nearer $50K and would be happy to make any StyFo-er in good standing a very nice price. End tout.

 

[mebiuspower]

 

[TheFoo]

Anyone had experience with putting a datejust on one of those curved end leather straps? Do they look any good in the flesh?

You should not swap straight for curved strap ends—curved straps use curved spring bars, which require angled lug holes. Fitting straight bars into holes meant for curved bars, and vice versa, can cause the lug holes to wear out. Very difficult to repair, if not impossible.

 

[Jr Mouse]

She's right about using watches as investments, but I don’t agree with the level of her recession fears.

 

[mebiuspower]

She's right about using watches as investments, but I don’t agree with the level of her recession fears.

UK and the rest of Europe is going to suffer more...

 

[am55]

UK and the rest of Europe is going to suffer more...

How to get a sub in Germany in just 3 months:

• Stockpile wood stoves $500/stove.
• Stockpile firewood (8 cubic meter per stove).
• Wait til December/January cold spikes.
• Swap sub for stove and a winter's worth of wood; chuck in a G-shock so they're not late for the walk to work in the dark.
• Feel your heart warm in the teary eyes of gratitude of Hans and Gunther whose families can at last drop the ski jackets inside their own living room for a while.

But it looks like the UAE is doing the same, except with LNG and prime EU real estate.

 

[BlairW]

You should not swap straight for curved strap ends—curved straps use curved spring bars, which require angled lug holes. Fitting straight bars into holes meant for curved bars, and vice versa, can cause the lug holes to wear out. Very difficult to repair, if not impossible.

These are straps specifically for a datejust, I assume it is just the shape of the leather end and still using straight spring bars. I would have thought it was no issue in terms of fitment - I’m only asking about the aesthetic

 

[TheFoo]

These are straps specifically for a datejust, I assume it is just the shape of the leather end and still using straight spring bars. I would have thought it was no issue in terms of fitment - I’m only asking about the aesthetic

Aesthetically, curved strap ends are ******* horrible. A solution in a search of a problem.

 

[BlairW]

Aesthetically, curved strap ends are ******* horrible. A solution in a search of a problem.

That’s the type of feedback I’m looking for

 

[DorianGreen]

These are straps specifically for a datejust, I assume it is just the shape of the leather end and still using straight spring bars. I would have thought it was no issue in terms of fitment - I’m only asking about the aesthetic

Is it something like this (Day-Date 36mm)? It looks good in my eyes, even though the bracelet is a classic and the better option in my opinion.

 

[BlairW]

Is it something like this (Day-Date 36mm)? It looks good in my eyes, even though the bracelet is a classic and the better option in my opinion.

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That’s another option with an integrated end link. I considered that as well but not entirely sure if I like the look. It does look good on your example though

 

[earthdragon]

There is an IWC boutique in Melbourne and in Sydney, both owned and operated by the Kennedy Group. I dare say there you will find what you want at either. I personally prefer The Hourglass. If you visit Melbourne, Rita is my sales rep, she is a joy to deal with.

Thanks

 

[montecristo#2]

Aesthetically, curved strap ends are ******* horrible. A solution in a search of a problem.

Except when Patek does it; then it fuchs.

Patek Philippe | Aquanaut Date Brown Strap Rose Gold 5167R-001

The Aquanaut 5167R with date and sweep seconds is a rose gold watch with a brown strap. Explore this dive watch today.

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