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

[am55]

Vintage platinum Cintree with original platinum bracelet was pretty ******* interesting.

White gold Pebble with grey dial was pretty ******* interesting.

Triple calendar and moon phase Rolex in an Oyster case was pretty ******* interesting.

Vintage military-issue Panerai with tropical dial was pretty ******* interesting.

Trio of grand complication pocket watches from AP, Cartier, and Patek were pretty ******* interesting, particularly the Cartier which was made in the 30’s but had a crystal display back and skeletonized dial / movement.

I mean, I dunno, seemed pretty ******* interesting to me.

Pardonnez-nous, Seigneur, dans nos prisons captives
De songer avant tout aux vieux trésors humains,
Et de nous retourner toujours vers l’autre rive
Et d’appeler hier plus encore que demain.
(Brasillach)

 

[DorianGreen]

Is this the coolest Panerai in current production?
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My favourite, now discontinued, is this Radiomir 1940 42 mm.

 

[Handcuffed]

He's back...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/talking-watches-john-goldberger-part-2

is denim having a moment?

 

[Scuppers]

I really do withhold too many opinions. Will continue, carry on.

 

[Adsky Luck]

I really do withhold too many opinions. Will continue, carry on.

Your tank asymmetric sold for 68 crores thou only, wink wink

there was quite a rush at the end, as we had foreseen

 

[DorianGreen]

I don’t even wear Amazon Goodthreads anymore. This is just a straight up Target robe.
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I never felt attractet by Breitling with those chunky cases and overly busy dials, but recently they launched some more appealing models. Beside the Chronomat I really like this Premier 40 mm.

 

[DorianGreen]

Your tank asymmetric sold for 68 crores thou only, wink wink

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there was quite a rush at the end, as we had foreseen

This is totally unattractive to me.

 

[mossrockss]

Is this the coolest Panerai in current production?
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I have that very Panerai on the wishlist. 8 days. no seconds hand. classic sandwich dial and design.
though, and this reveals my basic nature, i also kinda love their due moon phase …

 

[DorianGreen]

I have that very Panerai on the wishlist. 8 days. no seconds hand. classic sandwich dial and design.
though, and this reveals my basic nature, i also kinda love their due moon phase …

I think that a typical Panerai is a beautiful, solid tool watch, a moon phase upsets its nature and appears totally out of place to me.

 

[Omega Male]

I think that a typical Panerai is a beautiful, solid tool watch, a moon phase upsets its nature and appears totally out of place to me.

Feast your eyes.

 

[edmorel]

Feast your eyes.

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[mossrockss]

I think that a typical Panerai is a beautiful, solid tool watch, a moon phase upsets its nature and appears totally out of place to me.

100% agree.
and 100% still love it LOL.

But yeah the classic is great. met up with a buddy for coffee a while back and was surprised his 44mm Panerai fit just great.

 

[DorianGreen]

Feast your eyes.

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I think that stainless steel (or titanium) is the right material for such watches, but this golden one is undoubtedly appealing. It would be even nicer and more congruent without the datum.

 

[mossrockss]

So I went to the local high end AD of many brands looking to see the Pelagos 39 and Longines Zulu time. They did not have the Pelagos 39, but did have the Zulu. Also tried on a few other pieces that were cool (e.g. Reverso duo).

The Zulu time is probably too big. I don't think it wears too big on my wrist, but for a 42, it wears large because the bezel is fairly narrow. I think if it were 40mm even, it'd be just about perfect.

 

[DorianGreen]

So I went to the local high end AD of many brands looking to see the Pelagos 39 and Longines Zulu time. They did not have the Pelagos 39, but did have the Zulu. Also tried on a few other pieces that were cool (e.g. Reverso duo).

The Zulu time is probably too big. I don't think it wears too big on my wrist, but for a 42, it wears large because the bezel is fairly narrow. I think if it were 40mm even, it'd be just about perfect.

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It looks nice and proportioned to me.