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

[symphvaria]

That's how it all started.

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Laureato was introduced after RO and before Nautilus.

The modern Laureato would be so much more respectable of a watch if it kept more elements of the original design instead of tripling down on the wannabe Genta look.

 

[Neville Southall]

Can you direct me to the proper channels to request an expedited TWAT card, for which I’d also like to request authorization for all the latent “flexing” privileges therein…?

TWAT issues no such cards because it is lame. It’s more of a sticker, really. Anyone can TWAT, but few of us F.A.R.T. You have to apply, though. The cool part about our organization is that we issue all new members original Patek boxes and hand scribbled pictures of a 5811 on the inside. Just be prepared to show us your soft iron casings at our Waffle House meetings. @Texasmade can fill you in.

 

[Texasmade]

TWAT issues no such cards because it is lame. It’s more of a sticker, really. Anyone can TWAT, but few of us F.A.R.T. You have to apply, though. The cool part about our organization is that we issue all new members original Patek boxes and hand scribbled pictures of a 5811 on the inside. Just be prepared to show us your soft iron casings at our Waffle House meetings. @Texasmade can fill you in.

Who needs to be filled in at the Waffle House?

 

[Dino944]

Fiftysix was quite nice on my wrist. The boutique were even taking orders for the SS model.

Not a fan of the Fiftysix. Just an average offering from what is is part of "The Big Three." I don't think they were ever difficult to get even in steel. So taking orders for them isn't a big deal. They are probably sitting on a bunch of them in the vault. But ever since AP's Mr. Bennahamias basically said, "If it's readily available, then it isn't a luxury good"...a lot of the big names play silly supply games.

The Boston Rolex boutique was the same way last weekend. I remember reading that when it opened in 2021 it was the largest Rolex Boutique in the country at 4500 sq feet. I watched as the security dude turned away at least a half dozen people trying to get in without an appointment. Inside was packed with every seat taken. Note, I called at 11AM to schedule a 1PM appointment so it's not exactly difficult but it was still a mess.

Wonder if you could call ahead and set up a time to come in. Try discretely mentioning that you are in fact an UMC HNW baller or the assistant to the regional manager of F.A.R.T. Perhaps your styfo reaction score/message ratio would help?? Gotta get creative.

Hate to say it, I have visited that boutique several times and visited the same SA. Eventually, I heard one SA tell another person, unless you have a buying history at their jewelry store partner/ Longs, its unlikely you will see anything from them for a very very long time. I let the SA there know about watches I'm interested in about 2 years ago, and she wrote them down and still no call. So wishing you luck, but you might want to try elsewhere regardless of their size.

 

[patrick_b]

Hate to say it, I have visited that boutique several times and visited the same SA. Eventually, I heard one SA tell another person, unless you have a buying history at their jewelry store partner/ Longs, its unlikely you will see anything from them for a very very long time. I let the SA there know about watches I'm interested in about 2 years ago, and she wrote them down and still no call. So wishing you luck, but you might want to try elsewhere regardless of their size.

Surprisingly I was there to pick one up. My Boston Boutique contact got me the Explorer 1 in two weeks. I sent an email late January and he had it Feb 10.

That said it’s far from a high demand watch but my history was a single watch purchase from him at Long’s about 5 years ago (Tudor).

The real test is when I ask him for a Daytona 😀. I don’t expect much.

 

[Kappelan]

 

[chocomallo]

TWAT issues no such cards because it is lame. It’s more of a sticker, really. Anyone can TWAT, but few of us F.A.R.T. You have to apply, though. The cool part about our organization is that we issue all new members original Patek boxes and hand scribbled pictures of a 5811 on the inside. Just be prepared to show us your soft iron casings at our Waffle House meetings. @Texasmade can fill you in.

Wait, Foo is a FART? FART is less selective than a Caribbean Patek AD?

Why is the iron casing always soft? Is that just relative to hardened steel? Seems a bit limp compared to the cock Texasmade is always going on about.

 

[DorianGreen]

It's also not the new thing for Laureato models. They added those links in 1984.

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Personally prefer the design of the original one. Especially the thin bezel looks so much better in my eyes.

 

[Dino944]

Surprisingly I was there to pick one up. My Boston Boutique contact got me the Explorer 1 in two weeks. I sent an email late January and he had it Feb 10.

That said it’s far from a high demand watch but my history was a single watch purchase from him at Long’s about 5 years ago (Tudor).

The real test is when I ask him for a Daytona 😀. I don’t expect much.

Well even if that's not a Daytona, that's still a very good turn around time between your email and getting the watch. I was asking them for a GMT Pepsi (since I find that their most useful complication), but hasn't happened yet. Congrats again!

 

[montecristo#2]

Well even if that's not a Daytona, that's still a very good turn around time between your email and getting the watch. I was asking them for a GMT Pepsi (since I find that their most useful complication), but hasn't happened yet. Congrats again!

After the Daytona I’d imagine that is probably their longest wait time watch.

 

[TonyStarks]

Not Tuesday, but Speedy Monday! (With a crack in the crystal, ‘cause I’m a poor!)

 

[DorianGreen]

I wish IWC would bring back the original Aquatimer, as invoked by FRATELLO (https://www.fratellowatches.com/dear-iwc-bring-back-the-glorious-aquatimer-ref-812/).

 

[Kappelan]

I wish IWC would bring back the original Aquatimer, as invoked by FRATELLO (https://www.fratellowatches.com/dear-iwc-bring-back-the-glorious-aquatimer-ref-812/).

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They have to bring back the G. Genta IWC Ingenieur.

 

[DorianGreen]

They have to bring back the G. Genta IWC Ingenieur.

Yes, as well.

 

[Clouseau]

While the luxury sport watches in the second hand market here lost about 30%, the new (just checked Rolex and Omega) retail price increased between 3 and 5% in 2023.