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

[9thsymph]

And that is how we got the Yachtmaster.

Breh, euphemism this:

 

[bdavro23]

I’m thinking of trading in my full gold sub for the two-tone sub. Tired of looking too lit in the full gold version. I’m already beautiful enough. Don’t need the extra attention.

The obvious solution here is the Platinum Day Date or Daytona. As an added benefit, they have that great blue dial that makes reminds me of the Grand Seiko dials.

 

[chocomallo]

いいね!

It was pretty solid, but lacked that last bit to make it really special. It was also 30% overpriced. In watch parlance, it was a Vacheron.

 

[brax]

This thing belongs in a Waffle House.

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Maybe leave it as a tip after eating your next Texas Melt.

 

[brax]

Maybe Foo was not so far off base.

 

[chocomallo]

Maybe Foo was not so far off base.
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That’s per month surely.

 

[chocomallo]

Breh, euphemism this:

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I loved wearing this full gold. I encourage you to go for it. RG GMT is a beauty for sure. Definitely understated. Don’t let George Red influence you. He is a garbage man after all.

 

[Clouseau]

@chocomallo, i guess this Cartier picture is ancient. But what about the VC ? I was already surprised you bought the PP, as apparently you stuck to one watch for a while, the R. that comes from your dad...
The heart of man is the place the devil dwells…

 

[DorianGreen]

It’s too much. Second full gold Rolex I own and it’s too much. I’m gonna wear it tomorrow to see if I really hate it or not. Will report back.

Not every model is suitable for full gold. For some it's a great look though.

I also like the two tone look on some watches.

 

[chocomallo]

@chocomallo, i guess this Cartier picture is ancient. But what about the VC ? I was already surprised you bought the PP, as apparently you stuck to one watch for a while, the R. that comes from your dad...
The heart of man is the place the devil dwells…

I bought that Tank few years ago. Wore it daily for about a year and a half. It was a magnificent watch thanks to that bracelet.

I just got tired of the hobby last year and decided to sell everything except my old man’s watch. Sentimental value.

But the 5205 struck my fancy. And now I am back to two. I will probably wear them equally.

A big part of why I don’t want to own a dozen watches is the service costs. Owning a dozen watches guarantees thousands of dollars a year on average in service costs alone and it take forever to get your watch back. It all seems dumb to me. Plus it is crazy to buy a watch for 3-5k but service is 1-2k. Might as well toss it in the trash and buy another.

 

[Clouseau]

I bought that Tank few years ago. Wore it daily for about a year and a half. It was a magnificent watch thanks to that bracelet.

I just got tired of the hobby last year and decided to sell everything except my old man’s watch. Sentimental value.

But the 5205 struck my fancy. And now I am back to two. I will probably wear them equally.

A big part of why I don’t want to own a dozen watches is the service costs. Owning a dozen watches guarantees thousands of dollars a year on average in service costs alone and it take forever to get your watch back. It all seems dumb to me. Plus it is crazy to buy a watch for 3-5k but service is 1-2k. Might as well toss it in the trash and buy another.

I do understand ! I didn’t bring my Piaget to service for a very long time (still works perfectly though) and I don’t know what to do with the VC that comes from my Granddad (or maybe is father). If I bring it to service at VC (and there are quite a lot of things to repair on it), it will probably cost me the price of the sport watch I intend to buy one day or another…

 

[am55]

@chocomallo, i guess this Cartier picture is ancient. But what about the VC ? I was already surprised you bought the PP, as apparently you stuck to one watch for a while, the R. that comes from your dad...
The heart of man is the place the devil dwells…

With sly hand I pass,
One thing for another's grace,
Sharp eyes catch my ruse.

 

[DorianGreen]

Handsome, the new Overseas Chronograph with panda dial.

 

[NakedYoga]

I’m thinking of trading in my full gold sub for the two-tone sub. Tired of looking too lit in the full gold version. I’m already beautiful enough. Don’t need the extra attention.

Which two tone Sub? What's your other full gold piece?

 

[mebiuspower]

It’s too much. Second full gold Rolex I own and it’s too much. I’m gonna wear it tomorrow to see if I really hate it or not. Will report back.

Looks great on you tho.