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

[9thsymph]

Update:

I was able to see the GS 221 in the metal and was underwhelmed. Don’t get me wrong, I know it’s a fantastic watch and an excellent value proposition. It just wasn’t love at first sight, as I had hoped.

It didn’t help that I was looking at it in the company of some beautiful Langes. On that note, I saw a really nice L1, but in a configuration that isn’t high on my list. I also a Saxonia duel time and loved it!

I think it’s wonderfully proportioned and balanced, if not completely symmetrical.

I’m going to give it some thought…

 

[Ebitdaddy]

It didn’t help that I was looking at it in the company of some beautiful Langes. On that note, I saw a really nice L1, but in a configuration that isn’t high on my list. I also a Saxonia duel time and loved it!

Try the chicago boutique run by burdeens for a discount

 

[9thsymph]

Try the chicago boutique run by burdeens for a discount

(I was at burdeens)

 

[Ebitdaddy]

(I was at burdeens)

I’ll pm

 

[acconrad]

Update:

I was able to see the GS 221 in the metal and was underwhelmed. Don’t get me wrong, I know it’s a fantastic watch and an excellent value proposition. It just wasn’t love at first sight, as I had hoped.

It didn’t help that I was looking at it in the company of some beautiful Langes. On that note, I saw a really nice L1, but in a configuration that isn’t high on my list. I also a Saxonia duel time and loved it!
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I think it’s wonderfully proportioned and balanced, if not completely symmetrical.

I’m going to give it some thought…

If you didn't know, the L1 employs the Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio throughout the design of the subdials. Once you see it you can't unsee it, making that watch all the more incredible.

This is why the L1 just shines above the rest compared to the others you mentioned

 

[9thsymph]

If you didn't know, the L1 employs the Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio throughout the design of the subdials. Once you see it you can't unsee it, making that watch all the more incredible.

This is why the L1 just shines above the rest compared to the others you mentioned

One must hold watches next to each other and wear them to know where the magic lies. I love the L1, but I’m telling you…the duel time has magic!

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

What watch is House Speaker Mike Johnson wearing? Rolex Sub?

 

[9thsymph]

What watch is House Speaker Mike Johnson wearing? Rolex Sub?

I haven't caught a glimpse yet, but I noticed a Sub on the wrist of Jerome Powell the other day...

 

[9thsymph]

Guys one more question for you knowledgeable vintage buyers: I’ve only previously purchased pre owned watches with full sets. I’m currently looking at a Rolex watch that comes with “service” papers (card). Can I expect that this, at the least, means that Rolex has serviced the watch and thus validated its authenticity?

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Guys one more question for you knowledgeable vintage buyers: I’ve only previously purchased pre owned watches with full sets. I’m currently looking at a Rolex watch that comes with “service” papers (card). Can I expect that this, at the least, means that Rolex has serviced the watch and thus validated its authenticity?

It's pretty easy to fake those too?

I wouldn't worry about cards or papers, they can all be faked as well.

Who are you buying from? I really wouldn't try private sellers unless they are very well known/high volume and have a good paper trail for the watch. IE they bought it from a reputable vintage dealer.

It's definitely a mine field...

If going rolex, post on The Rolex Forum's vintage section. Like 5 of us autists in this thread are also on that forum anyways lol

 

[NakedYoga]

What watch is House Speaker Mike Johnson wearing? Rolex Sub?

This is the best photo I could find. Definitely not a Rolex, but a Rolex "homage". Brand wordmark looks maybe like Fossil?

Should be able to enlarge this to see.

Better image to zoom: https://images.axios.com/usVCMiuquCgyDW4K5sZGa-dnTNs=/2024/03/08/1709862506889.jpg

Pretty sure it's this: https://www.fossil.com/en-us/produc...e-hand-date-stainless-steel-watch/FS6029.html

 

[Clouseau]

Shouldn’t it be his boss watch ? 😅

 

[Omega Male]

Around 900 luxury watches ‘go missing’ in Japan

TOKYO, March 7 — Around 900 luxury watches worth almost US$13 million (RM61.2 million) are missing in Japan after a site renting them out folded and its owner fled to Dubai,...

www.malaymail.com

🤔

 

[NakedYoga]

Around 900 luxury watches ‘go missing’ in Japan

TOKYO, March 7 — Around 900 luxury watches worth almost US$13 million (RM61.2 million) are missing in Japan after a site renting them out folded and its owner fled to Dubai,...

www.malaymail.com

🤔

Who ever could have seen something like that coming?

 

[Purplelabel]

Pic from last week.

But first child sleeping the day after birth. My BB is collecting some special memories now.