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

[LA Guy]

Wow, yeah... very cool Longines. I believe their version is the biggest of the so-called Dirty Dozen, although I'm far from an expert on that whole series. Looks great on your wrist.

The Longines is 37.5 mm, which is a pretty "modern" size, I think. Most of them were considerably smaller at 35-36mm, but they wear remarkably well on the wrist (I was lucky enough to get to try most of them on).

 

[LA Guy]

About a month ago, I mentioned that I thought my wife was going to get me a watch for my 40th, but was concerned it might not be the right one. If more proof was needed that I married well above my lot in life (it wasnt), I now have this on my wrist: View attachment 1193574

For those keeping score at home, this is a replacement for the watch I bought when my daughter was born that was stolen. This one suitably engraved by my wife and delivered by my daughter yesterday morning. It was a really good father's day for reasons beyond getting the watch.

Such a thoughtful gift. I love my Speedies, and that is a great story to go along with it.

 

[Riva]

39mm non-screwed crown dress watch. Just perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.

 

[bdavro23]

39mm non-screwed crown dress watch. Just perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.

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It's hard to tell from this angle, but I think this might be the same case as this:

If so, its one of my favorite shapes in all of watchmaking. Just a really beautiful case and I've never seen a picture of it that does justice to how it looks on the wrist.

 

[Equus Leather]

About a month ago, I mentioned that I thought my wife was going to get me a watch for my 40th, but was concerned it might not be the right one. If more proof was needed that I married well above my lot in life (it wasnt), I now have this on my wrist: View attachment 1193574

For those keeping score at home, this is a replacement for the watch I bought when my daughter was born that was stolen. This one suitably engraved by my wife and delivered by my daughter yesterday morning. It was a really good father's day for reasons beyond getting the watch.

Great watch! I also bought a Speedmaster the day my son was born, great way of making a watch more than just a watch, so sorry to hear yours was stolen

 

[Riva]

It's hard to tell from this angle, but I think this might be the same case as this:

If so, its one of my favorite shapes in all of watchmaking. Just a really beautiful case and I've never seen a picture of it that does justice to how it looks on the wrist.

That's the 44GS. Mine is the SBGV217 Heritage model which is based on the old VFA case.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

All this GS talk; I really want a snowflake...

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

All this GS talk; I really want a snowflake...

Tried this on last week in Miami. It’s really nice in person.

 

[Riva]

All this GS talk; I really want a snowflake...

 

[Ebitdaddy]

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Tried this on last week in Miami. It’s really nice in person.

The dials on them are so gorgeous! It's a shame how few people seem to realize what awesome watches they are.

 

[dan'l]

Some nice GS pieces above!

Speaking of which, I've seen several Grand Seiko models in gold, but is there one with a matching gold bracelet? I think that would be really cool, of course in a two-watch collection with the solid gold G-Shock.

 

[Riva]

Some nice GS pieces above!

Speaking of which, I've seen several Grand Seiko models in gold, but is there one with a matching gold bracelet? I think that would be really cool, of course in a two-watch collection with the solid gold G-Shock.

 

[Omega Male]

Thinking about a gold Oysterquartz Day-Date for the Mrs. for her 50th. Feel like it hits a nice balance of blingy, quirky, fun but still historically somewhat interesting? And they're really not much valued in the vintage market compared to some of the stupid **** going on out there.

 

[bdavro23]

Thinking about a gold Oysterquartz Day-Date for the Mrs. for her 50th. Feel like it hits a nice balance of blingy, quirky, fun but still historically somewhat interesting? And they're really not much valued in the vintage market compared to some of the stupid **** going on out there.

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I was literally looking at these earlier today. I think its a great piece and one of the best looking/ most unique Rolex. Great choice.

 

[JohnGalt]

Thinking about a gold Oysterquartz Day-Date for the Mrs. for her 50th. Feel like it hits a nice balance of blingy, quirky, fun but still historically somewhat interesting? And they're really not much valued in the vintage market compared to some of the stupid **** going on out there.

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Not a fan of the oysterquartz - it’s just not what the brand does and, particularly, what the DD is supposed to be. How about a 5 digit DD? Will hold value better.