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

[chocomallo]

Thanks for the correction; I’m terrible with ref. numbers. Not sure how you guys have them all memorized!

I like the Breguet numerals and sidestep seconds. If it were around 35-36mm, I’d be searching for one myself.

It seems like we have similar tastes, since I also have a CPCP MP!

Give us a wrist shot of that beauty! What else do you have that competes for wrist time with that?

 

[cyc wid it]

Researching Cartier references is so difficult... ie XXXXd vs XXXXe - shows same metal and apparently the same dimensions - so what's the difference?

 

[Dino944]

Researching Cartier references is so difficult... ie XXXXd vs XXXXe - shows same metal and apparently the same dimensions - so what's the difference?

What piece are you trying to research?

 

[cyc wid it]

2518 as an extension of learning about interesting tortue references.

 

[Dino944]

2518 as an extension of learning about interesting tortue references.

Same case, same dimensions, same movement. It may signify a production period, much like with the old Rolex serial number prefix. Not positive. If I come up with something else, I will let you know.

 

[dan'l]

Give us a wrist shot of that beauty! What else do you have that competes for wrist time with that?

I posted a pic a few years back after I first got it. I’m traveling now, so I’ll post a pic when I’m back.

Actually, I don’t wear it so much and it spends most of its time in the safe deposit box, LOL.

 

[Dino944]

2518 as an extension of learning about interesting tortue references.

I contacted a friend who is an avid Cartier collector. He was also unaware of what the 2518D vs 2518E represent. He suggested that you do your research using the official reference numbers, which are W1531851 for the gold CPCP Tortue and W1532851 for the Platinum. I tried to do a little research regarding 4 digit number on the case back, and one website https://www.wpdiamonds.com/watch-model-number/ suggested the 4 digit number is shortened version of the official reference number, but that is not accurate from what I've seen. Anyway, wishing you luck with your research!

 

[steveoffice]

is ur friend george cramer?

 

[LA Guy]

I just picked up a vintage Omega Seamaster Chronograph, a Ref 105-005, gold plated, with a slivered dial, and featuring the legendary 321 movement, from the orignal owner, Looks to be in pretty great condition. I'll post some pictures when I actually get it.

I've been looking for a gold plated 105 or a 145.018 for a bit, and am glad that I could get one in good condition for a decent price. I was thinking also of a 145.016, which is solid 18K gold with a gilt 861 movement, but I think that I wanted something with a round rather than more of a pillow shaped case for this.

 

[Dino944]

is ur friend george cramer?

Yes, he is. However, I also have 2 other friends who are big into Cartier watches.

I just picked up a vintage Omega Seamaster Chronograph, a Ref 105-005, gold plated, with a slivered dial, and featuring the legendary 321 movement, from the orignal owner, Looks to be in pretty great condition. I'll post some pictures when I actually get it.

I've been looking for a gold plated 105 or a 145.018 for a bit, and am glad that I could get one in good condition for a decent price. I was thinking also of a 145.016, which is solid 18K gold with a gilt 861 movement, but I think that I wanted something with a round rather than more of a pillow shaped case for this.

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing pix soon!

 

[LA Guy]

Yes, he is. However, I also have 2 other friends who are big into Cartier watches.



Congrats! Looking forward to seeing pix soon!

Thanks. I've gotten a couple more since I started posting here, but nothing of great note. This is actually the gold plated (or gold filled, it's hard to say as the owner didn't seem to know that much about his watch) 105.005, a Seamaster chrono. I ran into a 145.018 which had a lovely dial, but was seriously overpolished and overpriced.

Since then, I've been semi-obsessed with getting a Seamaster Chronograph with the 321 or 861 movement, in a smaller size. A gold, gold filled, or gold plated, somewhat dressy Seamaster or DeVille, seems like a charming oddity. Incidentally, in researching this particular watch, I ran across an interesting tidbit:

Watch Spotting: Roger Smith Wearing A Vintage Omega Seamaster Chronograph At The Screening Of The Watchmaker's Apprentice

Last night at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City, we were proud to attend the NY premiere of David Armstrong's The Watchmaker's Apprentice. The documentary film, shot in very last days of master watchmaker George Daniels' life, goes on to tells us not only of Daniels' contributions to horology...

www.hodinkee.com

 

[CBrown85]

**** that’s a nice watch.

 

[dan'l]

Saw this in a Dubai shop window and had to try it on:

 

[dan'l]

I also saw the new chronograph at the Bvlgari boutique:

Sadly at 42mm, I found it too large for my tastes.

 

[LA Guy]

**** that’s a nice watch.

I thought of you when I picked mine up. The 321 movements are harder to get serviced, though they brought it back, so maintenance and repairs may be easier now, but there are similar models, like the 145.018, that use the 861 movement, and the stainless steel models in his order pop up more often. They are great but examples of a handsome, but not obvious watch. I like the folks version for a bit of a retro look, and I have the perfect fob to mount it on, but I'd be happy to send good some links of ones that seem on good shape and without redials if you are interested.