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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

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I'd check such watches carefully as there are a lot of Franken-Constellations out there.

I like the gold dial. My circa 1949 Omega chronometer is 18k gold with a gold dial.
 

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I'm not a big fashion watch guy. However, in the past few years, I've been hunting for one of these dandies. The model line (Chaumet Dandy) has been out for the past few years and I love every single model. Movement is mostly like ETA 2892 with modifications.

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my favorite by far and one I'd wear:

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Originally Posted by LabelKing
I'd check such watches carefully as there are a lot of Franken-Constellations out there.

I like the gold dial. My circa 1949 Omega chronometer is 18k gold with a gold dial.


i agree, franken-connies can be a danger. any particular precautions or questions i should ask with regard to the watch? the seller is well, respected and been in business here in la for a while.
 

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Originally Posted by handle76
the seller is well, respected and been in business here in la for a while.
In this instance you're buying the seller, so if he checks out then go for it. You can always have a watchmaker inspect it for peace of mind.
 

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Originally Posted by Coho
I'm not a big fashion watch guy. However, in the past few years, I've been hunting for one of these dandies. The model line (Chaumet Dandy) has been out for the past few years and I love every single model. Movement is mostly like ETA 2892 with modifications.


my favorite by far and one I'd wear:


You like these and think Panerais are ugly? WTH?
 

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Originally Posted by Lucky Strike
I think there was around ten Frodsham chronometer/instrument makers, - they were sort of a dynasty, and all top-notch, which is why simpler instruments can have fake Frodsham markings. No doubt about this watch, though - it's great, especially the tortoiseshell chain. Some other products of the Frodsham family's work:
I've corresponded with an antique English watch specialist and he said this was a rather unusual watch given the case style--he thinks it might have been made for Frodsham's stand at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The case is unusual in that it is a demi-hunter without an opening mechanism, and no inner glass. It would have a kind of experiment with thinner fusees when Frodsham's main competitor, Dent, was offering the thin fusees made by Nicole & Capt later Nicole Nielsen & Co.
 

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I like these Chaumet Dandies. I have neutral feelings about people wearing Panerai. I just don't wear them because I think they're ugly. I hope I've made myself clear.
Originally Posted by whacked
You like these and think Panerais are ugly? WTH?
 

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Playing around with a lamp & camera.

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Originally Posted by el Guapo WOngO!
Playing around with a lamp & camera.

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+1

That is how the wearer often sees his/her watch. The urwerk is designed to be read in that position.
 

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Originally Posted by Coho
I like these Chaumet Dandies. I have neutral feelings about people wearing Panerai. I just don't wear them because I think they're ugly. I hope I've made myself clear.

Those Chaumet Dandies scream Radomir-"inspired".

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Now that I've been wearing my new-old pocketwatch, I'm thinking of getting rid of my wristwatches for the financial preparation of getting a high quality technical pocketwatch. Mind, not a complicated one but one with technical refinements such as a karrusel or something.

A pocketwatch is rather more comfortable to wear.
 

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A nice pocket watch, esp. an old marque, can impart a lot of class to the wearer.
 
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