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

[in stitches]



You got it my man - I'd be happy to.

thanks!

Nice Roger P! I would love to have that in my collection for a dress watch. This is mine.I showed this watch last year and another time wearing it to a wedding last year. Re-showing it because I completely revamped the watch.. replaced the bezel and the crown, all Omega as well as the strap. Then had it serviced and cleaned up. This is the result. Had it back for a couple months now. Showing a couple different views of the watch..

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looks lovely.

A customer in South Africa already received their new GMT. Now I'm unsure about the blue...

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I was expecting a deeper blue and not this baby blue hue we're seeing above. Of course I will have to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but this is a little disheartening to say the least.

i absolutely love it. and i think that blue is perfect for the contrast to the black. that is my #1 desire watch right now.

It's so silly that it says Rolex all around the inner ring on the new GMT. That kills it for me.

I thought the same thing before I actually tried one. Although I'd prefer not to have the rehaut engraving, it's essentially invisible in real life. A full-screen macro photo isn't like having a 40-ish-mm object at arm's length. Don't let that non-issue keep you from enjoying a quality watch.

pretty much this, its not quite invisible, but not nearly as obtrusive (though i actually like it). and as dino said, its on pretty much all the modern sport models now. i think it was conceived out of counterfeit battling more than name whorring.

I haven't previously been much of a clothes person, only fitting that there's a watch thread here. Here's my daily wearer for the last three years.

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Glashütte Original PanoMaticReserve in Stainless Steel Detail Pics

fantastic.

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that watch is serious business.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Nvm... Phone upload not working

 

[dagger88]

does this watch go with anything? v neck t shirts , casual shirts, plaid shirts?

 

[mimo]

Dagger 88: Yes, teenagers.

Mer6, Loving the GO and GP - thanks for the wonderful pics.

 

[Keith T]

Lovely pics, chocsosa. I like the strap you've placed on it... just the right amount of gloss, if you know what I mean.



bernoulli: that's a nice vintage Omega as well. Looks like maybe a caliber 267? I like that dial layout with the sub seconds.

There's one for sale at Darlor right now that looks to be in good condition and quite reasonable....trying to resist.



I'm wearing this one today:





Maybe I will keep it on for tomorrow, and it can be my official Preakness timer. I figure the Monaco's good for more than just auto racing

 

[in stitches]

thats a great pic and a classic watch.

 

[in stitches]

this one was gone as soon as it arrived. click for bigger.

 

[mimo]

That is sweet, Stitchy. What else you got on sale right now?

 

[in stitches]



That is sweet, Stitchy.  What else you got on sale right now?

thanks! most of the watches we have now are out for polish/service. i know a breitling and panny should be back soon and a TT DJ, not sure what else. will post here though when they are ready.

 

[bernoulli]

Keith,

I have no idea of the model. I bought because I liked its simplicity and the nice layout as you observed. Also, it does not seem they are all that rare in Brazil. I may buy other models if I find it.
I am not knowleadgeble about watches, but now I am curious to find out more about it. Thanks, sir.

bernoulli: that's a nice vintage Omega as well. Looks like maybe a caliber 267? I like that dial layout with the sub seconds.

 

[Big A]

I can't recall if I've posted this one before: If you want a sub-$5k world time watch with an in-house movement, hard to beat this Frederique Constant. FC's insistence on maintaining their quartz line hurts the brand perception, but if you don't give a **** about such things it's a solid offering.

Next, in the spirit of the gmt discussion, here's a GMT Roadster.

A bit louche, but it's a nice sports watch / travel watch alternative for me.

 

[jbarwick]

I saw a similar Cartier in person. I love the romans and dial color, I just don't like many of the case shapes Cartier has to offer. I mean sometimes I see them on other people and think they look great but I personally wouldn't buy any I have seen.

Now that FC, that is hot and for sub-$5K that is a great choice.

 

[in stitches]

big A - i am a fran of both of those.

 

[Big A]



I was expecting a deeper blue and not this baby blue hue we're seeing above. Of course I will have to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but this is a little disheartening to say the least.

I saw one in person and the blue seemed slightly darker than it looks in that pic. That said, I still hate that model - never understood the appeal of a 50/50 bezel, especially on a 24 hour clock. I don't mind it if the bi-color ring is small, but when it's that big it seems excessive.

 

[dddrees]

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this one was gone as soon as it arrived. click for bigger.

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They seem to be pretty popular, at least I know I really like mine.