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

[rnguy001]

Beauty

A beautiful watch which was a present from me to me for my 40th bday. Still love at first sight. Omega Seamaster. http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/aqua-terra-chronometer/23110422106001

For you, Frills an often quoted image, but one that surely never gets old..

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Why, thank you, rnguy001. I have not yet seen that picture of Charlize with her Rolex at the ball game. You just gave me another reason to peruse the world wide web for research purposes.

 

[Axelman 17]

I think the carbon fiber and mesh straps look best on the Zenith. Mesh gives it a kind of neat vintage look. None of the leather straps really work for me.

 

[in stitches]



I think the carbon fiber and mesh straps look best on the Zenith. Mesh gives it a kind of neat vintage look. None of the leather straps really work for me.

 

[RogerP]

A beautiful watch which was a present from me to me for my 40th bday. Still love at first sight.

Omega Seamaster.

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/aqua-terra-chronometer/23110422106001

Congrats! The combination of the textured dial, polished white gold markers and grey colour really give this piece a striking presence. It's always high on my list for a beach-to-boardroom "one watch" recommendation.

 

[RogerP]

Stitch - you should see one of the Striking 10th in person. I think you would really like the dial - if anything for its unique use of colors. Plus it's a freaking cool watch IMO

Very cool watch indeed.

 

[denning]

This has long been my favourite thread on SF, but I have never had something to contribute until now. My humble contribution is a Stowa Marine Original Roman received from my gf. Seeing the shots I took I realize that it looks massive on my wrist, but that's just the angle more than anything.

 

[in stitches]

elfinstone - great looking omega

denning - LOVE that MO, i recently got into that watch, and really want one.

 

[mans72]

stitchy - agreed.

Which kind of begs the question: can Patek Philippe actually come out with a sporty, rugged, modern watch that befits their company's traditions, history, and market perception? I mean, even their "sportier" lines like the Aquanaut or Nautilus tend to be described more in terms of "classical" lines. In terms of annual calendars, the 5205 is probably the most "modern" piece I've seen them produce - but it ain't really "sporty" or "rugged" (as some users in other forums have tried to describe it).

It is arguable that Patek should just stick to its knitting and not even try to be what they are not.

completely agree. Others do this very well and I think they'd dilute their brand. Better to work on strengthening what they do best. Has worked pretty well for them so far.

 

[Stefan88]

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8633/imagedoe.jpg

Went for the flieger. Got to try it in a store and loves the simple design. Over 24 days it is around +2-3 seconds.
The second diver one I got used in the same store for 400 usd, mint condition. Let the movement go for 3 days and the result was +15

 

[Stefan88]

dp

 

[dcg]



This has long been my favourite thread on SF, but I have never had something to contribute until now. My humble contribution is a Stowa Marine Original Roman received from my gf. Seeing the shots I took I realize that it looks massive on my wrist, but that's just the angle more than anything.

Looks excellent, congratulations! How large is your wrist? Mine are about 6.5", and I'm wondering if one of these would be too large.

Also, having a tough time deciding between the Roman and the Arabic....

 

[DerekS]



This has long been my favourite thread on SF, but I have never had something to contribute until now. My humble contribution is a Stowa Marine Original Roman received from my gf. Seeing the shots I took I realize that it looks massive on my wrist, but that's just the angle more than anything.

******* love these. Ive never been interested in them until this past week or so. thats the exact configuration im looking at too. well done!!!

 

[DLJr]

The Stowa MO (manual) is large (41mm), and wears large.

 

[no frills]

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Wow. Just wow. Charlize is up there (for me) in terms of just plain stunning. No offense to Kristen Stewart (and her fans) and all, but in "Snow White & The Huntsman" I found it laughable that the mirror would pronounce forecasts like Kristen eventually surpassing Charlize in beauty. Ain't happening IMHO, sorry.

Incidentally, since this is the Watch Appreciation Thread, I also found another picture of Charlize wearing that DSSD in the Lakers game. And it took all of my mental faculties to tear my focus away from her and notice that the guy right beside her is wearing an Aquanaut.

 

[mimo]

You boys can keep the skinny stuff. And it seems Royal Oaks are for girls.