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

[Keith T]

That's how you enter this thread, people.

FOUR sexy watches... and a sexy avatar.

*slow clap*

 

[Omega Male]

+1. Baller!

Decided to put my money where my mouth was in the advice to Bawlin this morning. Got the Sea-Dweller out of the box. Goes pretty great with reds and Steel Rail Extra Pale. It is as hot as balls in Boston right now!

 

[wurger]

I'm never really on SF, but this is a great thread. Here's what's been getting the heaviest wear on my wrist lately

JLC Reserve de Marche
Blancpain Villeret Ultrathin No-date 40
JLC Deepsea Chrono
1979 Rolex GMT

Wow, that is a superb four-some. Excellent job. I love all four of those. Three of those are on my "to-buy" list (if I win the lottery ). I love the RdM, such an attractive watch!

Love the Reserve de Marche most of the 4 lovely watches too, great collection.

 

[bawlin]



+1. Baller!

Decided to put my money where my mouth was in the advice to Bawlin this morning. Got the Sea-Dweller out of the box. Goes pretty great with reds and Steel Rail Extra Pale. It is as hot as balls in Boston right now!

Gorgeous! I love the lack of cyclops on the DSSD.

And on that note, I think I've decided on the 114060 Submariner (no date). Again, I love the lack of cyclops and how clean the dial is without the date wheel. The reduction in price is also certainly nice. And I figure once I get bored of it, I can always swap the dial for another colour.

 

[Dino944]

And on that note, I think I've decided on the 114060 Submariner (no date). Again, I love the lack of cyclops and how clean the dial is without the date wheel. The reduction in price is also certainly nice.

And I figure once I get bored of it, I can always swap the dial for another colour.

Rolex never offered a different color dial for the No-Date Subs. They offered other color dials for the two tone (steel & gold) Sub and for the all gold Sub, but those models had a date...so you would have a big empty hole in the dial if you used one of those. Or are you speaking of an aftermarket dial of some sort?

 

[Belligero]

It's probably old hat to many, but I haven't seen it in this thread yet so some of you may enjoy watching (or re-watching) it:

[VIDEO][/VIDEO]

In under thirty minutes, it manages to do a pretty thorough job of explaining the whole watch thing. Very candid observations from experienced collectors and dealers, too.

 

[Belligero]



Gorgeous! I love the lack of cyclops on the DSSD.

And on that note, I think I've decided on the 114060 Submariner (no date). Again, I love the lack of cyclops and how clean the dial is without the date wheel. The reduction in price is also certainly nice. And I figure once I get bored of it, I can always swap the dial for another colour.

The Submariner is great, with or without the date feature. The price difference is negligible in the big picture, but if you prefer the no-date then there's no reason not to go for it. It's an uncompromised watch.

I'm not sure whether a dial swap is the best idea, though. And as mentioned, there's only one factory dial version for that model, anyway.

 

[NonServiam]

My AD texted me, my new watch is ready, the two straps of correct length I ordered arrived from Switzerland But I am enjoying my holiday waay too much to drive into the city and collect it. Delayed gratification was never my strong suit, good thing I brought enough wrist candy to last a week or two.

 

[NonServiam]



It's probably old hat to many, but I haven't seen it in this thread yet so some of you may enjoy watching (or re-watching) it:

In under thirty minutes, it manages to do a pretty thorough job of explaining the whole watch thing. Very candid observations from experienced collectors and dealers, too.

That is a great vid! Honest and so true. Captures both the thrill and the neurotic silliness of watch collecting. I bought a gold transitional Sub a couple of years after watching this for the first time. I actually had forgotten where I saw it featured, or at least I thought so. My mind probably had it stored away for an appropriate time when my guard was down.

 

[Kai]

A bit of Google searching turned up this information about the watch I remembered:

he world's first self-powered mechanical watch movement has been invented by American master watchmaker Steven Phillips. The mechanism, which he has trademarked as the "Eternal Winding System" (EWS), is continually powered by a temperature-sensitive bi-metallic coil.


http://www.jckonline.com/article/293586-American_Invents_Self_Powered_Mechanical_Watch_Movement.php


Apparently, this guy Phillips invented this movement, made a few watches, then died.

I'm surprised no watch companies have picked up this technology. It seems interesting.


More here:

http://www.luxurywatchswap.com/steven-phillips.php

http://people.timezone.com/library/news/news631757485905156250


http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?15354-NEW-CONCEPT-ATMOS-WATCH&s=3d21ef7adb4f83c304e69005c40fb3b9

Some years ago, I saw several articles about a watch that winds itself as a result of changes in temperature. There's some temperature sensitive metal spring inside that coils and uncoils as a result of very small changes in temperature.

At the time, folks seemed very excited about this technology, and it was the next big thing.

Anyone ever seen a watch that incorporates these principles?

 

[in stitches]

NS - you amaze me. and the daytona looks great.

kai - cool stuff, thanks for the links.

 

[larcat]

Hi, long time lurker, first post.

This maybe belongs in a poor man's watch thread, but I thought I would post here.

Aviator watches are, in my opinion, the best first purchase for a watch nerd. They look great with denim, and when paired with a suit give a bit of rugged flair without being out of place.

I only own one watch, pictured here:







This is from a gentleman named Hans Kemmner, Erkahund on Ebay. He makes the cases in Germany. Choice of either Unitas or Seagull movements. This has a Unitas. ~ $450.

Yes, I know the band is beat up. I've got a watchadoo in the mail at the moment.

Anyways, an amazing watch for the value. Only thing I know that comes in at a similar pricepoint for similar quality is the Binnacle Anchor and maybe a slightly vintage Seiko diver.

 

[Belligero]



My AD texted me, my new watch is ready, the two straps of correct length I ordered arrived from Switzerland But I am enjoying my holiday waay too much to drive into the city and collect it. Delayed gratification was never my strong suit, good thing I brought enough wrist candy to last a week or two.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

That is a great vid! Honest and so true. Captures both the thrill and the neurotic silliness of watch collecting. I bought a gold transitional Sub a couple of years after watching this for the first time. I actually had forgotten where I saw it featured, or at least I thought so. My mind probably had it stored away for an appropriate time when my guard was down.

Yeah, I thought the video was pretty well-done!

Wore the Daytona for a day of grilling, waterskiing and tossing a disc around near a beach in the Lyse fjord. Perfect summer day, perfect watch for it.

 

[Dino944]

It's probably old hat to many, but I haven't seen it in this thread yet so some of you may enjoy watching (or re-watching) it:

In under thirty minutes, it manages to do a pretty thorough job of explaining the whole watch thing. Very candid observations from experienced collectors and dealers, too.

Great video. I had never seen it, nor do I recall previously hearing of Mr. Bolt. It certainly raises the issue of variety vs. consolidation down to 1 great piece. I might be able to consolidate down to a few, but not sure about just 1. That would be really tough!

My AD texted me, my new watch is ready, the two straps of correct length I ordered arrived from Switzerland

But I am enjoying my holiday waay too much to drive into the city and collect it. Delayed gratification was never my strong suit, good thing I brought enough wrist candy to last a week or two.

I'd be dying to go see whatever my AD brought in for me. You have incredible self restraint!

 

[Newcomer]

Very cool video! I remember seeing that video when I first started looking at watches, and it is funny looking at it now... and being a bit more understanding. All in the matter of a couple of years no less!

Day before the exam for me, and just finishing up my preparation. Going to be wearing my Speedy. It has been lucky so far!

Also, in regards to that platinum Nautilus... supposedly Patek is starting to make them as a limited release. IIRC, they will be retailing at 85 large.