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

[RogerP]

Hammer nails the brand.

 

[MZhammer]

Hammer nails the brand.

I'll take a guess and say it's in the 36'000 VPH collection? There are some dressier Chrono's in that collection

 

[RogerP]

I'm not naturally coy, so I won't tease out the specific model - here are a couple random web pics of the watch in question - the Captain Chronograph:

 

[in stitches]

that is a very beautiful watch. look forward to seeing your on your very own wrist!

 

[Dino944]

Roger congrats!!! I really love the rose hands and hour markers on the silver dial with the white metal case. They have a nice contrast.

 

[rnguy001]

Congrats Roger

Can't wait to see pics

 

[mimo]

Ha! Was going to guess the Striking 10th, but I see what you mean about "dressier chrono". That's beautiful, Roger, congratulations! Now bring those pics....(and you, Hammer)

 

[Keith T]

Sweet! Looks like a great choice, Roger.

Brown croc FTW!

Cool fact on the El Primero, when you pull out the crown to set the time, the first stop is for the minute hand, rather than the date wheel.

This is opposite from all of my other watches with a date function day counter.

 

[no frills]

I'm not naturally coy, so I won't tease out the specific model - here are a couple random web pics of the watch in question - the Captain Chronograph:

Oy, what a beaut. Congratulations! Wrist shots ASAP!

 

[RogerP]

Thanks gents. This may be the most fun watch purchase ever. In chatting with the buyer, we discovered that we have a mutual friend (and fellow watch nut) so the three of us are meeting for lunch followed by a round of golf tomorrow. Pics on Thursday for sure.

I've owned a number of Zeniths in the past (Rainbow, Chronomaster, Port Royal) but it's been a good many years since the last one. The long years of Thierry Nataf design extravagance did not sit well with me. But he is long gone and the brand is now moving in the right direction, IMO.

 

[no frills]

Frills - Like others have said on this forum.... you have a very impressive quiver of watches. And honestly a path I am likely to follow since I am also becoming fond of PPs. My wife actually despises my latest watch obsession but is slowly starting to come around. I think a SS Daytona would look good on her.... so maybe in the future. Actually I am in a pretty fortunate position in that my company I co-founded, has literally sky rocketed the last couple of years. We turned down a couple of acquisition offers last year. While there are no guarantees in life, I truly believe I am sitting on a "winning lottery" ticket which will come to fruition in the next 1-2 years.... at which point I could see pieces like the PP 5270p in my future. If that does happen.... I'll be coming to NYC so you can introduce me to your dealers

. Anyhow I am in no rush.... and I think I might be leaning more towards the 114270 to satisfy my current itch and then next Spring the 116200 for a "b-day" present for the wife. Ha!

Best wishes on the upcoming lottery win - learned a bunch from this thread myself and continue to do so. The PPs will be waiting for you - and if you ever make it to NYC let me know too so we can check out the watch scene.

In the meantime, I love the 114270 and the 116520. Good stuff, and let us know if you decide to get 'em!

I am in Colorado for a business trip and spotted this wall clock in the resort where I'm staying. Nice touch, 'no? Lovely young staffer - who I engaged in casual conversation because I was interested in the wall clock, not her personal attributes necessarily - tells me that their former General Manager was Swiss and was the one who picked these out (there were three of them).

 

[no frills]

For the Patek fans.. cal. 215

On the 5119 no less! Thanks for sharing these pics. Where are they from?

 

[wurger]

Congrats Roger on the new purchase

 

[RogerP]

Thank you wurger.

 

[dddrees]

I'm not naturally coy, so I won't tease out the specific model - here are a couple random web pics of the watch in question - the Captain Chronograph:

I really like the way that Zenith executes the chronograph.

Very nice, Congrats Roger.