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

[Newcomer]

Congrats Wurger! Thanks for the shout out as well, it makes me happy to know that my words influenced anyone's purchasing decisions. I agree with you in regards to the MUT Moon's date. If I did not have elven eyes, I would have extraordinary difficulty reading the dial. But that may just come with youth!

Your ML looks absolutely wonderful. ML is a great brand that is fairly priced, in my opinion, even at retail. And I really love some of their newer designs, like your moonphase. It looks great on your wrist, and reminds me of the JLC Master Calendar, which is always a great thing. I think having a full calendar is a useful complication. I really hope that it brings you lots of joy, and I am happy that you got it at such a steal!

 

[Chuckie Egg]

That is a nice watch from Maurice Lacroix It can be possible to get the Jaeger Le Coultre Master at 50% discount too, although not usually, however, nevertheless, as with most brands one should always expect a significant discount with Jaeger Lecoultre.

 

[in stitches]

a very pretty time piece indeed!

 

[jbarwick]

No Frills posts a Kate pic with Frilly top - I confused

As for that ML wurger picked up, I like the set up of the dial. I have heard of the brand previously but don't think I have come across anyone who has actually owned one for a review. Wear it in good health!

 

[kungapa]

Wurger - that is a fantastic piece.

The combination of the modernist date font and bar hour markers makes it look somewhat Bauhausian in a Stowa Antea or Max Bill Junghans kind of way, and adding the moonphase makes it nicely whimsical. If only there was a smiling face on the moon!

 

[Keith T]

Hey guys, sorry for not contributing here lately.

I've been out traveling through the Dirty South, mainly for business-- but I also made time for some fun

Trying to catch up with all the recent activity on TWAT...I was about 15 pages behind!

In keeping with the season of all things pumpkin, I put a "trick or treat" NATO on my Hamilton Khaki chronograph:




Crappy phone pic, I know....more to come later....

 

[no frills]

No Frills posts a Kate pic with Frilly top - I confused

No watch pickup today but got an EG Galway and a JL Philip II.



Oh alright. There's a watch shot here somewhere. Wrist shot below with Steven Taffel of Leffot, who was wearing a vintage GMT today.

 

[wurger]



That is a nice watch from Maurice Lacroix It can be possible to get the Jaeger Le Coultre Master at 50% discount too, although not usually, however, nevertheless, as with most brands one should always expect a significant discount with Jaeger Lecoultre.

really?

 

[wurger]

thanks for all the congraz!

 

[Chuckie Egg]

Yes

really?

Yes really

I have a customers mailing list letter from a year or two ago offering a 50% sale on Jaeger Lecoultre. Although I'm not sure if this was a special offer for their proven customers. I've walked into other approved retailers and been offered 20% off Master Control and Master Ultra Thin without pushing for it.

This is generally true for most brands, that you should expect a good discount and not pay full list price, with the well known exception of Rolex.

 

[RogerP]

1/2 off JLC from an authorized retailer would be exceptionally rare - and exceptionally sweet. The only time I have seen it personally was from a retailer that had decided to stop carrying the brand (or else JLC had decided that they would no longer be supplied). Still wish I had grabbed the platinum Master Ultra Thin from that sale.

Also, I know for a fact that full list for Rolex isn't nearly the hard rule that it once was. I have looked closely at several of their steel sport models recently and have been offered decent (though not extravagant) discounts.

 

[Chuckie Egg]

Yes Roger, I agree 50% is rare for any reputable brand - but it is possible. But 20% is not unusual and may be achievable for many watches. Rolex... It depends. A sizeable discount is more achievable on Datejust and Cellini, than for the Professional range. As you say, nonetheless, discounts may be had. I was offered 8% off a GMTIIc from an approved Rolex retailer about 3 years ago when I was interested in that watch.

 

[academe]

Casual pairing today; flannel shirt, cords and Reverso. Part of why I love this watch is how adaptable it is, whether dressed up with a jacket and tie, or dressed down with casual shirts and jeans.

 

[jbarwick]

Very nice Academe! The love for the Reverso is strong in this thread.

 

[Kaplan]

I got a whopping 5% off when I bought my sub from an AD in '91; amount saved? Nearly $100

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