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

[mimo]

Thanks, @Cleav. I'm truly gifted at shopping with other people's money. Having said that...I am seriously weighing a very modest addition myself, if I sign my new contract tomorrow...

@RogerP I think the Captain is cool too. This would be my pick of the Omegas, though:




And I really was drawn to this Chronoswiss:

 

[Cleav]



Thanks, @Cleav. I'm truly gifted at shopping with other people's money. Having said that...I am seriously weighing a very modest addition myself, if I sign my new contract tomorrow... @RogerP I think the Captain is cool too. This would be my pick of the Omegas, though: And I really was drawn to this Chronoswiss:

Ooh great news Mimo, tough it out for the best deal with that contract. Good luck! Mezentius, Mimo is the man, they are two great shouts too. I would pick the Chrono ^

 

[Dino944]

Thanks Cleav. But be warned, the tie sits near the top of the SF sh!t list for tie colours:

Last chance to look away....

Like the pocket square and suit combination. Really sharp!

IWC from the Mad Med era (okay, just barely):

Love the IWCs from this period. Very cool case shapes. Is the bracelet original to that watch...if so very nice find. I don't think I've seen one on a mesh bracelet before. The few I've seen are on straps or bracelets with larger links.

Megagoofy 70's Corum. I think I want one

Yes, definitely an odd piece. I saw one in YG many years ago....which looked even worse.

 

[rnguy001]

RP and Mimo are horrible horrible enablers. And I absolutely concur with their suggestions.

 

[rnguy001]

Ha! I'm with Dino on this one.

What's the time on that Corum? Is it supposed to remind me of a car grill?

Like the pocket square and suit combination.  Really sharp!

Love the IWCs from this period.  Very cool case shapes.  Is the bracelet original to that watch...if so very nice find.  I don't think I've seen one on a mesh bracelet before.  The few I've seen are on straps or bracelets with larger links.

Yes, definitely an odd piece.  I saw one in YG many years ago....which looked even worse.

 

[dddrees]

A little Omega / Galway action:

Fabulous on both counts.

 

[TC (Houston)]



RP and Mimo are horrible horrible enablers. And I absolutely concur with their suggestions.

+1!

 

[RogerP]

Thanks for the comments gents.

Dino, the watch itself is all original (1969), but the bracelet is an aftermarket find. I wore the watch on an assortment of straps, until I saw a similar piece on mesh and loved it. Started hunting for an aftermarket option right then.

 

[DLJr]

That strap is really fantastic.

 

[Kaplan]

Oops again

Ok, I'm done.

 

[in stitches]

my word.

also, roger, i like the tie too.

 

[no frills]

Oops again

Ok, I'm done.

WADAFAQ!

From which shoot was this!

Awesome share!!!!

 

[hurleyburley]

Is that bad?

I mean if it is this one, it looks very interesting.

Not really, I'm sort of in the school of "if you love it, wear it." But I still reserve the right to critique a watch based on my own tastes

For example, I'm not a big fan of watches that claim a very loose association with a plane/space mission/etc, marketing gimmicks like that irk me. That's not to say you should let that ruin your personal experience, just my preference. That case colour is beautiful though

 

[in stitches]

I love that airplane rotor.

 

[Kaplan]



From which shoot was this!

From V magazine #87 (the one with the gif of the cover some posts up).