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

[mimo]

Yeah, strap like that belongs on something crazy, like, I don't know, some shiny ostentatious gold Royal Oak or something...

 

[NonServiam]

I thought I heard someone call my name? Thanks for the many kind words gentlemen!



(Still only cellphone pic, now where did I last put my DSLR?)

 

[academe]

Speedy fans, what are your thoughts on the new '57 Speedmaster, reviewed here? Saw one in a local watch store and was quite impressed. I like the restrained case size (41.5mm) and 2 register layout (photo lifted from Hodinkee):

I confess that a Speedy was never really on my radar before, but have reconsidered after seeing this one.

 

[DLJr]

I really, REALLY like the 57. If I didn't get a 3570, I would have gotten the blue dial 57.

 

[academe]

^^^

I think I would probably get a blue-dialled one, too if I were to buy one. I also like the titanium on a leather strap. I find the normal 3 register Speedy a bit too busy.

 

[DLJr]

I think the 3570 is perfection outside of the 3 lines of text, so we'll have to disagree on that one.

 

[dopey]



^^^

I think I would probably get a blue-dialled one, too if I were to buy one. I also like the titanium on a leather strap. I find the normal 3 register Speedy a bit too busy.

 

[Belligero]



Speedy fans, what are your thoughts on the new '57 Speedmaster?

I think the 3570 is perfection outside of the 3 lines of text, so we'll have to disagree on that one.

The hand-wound original is the one to have. I'm sure the co-axial version has better specs, but I think a case that thick would get tiresome, plus the date window detracts from the purity of the chronograph design.
I temporarily swapped one of my GMTs for an acrylic Speedmaster with a friend recently. The case is just genius. It's a fantastic watch, and I don't think it's possible to improve on the original. Omega seems to realize this, seeing as they keep it in production (still the coolest watch they make, IMHO). I would love to have a cal. 321 version sometime.

 

[mimo]

I think it's cool, and as someone who always likes blue dials, I think I like the black 57 actually. But is it worth twice a 3570? I think not.

 

[dopey]



... I would love to have a cal. 321 version sometime.

Look up. pre-moon sea monster cased 321 with applied Omega dial

 

[zippyh]

PAM91 today.

 

[academe]



I think the 3570 is perfection outside of the 3 lines of text, so we'll have to disagree on that one.

I realise I'm in the minority here - crazy, I know! I tend to prefer 2 register chronos. I think I find 2 register dials a bit more generous and expansive looking. The exceptions to this are chronos that lack outer tachymeter markings on the bezel. That said, I fully recognise how subjective my opinion is...

Dopey: Is that a LL cloth? It's a great fabric; so much texture and warmth!

 

[dopey]



I realise I'm in the minority here - crazy, I know! I tend to prefer 2 register chronos. I think I find 2 register dials a bit more generous and expansive looking. The exceptions to this are chronos that lack outer tachymeter markings on the bezel. That said, I fully recognise how subjective my opinion is...

Dopey: Is that a LL cloth? It's a great fabric; so much texture and warmth!

No. Original Breanish. I bought the last 4m of this and one other. I wish I bought a few more as it is such a great warm weather tweed.
Funny . . . someone stopped me on the street today to asked where I got my sport coat from, so you make two in one day.

 

[Gianni Cerutti]

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Wow...Great. Combination

 

[in stitches]

NS - That AP is just fantastic. How did you get that little AP plaque?