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

[GordonX]

Rolex Sub. nice watch but the only problem is that every schmo and their brother has one.

 

[bkotsko]

Rolex Sub. nice watch but the only problem is that every schmo and their brother has one.

There is a reason for that.
There is a reason a Ford mustang has a cult following, and many people will get them.
Rolex Sub is a great tool watch, looks great, and bang for the buck, it has good value.

FWIW Frilly also has more than one watch that most people (99.999%) will never hold... let alone own.

 

[jhcam8]



Of course, still a beautiful watch, but a bit less "pop". But perhaps contrast and "pop" are not what one wants?

Clearly, it's personal preference. I like silver/blue but not gold/blue. I'm on the fence about gold/black and I do like silver/black. There are thousands who don't agree with me.

I don't think all watches need to pop - in fact, I find too much pop = flashy, which I don't care for, especially.

And, to each his own.

 

[MG85]

Saw a lot of watches at an event over last last week. Nothing to fancy but...

Highlights: Black Dial ROC. I will leave this as the lone highlight. I couldn't stop looking at it.

Lowlights: Rainbow Daytona, Diamond Daytona

Honorable Mentions: A few Subs, Deep Sea, ROO, Fifty Fathoms

I also almost ended up with a Slyde watch for free. Not sure what I would have done with it.

 

[jhcam8]



Rolex Sub.  nice watch but the only problem is that every schmo and their brother has one.

There is a reason for that.
 

The reason is marketing - Rolex spends more on it than any other watch mfg.

Having said that, a Rolex is as close to cash as you can get - very easy to sell or trade -thanks to the marketing.

 

[TheWraith]



Rolex Sub.  nice watch but the only problem is that every schmo and their brother has one.

Who cares?! If it's a watch you like, then get one and wear one. I couldn't care less how many others might be wearing it. That's just silly!

 

[Keith T]

Speaking of ubiquitous diver's watches, this is what I wore most of the weekend:



The name is Monster. Orange Monster.

 

[no frills]

Mooooonsstaaah!

Love the avatar Keith! And yes, I guess I need to hold down two jobs these days.

SirGrotius - thanks man!

 

[Gianni Cerutti]



The name is Frills. No Frills.

Quite like.

Proportions seem okay.

Great ....very nice

 

[NonServiam]

I'm happy for you, no frills! The no-date is a no-brainer But hey, I kinda like Subs, didya know?

Myself, apart from honeymooning the AP ROC, I've been obsessing over the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Small Seconds lately. Yes, I read Hodinkee, and yes, I am easily influenced.

Super hot in rose gold, and stealthily cool in platinum. I have been wondering if one of these could take the place of my JLC MC chrono (and maybe MUT Moon) Which is crazy, because I love both of them ...

 

[Stiva]

I'm no doubt going over old ground here, but as somebody presently at that juncture I'd be very much obliged if somebody could explain what considerations go into the choice of date Sub or Sub - and why the latter is frequently preferred by the purists. I prefer no date on purely aesthetic grounds, but I'm wondering if there's some reason other than less things to go wrong. Thanks in advance if you have any thoughts.

 

[NonServiam]



I'm no doubt going over old ground here, but as somebody presently at that juncture I'd be very much obliged if somebody could explain what considerations go into the choice of date Sub or Sub - and why the latter is frequently preferred by the purists. I prefer no date on purely aesthetic grounds, but I'm wondering if there's some reason other than less things to go wrong. Thanks in advance if you have any thoughts.

I think aesthetics make up most of the difference. The date window in itself creates an asymmetry of course. But plenty of folks like the Sea-Dweller even if they would choose the no-date Sub over the date Sub. So I guess the cyclops is an issue? The cyclops is a pretty low tech solution to a practical problem, and definitely not particularly decorative.

Myself I quite like a cyclops on my Oyster I find it an integral part of the Rolex DNA, that awkward little blob is what makes a Rolex a Rolex.

 

[Stiva]

Thank you NS. What would you choose on a Sub if you could have only one?

 

[NonServiam]

I would choose my old 16610 date Submariner. For looks and for function. If I had to choose a cercamic Sub, not sure. I really, really like the one frills got on. Very handsome, and now with a fantastic bracelet. Like with every other watch: try them on. One of them will smile to you

 

[no frills]



I would choose my old 16610 date Submariner. For looks and for function. If I had to choose a cercamic Sub, not sure. I really, really like the one frills got on. Very handsome, and now with a fantastic bracelet. Like with every other watch: try them on. One of them will smile to you

Thumbs up! Thanks NS - and I can tell you definitely appreciate Subs! I don't mind the cyclops necessarily - have one on my vintage DJ after all, and as you said it feels like an integral part of the Rolex DNA. Just went for the no date version for MY VERY FIRST AND ONLY SUB for reasons already mentioned: symmetry, it's what sang to me. Quite like the ceramic bezel (trust me, when I encounter that inevitable time when my wife borrows this I'll be happy I had something virtually scratch proof) and the fantastic bracelet. The glidelock clasp is phenomenal.

And I can get why you're obsessing over that VC. Do you find yourself wearing dressier stuff these days and hankering for a watch of that aesthetic?

Daytona sandwich, anyone?