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

[NonServiam]



Nice, congrats!

Not much point in shopping in Geneva anyway; the prices are higher than in most markets. It's great for looking, though! You're not exactly lacking for watches, in any case.

Besides: TRAVEL > stuff

Thank you

Hehe, tounge-in-cheek of course. Travelling is always worth it, and I know that Geneva is expensive. Even coming from where we live. Would have been fun to buy there though, milk straight from the cow so to speak

Looking forward to eyeing a whole lot of goodies! All major brands are of course well represented, I'll probably see more of the insides of boutiques than the city. My AD booked us a private guided tour of the Patek Philippe museum, I expect that to be interesting. I was planning to visit Vacheron, but they are doing a bit of renovating there right now, unsure of how much is open. My VC AD is trying to get us an inside appointment there, not sure if he succeeds.

Any obvious or not so obvious tips for Geneva sightseeing, horological or otherwise?

 

[bkotsko]

Stitchy, put them both on the wrist as soon as you can. Personally I found the 39mm size more elegant, but it's a tough call, and I suspect the chunk of the 41mm 15400 will tickle your fancy...because sometimes more is more. It's a tough call, but I really think you need to see them side by side to know what's for you. And I know you're missing your PAM...

Funny, I may unload my PAM176 because of it's dinner plate feel.

 

[bespoken pa]



Funny, I may unload my PAM176 because of it's dinner plate feel.

Wish I hadn't ordered all those eg's....i would be all over it. Just curious what would the asking price be? Feel free to pm if necessary

 

[Kaplan]

bkotsko, I too am curious about what you can get for your 176 on your side of the pond.

bespoken pa, swing by Copenhagen and I'll let you have my 177 for $5.5k

 

[mimo]

^^ Good price!

 

[DLJr]

bkotsko, I too am curious about what you can get for your 176 on your side of the pond.

bespoken pa, swing by Copenhagen and I'll let you have my 177 for $5.5k

I'll be in Copenhagen on the 27th, 4th, and 5th. I'm not looking for a PAM of course, but wouldn't mind some tips for my travels.

 

[bkotsko]

bkotsko, I too am curious about what you can get for your 176 on your side of the pond.

bespoken pa, swing by Copenhagen and I'll let you have my 177 for $5.5k

I think Mint with all the accoutrement probably in the range you quoted.
I imagine I'd ask for ~20% less, as I received it w/o box or papers.

 

[Kaplan]

I wouldn't say mine is Mint, but it has been worn rather sparingly. I do have all papers and all three boxes. Comes with an extra OP rubber strap (besides the usual rubber + gator).

DLJr, PM me with what you're looking for.

 

[Dino944]

I just ensured my watch account will be forever dry, by buying a house

Moving out of the city, finally! To add insult to injury, I'm travelling to Geneva with a friend, and with no spending money

And, because AP:

Congrats on the house, and thankfully, you acquired that lovely rg RO before the spending money became tied up in a house. Wishing you lots of fun on your travels, and hopefully you will return with some travel tips for the rest of us for future trips to Geneva.

 

[RogerP]

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Here you go: http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...tic-monster-srp487k1-srp487k-srp487-4840.html Come to think of it, I'm not sure it technically is a "Monster" though it is described as such on the web site. But it sure is a cool and inexpensive sports watch whatever the nickname.

 

[RogerP]

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This is absolutely sublime. If I could own one watch only for the rest of my life, this would make an excellent choice.

 

[in stitches]



The silverdialled RO is quite something, stitch! I think it would suit you

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I just ensured my watch account will be forever dry, by buying a house Moving out of the city, finally! To add insult to injury, I'm travelling to Geneva with a friend, and with no spending money And, because AP:

indeed! congrats on the house, and happy travels.

Stitchy, put them both on the wrist as soon as you can. Personally I found the 39mm size more elegant, but it's a tough call, and I suspect the chunk of the 41mm 15400 will tickle your fancy...because sometimes more is more. It's a tough call, but I really think you need to see them side by side to know what's for you. And I know you're missing your PAM...

plan on trying them on. actually not missing my PAM so much. the ToG is bringing me more than enough satisfaction. that swap was good for me.

I hear you! This is also my "reasonable" grail watch, in that exact makeup!

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This is absolutely sublime. If I could own one watch only for the rest of my life, this would make an excellent choice.

i was lying in bed last night for probably an hour trying to figure out how to make this happen.

 

[mimo]

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You're right, not a "Monster" per se, hence the crown/depth rating variance. But it's much nicer than the newer monster, and cheaper too. For that price it's almost silly not to own one.

i was lying in bed last night for probably an hour trying to figure out how to make this happen.

Me too. That and a certain pair of shoes. *sigh* Having dug the pictures out for you last night, I've been staring at the damn things all day.

 

[in stitches]



Me too.  That and a certain pair of shoes.  *sigh*  Having dug the pictures out for you last night, I've been staring at the damn things all day.

i am still shy having a reasonable plan to make this happen in the time frame i want. aka, today.

 

[jbarwick]

Man on a mission!