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

[no frills]

So I'm in this bar in NYC and this one guy walks in with these two commonplace watches. Ho hum. I wasn't impressed at all.

 

[in stitches]

i really have a hard time comparing the daytona and the speedy at all. they are both watches and they are both chronographs, but the similarities pretty much end there imho. two totally different watches that appeal to two totally different sets of buyers.

 

[dddrees]

i really have a hard time comparing the daytona and the speedy at all. they are both watches and they are both chronographs, but the similarities pretty much end there imho. two totally different watches that appeal to two totally different sets of buyers.

I agree with everything you said with exception to your last statement. LOL

 

[dddrees]

So I'm in this bar in NYC and this one guy walks in with these two commonplace watches. Ho hum. I wasn't impressed at all.

Yawn



I mean, OMG!!!

 

[Steel28]



So I'm in this bar in NYC and this one guy walks in with these two commonplace watches. Ho hum. I wasn't impressed at all.

Insane! Wow.

 

[Dino944]

i agree with all of this.

to me there are two reasons to go speedy over daytona.. one is the subjective 'feel' on the wrist which is impacted by the less subjective budget issue. the watch has to FEEL the difference in price and the Daytona looks it and has the image to justify and then all the technical mumbo-jumbo but it just doesnt wear that much better to me.

I've said it several times here. No one watch can be everything to everyone. I like the Speedy, there is a lot to like about them, but even the Speedy I would choose is different than the model you chose. If everyone here liked and had the same watches, this would become a very dull place.

I get the idea of a watch fitting better, some are too large, some too small, some too bulky, some are too flat. I've tried on ultra thins that weren't right for me, and very chunky watches that weren't comfortable for me. I also get the idea of just plain old liking one watch more than another, even if its just based on its appearance. I also get how budgets and prices can be important when making a decision. I also get the idea of looking at two watches in different price ranges and being able to see a difference in fit, finish, design, and construction that can justify a huge price difference. I'm not sure I get the idea of a having to feel the difference in price/and wearing that much better. I've tried on watches ranging from about $1,000 to probably $400,000. I'm just not sure I would agree that price has anything to do with how a watch wears.

There are watches that I thought looked better on me, and some that felt more comfortable,...but none that wore better or worse so as to justify price.

In the end, you have a watch you are happy with that that's what matters. Cheers.

Dino, we need more pics of that Vacheron. It's a beautiful watch.

Hi Hayward, thank you.

Ask and you shall receive . In the top photo is the Historiques Carree. Its the first true dress watch I ever owned.
Below it is a manual wind 1972 Asymmetric watch.

So I'm in this bar in NYC and this one guy walks in with these two commonplace watches. Ho hum. I wasn't impressed at all.

Both are beauties!!!

 

[bings]



i really have a hard time comparing the daytona and the speedy at all. they are both watches and they are both chronographs, but the similarities pretty much end there imho. two totally different watches that appeal to two totally different sets of buyers.

I agree with everything you said with exception to your last statement. LOL

same boat. they are both chronographs of similar proportions (39-42mm) with the same dial arrangements (speedy's do have different ones of course) and in the cases pictured here (other than colour) are quite similar. some of the new Speedy 9300's are even getting into the $9k+ range which is scary. anyway, my point was just that i was looking at a Daytona but couldn't justify the price over a speedy even though i do understand and agree with the differences expressed here. i'm not prepared to pay that kind of premium simply to attract a very select niche of men who appreciate the nuances of why the daytona is as awesome as it is over the speedy.

 

[Dino944]

anyway, my point was just that i was looking at a Daytona but couldn't justify the price over a speedy even though i do understand and agree with the differences expressed here. i'm not prepared to pay that kind of premium simply to attract a very select niche of men who appreciate the nuances of why the daytona is as awesome as it is over the speedy.

I don't think most watch buyers are buying any watches to attract men, but hey whatever floats your boat .

 

[in stitches]

Lol triple d. Some buyers are more complex than others. They both look wonderous on you.

 

[in stitches]



I don't think most watch buyers are buying any watches to attract men, but hey whatever floats your boat .  

Wat. Why do you think I buy watches?

 

[Flake]

Nice evening for a cigar. Not my favorite watch in the stable. Maybe not even one of my top five. And yet, if I had to only keep one, it might be the one I'd keep.

 

[jet]

keep the watch, toss the cigar

 

[bings]



I don't think most watch buyers are buying any watches to attract men, but hey whatever floats your boat .  

it's not the reason it's the consequence.

it's just like cars... you spend all kinds of money on something rad and for every 1 woman that gives a **** there are 25 guys taking pictures and asking you how much HP it as.

 

[dddrees]

Lol triple d. Some buyers are more complex than others. They both look wonderous on you.

Thank you sir.

 

[Dino944]



it's not the reason it's the consequence.

it's just like cars... you spend all kinds of money on something rad and for every 1 woman that gives a **** there are 25 guys taking pictures and asking you how much HP it as.

If you buy watches or cars with concern that it will attract or matter to anyone other than yourself, you are making a mistake.