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

[Keith T]

Here's a crappy cell phone shot of my Tank Francaise.

I think it's 28 X 34 or thereabouts, definitely a "dress" size rather than sport.

I really like it, and especially respect the design heritage of it, but at the same time am seriously considering a flip towards an early model Roadster.

I probably should put the tank on a strap for awhile and maybe it would see more wrist time that way.

 

[SField]

Do you guys like the Tank Francais or Tank Americaine better?

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by Singular

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Where's the non-bead shot?

 

[Keith T]

Well, if money were no object.....I would probably go with this:

Cartier Tank Americaine Tourbillon Volant

Can you tell this one is not my pic? LOL.

 

[SField]

I like Cartier's classic shapes but that watch, while striking, kind of reminds me of what Zenith was doing a couple of years ago with those open heart watches.

 

[Flartchy]

 

[gwolf]

i like the square santos dumont and pasha diver from the newer cartier lineup..

ralph lauren ads seem to have a lot of vintage cartiers in their ads. they look very small on the wrist. covered up usually by heavy tweed sportcoats. i quite liked that look.

 

[robinsongreen68]

Originally Posted by Flartchy

Any pics of smaller watches, like with an overall diameter closer to 35mm? Big watches look ridiculous on me as I'm very lean.

youre actually really lucky, a vintage oyster like singular's or omega seamaster are some of the loveliest watches out there, and a total bargain.

 

[Flartchy]

Define "bargain." My last big watch purchase was a $15 Casio.

 

[suginami]

Originally Posted by Flartchy

Any pics of smaller watches, like with an overall diameter closer to 35mm? Big watches look ridiculous on me as I'm very lean.

The Rolex Datejust watches measure 36mm.

The midsize Rolex Seamasters also measure 36mm.

 

[Poindexter]

Stowa Antea Kleinsekunde
Meistersinger Karelia (1 and 3 hand)
Junghans Max Bill
And the awsome Nomos Tangente

You may have perceived that I like clean bauhaus stuff.

 

[somethingclever]

Originally Posted by Flartchy

Any pics of smaller watches, like with an overall diameter closer to 35mm? Big watches look ridiculous on me as I'm very lean.

Seconded. This big watch phase makes the wearer look either insecure, nearsighted or both.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by somethingclever

Seconded. This big watch phase makes the wearer look either insecure, nearsighted or both.
+3. I hate seeing big oversized watches, dress watches in particular.

 

[sammy]

Originally Posted by JayJay

+3. I hate seeing big oversized watches, dress watches in particular.

+4!! 34mm is ideal for me. The largest watch I own is an Omega Railmaster "midsize" which is 36.2mm. My Air King is 34mm and so is my JLC Master Control Ultrathin.

 

[Petyot]

Originally Posted by somethingclever

Seconded. This big watch phase makes the wearer look either insecure, nearsighted or both.

I am nearsighted but I am also 6'1" and weight 210 pounds. So anything smaller than 38/40mm looks like a child toy on me.

Now if you are 5'6" and weight 150 pounds wet, you are right, 34mm looks better