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

[MZhammer]

First up is my Frederique Constant. The Big Date / Dual Time from 2008





Second in my rotation is the Stowa Marine Automatic from 2011



Not shown are the Omega Seamaster Pro 2531.80 and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer

 

[apropos]



5512 on cordovan NATO

Unlike other members' experiences, the strap fits nicely on my wrist, and I do not have to fight to get it through the case and the springbars.

I used to like the 'idea' of it, but after seeing some examples IRL, IMO cordovan NATOs are a poor combination.

Cordovan as-is is simply too thick and inflexible to function well as a NATO, and often ends up... well, looking like your example. I also am uncomfortable with the often silly markups any accessory marked 'cordovan' attracts - e.g. 3x cordovan straps costs the same as a pair of cordovan shoes.

 

[ryoneo]



wearing my piece to the Philly Orchestra

 

[bhall41]



I used to like the 'idea' of it, but after seeing some examples IRL, IMO cordovan NATOs are a poor combination.
Cordovan as-is is simply too thick and inflexible to function well as a NATO, and often ends up... well, looking like your example. I also am uncomfortable with the often silly markups any accessory marked 'cordovan' attracts - e.g. 3x cordovan straps costs the same as a pair of cordovan shoes.

Yes I tend to agree with you. I purchased a cordovan NATO for my Sub as an experiment but found it too thick. I prefer the bracelet or a nylon NATO.

 

[velvel87]

My new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Love this watch.


IMG_2392 by velvel87, on Flickr

 

[totenhosen]



T-serial...so a 97 iirc. I really love it, tough as hell.

Thanks - good to know something that recent still looks good.

Warren G If it's really you- .. G FUNK!

 

[Axelman 17]



Really? Interesting. I guess the price on Watchbuys is significantly more expensive. I am guessing you went through Dirk & Dieter themselves?

Correct, as long as you can stomach the wait, I think working with Dirk directly is the way to go

Beautiful watch, love the navy face. Is the 2nd strap for the right grey?charcoal? Where did you find the straps?

The straps are from Dornbluth. There is actually a second picture that has each of the straps without the contrasting stitching. I ended up going with the strap second from the left without the contrast stitching, the white stitching didnt seem to jive with the blue dial IMO.

 

[notsexyenough]

1967 breitling top time.

 

[Kappelan]

 

[junior varsity]



the watch is worth more than the car?

 

[ryoneo]



Second in my rotation is the Stowa Marine Automatic from 2011

Lovin that Stowa.

 

[Kappelan]



the watch is worth more than the car?

Not really, otherwise you have problem with that?

 

[junior varsity]



Not really, otherwise you have problem with that?

i got 99 problems, but you aint one.

 

[Kappelan]



i got 99 problems, but you aint one.

Glad to hear that )

 

[Prince of Paisley]



the watch is worth more than the car?

Refreshing to see not everyone on this site is a show off.