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

[in stitches]

lol. btw, i totally see how these models are more your style.

 

[aleksandr]

You would think they would at least have the most basic level of quality control.. Even for a fake factory.

 

[in stitches]



You would think they would at least have the most basic level of quality control.. Even for a fake factory.

some do some dont.

 

[SirGrotius]

transocean looks great

 

[Kaplan]



transocean looks great

The only issues I have with it are the size (43mm) and the position of the date window (would've preferred it closer to the dial's edge). Otherwise a nice, clean design IMO.

 

[in stitches]

nvm. misread.

 

[dbln79]

Agree on the position of the date window on the Transocean.

I just put in an order for the Polar Explorer II. Should be here in a week. I'll snap a pic of my collection.

 

[rnguy001]

I really like the Breitling Transocean. The size is perfect, but agree the date could be a little closer to the edge to balance the dial a bit.

Here's what I have on today.

 

[in stitches]

^^ fantastic ^^

Agree on the position of the date window on the Transocean.  

I just put in an order for the Polar Explorer II.  Should be here in a week.  I'll snap a pic of my collection.  

 

[atila]



If anyone has not seen this report on Hodinkee, it is definitely worth a look:
http://www.hodinkee.com/patek-philippe-5204-title-here-live-pics
Just about as close to my ideal watch as it gets, at least out of the non-independents.

This is a shot in the dark, but what the hell...

I saw a Patek with this similar styling a few years ago (before I really became a WIS) in a display at a Torneau... I didn't handle it, simply admired it for a minute.

It looked similar to this in terms of the most basic points - black leather band, white dial, black hands and markers...

The rest I don't remember, but seeing this watch reminded me of that watch, which looked similar to it but perhaps a bit more simple.

Any ideas? I know, I didn't give much detail, but...

 

[mimo]

Hey, watch-geeks! Can anyone tell me where to have an unusual watch identified, and get tips on restoration? Is there a thread here for either?

 

[Hampton]

Just saw this looks good for a clothing brand.

 

[Dino944]

This is a shot in the dark, but what the hell...
I saw a Patek with this similar styling a few years ago (before I really became a WIS) in a display at a Torneau... I didn't handle it, simply admired it for a minute.
It looked similar to this in terms of the most basic points - black leather band, white dial, black hands and markers...
The rest I don't remember, but seeing this watch reminded me of that watch, which looked similar to it but perhaps a bit more simple.
Any ideas? I know, I didn't give much detail, but...

Not really a lot of info. How long ago did you see it? Was it new or pre-owned? How complicated? My father previously owned a Patek 5015 in yg. It had black hands, a white porcelain dial, and subdials for small seconds, moonphase, and power reserve. I also liked the officer's case with gold hinged back, which could be opened to a saphire display back to show the movement. It could also have been PAtek 5054 which was almost the same except for different bezel, Roman Numerals, and they added a date around the moonphase. Those might be two of my best guesses. Many of Pateks complicated pieces use gold hands rather than black. There have also been some very basic time only Patek's with hob nail bezels that had black hands and often a hob nail bezel. Good luck.

Just saw this looks good for a clothing brand.

One of the few clothing brands using nice movements is Ralph Lauren. Many of his watches use JLC movements. But for what they cost, I'd rather have a JLC watch.

 

[sammy]

Just added this beauty to my collection....

Here's his younger brother on a braided Nato...

 

[Keal19]

First post in this thread as I've (hopefully) got something worthy of posting from a recent black tie event I went to.

Bought this watch a few months ago for my 21st birthday as its a Rolex Cellini from 1991! Much prefer vintage rolex's to any of the current offerings, just a shame I don't get enough events to get wear it!