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

[gdl203]

Can't say I'm a fan of those big floating numbers...

 

[Concordia]



Can't say I'm a fan of those big floating numbers...

Normally, I wouldn't be that interested either-- and certainly don't like the ones that are really obvious. It happens, though, that they combine to produce the sail number of a boat I'm rather fond of. So if they whisper their identity, that's OK. A discreet monogram.

Somewhere, there's a Credor with a porcelain face that makes an even more subtle hint toward those numerals. For a lot more $$, though.

 

[Dino944]

I actually wasn't paying close enough attention.
I didn't have the 5134. I had the earlier model, the 5034 with the hobnail finish.
It looked like this (not my photo)

Hi Kai, thanks for clarifying that. It probably explains some of the issues you had. The 5134 has a completely different case and pusher design, than the earlier 5034. Even if you weren't happy with its performance, at least you were able to sell it for more than you paid.

 

[in stitches]

heard back from my AD today. apparently, they lost the panerai line. then i heard from my boss that they also lost rolex and cartier. somebody is ******* with the wrong people.

 

[gdl203]

They're following the same strategy as many Richemont and Swatch Group brands: rolling out own boutiques everywhere and de-emphasizing AD in those areas. It's amazing that there wasn't one Panerai boutique in the US six or seven years ago and that there's now 8, including 3 in Florida alone...

 

[cyc wid it]

While not mine (or in my price range), I came across a few articles about Hajime Asaoka that were pretty interesting. Being self taught and based in Japan, I wonder if he will be able to break into the market successfully. Maybe some of the more experienced posters in the thread can provide insight/opinions.

http://www.hodinkee.com/hands-on-wi...-end-independent-watchmaking-from-tokyo-japan
http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2012/08/a-new-watch-from-hajime-asaoka-with-16.html

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[in stitches]

interesting design, not bad looking, but a bit too art deco/batman gotham city/futuristic look for me.

as to whether the brand will catch on, only time will tell.

 

[Kai]

Today's watch (vintage Seiko chronograph with an alligator strap)

 

[ManCrush]

Love the vintage stuff myself. Here's a 1952 solid 18K gold Vulcain. Really love the understated elegance.

 

[Kai]



Love the vintage stuff myself. Here's a 1952 solid 18K gold Vulcain. Really love the understated elegance.

I like the lugs on this watch.

 

[in stitches]



I like the lugs on this watch.

+1. its like they are backwards. very cool.

 

[drizzt3117]



A very reasonable trade if it was an inhouse movement 116520 Daytona. Not a such a good trade if it was Daytona 16520 with Zenith based movement.
Lets see some pix!

I haven't gotten the watch in my possession yet, but will post pics when I do. It was the 116520 Daytona with F serial. The sub wasn't in great shape, prolly 88% by TZ standards, kind of a throw in. It was a blue date I got used ages ago and has probably 2-3 years of actual wrist time on it from me.

 

[in stitches]

ah yes, the world of watch hustling. so beautiful.

 

[Hampton]

This is some hot shiznit.

 

[Belligero]



heard back from my AD today. apparently, they lost the panerai line. then i heard from my boss that they also lost rolex and cartier. somebody is ******* with the wrong people.

They're following the same strategy as many Richemont and Swatch Group brands: rolling out own boutiques everywhere and de-emphasizing AD in those areas. It's amazing that there wasn't one Panerai boutique in the US six or seven years ago and that there's now 8, including 3 in Florida alone...

Rolex doesn't shut down shops unless it's for a reason, such as grey-market dealing. The Richemont and Swatch groups have definitely been tightening up the supply chain, though.