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

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i really hope to have an exciting post to make here in the next few days.
 

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Stitch, how about a hint? Is it related to a Panerai?
 

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Excellent...I look forward to seeing some pix soon!
 

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Excellent...I look forward to seeing some pix soon!


as do i. and i will happily provide them as soon as it arrives. :fonz:
 

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as do i. and i will happily provide them as soon as it arrives. :fonz:

Nice. In the meantime, here's a photo of the GMT II on leather.

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I used to be racist against the glossy dial and WG marker surrounds on the newer watch, compared to the matte GMTs, but I can see the design sense of having the dial and hands match, too. I still think the GMT II looks goofy on a nylon NATO, though.
 

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I prefer the smaller font size on the original, but the darker date wheel on the reprise, so it is a wash design-wise, in which case I agree that new is better.


I really like the first Jumbo with the solid case back but agree that the new one is very well designed - not sure which I'd actually prefer.

For those of you with the new 15202, does it have the same font for the date as the original 5402?

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About darn time! I need to join the Panerai club at some point. I think I would go with the base Rad though.

I am looking forward to some pics!
 

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About darn time! I need to join the Panerai club at some point. I think I would go with the base Rad though.
I am looking forward to some pics!


the 210? pat of what took me so long was deciding between the 210 and the 112. stay tuned!!!
 

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What happened to the dial?

The matte dials Rolex and Tudor made for these watches tend to gas up and bubble under a lot of sun. It's a testament that the watch was used in the environment it was designed for. Nothing wrong with a little wabi-sabi. Rolex then switched to an enamel dial which is less vulnerable to the sun, but awfully shiny.
 

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the 210? pat of what took me so long was deciding between the 210 and the 112. stay tuned!!!


:lurk: :lurk: :lurk:

The 210 and the 112 would be the two contenders I would be looking at. I initially was much more interested in the 112, but lately the 210 has really caused me to have doubts. Fortunately, it is a decision I need not make for quite some time :).
 
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