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

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I used to have a Grande Date but it didn't feel right on the wrist - the case is too thick IMO, the proportions are not as good as the Grande Taille case.
Almost tasteful, compared to the "˜Squadra':

It's a hideous monster.

 

[LabelKing]

It's the Frankenstein of the Reverso family.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by drljva

In your Grande Taille pic, is that the original strap, or it is an aftermarket strap? Also, do you ever experiment with different colors?
This pic is rather old. I actually took it off the black (OEM) strap and it has been on a medium brown alligator since then. Havent much experimented as I think it is a perfect complement to the case and dial colors

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Almost tasteful, compared to the "˜Squadra':

It's a hideous monster.
I agree with that. The Reverso family is going in the wrong direction IMO. I like what JLC is doing with some of the new sport models (e.g. Amvox and Amvox 2), but not with these new Reverso...

 

[gefinzi]

I like patterns on my watches as well as my clothes.

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by gefinzi

I like patterns on my watches.

I like pictures on my watches.

 

[gdl203]

I was wearing this humble watch this weekend. It's a Hamilton Khaki Officer LE (handwind). The lack of AR coating sucks but it's a fun watch

 

[Nantucket Red]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Too big. But then I hate today's modern case-size trend.

Indeed.

 

[Niels]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

I like pictures on my watches.

Watch Appreciation indeed

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Nantucket Red

Indeed.
You think the IWC Portuguese Chrono is too big? I'm surprised. I think it's a classic. Face looks large because of the very thin bezel but is really not that big on the wrist (40.5mm?)

 

[Teacher]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Americana with your watch (doesn't have to be an American watch...something I don't think anyone would want) was the theme.

Umm...why not?????

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by Teacher

Umm...why not?????

Guess they've never had any appeal to me...like Japanese cars.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Guess they've never had any appeal to me...like Japanese cars.

Have you looked at Roland Murphy's watches (RGM)? There are a few there that are worth a look IMO

 

[kitonbrioni]

Everyone needs a G-shock with the solar cell and "atomic clock" updates.

 

[Don Goldstein]

Originally Posted by kitonbrioni

Everyone needs a G-shock with the solar cell and "atomic clock" updates.

To make sure your Patek's are keeping good time.