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

[Cant kill da Rooster]



my wallet thanks you.

If you like that look, I'm pretty sure I've seen similar vintage Lemania and Heur watches.

 

[Find Finn]



That's correct Finn but my watch is the 38 mm version of the El Primero, based more closely on the original A386. See:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5...ronographs-zeniths-something-old-vs-some.html
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/4...asel-world-2011-the-stuff-you-wont-see-a.html

Oh I hadn't seen that they make a 38mm as well nice.

 

[Singular]



Someone talk me out of this.

Im not in it for an amazing movement, I dont know the "guts" of watches well, nor do I care. I think it looks awesome for a vintage piece. Anyone know something I dont that should dissuade me?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18097267934...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_720wt_1143

If you are not in it only for the label, look at other Landeron-powered and/or Chronographe Suisse-labeled pieces.

Today;

 

[drizzt3117]

 

[Dino944]

Bad photo, but a beautiful day. Definitely need the new iPhone 5 for better photos on the go.

 

[Singular]



Bad photo, but a beautiful day.  Definitely need the new iPhone 5 for better photos on the go.

Weeell, I don't think it's in the equipment...

 

[Dino944]

Weeell, I don't think it's in the equipment...

I wish it wasn't the equipment... I'm still using the old iPhone 3G (with crappy camera). I've been holding out for the iPhone5. Thank goodness they will be available soon!

Here's a better photo from a real camera.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Someone talk me out of this.

Im not in it for an amazing movement, I dont know the "guts" of watches well, nor do I care. I think it looks awesome for a vintage piece. Anyone know something I dont that should dissuade me?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18097267934...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_720wt_1143

Similar enough?

 

[Hampton]

This is the one I will buy. My dream watch right there, ******* love it!

 

[gdl203]

I guess I'm the only one not wearing an AP RO around here today ?

 

[in stitches]

you are not the only one. im wearing my trusty jlc.

nice lookin wrists today, gents.

 

[DerekS]



In the 1960s', 70's and up through the mid 80's most dealers couldn't give away Daytonas.  In 1984 it also seemed the Sub and GMT were the top of the line SS watches as they had MSRPs of around $1,350 and a Daytona was only $1,100.  Daytonas were often sold at very large discounts. 

it wasnt uncommon to haggle a daytona down to 500.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



I guess I'm the only one not wearing an AP RO around here today ?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[gdl203]

u like it the lollipop ?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



u like it the lollipop ?

Definitely. Love them on Tudors as well.