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

[fourtyounce48]

Originally Posted by Singular

Me and a friend (also in marketing) made up a huge list of car and watch brands on a long road bike ride...

it was something like this (and remember - just for fun...);

Rolex - Mercedes (quality benchmark, the sign of wealth, conservative styling)
Breitling - BMW (shiny, sporty, young - and it is often the same persons owning both)
Omega - Volvo (well-working, strong heritage, "own" brand in the Ford concern - and every Swede has one) or Audi (refined "standard" pieces from Swatch/VAG with a sporty and technical approach)
IWC - Saab? (aviation history, technology, discrection)
Seiko - Toyota (japanese industry at its finest, excellent value, no hassle, wide range...)
JLC - Maserati (the discrete and potent alternative)
Tissot - VW (same "base" as Omega, but...yes, basic)
Glashütte - Porsche (premium German workmanship)
Sinn - Land Rover (purpose-built and rugged, the pro's choice)
Vacheron Constantin - Bentley (in class with PP/RR, but not...)
Patek Philippe - Rolls Royce (non plus ultra)
Panerai - Hummer (no need for explanation...)
Cartier - Ferrari (80's luxury icons from strong, traditional luxury brands)
Audemars Piguet - Lamborghini (yes, hip hop fame for an old premium brand...)
Blancpain - Jaguar (old and traditional, but somehow pushed around in SG/Ford. The rich, spoiled and forgotten kid)

/M

clever list.

i only have one watch that i wear. iwc mark xv pilot.

 

[fourtyounce48]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

A new Glashutte Original limited edition done with Rimowa.
The Senator Navigator (w/ display back!)

i think i found my next purchase. how much is the non-limited version?>?

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by sammy

Can anyone recommend some nice tonneau shaped watches that are less than 40mm in size? Looking to get one for daily dress wear.

I like this particular Da Vinci, I think this one is around 35mm

 

[Singular]

Originally Posted by scruff

****, that's a total typo on my part. It's definitely handwound. Just edited the listing.

No problem, it just seemed a bit odd to me...

Originally Posted by fourtyounce48

clever list.

i only have one watch that i wear. iwc mark xv pilot.

Thank you, dear.

/M

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by fourtyounce48

i think i found my next purchase. how much is the non-limited version?>?

MSRP I think is like $5800 and I've seen them on TimeZone's marketplace for around $3,000. The normal version does not have a dispay back.

 

[fourtyounce48]

What do you guys think about a IWC Mechaquartz Fliegerchronograph, ref: 3741?

I have the Mark Pilot XV and love it. I'm thinking of getting this.

 

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by fourtyounce48

What do you guys think about a IWC Mechaquartz Fliegerchronograph, ref: 3741?

I have the Mark Pilot XV and love it. I'm thinking of getting this.
Most people here, myself included, prefer the automatic version of the Fliegerchronograph.

 

[fourtyounce48]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Most people here, myself included, prefer the automatic version of the Fliegerchronograph.


I actually do also but am apprehensive since it is a much bigger watch. Im trying to stick to under 38mm and this is perfect at 36mm.

 

[Torrente]

Disclaimer

''Please feel free to ignore this post. I know this watch doesn't belong here''

But if you don't mind could you please state your purely aestethic observation of this watch . . .

http://www.bodying.co.uk/k2227120-ca...r/watches/4408

http://www.orolus.com/cgi-bin/Shoppi....&search_logo=

Thanks . . .

Btw. Beautiful watches gentelmen . . . My favorite: http://www.thewatchquote.com/IWC-Por...ic-No_4091.htm

 

[thewildpig]

 

[Mustapha]

IWC 3741

This model is discontinued I think. I first saw it in 1994 or so. It is a nice size for suit wear. When it first came out there was much discussion over it merits. Quartz timekeeping with mechanical bits for the chronograph.

 

[Thurston]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Most people here, myself included, prefer the automatic version of the Fliegerchronograph.

This was a very well regarded model from IWC. The size is nice, the tricompax layout is nice and the mecaquartz movement is relatively rare and well made.

 

[Lucky Strike]

Bought this for ~$50 today (it's not worth anything more, but I like it):

 

[TheFoo]

Same watch, new picture. Pornographic, but tasteful, I think:

More on my blog: mfanblog.blogspot.com.

 

[gdl203]

sweet shot mafoo