• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

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

New posts
Status
Not open for further replies.
LabelKing

LabelKing

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
May 24, 2002
Messages
25,421
Reaction score
268
Originally Posted by Dashing1
Click to expand...
LK--

What kind of band is that? Very interesting from what I can see...

Originally Posted by Dashing1
Click to expand...
^^Actually, I adjusted my monitor and could see it is a black skin of some sort. I initially thought that it was some sort of navy, woven fabric.

Still a good look.
smile.gif


Originally Posted by gdl203
Click to expand...
Elephant hide?

Yes, it is an elephant hide.

The grey rusticity contrasts well with the all-gold nature of the watch.
 
Mark from Plano

Mark from Plano

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Apr 11, 2007
Messages
11,061
Reaction score
1,480
Originally Posted by Vintage Gent
Click to expand...
1939 Hamilton Dodson, just back from the watchmakers.



Originally Posted by voxsartoria
Click to expand...
Here's my 1957 in 14K...I left the patina on the dial intact:

132918353_WfDdX-O.jpg


I'd would love to have an 18K electric Ventura, but I think that they made fewer than 100.


- B

Look at you guys bringin' the 'Murican watches. Very nice. I have one vintage Hamilton in 14k. It isn't running right now, I need to get it to my watchmaker for repair.
 
Mark from Plano

Mark from Plano

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Apr 11, 2007
Messages
11,061
Reaction score
1,480
Originally Posted by Mathew J
Click to expand...
Here are some new pictures...

AT-1.jpg


I really like this Broad Arrow. It's difficult to get the true color of the blue hands in a photo.
 
gdl203

gdl203

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce
Affiliate Vendor
Dubiously Honored
Supporting Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2005
Messages
45,630
Reaction score
54,490
gdl203

gdl203

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce
Affiliate Vendor
Dubiously Honored
Supporting Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2005
Messages
45,630
Reaction score
54,490

Classic Menswear Featured products

  • Carmina - Norwegian Derby Shoes Carmina - Norwegian Derby Shoes Introducing the classy six eyelet split toe derby in a burgundy Shell Cordovan from Horween Chicago. This style features a single oak-bark tanned sole from Rendembach Jr. and full calf lining color brown.
  • LuxeSwap Auction - Vintage Antique United States Naval Navy Denim Deck Jacket LuxeSwap Auction - Vintage Antique United States Naval Navy Denim Deck Jacket A piece for denim heads, vintage collectors, streetwear enthusiasts and menswear enthusiasts alike, this extremely rare early US Naval issued deck jacket in raw denim is not likely to ever show up at auction again anytime soon. A Haleys Comet of menswear items, offered at auction at a $9.99 starting bid with no reserve.
  • Kirby Allison - Luxury Suit Hanger - $32 Kirby Allison - Luxury Suit Hanger - $32 Kirby Allison's Luxury Wooden Suit Hangers protect your suits from stretched collars and droopy shoulders. Our wooden suit hangers provide five-times more support than average hangers and will protect and extend the life of your most important garments.
Status
Not open for further replies.

FEATURED PRODUCTS

  • LuxeSwap Auction - Vintage Antique United States Naval Navy Denim Deck Jacket LuxeSwap Auction - Vintage Antique United States Naval Navy Denim Deck Jacket A piece for denim heads, vintage collectors, streetwear enthusiasts and menswear enthusiasts alike, this extremely rare early US Naval issued deck jacket in raw denim is not likely to ever show up at auction again anytime soon. A Haleys Comet of menswear items, offered at auction at a $9.99 starting bid with no reserve.
  • Wellington Chore Boot - Special Introductory Price! $495 Wellington Chore Boot - Special Introductory Price! $495 Introducing the latest addition to Nicks Handmade Boots collection: The Wellington Chore Boot. Engineered for the rigors of daily tasks, this boot is more than just footwear; it's a reliable companion for your everyday adventures. Crafted with convenience in mind, its effortless pull-on design ensures you're always ready to tackle whatever the day throws your way.
  • Besnard - Made to Order Trousers - $351 Besnard - Made to Order Trousers - $351 Design your ideal pair of trousers by selecting a fabric, deciding between single or double pleats, choosing a zip or button fly, and opting for side adjusters or belt loops.

Latest posts

JohnnyLaw
S.E.H Kelly
385 386 387
Replies
5,793
Views
1,569,765
sehkelly
sehkelly
whodini
The Official RRL Thread
2929 2930 2931
Replies
43,964
Views
7,902,778
Vinnievh92
V
mikeman
Talking stocks, trading, and investing in general
1695 1696 1697
Replies
25,450
Views
1,295,611
gettoasty
gettoasty
JubeiSpiegel
  • Sticky
Styleforum User reports and questions on technical issues
114 115 116
Replies
1,731
Views
243,790
LA Guy
LA Guy
Bergdorf Goodwill
Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!
7888 7889 7890
Replies
118,338
Views
4,757,276
Omega Male
Omega Male
View more…

Similar threads

prof.contingency
Arterton - Official Affiliate Thread: Signature Garment Bag, Yearn Shoemaker, Nakata Hanger, Clothes Doctor, Dismantlable Umbrella
7 8 9
Replies
130
Views
126,605
prof.contingency
prof.contingency
Pulpo
Toyo Enterprise Thread - Modern Vintage and Reproduction of Heritage (Buzz Rickson's, Sugar Cane, Sun Surf, Whitesville, Tailor Toyo, and More)
7 8 9
Replies
127
Views
59,755
St. Anger Snare Tone
St. Anger Snare Tone
T
Some personal thoughts & opinions on Budget Classical men's wear
Replies
1
Views
3,796
An Acute Style
An Acute Style
ballmouse
Group Buy: Turtlenecks, Made in NYC
2 3
Replies
33
Views
6,750
ballmouse
ballmouse
B
Articles of Style suit review
2 3
Replies
31
Views
28,247
GoergeH
G
New posts

Featured Sponsor

How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 92 37.6%

  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 90 36.7%

  • Really don't care

    Votes: 26 10.6%

  • Depends on fabric

    Votes: 41 16.7%

  • Depends on price

    Votes: 38 15.5%
See comments…

Forum Sponsors

Members online

... and 66 more.
Total: 2,290 (members: 116, guests: 2,174)

Forum statistics

Threads
506,931
Messages
10,592,862
Members
224,334
Latest member
eazimoneysniper

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON:

Top