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First 'big boy' watch
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ajv
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Regarding the argument raised about various jewellers having watches made for them and branding them, there has been a long history of a traditional connection between jewellery manufacture and watch manufacture. Obviously Cartier, but there's also Bulgari and many others.Originally Posted by foulard
The point is there is and for the most part always has been a certain connection between them even from the days of pocket watches etc. Some watches were and are partly jewellery just by the way they are created and encased and banded.
Surely that's quite different to manufacturing knitwear and polo tops or am I wrong about that distinction? Adrian?
I again agree with you, but RL is more then just that. To me he is a designer that has enough money to realise a dream of his, i.e. to create/add a watch brand to what he's done before. I prefer his vision than those of say brands like Vuitton, Mont-Blanc, Dunhill, not mentioning Guess and some other low priced brands.
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For what it's worth, I don't think socio-economic jealousy is a uniquely American trait.Originally Posted by zjpj83
I would say that it's uniquely Canadian.
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JayJay
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I again agree with you, but RL is more then just that. To me he is a designer that has enough money to realise a dream of his, i.e. to create/add a watch brand to what he's done before. I prefer his vision than those of say brands like Vuitton, Mont-Blanc, Dunhill, not mentioning Guess and some other low priced brands.Originally Posted by ajv
Adrian
I've seen his recent collection of watches. They're nicely done, but much too large for my taste. However, they maintain a terrific collection of vintage watches.
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How about a "mafoofan recommends" watch article on Tweed in the City?
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How about a "mafoofan recommends" watch article on Tweed in the City?Originally Posted by voxsartoria
Nobody would listen and the comment section would inevitably degrade into a discussion about Stowa/Nomos.
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A green or blue SWATCH, I'd say...have bought one myself this year, its quite reliable...but I may be prejudiced cause it also brings back memories of my teen-days when I used to wear them, too, so I may be emotionally distracted from real quality. Otherwise for 4000$ which is absolutely idiotic to spend on a watch, I'd get a Panerai. (And then I'd also like to give you all some ass kicking for abusing the resources of our planet.)
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A green or blue SWATCH, I'd say...have bought one myself this year, its quite reliable...but I may be prejudiced cause it also brings back my teen-days when I used to wear them, too, so I may be emotionaly distracted. Otherwise for 4000$ which is absolutely idiotic to spend on a watch I'd get a Panerai.Originally Posted by Jerome
"It's stupid to spend $4,000 on a watch, but a Panerai is the least stupid option."
This needs explication.
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Why? Is this required here?...I thought in a democracy everyone can pose an opinion, his opinion, and -as stupid as it may sound- (see 'to vote') there is absolutely no need of explanation at all! So: no, that is my OPINION.
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Nobody would listen and the comment section would inevitably degrade into a discussion about Stowa/Nomos.Originally Posted by mafoofan
A green or blue SWATCH, I'd say...have bought one myself this year, its quite reliable...but I may be prejudiced cause it also brings back my teen-days when I used to wear them, too, so I may be emotionaly distracted. Otherwise for 4000$ which is absolutely idiotic to spend on a watch I'd get a Panerai.Originally Posted by Jerome
Panerai? That surprises me coming from you. I would think of you more as a Breguet-that-does-not-tell-the-correct-time-anymore type.
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