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

robinsongreen68 · Jul 14, 2010

i have a 6.75" wrist and had always stayed away from panerai, tried the 40mm version and it just looked wrong.
however i tried this on the other day- it's absolutely stunning. i think it will beat out the rose gold numeral portuguese as my next purchase. its not just that the diameter is smaller (although in proportion), also that the case is thinner. i can't wear a sea dweller, for example, but this sits perfectly.

http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/30/pan...er-42mm-watch/

bbhewee · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

Lovely Zenith. So glad they've gone back to their roots but Thierry Nataf has left an ugly legacy behind. A little upset that they've discontinued the standard chronomaster line.

Cheers. I agree with Nataf leaving some ugly, ugly models behind. Have you actually ever seen someone wear a Defy Xtreme? But the new vintage lines are lovely. Considering a 1/10th as my next purchase.

gazman70k · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Jay is now in DC?

Opps I thought you meant Jay Pulli. A blonde moment!!!

gdl203 · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

Opps I thought you meant Jay Pulli. A blonde moment!!!

yea that was the other Jay (from NJ). He hasn't been around risti for years, I believe. He was really into collecting PAMs... I remember his halliburton suitcases full of PAMs... Great, fun guy.

gazman70k · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by robinsongreen68

i have a 6.75" wrist and had always stayed away from panerai, tried the 40mm version and it just looked wrong.
however i tried this on the other day- it's absolutely stunning. i think it will beat out the rose gold numeral portuguese as my next purchase. its not just that the diameter is smaller (although in proportion), also that the case is thinner. i can't wear a sea dweller, for example, but this sits perfectly.

http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/30/pan...er-42mm-watch/

I feel that the 40mm luminor has the wrong proportions. The sub dial remains the same size and it constricts the dial.

I really like the smaller Radiomir. I think yfyf should give this one a go but he needs to stay away from the new Mare Nostrum

Originally Posted by bbhewee

Cheers. I agree with Nataf leaving some ugly, ugly models behind. Have you actually ever seen someone wear a Defy Xtreme? But the new vintage lines are lovely. Considering a 1/10th as my next purchase.

The 1/10th is stunning. Played with one last week. Very well priced indeed, especially after discounts in Hong Kong. I lobbied on various watch fora that a jihad be put on Nataf for what he did to the brand. The Defy Xtreme is an abomination of abominable proportions. He did surround himself with hot models though.

gazman70k · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

yea that was the other Jay (from NJ). He hasn't been around risti for years, I believe. He was really into collecting PAMs... I remember his halliburton suitcases full of PAMs... Great, fun guy.

What about this Pelican case?

bbhewee · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

The 1/10th is stunning. Played with one last week. Very well priced indeed, especially after discounts in Hong Kong. I lobbied on various watch fora that a jihad be put on Nataf for what he did to the brand. The Defy Xtreme is an abomination of abominable proportions. He did surround himself with hot models though.

Agreed on all counts. Out of interest what did you manage to get the 1/10th down to in HK? I'm there in a couple of weeks and may have to have a look around.

gazman70k · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by bbhewee

Agreed on all counts. Out of interest what did you manage to get the 1/10th down to in HK? I'm there in a couple of weeks and may have to have a look around.

Around the USD5,000 mark + or - 10%

Rambo · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by Singular

/M

Originally Posted by Singular

It's a "Legend" LE automatic. Nice "Newman" styling, but has the world's cheesiest caseback engravings... /M

Originally Posted by Singular

I'm afraid I don't have a pic, but among other things one can read; Michael Schumacher - The Legend - SIXTH TITLE LIMITED EDITION - OMEGA - SPEEDMASTER /M
The new model that I posted the pic of has dropped the red outer ring in favor of white (what the hell is that called guys?) and, thankfully, dropped the dumbass engraving.

gdl203 · Jul 14, 2010

Minute markers?

ScottMan · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Minute markers?
Yeah I don't know that there's a specific word for that. It's almost the chapter ring.

junior varsity · Jul 14, 2010

Dress Watch

Everyday Watch

sharpie12 · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

What about this Pelican case?

Supreme Pam collection there.

sharpie12 · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Is that orange Luminova ?

I'll just stick to my 195, I think

Instant vintage

bbhewee · Jul 14, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

Around the USD5,000 mark + or - 10%

Not bad indeed. Hhhhmmmm...

Thanks for making me think about it even more

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