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

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Originally Posted by gdl203

Checking time against the piazza's one-hand clock in Siena (same watch)
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You're making me get teary eyed. I lived in Siena for about half a year and was there for both Palio races. I spent many nights in that Piazza.
 

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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC
You're making me get teary eyed. I lived in Siena for about half a year and was there for both Palio races. I spent many nights in that Piazza.

I love Siena too. This pic was taken the day before the august Palio, a couple hours before the last dry run. Whatever people think about the ethics of this race, it is by far the most exciting "sport" event I've ever attended. The energy throughout town is incredible
 

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Pictures of my collection:

From left to right:
1) Girard Perregaux 2520 Blue dial Richeville
2) IWC Portofino on S/S rice bracelet
3) Ulysse Nardin 40mm Marine Diver with silver dial

Second row:
1) Ulysse Nardin San Marco "Small Date" GMT
2) IWC 3706 Pilot Chronograph

Third row:
1) Oris 35mm Elegance (eta 2892)

Fourth Row:
1) JLC Master Ultra thin, silver dial with navy strap

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Not shown: Lindburgh & Benson (Lorsa handwind) Charcoal face tonneau
 

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norcal - your collection has been growing fast! I like that UN GMT
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Originally Posted by gdl203
I love Siena too. This pic was taken the day before the august Palio, a couple hours before the last dry run. Whatever people think about the ethics of this race, it is by far the most exciting "sport" event I've ever attended. The energy throughout town is incredible

I was there in 2004 and it was that year during the second Palio that when a horse turned the sharp left corner (if you're standing in the middle facing the tower) clipped the edge, stumbled, got trampled and eventually died.

You are right about the energy...especially as the parade ends and everyone is sitting there waiting for the horses to line and not knowing when they'll hear the thunderous BOOM from the mortar cannon.
 

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I humbly submit my extremely modest contribution... please do not snicker.
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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC
I was there in 2004 and it was that year during the second Palio that when a horse turned the sharp left corner (if you're standing in the middle facing the tower) clipped the edge, stumbled, got trampled and eventually died.
That was the day after this pic was taken

I think these before/after pics illustrate some of the energy on that piazza

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This is the lethal corner:
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Ha, small world.
 

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OB - the Ranchero is awesome - is your collection 100% Omega?

Yes 100%. Almost more by accident by design, I like to find the sweet spot of quality and value and Omega hits that for me. They have some great designs and styles particularly vintage, I think vintage can be a minefield so sticking with one brand makes it less likely that you will buy too many lemons.


This a bit of Schedoni leather with a few surprises inside;

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sooooo nice!
 

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Originally Posted by Omegablogger
Yes 100%. Almost more by accident by design, I like to find the sweet spot of quality and value and Omega hits that for me. They have some great designs and styles particularly vintage, I think vintage can be a minefield so sticking with one brand makes it less likely that you will buy too many lemons.


This a bit of Schedoni leather with a few surprises inside;

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http://www.omegablogger.com/images/led5.jpg


Oh. My. God.
 

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