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

zippyh · Jan 11, 2008

Originally Posted by gdl203

But PAM254 is a table clock not a wall clock. Wasn't there a wall clock with just the dial in the porthole (PAM174 or PAM255? not sure...)

I agree the prices are stupid for a battery operated clock !!

I'd much rather save $$$ and get an Atmos - these things are truly fascinating

My mistake. The 254 is desk clock. I think you can just take the clock part out of the mount though and turn it into a wall clock.

Eustace Tilley · Jan 11, 2008

Originally Posted by gdl203

But PAM254 is a table clock not a wall clock. Wasn't there a wall clock with just the dial in the porthole (PAM174 or PAM255? not sure...)

I agree the prices are stupid for a battery operated clock !!

I'd much rather save $$$ and get an Atmos - these things are truly fascinating

Agree - the Atmos is stunning. A friend bought one recently - I'm green with envy but I really can't justify spending $6K on a table clock.

Lucky Strike · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Agree - the Atmos is stunning. A friend bought one recently - I'm green with envy but I really can't justify spending $6K on a table clock.
You can often get second-hand ones in good condition for between $1 and 2K. They are quite fragile, so condition should be checked thoroughly. The grail-Atmoses are the very early thirties ones, particularly the ones made by Reutter, before Jaeger came into the picture.

LabelKing · Jan 12, 2008

I often see Atmos clock for about $800. They are quite attractive clocks, particularly the '50s ones.

ld111134 · Jan 12, 2008

I will admit that I know next to nothing about timepieces.

This week, I noticed that my assistant was wearing a Rolex and I asked him about it. He said that it was a Submariner that he purchased for $300 in NYC ( a Chinese-run place near Mulberry and Canal, he said).

The movement of the second had was smooth, so it could have been a mechanical movement. Then again, it could have just as likely been an electric movement.

Are such deals available on legitimate Rolexes? I usually follow the rule that if it sounds too good to be true than it inevitably is.

LabelKing · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by ld111134

I will admit that I know next to nothing about timepieces.

This week, I noticed that my assistant was wearing a Rolex and I asked him about it. He said that it was a Submariner that he purchased for $300 in NYC ( a Chinese-run place near Mulberry and Canal, he said).

The movement of the second had was smooth, so it could have been a mechanical movement. Then again, it could have just as likely been an electric movement.

Are such deals available on legitimate Rolexes? I usually follow the rule that if it sounds too good to be true than it inevitably is.

I will sell you my Mercedes-Benz 300SL for $25,000.

Lucky Strike · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by ld111134

Are such deals available on legitimate Rolexes? I usually follow the rule that if it sounds too good to be true than it inevitably is.
Submariner+Chinese place+Canal St+$300 Are you serious? It's fake.

Lucky Strike · Jan 12, 2008

And in the best product category, the winner is... Interesting enough article about product placement, watches and film. Oh, well, noithing very new.

speedster.8 · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Girard-Perregaux has one which is very nice.
Where you refering to this? Without the actual TC funtions i find it to bussy, if on the other hand it had those it would be nice.

I was actualy hoping more for something like the chopard milleMiglia Or a nice GMT (no ROLEX) but the Seiko Grand or the chopard luc pro one GMT. Yes im stil talking wall clocks. 2 timezones would be nice. Have also considered the Junghans MAX BILL with radio"funk" control (IE radio tower control) like this one http://www.nova68.com/Merchant2/merc...egory_Code=142

ld111134 · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I will sell you my Mercedes-Benz 300SL for $25,000.

I'll lift your offer

Eustace Tilley · Jan 12, 2008

Definitely not that one. That looks like it belongs in a watch store. The GP one I have seen is very subtle - plain off-white dial, with blue hands and GP written in blue.

speedster.8 · Jan 12, 2008

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Definitely not that one. That looks like it belongs in a watch store. The GP one I have seen is very subtle - plain off-white dial, with blue hands and GP written in blue.
I did not think so, I thought it was somewat out of your liking. But could you please indicate where you found it? If nessesary you can also PM

stickonatree · Jan 13, 2008

Eustace Tilley · Jan 13, 2008

Originally Posted by speedster.8

I did not think so, I thought it was somewat out of your liking.
But could you please indicate where you found it?
If nessesary you can also PM

speedster,

Sorry, but I saw it in a office once, so I'm unsure how you could go about purchasing it. It may be worthwhile lobbing in a call to a GP dealer.

agrant · Jan 13, 2008

my current watch:

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10671991.jpg

I am in need of something new and sporty. Is the Seamaster a bit run of the mill ?

Suggestions?

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