The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Viral]

Ah, which one the 5441 or 5443?
Was very close to buying the 5443, but wanted a bit of colour in my collection (well, assemblage of watches…).

I’m not sure tbh, but he’s had it since the 2000’s

 

[Scuppers]

But TBH doesn’t look as good…
I quite like the retro look though, and at first I thought it was a very old model.
Now it doesn’t scream Rolex.

Believe the Prince came about in the 1920’s… so define Rolex as you must.

 

[Scuppers]

I’m not sure tbh, but he’s had it since the 2000’s

Bought this in 2009. Had to check!

 

[Scuppers]

Jesus, never thought this post would be so controversial. Let’s move on.
Definitely will cease posting. Can’t imagine what you would make of the rest of my assemblag.

 

[Clouseau]

Believe the Prince came about in the 1920’s… so define Rolex as you must.

Apparently yours is a contemporary take on the old model.
Personally I don’t see anything controversial, just a discussion, difference of opinion, de gustibus non…etc.

 

[mak1277]

Jesus, never thought this post would be so controversial. Let’s move on.
Definitely will cease posting. Can’t imagine what you would make of the rest of my assemblag.

Take heart, it’s cool as hell.

 

[Scuppers]

Apparently yours is a contemporary take on the old model.
Personally I don’t see anything controversial, just a discussion, opinion,

Of course it is contemporaneous, pink gold was unheard of back then. Before anyone wishes to give a lesson on metallurgy… MSc in Materials science,

 

[Clouseau]

Of course it is contemporaneous, pink gold was unheard of back then. Before anyone wishes to give a lesson on metallurgy… MSc in Materials science,

You are the one referring to the 1920s
Cool man, it is an interesting watch, a curiosity.

 

[Scuppers]

Chillaxing

 

[mossrockss]

Continuing with my watch journey and quietly absorbing the knowledge here, I'm finally thinking of getting this Tudor 1926. It is two-tone steel and rose gold, but its so subtly done and pleasing in combination with the rose gold hands and numerals and the waffled dial that I feel it gives the little bit of glamour I was looking for.

I had wanted a watch with an in-house movement, but I think I'm willing to forego that for this. Any caveats on the 1926 I should be aware of and which I haven't found online?

I think 41mm is the right size for me?

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I think it'd be better in 39mm given its dressy nature.
My dad has the white dial 1926 in 41mm. It slips so easily on the wrist, is silky smooth and comfortable. But I just can't shake the feeling it's best at a smaller size.

 

[Dino944]

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Thanks for more pix! Very cool!

 

[Kappelan]

I think it'd be better in 39mm given its dressy nature.

I agree. I would go with the smaller version. Very good value for the money there. A dress watch with 100m of water resistance and a screw-down crown 👍

 

[Texasmade]

I wish Rolex would remake the Prince. Rectangle dress watches are cool AF.

 

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I wish Rolex would remake the Prince. Rectangle dress watches are cool AF.

Apple watch fux!

 

[Texasmade]

Apple watch fux!

Not a dress watch!