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

[Texasmade]

W rizz fire bops slaps lit finna bussin doe no cap no cap drippin fr fr ohio moment bet vibe check low key hits different sheeeeeeeeesh

That’s cap bro… You ain’t getting any rizz in that drip.

 

[symphvaria]

That’s cap bro… You ain’t getting any rizz in that drip.

This is how zoomers spit on Lange wearers for not being able to afford Patek.

 

[Clouseau]

Gator is so vulgar. Get Crocodile, much more beautiful.

 

[Newcomer]

Morning Rolex/Cartier peasants.

 

[DorianGreen]

Morning Rolex/Cartier peasants.

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Sorry, I think that tailored garments would suit the look better.

Not a Rolex/Cartier peasant.

 

[9thsymph]

Morning Rolex/Cartier peasants.

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So it appears you choose your daily watch according to how well it coheres with your footwear.

 

[Newcomer]

I am a proud, card-carrying member of the Rainbow club. @troika

Really, though, I choose a watch for the day and just wear it with whatever I am wearing. It will be tailoring 30 minutes from now.

 

[DorianGreen]

I am a proud, card-carrying member of the Rainbow club. @troika

Really, though, I choose a watch for the day and just wear it with whatever I am wearing. It will be tailoring 30 minutes from now.

Legitimate point, of course, though I think that there's a reason why one is a dress watch, the other is a sport watch and another one is rather a casual watch.

 

[brax]

I am a proud, card-carrying member of the Rainbow club. @troika

Really, though, I choose a watch for the day and just wear it with whatever I am wearing. It will be tailoring 30 minutes from now.

Interesting. My approach is the opposite. I choose my watch after I decide what I’m wearing:
Slot 1 and 2 are watches reserved for travel.
Slot 3 watch is for jeans or shorts or jean shorts or short jeans even.
Slot 4 watch is for casual suits, odd jackets, or knitwear.
Slot 5 watch is business suits.
Slot 6 watch is formal, social occasions.
All slots have been filled and any further watch purchases (upgrades) will be on a one-in one-out basis. I can’t imagine ever finding something that will upgrade my slots 2, 3, or 5.

 

[Dino944]

I'm getting married in a few months and will be wearing black tie. Despite the trad rule of not wearing a watch during one's own wedding (and while wearing black tie), I'm planning on wearing my Santos (stainless), as it was given to me by my fiance as an engagement gift.

It's the new model with the quick-change system, so unfortunately my options for straps seem to be limited to paying an arm and a leg (and possibly waiting 3+ months) for one from Cartier, or paying just an arm for an unauthorized third party strap with the quick change adapters. Or I can just wear it on the stainless bracelet.

Is the move to go with a black leather (I'm thinking alligator, from here), or will the bracelet "suffice"? I rarely wear black leather, so it may get worn a handful of times, but perhaps it'll be nice to cover that base... (I know it's my wedding, my rules, etc, and I'm not sure if it really matters, but looking for opinions)

Congrats and have fun on the big day! Great watch, wear it on the bracelet if you can't get a alligator strap in time. I think either way it will look great. As @Texasmade said, unless you are flaunting it, no one is going to notice or pay attention to your watch. I'd have no issue wearing it on the bracelet even if it might drive poor @brax to have a nervous breakdown! Afterall, that's what friends are for...

I'd also suggest when you order an alligator strap, order a rubber strap from the ADLC model. It's a great choice for summer and super comfortable. They even put steel screws in the top section of the strap to carry on the theme of the bezel and metal bracelet.

Here is mine on a Cartier rubber strap.

 

[mak1277]

Legitimate point, of course, though I think that there's a reason why one is a dress watch, the other is a sport watch and another one is rather a casual watch.

So you’d wear a watch specific to shorts just for the 10-20 min stroller walk in the morning and then change when you put your suit on? I mean I get the idea of pairing but in this case everyone’s missing the forest for the trees I think

 

[mossrockss]

 

[Neville Southall]

Hard to beat.

 

[DorianGreen]

So you’d wear a watch specific to shorts just for the 10-20 min stroller walk in the morning and then change when you put your suit on? I mean I get the idea of pairing but in this case everyone’s missing the forest for the trees I think

Wear what you like the way you like.

My point is, if you want to make a statement like that, you will also choose the right context.

 

[smittycl]

Wear what you like the way you like.

My point is, if you want to make a statement like that, you will also choose the right context.

I have a nice black alligator strap on my JLC and tend to only wear it with tailoring or times when I want a little formality.

I would not wear it bopping about outside as I would want the band to get sweat stained and the watch looks too formal anyway. Outdoor stuff calls for a sportier/casual watch.