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

[Big A]

I don't buy ugly 6 figure watches in case I need to trade for a car and gas.

How can you be sure? The Storm is apparently coming!

 

[RJman]

But most importantly, none of the above serve the same sporty/casual function as a Nautilus.

They’re all useless mechanical toys brother, whatever their esthetic or their putative grammar.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Nicer watch but not something you could trade for a car and a bunch of gasoline in the Balkans or Africa or something like that. I like watches that have worldwide recognized intrinsic value, which pretty much means Rolex and Patek

We've discussed this unlikely scenario in this thread and agreed that you are more likely to be killed and have your watch taken than to negotiate a trade.

 

[TheFoo]

I'd take that first one every time over a 5726. Not even close.

It’s a Valjoux 7750 in a steel case for $24K. No thanks.

 

[mak1277]

They’re all useless mechanical toys brother, whatever their esthetic or their putative grammar.

This is exactly the reason nobody should ever give a damn if someone else doesn’t like the watch they like.

 

[TheFoo]

They’re all useless mechanical toys brother, whatever their esthetic or their putative grammar.

Functionally obsolete, yes, but each still suits a different aesthetic and social use. The Nautilus is simply a more casual watch. It’s the one you take on vacation when the others are for wearing to work or dinner.

 

[double00]

Nicer watch but not something you could trade for a car and a bunch of gasoline in the Balkans or Africa or something like that. I like watches that have worldwide recognized intrinsic value, which pretty much means Rolex and Patek

less likely to get mugged over it, for the same reason!

can you imagine getting stabbed for a fake rolex

 

[TheFoo]

To put things in further perspective, the steel Naoya Hida with a moonphase module added onto a 7750 ebauche is $24K, while the earlier mentioned white gold Vacheron with an in-house, Geneva Seal movement is $30K at retail.

 

[RJman]

Functionally obsolete, yes, but each still suits a different aesthetic and social use. The Nautilus is simply a more casual watch. It’s the one you take on vacation when the others are for wearing to work or dinner.

I get where you’re coming from but watch collectors always make me think of this genius bit from Seanbaby:

 

[TheFoo]

I get where you’re coming from but watch collectors always make me think of this genius bit from Seanbaby:
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What would non-enthusiasts think of your collections of bespoke shoes and Scottish cashmere?

 

[venessian]

Especially if it's the blue dial on bracelet ?

Blue dial on bracelet, I think more people would magically come up with the money.

Hey, if you have eBay Bukz, and can stack on some eBay holiday sale, and get a best offer accepted, plus get the Caribbeans involved in a price war...who knows, you might get lucky.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014 Blue Dial Annual Calendar Moonphase Steel.
Condition: Pre-owned
“Unworn - Complete with Box and Papers, Manual, Hangtag, Leather Wallet”.

Plus, this baby comes with a hangtag.
(But, just to be certain, one should really ask for pics of the hangtag....)

 

[RJman]

What would non-enthusiasts think of your collections of bespoke shoes and Scottish cashmere?

My entire spend on clothes is probably less than any of the Pateks under discussion.

 

[jischwar]

Hey, if you have eBay Bukz, and can stack on some eBay holiday sale, and get a best offer accepted, plus get the Caribbeans involved in a price war...who knows, you might get lucky.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014 Blue Dial Annual Calendar Moonphase Steel.
Condition: Pre-owned
“Unworn - Complete with Box and Papers, Manual, Hangtag, Leather Wallet”.

Plus, this baby comes with a hangtag.
(But, just to be certain, one should really ask for pics of the hangtag....)

Saw this actually. Too rich for my blood

 

[Big A]

We've discussed this unlikely scenario in this thread and agreed that you are more likely to be killed and have your watch taken than to negotiate a trade.

Nah. Been there-still alive. In Zambia you can safely trade an Explorer 1 for a 200tdi (plus install)

 

[9thsymph]

So now that we’re signing up for 5726s, I’m in...