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

[doryfore]

Hi,

Anyone have a recommendation on service and repair for this JLC Master Mariner and IWC Cal 89? Both belonged to my father. I believe both are from the 1960s. I serviced two vintage Rolexes a couple of years ago, and there seemed to be more of a consenses on the top tier independent shops for vintage Rolex. Any certification I should be looking for in an independent shop? Better to try to send back to the maker?

Thanks

 

[mebiuspower]

Hi,

Anyone have a recommendation on service and repair for this JLC Master Mariner and IWC Cal 89? Both belonged to my father. I believe both are from the 1960s. I serviced two vintage Rolexes a couple of years ago, and there seemed to be more of a consenses on the top tier independent shops for vintage Rolex. Any certification I should be looking for in an independent shop? Better to try to send back to the maker?

Thanks
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You can try Al at archerwatches.ca he worked on my 60s JLC with Cal K886 last summer and also the previous service. He has a lot of US customers.

 

[troika]

Hey everyone, just wanted to share that my wife and I got some watches yesterday. Technically the reverso is for her, but dang does it look good on me too...

It was between the reverso, gold tank, or gold Santos for her. I've now been tasked with finding a vintage gold tank or panthere...

This is the reverso on her wrist, just comparing it to her apple watch.

 

[Newcomer]

 

[Dino944]

My perfect 3 watch collection from what I own. The Tank XL for dress or sometimes even casual. The GMT because I find another time zone more useful than greater water resistance of my Sub, and I rarely use the chrono function on my Daytonas or Pasha. RO for luxury sports watch, but if availability and/or price were an issue, I'd gladly put my Santos in its place.



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[Dino944]

Hey everyone, just wanted to share that my wife and I got some watches yesterday. Technically the reverso is for her, but dang does it look good on me too...

It was between the reverso, gold tank, or gold Santos for her. I've now been tasked with finding a vintage gold tank or panthere...

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This is the reverso on her wrist, just comparing it to her apple watch.
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Congrats on the watches you picked up! Both are fantastic choices! I love the Santos rubber straps for summer! I hope you both enjoy the watches and get many years of enjoyment from them.

 

[Neville Southall]

Great selections from the crowd.

 

[patrick_b]

Back to seasonably cool weather in New England, perfect for oxford cloth, corduroy and a Speedy.

 

[Tuck16]

My three watch collection would be pared-down to:
1. OP39, daily wearer
2. Dornbluth Quintus, for dressier situations
3. ‘71 Speedmaster, to get my vintage fix

 

[9thsymph]

My perfect 3 watch collection from what I own. The Tank XL for dress or sometimes even casual. The GMT because I find another time zone more useful than greater water resistance of my Sub, and I rarely use the chrono function on my Daytonas or Pasha. RO for luxury sports watch, but if availability and/or price were an issue, I'd gladly put my Santos in its place.


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Dino in here spittin knowledge, per usual...

 

[Neville Southall]

Now, if I HAD TO add a fourth watch, this would be it.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

My three pack..

 

[classicalthunde]

My three pack..

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which Stowa is this?

 

[pmeis]

These two and one of my NOMOS...probably the Weltzeit.

 

[Neville Southall]

My three pack..

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My only concern here is the lack of color diversity.