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

[edmorel]

Lololololololol:

Not gonna lie, that’s one of the nicest Invicta’s I’ve seen. If it comes up on their Home Shopping Network channel, I’m copping.

 

[Texasmade]

Similar to the BP watch, it actually wouldn't be so bad if it didn't have the huge character on the dial.

 

[9thsymph]

Similar to the BP watch, it actually wouldn't be so bad if it didn't have the huge character on the dial.

Funny how placing a huge comic-book character on an otherwise well-made watch can make it look puerile?

 

[Newcomer]

Was traveling for work yesterday, and popped into an AD because, why not. That AD had quite the mixture - among others, Nomos, Grand Seiko, and Oris.

Nomos, as always, left me cold. Tried a few on, but none of them looked right on my wrist. It is unfortunate, because I really like what the brand is doing.

I like Grand Seiko - the SBGA413 and the SBGY007 and the SBGW231 are watches that I have enjoyed trying on. But I got a chance to try the new Series 9 collection and walked away without having any interest in them (specifically, I tried the White Birch and the new Lake Suwa). I was excited to give these a shot, but both models felt heavy and bulky and just too large. I guess it is ultimately a good thing. The movements looked really nice though.

Finally, I tried on a few Oris. While a lot of the Oris models leave me cold, standing out like a lighthouse at the dead of night was the Kermit Pro Pilot. I do not think of myself as much of a "fun" watch guy, but this thing was great! I do not think I could get past the $4,600 for a fun watch, but it is an absolute joy. The pro pilot case wears really nicely as well. Not for me, but it certainly put a smile on my face.

 

[9thsymph]

Was traveling for work yesterday, and popped into an AD because, why not. That AD had quite the mixture - among others, Nomos, Grand Seiko, and Oris.

Nomos, as always, left me cold. Tried a few on, but none of them looked right on my wrist. It is unfortunate, because I really like what the brand is doing.

I like Grand Seiko - the SBGA413 and the SBGY007 and the SBGW231 are watches that I have enjoyed trying on. But I got a chance to try the new Series 9 collection and walked away without having any interest in them (specifically, I tried the White Birch and the new Lake Suwa). I was excited to give these a shot, but both models felt heavy and bulky and just too large. I guess it is ultimately a good thing. The movements looked really nice though.

Finally, I tried on a few Oris. While a lot of the Oris models leave me cold, standing out like a lighthouse at the dead of night was the Kermit Pro Pilot. I do not think of myself as much of a "fun" watch guy, but this thing was great! I do not think I could get past the $4,600 for a fun watch, but it is an absolute joy. The pro pilot case wears really nicely as well. Not for me, but it certainly put a smile on my face.

;-)

 

[Newcomer]

;-)

The price is wrong, *****!

 

[smittycl]

Was traveling for work yesterday, and popped into an AD because, why not. That AD had quite the mixture - among others, Nomos, Grand Seiko, and Oris.

Nomos, as always, left me cold. Tried a few on, but none of them looked right on my wrist. It is unfortunate, because I really like what the brand is doing.

I like Grand Seiko - the SBGA413 and the SBGY007 and the SBGW231 are watches that I have enjoyed trying on. But I got a chance to try the new Series 9 collection and walked away without having any interest in them (specifically, I tried the White Birch and the new Lake Suwa). I was excited to give these a shot, but both models felt heavy and bulky and just too large. I guess it is ultimately a good thing. The movements looked really nice though.

Finally, I tried on a few Oris. While a lot of the Oris models leave me cold, standing out like a lighthouse at the dead of night was the Kermit Pro Pilot. I do not think of myself as much of a "fun" watch guy, but this thing was great! I do not think I could get past the $4,600 for a fun watch, but it is an absolute joy. The pro pilot case wears really nicely as well. Not for me, but it certainly put a smile on my face.

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[DorianGreen]

Nomos, as always, left me cold. Tried a few on, but none of them looked right on my wrist. It is unfortunate, because I really like what the brand is doing.

Can't see any attractivity in the Nomos collection and don't get why they enjoy so much appreciation.

 

[Doxe]

 

[te0o]

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Perfection!

 

[pasadena man]

Perfection!

I've always considered the DD as the archetypal gold, gold men's watch. Requires some commitment though.

 

[te0o]

I've always considered the DD as the archetypal gold, gold men's watch. Requires some commitment though.

There's something unapologetic about it which I really love.

 

[Newcomer]

 

[9thsymph]

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Whenever you post this watch, I only see the sexiest aligator that ever lived...

 

[Newcomer]

Whenever you post this watch, I only see the sexiest aligator that ever lived...

The strap really is stupidly gorgeous.