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

[Jr Mouse]

I’m a fan of Baltic’s new field watches. Brown and blue are the colors that speak to me the most. I'd also like to see them release more traditional black and white models down the line.

Hermétique Tourer Blue - Baltic Watches

Discover the Hermétique Tourer Blue, a 37mm versatile toolwatch designed for exploration and ideal for everyday use.

baltic-watches.com

 

[Scuppers]

On Friday i was invited to purchase a 5088, personally I find it atrocious. However, as I refused the 5189 offered thinking this might be a necessary purchase to attain my goal of a 5370 sometime next year…
I have never before purchased a watch I do not like (edit: Except silly holiday purchases), and really do not want to start now.

Conflicted.

 

[9thsymph]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

 

[NakedYoga]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

I think @LA Guy is into knives...

 

[NakedYoga]

The 9th hole approach shot is always tricky. Chasing daylight...

 

[mak1277]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

Chris Reeve
Arno Bernard
Herman knives
Shirogorov
Enrique Peña

Lots more depending on exactly what you’re looking for.

 

[pasadena man]

I have been watching more Indian content online recently, most recently the excellent Indian medical thriller Kaala Paani on Netflix.

One thing that has struck me is that I see a lot more rectangular watches in these stories than I see in the US.

Can anyone fill me in on these seeming differences in national preferences? There are rarely closeup shots which allow identifying individual brands or models.

 

[JamesInLondon]

Brian Goode has made all my knives for the last 5 or 6 years

B.Goode Knives

custom knives handmade knives hunting knives

bgoodeknives.com

I can’t speak highly enough of him and his work

 

[bespoken pa]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

Microtech

 

[mak1277]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

Come by for a visit.

Fine cutlery, EDC, and pocket jewelry": Here we post reviews, recommendations, tips about and appreciation of.

@LA Guy this you?

www.styleforum.net

 

[LA Guy]

Very quick non-watch tangent (because I remember a few of you are knife people): Can anyone recommend a few go-to brands for [high end] everyday pocket knives?

Sure. I have something like 30 knives just on my desk right now, so just ask here: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...-appreciation-of.712391/page-61#post-11590713
And high end can start as low as maybe $200 and go up to five figures, so.... yeah, we got you.

 

[9thsymph]

Ok, watches…(but thanks for the knife info!)

I’m thinking about getting a beater field watch. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the Hamilton khaki field 38mm in bronze or steel. I want the bronze, but it comes on what appears to be a chunky leather nato and since the watch is bronze, I’m guessing that finding alternative straps with bronze hardware will be impossible.

Any other beater field watches options I might look into?

 

[NakedYoga]

CWC, Newmark, Benrus...

Any other beater field watches options I might look into?

 

[Clouseau]

I’m thinking about getting a beater field watch. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the Hamilton khaki field 38mm in bronze or steel. I want the bronze, but it comes on what appears to be a chunky leather nato and since the watch is bronze, I’m guessing that finding alternative straps with bronze hardware will be impossible.

Any other beater field watches options I might look into?

A bit more unusual, but their field watch looks great (Swiss made, automatic, certified chronometer, and great value IMO)

SERICA Watches : Official Website of the Swiss Made Watches

SERICA Watches Official Website : Mechanical Swiss Made Watches made to last. Elegant, Functional & Durable Watches.

www.serica-watches.com

 

[mak1277]

Any other beater field watches options I might look into?

Archimede Outdoor is solid. They have a ton of dial colors to pick from. The weird lugs are the only big issue so you can’t really swap straps