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

[mossrockss]

I keep debating on whether or not I should buy a Spectre AT. The 8500 movement models look much better than the 8800/8900 models.

I felt this way, too, but recently tried on the 8900 models again and was actually won over. I think in photos the 8500's are better in part because Omega seems to be making their lugs shorter which can make them look stubbier, but the 8500's have longer, more elegant lugs. But in real life, the downward curve of the lugs toward your wrist on the 8900s is actually really appealing to me. I like the asymmetrical case of the 8500, too, for its more direct lineage out of Seamaster history, but on this watch don't mind the symmetrical case.
Anyway, yes you should get the Spectre AT (it's the 38.5mm model right?). Framed date window or not (the non-framed-window has anti-magnetism and would personally be my choice but I get it why some like the framed window).

 

[Texasmade]

Anyway, yes you should get the Spectre AT (it's the 38.5mm model right?). Framed date window or not (the non-framed-window has anti-magnetism and would personally be my choice but I get it why some like the framed window).

The 38.5mm framed date window is the Skyfall. In Spectre, Daniel wore the ".2" model at 41.5mm and no date window. Only visual difference in the 8500 .1 and .2 model is the framed date window. I think the framed date window uses white gold for indices and date window while the .2 uses rhodium. I don't really like the 38.5mm version since the case proportions are off at over 13mm thick.

There's a 41.5mm framed date window version.

 

[mak1277]

The 38.5mm framed date window is the Skyfall. In Spectre, Daniel wore the ".2" model at 41.5mm and no date window. Only visual difference in the 8500 .1 and .2 model is the framed date window. I think the framed date window uses white gold for indices and date window while the .2 uses rhodium. I don't really like the 38.5mm version since the case proportions are off at over 13mm thick.

There's a 41.5mm framed date window version.

I’m fairly sure the indexes on mine (no frame on date) are also white gold.

I totally agree with you on proportions. On a strap, the 38.5 mm felt way too thick for me. It was better on bracelet but that wasn’t what I wanted. The 41.5 mm is much more balanced.

 

[mossrockss]

The 38.5mm framed date window is the Skyfall. In Spectre, Daniel wore the ".2" model at 41.5mm and no date window. Only visual difference in the 8500 .1 and .2 model is the framed date window. I think the framed date window uses white gold for indices and date window while the .2 uses rhodium. I don't really like the 38.5mm version since the case proportions are off at over 13mm thick.

There's a 41.5mm framed date window version.

Super great info, thanks. I hadn't dove deep on those intricacies yet.
I have a 41.5 8500 AT and the size is great, not too big like girly-men like to say.

 

[Clouseau]

I plan to buy a Sports (or Field) Watch next year (or the year after depending of the availability). I retained a few options, among them the Seamaster Heritage 300, but I’m finally turned off by the thickness. Too bad as the design is top notch.

 

[patrick_b]

Lets hope Santa brings some lights off, missionary for Christmas!!!

 

[mebiuspower]

 

[Texasmade]

Lets hope Santa brings some lights off, missionary for Christmas!!!

Better than no sex!!!

 

[Newcomer]

Better than no sex!!!

Poor Speedy boys.

 

[Texasmade]

Poor Speedy boys.

Good thing I have an AP RO for hot freaky sex with IG thots.

 

[Newcomer]

Good thing I have an AP RO for hot freaky sex with IG thots.

I’m about to strap on my PP and bang my sisters in law, not sure if I even have an option.

 

[9thsymph]

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[KevM]

lots of nice looking components but maybe somehow less than the sum of its parts?

 

[NakedYoga]

Lets hope Santa brings some lights off, missionary for Christmas!!!

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Agreed. I'm liking this with the sweater color. Makes me feel confident to perform in that lights off missionary style.

 

[Veremund]

It’s always beer o’clock in Bavaria, especially when visiting the in-laws.