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

[KevM]

Was *this* close to pulling the trigger on a grail watch, but found a piece of art (OK, three pieces of art) I wanted even more. So many vices, only so much discretionary expenditure that can get by the bedroom audit committee in any given quarter.

When I have competing hobbies to spend money on, I lie to myself and say they’re separately budgeted so buying both is ok.

 

[Clouseau]

Yeah, I actually saw a lovely Piaget "tank" with a stone dial on Chrono, but the condition was not great. The reason for vintage DD, rather than new one, is more about "toning" the watch down a bit and I think a stone dial might result in the opposite?

Wood for example is toning down a bit and quite interesting. 😉

 

[sood]

Day 2 on a Taupe Saffiano strap
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what kind of stone is it?

 

[smittycl]

USVI vacation winding down. Time really stands still for me here. Out snorkeling again today.

 

[Clouseau]

USVI vacation winding down. Time really stands still for me here. Out snorkeling again today.


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Super location ! But man those bracelets 🙁. They spoil a good watch.

 

[smittycl]

Super location ! But man those bracelets 🙁. They spoil a good watch.

I’m in my island vibe. They have the symbols from the pre-Colombian Petroglyphs found on St. John.

 

[Clouseau]

I’m in my island vibe. They have the symbols from the pre-Colombian Petroglyphs found on St. John.

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Ok then 😅

 

[pmeis]

what kind of stone is it?

It’s Onyx. I think I would have been just as happy if this was done with a black lacquer dial instead, but it is kind of cool knowing it’s something more than paint, even if only I will actually know.

 

[Bartolo]

Yeah, I actually saw a lovely Piaget "tank" with a stone dial on Chrono, but the condition was not great. The reason for vintage DD, rather than new one, is more about "toning" the watch down a bit and I think a stone dial might result in the opposite?

Yah some exotic dials on a vintage DD -- e.g. Stella dials -- give the piece "bling" that I really do not want. I understand Stella dials . . . and the watches can be amazing . . . but just not for me. Same can be said for some stone dials for sure.

 

[Bartolo]

It’s Onyx. I think I would have been just as happy if this was done with a black lacquer dial instead, but it is kind of cool knowing it’s something more than paint, even if only I will actually know.

On the NEW onyx dials, I really like the presence of the white veining. But what I dont like is that all the dials seem to have the same format for the white vein. I wish it was more "interesting."

On the vintage all-black onyx dials, I think that allure for me would be the total absence of indices/numerals. That's an interesting look.

I'm not a fan of the diamond-6 and diamond-9 version of vintage onyx dials. Which is too bad because those are more common right now it seems (maybe because people don't like them so much).

 

[pmeis]

On the NEW onyx dials, I really like the presence of the white veining. But what I dont like is that all the dials seem to have the same format for the white vein. I wish it was more "interesting."

On the vintage all-black onyx dials, I think that allure for me would be the total absence of indices/numerals. That's an interesting look.

I'm not a fan of the diamond-6 and diamond-9 version of vintage onyx dials. Which is too bad because those are more common right now it seems (maybe because people don't like them so much).

I think my watch would be interesting with some veining, but I think they hit a healthy balance between giving plenty of space to show off the inky blackness, while adding the right kind of indexes to still keep it austere. Another pic, because why not...

 

[bespoken pa]

I’m sure it’ll be quite attainable

Great, another RO. Glad to see innovation from AP.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

 

[symphvaria]

AP x John Mayer RO PC is f*cking awesome.

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I'm sorry but this just looks hideous to me. Looks like the dial is made out of sandpaper, and I'm really not crazy about the execution of the 31 date on the dial. I know why he did it, I just think it looks like dog ass.

 

[Dino944]

On the NEW onyx dials, I really like the presence of the white veining. But what I dont like is that all the dials seem to have the same format for the white vein. I wish it was more "interesting."

On the vintage all-black onyx dials, I think that allure for me would be the total absence of indices/numerals. That's an interesting look.

I'm not a fan of the diamond-6 and diamond-9 version of vintage onyx dials. Which is too bad because those are more common right now it seems (maybe because people don't like them so much).

I tried on the new onyx dial, and it just didn't look right to my eye. From some angles the veining looked almost like the dial had a crack in it. I know it didn't, but it just didn't look work for me. I prefer the vintage all black onyx without any marks on the dial.

I had a client years ago who had an old YG DD with a malachite dial, and that was just way TOO MUCH happening.

Agree, not a fan of the dials with a diamond at 6 or 9. It's the perfect watch for someone who is a used car sales manager during by day, and piano player who wears a pinky ring with little diamonds by night.