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

[md2010]

I understand there is an argument between large vs smaller wrist watches. But we need to be honest here and look at what's considered smaller vs modern norm vs large . It's anything under 39mm vs 39-41mm vs anything larger than 41mm. Many of us may not like the fact that the sports watch market has changed forever. Take a look at Rolex- they slowly updating most of their watches to larger case.

 

[TheWraith]

I have not left that period and I don't plan to. Watch in 40mm or more is opulent to my eyes.

I don't intend leaving that period, either. 42mm is the most I can carry off, and I don't intend ever going beyond that. 36-40mm is the best, however.

 

[DLJr]

I understand there is an argument between large vs smaller wrist watches. But we need to be honest here and look at what's considered smaller vs modern norm vs large . It's anything under 39mm vs 39-41mm vs anything larger than 41mm. Many of us may not like the fact that the sports watch market has changed forever. Take a look at Rolex- they slowly updating most of their watches to larger case.

We also need to be honest that the proportions on the 41mm RO are off. It's simply not a well balanced watch. If given the choice between the 37mm and the 41mm, I'd go 37mm on that alone. Sometimes there's a lot more to a watch than simply the number for the diameter. Plus, we've seen the picture from the OP with the 37mm on his wrist and it looked quite handsome on him.

 

[mimo]

I think it's unfair to say one is right or wrong. Personally I like the 39mm RO. I would also wear the 41mm a la mode. And I have and do wear a 35mm watch.

There's nothing wrong with big watches compared to wrist size. Especially if you have a small penis.

(that was a joke...)

 

[bdavro23]

I think it's unfair to say one is right or wrong. Personally I like the 39mm RO. I would also wear the 41mm a la mode. And I have and do wear a 35mm watch.

There's nothing wrong with big watches compared to wrist size. Especially if you have a small penis.

(that was a joke...)

I did not see that coming...


(upon reflection, I suppose I could have chosen my words more carefully...)

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

What a protracted affair.
Simple: I want what I want, others prefer what they want. That is it.
AP are the only profiteers from this thread.
Adieu.

 

[tigerpac]

FWIW, my wife has an AP 15450 that she loves. However if she grew tired of it, I'd throw the extra links in and give it a go. It's a great watch.

 

[roomiller]

I just wish we could have the RO 15400 in a 39mm variant. The jumbo is a niche watch, and I strongly dislike the AP-as-12 on the 15300. It really feels like the current lineup could use a medium size.

 

[mimo]

Agreed. As my preferred range is currently 35-45mm or somewhere in the middle, I can live with either. But when I tried them all side by side, it was the 39mm RO in the Goldilocks zone for me. The fact that I can't afford one and am currently wrestling my conscience over a PMW, should therefore be considered a liberation.

 

[roomiller]

Just buy them all?

who enables the enabler? Am I doing this right?

 

[FatTuesday]

There's nothing wrong with big watches compared to wrist size. Especially if you have a small penis.

(that was a joke...)

Now that's funny.

What a protracted affair.

Yep. The wrist wants what the wrist wants...

 

[no frills]

Agreed. As my preferred range is currently 35-45mm or somewhere in the middle, I can live with either. But when I tried them all side by side, it was the 39mm RO in the Goldilocks zone for me. The fact that I can't afford one and am currently wrestling my conscience over a PMW, should therefore be considered a liberation.

@mimo - what is a PMW?

The proportions of the AP 15450/15451 at 37mm are super. Wife has a 15451 that rarely leaves her wrist.

Can't get enough of the Patek Exhibition. Visiting again tomorrow.

Here is a write-up of my visit last week. I'd write down a lot of it myself, but why do that when I can have my good friend Adam Craniotes write it for me?

http://redbargroup.com/patek-philippe-takes-new-york/

If I may take credit for anything in this article, it's the crappy photo of Craniotes assembling the grand sonnerie via the VR platform.

 

[mimo]

@mimo - what is a PMW?

You, with your extraordinary collection, are either being deliberately ironic, or just deliciously ironic: "PMW" is "Poor Man's Watch".

Either way, you remain our King.

 

[Michigan Planner]

My Sinn U1 that I've had for a few years and my newly acquired U1 "Professional"

The Professional adds a domed sapphire, tegimented case, PVD bezel, and my favorite change - removal of the date! I don't know that I really need two U1s, but they do make an interesting pair. A lot of the folks on the WUS forum love that the new version doesn't have the red LEGO style hands but I actually miss them on this one.

 

[mimo]

Wonderful. My perverse mind wants to swap the bezels - might work rather well for both. But they're great as they are.