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

[alpyigit]

the very controversial 5960 1A is my newest addition..

 

[kimmo]

Nice. Have to say I'm a fan of it, regardless of forum hate.

 

[tifosi]

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers. That's for sure.

 

[Dino944]

All that matters is that it puts a smile on YOUR face when you wear it. Congrats and enjoy!!!

 

[alpyigit]

Thanks. I always liked the 5960 and it is almost impossible to get a 5980. Hence I went for the steel version..

 

[Texasmade]

Great Patek.

I love Patek watches but I have the same problem with them as Rolex. The AD's act like they're doing me a huge favor by allowing me the privilege of purchasing a PP (or Rolex). Huge turnoff for me to the brand which stops me from buying.

 

[usctrojans31]

I love the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 featured on Hodinkee (though I wish it were a mm or so smaller). Hmm, my collection is missing an independent and a black-tie watch . . .

Parmigiani is my favorite brand, so I'm going to be naturally biased. This is the best way I can describe the 1950. It comes from the store manager of the store in the Miami Design District.

Parmigiani had an event in the store with Michel Parmigiani to introduce the new Toric. The watchmaker from Vacheron Constantin asked if he could join as he wanted to meet Michel. He looked at the steel 1950, loved it, and bought it. That's a pretty ringing endorsement as far as I'm concerned.

 

[conqueror]

i finally tried on a submariner at a rolex store in hong kong. it was really incredible, maybe one day i'll finally make the plunge.

in semi-related news, i've worn a skx007 for almost 8 years and somehow mysteriously gouged the hardlex crystal earlier this morning. it's strange as i've felt some form of feedback when i've knocked the case or bracelet previously, but didn't notice anything until i checked the time and saw a nasty scratch from 4 to 7 o'clock. anyway, it's driving me nuts, and i can't imagine what my mental health would be like if i did it to a rolex haha.

 

[tchoy]

Just special:

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...5488&sid=d9344010-0906-467a-9ad7-7b3ae0dfc672

This is extra special I was lucky to handle the watch in the flesh while I was in Singapore.

 

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This is extra special I was lucky to handle the watch in the flesh while I was in Singapore.

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My blood courses green with envy!

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Parmigiani is my favorite brand, so I'm going to be naturally biased. This is the best way I can describe the 1950. It comes from the store manager of the store in the Miami Design District.

On a side note, the Design District is my favorite place to browse watches. Incredible concentration of high-end boutiques within a few city blocks without the attitude you often encounter at such establishments. I think the stores know that in Miami, the guy who comes in wearing a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops could drop six figures on a watch.

 

[jaypee]

Anyone got tips for watch shopping in Paris (and surrounds), Luxembourg or Brussels?

No real brief, open to brand boutiques, vintage, whatever..

I found this article, but open to other suggestions

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-watch-shops-in-paris

 

[Texasmade]

Le Galleries has quite a few luxury brands like Rolex, Omega, Breitling but not the super high end. All the floors have the same stuff but it's worth a look to just browse around.

Patek has a salon in Paris.

 

[dan'l]

I purchased a watch from these guys:

http://www.collection-heure.be/de

I visited the Brussels shop, but they have shops in Paris and Luxembourg as well.

 

[Texasmade]

Pulled the trigger on an Omega Speedmaster FOIS BNIB from a grey dealer with the warranty card stamped from an AD September 2017. I should be getting it Friday. I'm leaning towards buying a bracelet over keeping it on a strap but I'll see when I get it.