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

[Belligero]

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Yes, severe autism will do that. :|

 

[Dino944]

Have a friend who said black dials can only be worn with blue or grey. I countered with much more. Wasn't sure if I was projecting my own minority opinion or if I was in the majority. Quite clear that my buddy is the minority. Thanks, gents.

Not to mention when one considers the number of iconic watches that have been around for decades, which many people use as daily wearers, and which have available with black dials, be it Tudor Subs, Rolex Subs, Sea-Dwellers, Explorers, Daytonas, Omega Speedmasters, Heuer Autavias, IWC pilot watches, Breguet Type XXs, etc...your friend seems a bit narrow minded. Cheers!

 

[am55]

I think it's a very conservative, perhaps a little British, thing. I dislike black dials if the watch is not sporty (and therefore, worn casually), but my personal style is exceedingly boring (I also think Americans are much happier wearing sporty watches with a suit). All the watches mentioned are sporty. I almost prefer a dark dial on a sporty watch if its design is clearly about legibility, as is the case with divers, pilots and so on. Another way to put it: you don't really see Cartiers with a black dial, they are not quite as striking.

That being said, both the navy and gold linen dials above look fantastic, even though the DJ is dressier. They remind me of some of the 1960s Japanese dress watches entered in competitions.

 

[Article 26]

My everyday watch. Got tired of white dials along time ago, Black is just right (for me).

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Great watch, @Article 26! That particular model is a grail of mine. (I also like the one with the integrated bracelet.) It's a Patek that is not as conservative as the usual Patek. Do you know if it's still in current production?

 

[Article 26]

Great watch, @Article 26! That particular model is a grail of mine. (I also like the one with the integrated bracelet.) It's a Patek that is not as conservative as the usual Patek. Do you know if it's still in current production?

This was on a bracelet, I just took it off. Looks better on strap. But I fluctuate, a lot.
Ref: 5085 is no longer in production.
I particularly like the dial and mix of functions. Just wasn’t sure about the Nautilus at the time, I like the adaptability and thought the nautilus would be too limiting. However, it’s always on my mind.

 

[am55]

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My everyday watch. Got tired of white dials along time ago, Black is just right (for me).

Ah but you see, I consider brown to be casual wear

A refreshing change from the usual Pateks.

 

[Keith T]

Nice Patek. Sort of Cali dial-ish, with the Arabic numerals on the top half, and... well... none on the bottom!

LOL. It's the kind of thing that would drive some people crazy, but I can dig it (in this case).

That one has a pretty sweet bracelet, but I do like the OP's strap. Plus, microrotor FTW.

 

[MZhammer]

It's been a hot minute since I posted around here, lots has changed in the rotation but I'm wearing the 512 today.

 

[bigbadbuff]

^ Excellent piece.

 

[Cleav]

today

 

[grc1]

Today

 

[ShawnBC]

Today

Always have been a fan of the 116613. Very nice!

 

[mimo]

Rock it unashamedly!

Are those Alfred Sargeants doing their bit in the background too?

 

[grc1]

Rock it unashamedly!

Are those Alfred Sargeants doing their bit in the background too?

Even better - Gaziano & Girling.