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

[MrUnderwood]

Wait, what

Sorry in advance. It has actually ruined my desire to ever own a Speedmaster. It is all i see if i ever gaze upon one.

 

[MZhammer]

Yes, the Tank Basculante is the only Cartier to have a stainless steel variant that uses the same movement. There was a CPCP Ronde that has evolved a into the Ronde Solo, but the case is a bit flatter on top and the movement is different. There is still a gold Ronde available but different dial and movement than the CPCP version.

BTW, congrats on your Breitling! Hope it gives you many years of enjoyment.



Interesting that you and @MZhammer have had such bad service experiences with Cartier. I can't help but wonder if it is based on the countries where you reside and had them serviced. We've dropped off my wife's large automatic Tank Francaise at the NYC Flagship store for service either 3 times in the last 17+ years and its always come back to us in less than 6 weeks.

It might have more to do with the F Piguet movement in the Basculante? My first trip took 5 months to return, always saying they were waiting on a part. After it returned it was running hours slow a day so I brought it back. Then, another 6 months of the same rhetoric but this time it became "we have to make a part" which is slightly concerning if they no longer have spares for the F Piguet movements used in a few CPCP watches but, as this one is a lifer, I'm stuck with it

 

[troika]

Whaaaaaat....

I didn't really love speedys to begin with but now it's truly something I can't unsee

 

[Riva]

Whaaaaaat....

I didn't really love speedys to begin with but now it's truly something I can't unsee

Should've put a bigger dick I guess to boost up confidence.

 

[Jmm722]

Sorry in advance. It has actually ruined my desire to ever own a Speedmaster. It is all i see if i ever gaze upon one.

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"Speedmaster" is what I call ********...wait what.

 

[troika]

Should've put a bigger dick I guess to boost up confidence.

If only it was 2cm longer, it'd be far more accurate

 

[Murlsquirl]

I would've never noticed that if it wasn't pointed out....and I own the watch. Dammit.

 

[UnFacconable]

I would've never noticed that if it wasn't pointed out....and I own the watch. Dammit.

Probably becuause you aren't a weirdo who keeps your chronograph running all the time or starts it and stops it so that the chronograph seconds hand is at 7 o'clock. It looks fine when the chronograph is reset which is at least 99% of the time I would imagine.

 

[an draoi]

"Speedmaster" is what I call ********...wait what.

Mine's called Limited Edition.

 

[an draoi]

Once production ramps on on the 15500 I doubt the wait for one with a blue dial will be 2 years, there were never 2 year waiting lists for 15400s. As for 15202st, I have heard the wait for the last few years has been long, but not 8 years long as the Geneva boutique suggests.

Good point, but doesn't the 15500 share the same movement as the Code, which may constrain supply? Although it's anyone's guess how many of those they'll shift.

And as @Texasmade suggested, they could also be exaggerating the length of the lists, perhaps to generate some hype and keep up with the Philippeseses.

 

[Dino944]

Good point, but doesn't the 15500 share the same movement as the Code, which may constrain supply? Although it's anyone's guess how many of those they'll shift.

And as @Texasmade suggested, they could also be exaggerating the length of the lists, perhaps to generate some hype and keep up with the Philippeseses.

The movement going into the 15500 is going to be their "Bread and butter" inhouse movement. When cal 3120 was being used, there were never any supply issues with pieces using that movement. In addition, I doubt the Code will become so popular that it will take away lots of movements that would have gone into their 15500s. I've read more negative opinions about that watch than favorable ones.

I agreed that some of the boutiques have exaggerated the wait times (as it can make a piece seem more desirable to some people). I mentioned that I doubt there will be any 2 year wait for a 15500 one with a blue dial. However, there are real wait times for 15202s...just not 8 years. More commonly I've heard of wait lists of 2-3 years. There are constraints with that movement, as it is a more labor intensive movement to make than some of their more modern movements. It is the one time only movement that gets built in AP's high complications department. I also would not be surprised if some boutiques keep a 15202st in the back in case a really good customer comes in to buy something (some Rolex ADs have been known to do that with steel Daytonas).

 

[ConcreteOvercoat]

Hey all, not sure if this is the tight thread for it, but I’m wondering if anyone has any info on a watch I’ve had for a while. Movement marked “Marsh & Hoffman” “Albany, NY”. Research has turned up nothing besides a lot of vintage Patek’s made for them. Anything helps, thanks.

 

[DMcG]

Casentino season

Spoiler

Oh my. I liked the previous versions, but that orange is really fantastic.

 

[Medwed]

That burnt orange dial is fantastic!!!

Just lost modern Breitling Ratrappante auction to another bidder the winning bid 1,260 Eur. Another auction for modern Girard Perregaux chronograph closed at 1,350 Eur. There is still normalcy in prices that could be found.

 

[jischwar]

So here is my dilemma. I'm looking to pick up a white dial watch and really wanted a dress watch (think JLC MUT Moon), but just don't feel like it would get the wear it deserves. My local watch dealer just received a Rolex 16622 complete set from 2001 and I was curious if anyone has one and what their thoughts are on it when they think about it in the context of the other lines from Rolex. Thanks!

My current collection includes Rolex 214270 and Panerai PAM 1312