The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[in stitches]



Excuse me while I exit in the direction of the Poor Man's watch thread.

i meant in comparison to the likes of PP, ALS, AP, VC.....

 

[Concordia]



please to supply link?

I wish I could, but I'm probably healthier for not knowing much about the people who take that stuff so seriously.

 

[Dino944]

There's a watch snob blog somewhere that says Piaget is not top drawer-- don't know if this is a universal opinion. For some reason, their name doesn't come up a lot when discussing expensive stuff.

My initial preference is for the manual because I don't want a subsidiary seconds dial on a dress watch. I also think 43mm is likely too big. My ideal version would be a manual, no seconds hand, 38-40mm and with a two-level dial like the automatic (but no third level, obviously, since no seconds dial). But I am open to seeing how the different sizes look on me and automatic won't be a deal killer.
Also, I don't need a watch.

They do make a 2 hand time only manual wind. It used to be 38mm, not sure if its still in production or if it has been bumped up to 40mm.

 

[dopey]

Dino:
The first Piaget picture I posted is the current production two hand manual in 38mm.

 

[in stitches]

dino bringing tha watch man heat. i agree with ya!

 

[dbln79]

The WatchSnob on Askmen.com loves Piaget. Man, they are beautiful in person:
Mr. Watch Snob,

I want these four things in my watch: quality, history, classic design, and thinness. Is the Jaegar LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Thin the perfect watch for me?

It just may be, yes. Jaeger LeCoultre makes wonderful watches, but if you’re looking for something in the ultra-thin lines, you’d be remiss in not at least perusing Audemars Piguet’s Jules Audemars Extra Flat and the Piaget Altiplano. In fact, Piaget’s ultra-thin movements may in fact be best suited for you. Their 43mm Altiplano is really a modern classic, and they’ve sold out the world over. Take a look, you just may be surprised by how much you like them.

Read more: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-watches_600/612_thin-watches-watch-snob.html#ixzz2BkPOOniJ

 

[Axelman 17]



Would you agree that the big T looks better in the photo of the automatic I posted? I think it does, either because of the scale of the photograph or because of the extra word printed below it. In any case, the Piaget name has been printed like that since the 1950s, at least on their ultra-thins.

Completely agree, there is something strange about the way it looks on the first watch, almost fake or at least old. The second is better.

 

[rnguy001]

Taken yesterday. Cold and windy here in DC, but my 312 made things a little better..

Today watching Skyfall with a little extra marketing hype attached to the wrist

Have a great weekend, all

 

[in stitches]

^^ lovely ^^

---
i just got a bill from fedex for $215 for customs on my panerai.

 

[zippyh]

Curious as to the breakdown of the fees.

I seem to recall the time I got charged for customs on a watch, the seller declared that the movement was some very large percentage of the total cost. Movements are taxed at some very small flat rate. Like a couple bucks.
I think the total charge was around $80 for a lady's steel Reverso.
This was via USPS so no brokerage fee either.

 

[gdl203]



I don't think my tastes are cool or refined enough for this thread, but I thought the Double Jeu was the nicest watch ever a few years ago.

I dont get it: http://piaget.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-881/pi-3914581/ti-624646/s-0/

It doesn't have to be the diamond version:

FWIW, it doesn't move me at all.

 

[gdl203]

When it comes to funky designs for two time zones - my gold standard is still the FPJ Resonance. I just love the idea of the watch, love the design of it - whole package. One of my two grails.

 

[Kaplan]

^ What's the other?

 

[in stitches]



Curious as to the breakdown of the fees.
I seem to recall the time I got charged for customs on a watch, the seller declared that the movement was some very large percentage of the total cost. Movements are taxed at some very small flat rate. Like a couple bucks.
I think the total charge was around $80 for a lady's steel Reverso.
This was via USPS so no brokerage fee either.

i have not checked the bill, but he only listed the movement value at $800, iirc.

ill post the breakdown of fees when i summon the courage to actually read the bill.

When it comes to funky designs for two time zones - my gold standard is still the FPJ Resonance. I just love the idea of the watch, love the design of it - whole package. One of my two grails.

Y U NO BUY ONE

you no like jacob&co? :barf:

^ What's the other?

+1

 

[gdl203]

Patek 5110P