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

[scottcw]



For Scott:


Daily I admire
Myriad wonders on TWAT
Fight the urge to buy!

Nicely done, let's not stop at one.

 

[in stitches]

rach2jlc - i dont know about vintage GP, but i do know that that watch is lovely. enjoy it.

Did you say Arca?

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My first real watch arrived last Monday. I can already say for sure that I love it.

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Cheers, SKM

very nice. wear it in good health.

 

[rach2jlc]



rach2jlc - i dont know about vintage GP, but i do know that that watch is lovely. enjoy it. .

Thank you, sir.

 

[Dino944]

Thanks! yes, I tried the GP forum but it was a little overwhelming for "general" viewing. I'm not a watch expert and just buy based on (1) my aesthetic interests, (2) if I can afford it, and (3) (if vintage/used) if the seller is someone I know and/or trust!

When I bought it we had the back off and so I should have written down the numbers, but didn't think about it at the time. Will definitely do next time I'm at my local jeweler who services my goods.

I think it's from the 50's or 60's... based on similar styles. But, again, it's hard to tell. Has the loveliest horse-gallop sound... tickaTICK, tickaTICK, tickaTICK. lol

Hope somebody here might have some info or lead me in the right direction.

Yes, I agree its most likely from the 1950s or 1960s. I am not sure what kind of info you are looking to find out about this piece. Check Amazon and see if anyone has written a comprehensive book about GP (you might find it interesting). I have one for VC, and it has photos of dress watches, reference #s, and a few other things, but truth be told, there isn't a lot beyond that about older vintage pieces. You should try bringing it to a GP boutique, if you live near one or if you travel someplace that has one. Give them the ref # and with some research they should be able to tell you more about the watch, such as when it was made. However, I doubt you will find much more than that. There just wasn't a lot written about some of these dress watches back then.

Great looking watch. Enjoy it!

 

[in stitches]



Thank you, sir.

how you been by the way?

 

[Devoti]

i need an ultra slim dress watch.

A Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin should fulfill that need.

 

[mimo]

^^ Certainly would, but I fear as Stitchy likes his watches on the large side, the budget might be unrealistic! I was just looking at vintage VC and PP, but bigger than 34mm seems rare and expensive.

A JLC Grande Ultra Thin would seem like a sensible choice. Or if thin isn't essential, how about a nice 40mm no-date Nomos Zurich? You don't have any Germans yet, Stitch...me neither...

 

[rach2jlc]



Yes, I agree its most likely from the 1950s or 1960s.  I am not sure what kind of info you are looking to find out about this piece.  Check Amazon and see if anyone has written a comprehensive book about GP (you might find it interesting).  I have one for VC, and it has photos of dress watches, reference #s, and a few other things, but truth be told, there isn't a lot beyond that about older vintage pieces.  You should try bringing it to a GP boutique, if you live near one or if you travel someplace that has one. Give them the ref #  and with some research they should be able to tell you more about the watch, such as when it was made.  However, I doubt you will find much more than that.  There just wasn't a lot written about some of these dress watches back then. 

Great looking watch.  Enjoy it!

Excellent info and advice; thanks!

how you been by the way?

Excellent. Working hard and enjoying IRL existence... so not online much.

 

[CHRK33]

Waiting at the gate for my flight to New Orleans for my bachelor party. Hopefully both the watch and myself make it back in one piece.

 

[Dino944]

Have a great time and enjoy New Orleans! My Sub says hello to yours

 

[Newcomer]

New Orleans resident here--leave the watch at home! Just kidding, have fun and be safe. New Orleans is about as rowdy as it gets for bachelor parties.

 

[Warren G.]

You should be fine. Enjoy our fine city!

 

[S K M]

very nice. wear it in good health.

Very nice choice. Congrats! I'm sure it will give you many years of enjoyment!

Thank you both for your kind words. Indeed, I enjoy it a lot and count on using it for many, many years. When I bought it, I thought I had bought the watch of my life, but alas, the Portuguese is just so nice as well!

Cheers,
SKM

 

[in stitches]



A Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin should fulfill that need.

AP has some fine offerings as well.

^^ Certainly would, but I fear as Stitchy likes his watches on the large side, the budget might be unrealistic!  I was just looking at vintage VC and PP, but bigger than 34mm seems rare and expensive.
A JLC Grande Ultra Thin would seem like a sensible choice.  Or if thin isn't essential, how about a nice 40mm no-date Nomos Zurich?  You don't have any Germans yet, Stitch...me neither...

yeah, defo more of a budgetary issue. they both make models large enough for me to feel comfortable in.

Excellent. Working hard and enjoying IRL existence... so not online much.

glad to hear it.

 

[Winot]

New Sinn 856s (I won't usually be wearing this with a suit):