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

[DLJr]

You know, this is very true. I guess when you put it that way, I completely understand. I guess I find the sub no date and the sea dweller a tad redundant. Any with your beautiful collection, I think that a vintage watch would really complete it. You would just have to wear it more like your Pateks (save the Nautilus), and less like your Explorer. But I understand why you may not want to do that.

Of course, these watches made it through some tough conditions, and I think that (for the most part, and depending on the model) they could withstand most of what you can throw at it!

He has a datejust from his birth year I believe, so that may cover vintage Rolex. Not to say you're old of course, Frills.

 

[Newcomer]



He has a datejust from his birth year I believe, so that may cover vintage Rolex. Not to say you're old of course, Frills.

Good call, I forgot about the DJ! It is hard to keep track of all the watches around these parts .

I tend to focus on the Pateks.

 

[DLJr]

Yeah, it's not the star in his lineup, and I may have forgotten about it as well, but it was talked about during my last visit so it's fresh on my mind.

Also, this slowly saving stuff sucks.

 

[no frills]

He has a datejust from his birth year I believe, so that may cover vintage Rolex. Not to say you're old of course, Frills.

Good call, I forgot about the DJ! It is hard to keep track of all the watches around these parts .

I tend to focus on the Pateks.

Hahahahaha!

This is the Frilly long game:

1. Gets the 114060 to slake Sub thirst. Wears it and loves the heft. Catches wife's eye. Slowly but surely the 114060 gets appropriated by the missus, and every so often Mr Frilly gets to borrow it, like the white dial Daytona.

2. Gets the SD 4000 when it emerges six weeks from now. Mrs Frilly doesn't realize that Mr Frilly is wearing a "Sub" even as she is wearing "her" Sub (114060).

3. All brushed finish + cerachrom bezel resists wife's rugged watch wearing ways, so Mr Frilly doesn't wince every time he looks at the surface closely - like he does sometimes with the Daytona's PCLs. Ouch!

What do you guys think? Have I rationalized the redundant purchases enough?

P.S. After Van Cleef and Arpels's price increase this Monday the SubC ND 114060 in the secondary market will actually trade BNIB at a lower price point than my WG Alhambra cufflinks. So there. What a deal, right! I'm getting the damn Subs.

Frilly AKA "No Patience"

 

[mimo]

I love you, Frilly.

 

[CMT1]

 

[RogerP]

Model 524 Color 606 on the Riva last?

Not bad Frilly - I give you a pass on the colour as I darkened them a bit from new:

 

[no frills]



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Not bad Frilly - I give you a pass on the colour as I darkened them a bit from new:

Lovely chukkas! A cousin of your boots says hello!

 

[RogerP]

^^^ I remember those well - just fantastic - I could happily own several versions of this pair.

 

[bespoken pa]

Awesome Shirt Rodger.

 

[bespoken pa]

The st.c is amazing however frillys lobb boots are the t1ts.

 

[TC (Houston)]



I'm too polite, so I'll say it's an interesting choice.

I don't like it on that strap, but I don't have to wear it.  So if it makes you happy, enjoy !!!

You guys are way too nice. Here was my father's response:

I don't plan to rock the white myself . . . Mrs. TC requested it.

 

[no frills]

Bwahahahahahahahaha so much TWAT love here! Thanks mimo, bespoken pa, RogerP!

Dayum TC that made me laugh so much. The awesomeness.

 

[SirGrotius]

Love your wife's dress shirt (in a SF way).

Both those watches look amazing. The white is a bit out there, but I think it's coming back and summer's approaching.

 

[DLJr]

I wouldn't say white is coming back as far as straps go, but my main concern is if Mrs. TC was able to lift her arm with that on.

Glad to see you getting a lot of use out of the RO, TC. You wear it well.