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

[no frills]

I don't know if Frills has ever visited TRF, but there are at least 10 posts a day asking that question. It's kinda a thing over there, now. Inside forum joke, haha.

Oh yeah. I'm "vc_watches" at TRF. My friends FremStar and I post threads poking fun at those "is it safe..." questions all the time hahaha.

 

[no frills]

I love this. I laugh every time I read it on IG.

However, I read a note somewhere... if you are in a foreign country and lose your wallet/passport, etc...
A cliché Rolex will get you more easily out of a bind than something more unique and desirable to the real watch enthusiast like a PP.

I do believe there is some merit to this.

With that said, if you're in a foreign country I bet your Rolex is also going to be a bigger target for thieves - much like in the US of A...

 

[academe]



The name is Frills. No Frills.

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Quite like.

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Proportions seem okay.

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The muscularity of the new watch...suits you.

 

[mimo]

mimo - you saw the blue dial 5140P?

Yes I did, just arrived in the local AD that I accidentally fell into while passing. It really is lovely. To be quite honest, although of course PP is everything PP is, I've rarely felt any particular passion for any of them. I admire them, but don't desire them in the same way I would some others. But that one just hits a sweet spot for me. I do have a thing for blue stuff I suppose, and that's something that projects so much better in person than in online renditions. The 5140p is seriously desirable. Perhaps that's rather obvious to most, but for me it's something new.

As for your Sub, the most obvious cliché is "definitive dive watch that is the model of perfect, understated yet iconic design, blended with uncompromising quality and practicality". It might live in far grander company at Maison Frilly, but stands up proud as the best of its kind - and that's a watch I really desire: nothing showy, all substance. Beautiful.

 

[tifosi]



Oh yeah.  I'm "vc_watches" at TRF.  My friends FremStar and I post threads poking fun at those "is it safe..." questions all the time hahaha.

I was pretty sure I saw you over there. I have the same name everywhere.

 

[bkotsko]

I was pretty sure I saw you over there. I have the same name everywhere.

LIAR
(IG)

 

[tifosi]



LIAR
(IG)

Well.... forums. My name was taken. Bastards!

 

[Newcomer]



Yes I did, just arrived in the local AD that I accidentally fell into while passing.  It really is lovely.  To be quite honest, although of course PP is everything PP is, I've rarely felt any particular passion for any of them.  I admire them, but don't desire them in the same way I would some others.  But that one just hits a sweet spot for me.  I do have a thing for blue stuff I suppose, and that's something that projects so much better in person than in online renditions.  The 5140p is seriously desirable.  Perhaps that's rather obvious to most, but for me it's something new.

I couldn't agree more with this assessment. A thin watch is a necessity for me, and as lovely as in-house chronographs may be, they are undoubtedly on the thicker side. But the 5140p is absolutely gorgeous. It has a slim profile, has wonderful proportions... it is what PP embodies to me. Definitely one of my favorite PPs (if not my favorite).

 

[no frills]

The muscularity of the new watch...suits you.

Hahah thanks academe! Must admit it's chunkier than what I'm usually used to wearing... but then other people have dared to accuse Ms Upton of being relatively chunky too. And she's beautiful.

Yes I did, just arrived in the local AD that I accidentally fell into while passing. It really is lovely. To be quite honest, although of course PP is everything PP is, I've rarely felt any particular passion for any of them. I admire them, but don't desire them in the same way I would some others. But that one just hits a sweet spot for me. I do have a thing for blue stuff I suppose, and that's something that projects so much better in person than in online renditions. The 5140p is seriously desirable. Perhaps that's rather obvious to most, but for me it's something new.

As for your Sub, the most obvious cliché is "definitive dive watch that is the model of perfect, understated yet iconic design, blended with uncompromising quality and practicality". It might live in far grander company at Maison Frilly, but stands up proud as the best of its kind - and that's a watch I really desire: nothing showy, all substance. Beautiful.

The 5140P is really lovely and though I prefer the font and display of the 3940, these are trivial aesthetic quibbles. The blue dial is executed incredibly well, and if you put it on your wrist you're familiar with that eye-widening moment for me when I feel how such a slim watch carries that much heft - because of the platinum.

Love this Sub. Truly no frills.

 

[TC (Houston)]



The name is Frills. No Frills.

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Quite like.

Proportions seem okay.

Outstanding! Every watch enthusiast should have one of these, it's just so classic and iconic. Congrats!

 

[Keith T]

Way to go, frilly!

I always figured that you either worked at Wayne Enterprises, or Universal Exports.

Maybe it's both.

 

[SirGrotius]



The name is Frills. No Frills.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Quite like.

Proportions seem okay.

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If there were a Rolex guide this would be a good example of how to rock a ND sub perfectly.

 

[Newcomer]



Way to go, frilly!

I always figured that you either worked at Wayne Enterprises, or Universal Exports.

Maybe it's both.

I am digging the new avatar Keith

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[TC (Houston)]



I am digging the new avatar Keith

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LOL

 

[Keith T]

Had to be done.