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

[Kid Nickels]

^ that's a pretty good recommendation for the price range. I would do the Orion if it were up to me.

 

[DLJr]

^I missed his part about the automatic though

, had to go back and edit.

 

[bkotsko]

After a few months of lurking I’m ready to ask for some advice from this knowledgeable crowd. Seeking suggestions for my son’s college graduation present within the following parameters:

• Appropriate for an everyday business casual environment, but not out of place with a suit
• Stylish, but not flashy
• Medium case size, with a 6½” wrist I’m guessing 40mm and under
• Strap, not bracelet
• Automatic movement
• Budget of $2,500 – higher than the Poor Man’s thread, but perhaps sub entry level for you guys. Would consider venturing into the preowned market, but would have more comfort if the sellers had a U.S. brick and mortar presence too, e.g., Govberg

Thanks for your thoughts. Welcome all suggestions, comments and questions.

Govberg carries Tudor as well as Nomos, although many of the Tudors are 41mm.
I would not hesitate on a preowned watch, specifically with provenance. (box/papers)
You can get some great deals on pre loved watches.

 

[rydenfan]

I dig the Club in that price range quite a bit.

 

[no frills]

Today, perfection:

 

[no frills]

^^^ No stitchy I will not hear of any comments regarding a dot between 31 and 1.

Hahahahahah

 

[tifosi]

^^ I though only the fake ones were sans dot???? LMAO!!!!!!

That's a beaut, Frills!

 

[bkotsko]

^^^ No stitchy I will not hear of any comments regarding a dot between 31 and 1.

Hahahahahah

Here I was going to agree, until you pointed out the design flaw.

 

[tifosi]

OK. What is the 12, 18, 24, 6 subdial and how is it read?

 

[in stitches]



OK. What is the 12, 18, 24, 6 subdial and how is it read?

AM/PM. right side of 12/24 is PM, left side is AM.

great pic, frill. but what is more perfect about this pic over any other?

 

[tifosi]

^ Thanks stitchy. Don't know if I've ever seen it laid out like that.

 

[no frills]



great pic, frill. but what is more perfect about this pic over any other?

Good point stitchy. All my pics are perfect. Thank you.

 

[Dachshund]



After a few months of lurking I’m ready to ask for some advice from this knowledgeable crowd. Seeking  suggestions for my son’s college graduation present within the following parameters:

• 
  Appropriate for an everyday business casual environment, but not out of place with a suit
  
• 
  Stylish, but not flashy
  
• 
  Medium case size, with a 6½” wrist I’m guessing 40mm and under
  
• 
  Strap, not bracelet
  
• 
  Automatic movement
  
• 
  Budget of $2,500 – higher than the Poor Man’s thread, but perhaps sub entry level for you guys. Would consider venturing into the preowned market, but would have more comfort if the sellers had a U.S. brick and mortar presence too, e.g., Govberg
  

Thanks for your thoughts. Welcome all suggestions, comments and questions.

You might get a nice vintage Rolex date c his birth year for that budget (I may be undercooking it a bit).

 

[bdeuce22]

Can anyone identify Justin Verlander's watch?

 

[no frills]

^^^ Let me take a very close look at this picture bdeuce22...