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

[academe]

Wearing this one today.

 

[mimo]

I have a new love for a new Rolex. It is everything I hoped it would be. Seen in the flesh for the first time today. Not mine of course, just more tyre-kicking, this time in Dubai Duty Free. But I'm seriously going to be dreaming of driving this one away.














Seriously, at under $5k for a Rolex brand new from the AD or whatever, this is really something. The classic 36mm size doesn't look at all small because the proportions of the bracelet are so right. The all-brushed surfaces bar the polished bezel, are perfection. I like stick markers anyway, pilots and certain Germans excepted, and the double markers on this balancing the crown logo make it look kind of sporty and fresh without undermining the classic style, IMHO. And of course, no date...

I haven't seen the other "grape" dial colours, only this one - which is the one I thought I'd like, and I do. It's very much grey rather than silver, but catches the light and changes colour according to its surroundings, making it a lot more interesting to look at than the website pics would indicate. At the same time, being close in tone to the case and bracelet, it's subtle and understated. So previous joking aside, this is one hell of a "one watch".

The Sea Dweller might have been the star of TWAT among the new Rolexes, and the Golden Pimpepsi the most eye-catching too. But in reality, this is the one I've really been waiting to see: the humble, entry-level Oyster with a new dial. Literally the cheapest, simplest, smallest man-size Rolex. I really, really like it.

 

[no frills]

^^^ mimo that looks fantastic. Did you kop?

To prepare myself emotionally for the end of summer in NYC, I have switched out the divers from RubberB to their OEM bracelets.

 

[mimo]

Ha! I never kop. Also, I've just started a new job (yay!), but not been paid yet, so kopping is as far as ever! But if this works out, there might be yet be modest koppage afoot down the line. This is still a bit rich for my blood...but near enough to have got my attention.

Also, I think you should keep at least one watch on rubber. A little sunshine in your heart.

 

[academe]

Mimo I really like the new Oyster and also have a newfound appreciation for the Datejust. My wife just bought a classic champagne-dialled Datejust with baton markers, on a jubilee bracelet. Despite all the negative comments I've read here about PCLs and the jubilee bracelet, I actually really like them both on her watch. There's a reason some watches (like the Oyster and Datejust) are classics, and been in continuous production for so long. Rolex have gotten the balance just right with polished and brushed surfaces, proportions, and case angles, etc. Against my prior expectations, I've found myself adding a Datejust to my list. It's a watch/design icon!

 

[in stitches]

academe, awesome.

mimo, kop.

 

[mimo]

I knew I could rely on you, Stitchy. I guess I'll have this when you have your Royal Oak. Deal?

 

[HRoi]



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Fantastic composition on this photo

 

[in stitches]



I knew I could rely on you, Stitchy.  I guess I'll have this when you have your Royal Oak.  Deal?

Hopefully soon for the both of us!

 

[PartagasIV]

Haven't checked in with you guys in a long time, a wedding picture from Saturday late night...

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Watches like that make me smile.

 

[TheWraith]



I have a new love for a new Rolex. It is everything I hoped it would be. Seen in the flesh for the first time today. Not mine of course, just more tyre-kicking, this time in Dubai Duty Free. But I'm seriously going to be dreaming of driving this one away.

Spoiler: Moar

Seriously, at under $5k for a Rolex brand new from the AD or whatever, this is really something. The classic 36mm size doesn't look at all small because the proportions of the bracelet are so right. The all-brushed surfaces bar the polished bezel, are perfection. I like stick markers anyway, pilots and certain Germans excepted, and the double markers on this balancing the crown logo make it look kind of sporty and fresh without undermining the classic style, IMHO. And of course, no date... I haven't seen the other "grape" dial colours, only this one - which is the one I thought I'd like, and I do. It's very much grey rather than silver, but catches the light and changes colour according to its surroundings, making it a lot more interesting to look at than the website pics would indicate. At the same time, being close in tone to the case and bracelet, it's subtle and understated. So previous joking aside, this is one hell of a "one watch". The Sea Dweller might have been the star of TWAT among the new Rolexes, and the Golden Pimpepsi the most eye-catching too. But in reality, this is the one I've really been waiting to see: the humble, entry-level Oyster with a new dial. Literally the cheapest, simplest, smallest man-size Rolex. I really, really like it.

+1 mimo. The new Oyster Perpetual's are very nice indeed. I'm also seriously considering one. Perhaps the blue, Explorer-style dial version.

 

[dopey]



I have a new love for a new Rolex. It is everything I hoped it would be. Seen in the flesh for the first time today. Not mine of course, just more tyre-kicking, this time in Dubai Duty Free. But I'm seriously going to be dreaming of driving this one away.

Spoiler: Moar

Seriously, at under $5k for a Rolex brand new from the AD or whatever, this is really something. The classic 36mm size doesn't look at all small because the proportions of the bracelet are so right. The all-brushed surfaces bar the polished bezel, are perfection. I like stick markers anyway, pilots and certain Germans excepted, and the double markers on this balancing the crown logo make it look kind of sporty and fresh without undermining the classic style, IMHO. And of course, no date... I haven't seen the other "grape" dial colours, only this one - which is the one I thought I'd like, and I do. It's very much grey rather than silver, but catches the light and changes colour according to its surroundings, making it a lot more interesting to look at than the website pics would indicate. At the same time, being close in tone to the case and bracelet, it's subtle and understated. So previous joking aside, this is one hell of a "one watch". The Sea Dweller might have been the star of TWAT among the new Rolexes, and the Golden Pimpepsi the most eye-catching too. But in reality, this is the one I've really been waiting to see: the humble, entry-level Oyster with a new dial. Literally the cheapest, simplest, smallest man-size Rolex. I really, really like it.

Wow. That is, I think, my favorite watch in the current Rolex lineup. All the aesthetics of a well-proportioned vintage watch with modern Rolex engineering. I don't see anything I don't like.

 

[IBR90]

Figured I'd throw this in here... my Speedmaster 3570 on a Hirsch leather band. No dress watch, but by far my favorite. Certainly a lot nicer than most of the passe garbage I see being worn at my place of work (mostly oversized designer brands and casio g-shocks).

 

[Tried and True]

That is a very nice looking piece. I haven't perused the entire Rolex line in many years but it's my recollection that their lower entry level stuff were not very attractive.