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

[tifosi]



For the first time in a long time (since last December), I have an INCOMING!!

Very excited as I've waited patiently .... I'll show you guys as soon as she's on the wrist next week.  

Any hints?

 

[tricky]



I was about 25k short.

Story of my life.

 

[RFX45]



RFX - any reason you passed on the new Oyster during your recent acquisition spree? Seems like it's right up your alley.

Which new oyster?

I like the Daytona (particularly the gold variants), but never quite "got" it. Based on my limited experience/wrist time with the stainless models, I found it to be somewhat unsubstantial. And I'm a fan of smaller watches. I dunno.

It really is subjective and as Dino said, not one watch can be perfect for everyone. To me, it just works. It wears much smaller than the 40mm case so it fits me just about perfect. Weight is nice too, not as heavy as the Submariner but those solid links really make the watch feel robust. The gold and platinum version feels even more hefty with their weight. The overall package including the lighter weight makes it a great daily wearer, much easier to dress up and down than most would think.

Most say the Sub is the best choice if you want to have that one and only Rolex for your life (and the most versatile) but to me it is the Daytona for the exact reasons I listed.

 

[no frills]

Which new oyster?
It really is subjective and as Dino said, not one watch can be perfect for everyone. To me, it just works. It wears much smaller than the 40mm case so it fits me just about perfect. Weight is nice too, not as heavy as the Submariner but those solid links really make the watch feel robust. The gold and platinum version feels even more hefty with their weight. The overall package including the lighter weight makes it a great daily wearer, much easier to dress up and down than most would think.

That's because it's actually 38.5mm.

 

[RFX45]



That's because it's actually 38.5mm. 

???

 

[no frills]

Take a caliper and measure it around the case at 10 and 4. Don't include the Chrono pushers. Voila. 38.5mm.

To be fair the modern SubC TRF 114270 is 40.5mm using the same method.

@Belligero measured the Daytona and the Sub using a caliper somewhere in Europe, and I confirmed the same results at Wempe in NYC, shocking two SAs who did the measuring for me. Now you know why it wears smaller than 40mm. It IS smaller than 40mm.

 

[rnguy001]

Congrats Suaviter - can't wait to see it.

 

[suaviter]

Any hints?

40mm .... it will make Dino happy .... NOT a Jumbo (yet

) ....

 

[Kaplan]

^ 40 or 38.5??

@RFX45, nice wrist shots of the Daytona. Hope you get the chance to take some similar ones with the OP.

 

[suaviter]

^ 40 or 38.5??

@RFX45 , nice wrist shots of the Daytona. Hope you get the chance to take some similar ones with the OP.

40. And dang those pics of the black Daytona ... stunning ... it's amazing how certain watches get stuck in your head over time - that was one I seriously considered for this iteration but couldn't double up as I have a Speedy.

For those who want to keep guessing, here's the current collection (chronologically):

PAM 1860
Omega Seamaster (vintage 1960s)
Rolex Datejust 16220
Omega Speedmaster 3572.50

Let's just say the new guy fits me as I sometimes (often?) I act like a tool ...

Once again, thanks to TWAT for sending me down the vortex two years ago. I'm also taking advice of many to get this watch buying out of the way before I'm tied down with a SO and kids.

 

[mimo]

I would guess that you're safely down the vortex to at least 300m...maybe even 4000 feet?

 

[in stitches]

Hallo. Nothing like spending a Sunday in the office. At least I have good company...

 

[no frills]

Fantastic pics stitchy!!!!

 

[HRoi]

deets on Patek, stitchy?

 

[in stitches]

Thanks, frilly!

H - 5022J in YG.