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

[culverwood]

Dino - I am sorry you took my reply in a way I did not mean it and if I have caused any offence I apologise.

Perhaps I did not word my self properly but while I like watches I see them as a luxury purchase like bespoke shoes or suits which unlike cars do not provide more functionality the more they cost.

 

[BostonHedonist]

How do you value personality or prestige?

Personality: Subjectively, of course. From my own point of view, it would have a lot to do with managing to be somewhat unique and/or distinguishing in design as well as demonstrating a decision to ignore design aesthetics that may even be ubiquitous and proven to sell volumes of units to the mainstream (>>shooting an eye askance to Tudor<<)

Prestige: Also subjectively. In this case I look at a few of factors.

• What has the watchmaker added to the field of horology?
• How likely is it that my grandson will be able to send the watch into the original manufacturer for service?
• Where does the watchmaker "fit" into the context of its industry peers (does it do business with other MFGs? In what manner?)?
• Is this particular model by this particular watchmaker significant in some way greater than the sum of its components and design aesthetic?

When we're making gratuitous purchases of a superfluous nature, we all must have our criteria. I know some are particularly concerned with lugs. That's great, though less of a deal-breaker for me.

Though I do not agree at all about this remark of flattering egos and impressing friends. This is the wrong place for that line of drivel...



@mimo

They have a pie pan!

 

[Dino944]

Dino - I am sorry you took my reply in a way I did not mean it and if I have caused any offence I apologise.

Perhaps I did not word my self properly but while I like watches I see them as a luxury purchase like bespoke shoes or suits which unlike cars do not provide more functionality the more they cost.

No need to apologize, but its appreciated. I mainly addressed your post because I did not want you to hold me responsible for a statement I did not make. I enjoy discussing watches even when it leads to differences of opinion as we often learn from them. Cheers!

 

[TC (Houston)]



What is it?

The new beast! 2015 RR SC Limited. I'm going to spoiler the pics so as not to further muck up TWAT, but figured my car friends here might be interested. Cheers!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Another clock:

In all her glory.

 

[Cleav]

Nice TC

 

[Dachshund]

Sweet ride TC. Something along those lines is on my list when I turn my car this summer.

 

[ShawnBC]

I'm not a SUV guy but whenever I see a Range Rover, I can see myself driving one. I'd choose one any day of the week over a BMW/Porsche/Audi/Mercedes SUV. Ok, maybe I'd have a hard time choosing between a RR and a Benz G-Class!

Congratulations on the purchase!!

Back to TWAT!

 

[Keith T]

I fear that TWAT shall forever and always be "mucked up", TC.

But congrats on that awesome Range Rover!


And here's a shot of my watch choice for today:

 

[Dachshund]

I've tested all of those bar the g-Wagen, and it's Rangey every time. Now the g-Wagen - that's a ride - the African dictator's choice.

 

[tigerpac]

Any NYC TWATers going to the George Daniels/Roger Smith documentary premiere tonight?

 

[BostonHedonist]

I checked out a few Porsches recently, whereupon I noticed analog clocks in the magnificently appointed dash.

The hands did not line up with the markers.

What does it say about me that this would most likely preclude me from buying one?

 

[Dachshund]

It says that you're a man of taste. That would piss me off too.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



I've tested all of those bar the g-Wagen, and it's Rangey every time. Now the g-Wagen - that's a ride - the African dictator's choice.

Love the RR, but the G would be my choice by a country mile!

 

[Dino944]

The new beast! 2015 RR SC Limited. I'm going to spoiler the pics so as not to further muck up TWAT, but figured my car friends here might be interested. Cheers!

TC congrats on the new ride! Hope it brings you many miles of enjoyment.

I checked out a few Porsches recently, whereupon I noticed analog clocks in the magnificently appointed dash.

The hands did not line up with the markers.

What does it say about me ...

Actually, it says you weren't driving the car as intended

!

In all seriousness it may also depend on the model you were driving. In some of them, at least years ago, the clock was at a slight angle so the driver had a better view of it. Not sure if the ones you saw were set straight or at a slight angle, which might have affected your perspective.

The only reason to have the analog clock in those cars is for the other options that are part of the sport chrono package, such as dynamic transmission mounts, sport plus mode with throttle remapping, and a hard redline (doesn't cut out extra early before the redline) etc.

 

[TC (Houston)]

Thanks guys! I had considered a G63 but the RR SC is so much nicer to drive. When this limited edition was announced in this particular configuration I knew it was the "one". Lol. So far so good.