"Affordable luxury" is what they call this nowadays. It's its own niche. (Double it's/its is also its own niche.) Don't wear that Tudor with the new Assos bibs, you can upgrade only as far as Rapha. Nice watches.Quote:
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"Affordable luxury" is what they call this nowadays. It's its own niche. (Double it's/its is also its own niche.) Don't wear that Tudor with the new Assos bibs, you can upgrade only as far as Rapha. Nice watches.Quote:
Originally Posted by MIN
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Originally Posted by dbrk
I keep trying to convince my wife that a Ti Pelagos is the perfect riding watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by MIN
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Rolex Sub circa 1980 and my new Kobold Arctic Diver my wife got me for our 25th anniversary
Have a great day
KJ
Here's a nice pictorial of "a “Issued Rolex GTG” where the focus of this incredible meeting was on Comex, Military, Oman, Marine National, FAP etc. Vintage Rolex, Tudor, Panerai and some other brands that where ‘issued’ for a specific purpose." I think a few of us could retire on the proceeds of the watches in attendance. London Issued Vintage Rolex & Tudor Meeting - Great Passion with Friends! | Rolex Passion Report
My dad's old 1968 ST145.022 Omega Speedmaster Moon watch on a Sirtoli Alligator strap. Not a collector, rather a daily driver with special meaning for me.
Serviced a couple of years ago, and they had to replace the minute, hour and second hands... lume was falling out in chunks fouling the mechanism. Sub-dial hands, bezel and dial are originals and the case back is a "pre-moon" Hippocampus.
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Don't kid yourself Wisco, it's a collectors watch! And a very nice one at that!
+1 to this. I wear mine on a black nylon zulu and the ti keeps it light enough that it doesn't bug me at all. Goes great with the Seven (though I'm sure Moots' work too).Quote:
Originally Posted by Matthew Strongin
Now I just gotta find a vintage Tag chrono with orange details to go with the Hampsten!
I finally found a used Lum-Tec Combat. Not a B2 (which I still hunting) but a super nice example of a B16. This bad boy is inbound.
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Just got in some nice pieces from Paul Gerber today. I really like this red Synchron.
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Also comes with a black strap with red stitching.
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We also got in this beauty- a one minute tourbillon desk clock. The clock case is made from Nephrite. The level of craftsmanship on this is just bananas.
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Honus, there is an all black Monaco in your shop now. That watch is on my mind in the worst way! It looks amazing and not too big for my wrist.
-Joe
I know the one you're talking about- I see it every morning when we set up shop. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by xjoex
Are those three pendulums for the auto Winder on the Paul Gerber? The dial didn't do much for me but seeing the movement made me excited. Nice piece.
Yes, that is Paul's own design three rotor winding system. The rotors are 18K Gold and the watch case is Titanium. The Model 42 also comes in a Pilot version-Quote:
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I am really digging that Pelagos. May have to do some shopping.....
hubs, bottom brackets, and watches...ceramic is where it is
Man, I am not a Royal Oak fan. That thing is all kinds of ugly ATMO, but hey, at least at $24k, it's really expensive.
They have a white ceramic GMT that debuted recently that looks pretty good.
On the flip side,
SWATCH has finally released the Sistem51 in the US. At a pop-up shop in Times Square.
I kind of like what AP is putting out. I couldn't pull it off though.
Dustin, I hear you loud and clear about the Sistem51. I will end up with one at some point. The first few models are not my cup of tea but I am sure they will introduce something that looks OK.
As there are a lot of experts on here... watches for women.
My wife is Asian American and has super small wrists. I mean tiny. I've been trying to find a watch for her to say, well, thanks for being my wife and stuff. She is a minimalist and really wants an uncluttered watch. I think if it was small enough the JLC Master Ultra Thin would be perfect.
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I've looked at:
- the smallest women's Rolexs. They are just too flashy or cluttered for my wife.
- smallest women's Omegas. A bit better but still a bit complicated for her.
- the JLC Reverso. I thought this would be a winner but she still thought it was a bit over the top.
So far, the best bet is the Nomos Orion or Tetra. In fact I think they are a great option.
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watche...aller-watches/
However, any other thoughts?
Tom