Watch Thread - Part Deux

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jorts, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. roggins

    roggins Butcher of Bakersfield & Chris Gaines impersonator
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    Planet Ocean or a different Omega. Black watches look generic and cheap. Although that one is badass.
     
  2. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Watch this week: Moon Watch. I wear this quite a bit. Jealous of those getting the new model, and superior bracelet with micro-adjustments


    Worried about the Hesilite crystal initially, but my concern has proven to be unfounded. This was a daily wear, until I went ham about 2 years ago… can’t recall the last time I was compelled to polish.
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  3. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    My take away thus far... I wake up looking forward to the morning wind ritual. Every collector should have at least one manual movement
     
  4. Ball Gag Giorgio

    Ball Gag Giorgio do you like being chief of police?
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    Agree. I like to wind with the open case back facing me so I can see the movement spring (:comicbookguy:) to life. However, with the caveat that setting calendar functions on a manual wind or non quickset are a major PITA.
     
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  5. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Yeah, the date function on my NOMOS is cool, but archaic & annoying as hell. I wish my OCD didn't obligate me to correct it when worn
     
  6. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    First time seeing pics of this dial. I hate it so much.

     
  7. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Just got the call.

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  8. dblplay1212

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    Go on...
     
  9. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Congrats on your new DateJust two-toned motif & the opportunity to purchase what you REALLY want down the road
     
  10. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Way to ruin the surprise :crossedarms:
     
  11. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Well, what did the AD want? Mine has called my about 3-4 times in the last 2 weeks, causing my heart to skip a beat. Sadly she's merely hounding me to purchase some jewelry for the wife
     
  12. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Picked up this morning. It’s been a super busy day but I’ll post pics later.
     
  13. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    I don’t have those Degausser Instagram skills, but it’s the OP41. Absolutely love it, love the size which is awesome because I was worried about my baby wrists.

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  14. ScFan27

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    been going back and forth between the OP and Datejust. That looks great, leaning me back towards the OP.
     
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  15. slogan119

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    Is having a date and polished center links worth $1700? Or date and jubilee bracelet worth $2000 to you?

    Outside of a costlier fluted bezel and some dial variations, that’s your difference.

    And ongoing service costs will be higher with a date.
     
  16. slogan119

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    Congrats and enjoy it.
     
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  17. user15000

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    The datejust is a better looking watch imo, especially if it’s your first. The OP is kind of a quirky watch.

    I love this or even something similar in black

     
  18. Eathan Edwards

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    Had a business lunch today and one of the older guys there had a Rolex pocket watch - probably the first time I've seen someone rock the pocket watch option for regular use.

    I assumed vintage (good condition) would be fairly expensive but he said it was only a $3,000 purchase.

    That's a strong pretentious/cost ratio.
     
  19. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Oyster > jubilee
    Smooth > fluted
    Less expensive > more expensive

    OP4Lyfe
     
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  20. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Enjoy your mosaic dial though lol.
     
  21. High Cotton

    High Cotton Where does this fall in our Christian walk?
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    AD here in ATL?

    Love it, looks amazing.
     
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  22. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    ur a quirky watch
     
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  23. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Brown & Co.
     
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  24. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    Agreed
     
  25. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    I have a guy there...
     
  26. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    I'd like to harken back to the pocket watch shame I got a few pages back
     
  27. user15000

    user15000 Well-Known Member

    Just got this from a guy I work with. He also just bought the white Daytona, has the hulk, and like 30+ rolexes and pateks. I’d kill for the 5711

     
  28. Eathan Edwards

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    I personally couldn't pull it off - but I tip my hat to those that can.
     
  29. Tommy Callahan

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    I have that with a rhodium dial and a smooth bezel. Wife got it for a wedding present
     
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  30. ScFan27

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    The OP is great, and you are right on the cost side but the DJ can come with a smooth bezel and an oyster bracelet.
     

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  31. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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  32. ScFan27

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  33. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    Overall thoughts on Breitlings?
     
  34. user15000

    user15000 Well-Known Member

    I generally hate them and think they’re way too busy/ugly. But to each his own.
     
  35. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    Agree, but liked this model. Being offered at a good price. Just not sure I can pull off a 46mm watch. Don't love the band either. Would probably put a stainless steel mesh band on it.

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  36. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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  37. UKupNorth

    UKupNorth Well-Known Member

    haha pulled the trigger. Couldn't pass on the price. If I don't like how it looks, I'll resell.
     
  38. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    It’s all just personal preference.

    I’m general I don’t like Breitling’s styling.
     
  39. Frankie Carbone

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    the Superocean and I don’t approve of these posts
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  40. Frankie Carbone

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    Probably my favorite lume next to the Panerai
     
  41. dblplay1212

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    I'm sure the quality and movement are great and they are super limited but man those Richard Mille watches just ain't it. Especially for $500k to $2m or whatever. I don't get it at all.
     
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  42. The Blackfish

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    It’s what Travis Scott wears.
     
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  43. Hokeamania

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    I mean, of all people, you should get it. Unless I’m reading the sneaker thread wrong.

    They make sense for their place in the market. I went from hating them, to indifferent, to having a few I’d consider picking up as a complement to my collection if the opportunity arose. I’d say the hit rate of pieces I’ve seen v. pieces I like has to be way up there, though.
     
  44. dblplay1212

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    There's sneakers that go for a ton that I think are ugly too. The RM's are just so gaudy. And $2m for a rubber strap? I don't know enough a out watches to appreciate the complexity of them, I'm just talking about how they look.
     
  45. Hokeamania

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    Yeah, most are really ugly. The straps fit that style, though. Like I said, they have a place, but shouldn’t be at the top of any list.
     
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  46. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    co-sign, although there are a few I like
     
  47. Jorts

    Jorts "Ask about my Mortgage Services"
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    This is one I do like, but would prefer with no date
     
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  48. Frankie Carbone

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    Mentioning the Panerai motivated me to wear it today
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  49. Frankie Carbone

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    Easily my favorite lume in the collection
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  50. scarlet_tacos

    scarlet_tacos Well-Known Member
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