All About Watches

sirloin · Dec 16, 2022

Bought the 'LMM-01: Nationale'.

Grand Potentate · Dec 17, 2022

sirloin said:
Bought the 'LMM-01: Nationale'.

interesting. what drew you to this one in particular? what would you call this design style? kind of looks like a half bauhaus/half japanese retro look to me.

Dropbear · Dec 17, 2022

sirloin said:
LMM-01: Nationale'.

This is stunning. Ticks all the boxes. Well done!

Pauly Chase · Dec 20, 2022

ter1413 · Dec 20, 2022

Grand Potentate · Dec 20, 2022

ter1413 said:

sirloin · Dec 21, 2022

Grand Potentate said:
interesting. what drew you to this one in particular? what would you call this design style? kind of looks like a half bauhaus/half japanese retro look to me.

The dial style? It's called a sector dial.
I liked the clean execution of the markers and somewhat practical no nonsense look. Pricepoint did not hurt either.

Have previously looked at the Longines heritage classic and the Omega ck 859 re-edition. Found both a bit too fussy (and I'm not a diplomat).

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ter1413 · Dec 21, 2022

sirloin said:
The dial style? It's called a sector dial.
I liked the clean execution of the markers and somewhat practical no nonsense look. Pricepoint did not hurt either.

Have previously looked at the Longines heritage classic and the Omega ck 859 re-edition. Found both a bit too fussy (and I'm not a diplomat).

I like that Omega. Could be a little less 'fussy" but it's a nice looking watch.

sirloin · Dec 21, 2022

Indeed it is. As I understand it, it ran as a special issue for like 3-4 months. Great succes. Would not be unreasonable, to think/hope they would do a regular sector dial (again) in the next few years. I certainly like them.

Grand Potentate · Dec 21, 2022

sirloin said:
The dial style? It's called a sector dial.
I liked the clean execution of the markers and somewhat practical no nonsense look. Pricepoint did not hurt either.

Have previously looked at the Longines heritage classic and the Omega ck 859 re-edition. Found both a bit too fussy (and I'm not a diplomat).

that omega is HOT.

ter1413 · Dec 21, 2022

Grand Potentate said:
that omega is HOT.

I actually looked at it a while back. Is it $6500 HOT?

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Grand Potentate · Dec 21, 2022

ter1413 said:
I actually looked at it a while back. Is it $6500 HOT?

like all omegas, its definitely overpriced as new.

Great White Snark · Dec 21, 2022

ter1413 said:
I like that Omega. Could be a little less 'fussy" but it's a nice looking watch.

Agreed. Doesn’t need the double layer minute track.
Pretty sure VC did a version of this style of watch. No doubt outrageously expensive and impossible to buy but it liked nice. In rose gold IIRC.

Panama · Dec 24, 2022

What are your top ten brands?

Nashav · Dec 26, 2022

Grand Potentate said:
like all omegas, its definitely overpriced as new.

Yep. I remember that the Speedmaster was around £3k in 2017, brand new from an AD...
Some vintage models are fantastic and still underappreciated: Ranchero and Railmaster, and the Seamaster from the 60s.

Panama · Dec 29, 2022

I just won this on ebay for next to nothing. There is something that caught my attention...

Grand Potentate · Dec 29, 2022

Panama said:
I just won this on ebay for next to nothing

can't imagine why...

Panama · Dec 29, 2022

Grand Potentate said:
can't imagine why...

It's apart of horologic history and was only £18.00...

Grand Potentate · Dec 29, 2022

Panama said:
It's apart of horologic history and was only £18.00...

Why not just get a sun dial then and really take it back to the horological roots?

Panama · Dec 30, 2022

Grand Potentate said:
Why not just get a sun dial then and really take it back to the horological roots?

Do you carry a sun dial with you?

Grand Potentate · Dec 30, 2022

Panama said:
Do you carry a sun dial with you?

Amazon.com : sundial watch

ter1413 · Jan 4, 2023

Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Got Breitling Watches for the Team’s Entire Offensive Line

We're calling them the gifts that keep on ticking.

www.yahoo.com

Not my taste. But if gifted, I would not be thankful(obviously.)

Grand Potentate · Jan 14, 2023

Naos white

A classic dress watch - newly interpreted. The slim case of only 6 mm diameter thickness, allows it to slide under any shirt cuff. The Naos embodies our brand like no other model. Therefore, since our name is German for "star glass", it was only logical to that we named the Naos after a star...

www.sternglas.com

stumbled onto this. seems like a nice cheap bauhaus alternative. interesting color face choices for you salmon watch lovers out there...

Chrono white

Functional, aesthetic, and robust as well as high quality - without showing off. Large indexes ensure optimum readability. The outer bezel is reminiscent of outdoor measuring instruments. The double-domed sapphire crystal provides optimal scratch resistance, a clear view, and a sophisticated...

www.sternglas.com

this is fucking gorgeous.

Dropbear · Jan 14, 2023

Grand Potentate said:
Naos white

A classic dress watch - newly interpreted. The slim case of only 6 mm diameter thickness, allows it to slide under any shirt cuff. The Naos embodies our brand like no other model. Therefore, since our name is German for "star glass", it was only logical to that we named the Naos after a star...

www.sternglas.com

stumbled onto this. seems like a nice cheap bauhaus alternative. interesting color face choices for you salmon watch lovers out there...

Chrono white

Functional, aesthetic, and robust as well as high quality - without showing off. Large indexes ensure optimum readability. The outer bezel is reminiscent of outdoor measuring instruments. The double-domed sapphire crystal provides optimal scratch resistance, a clear view, and a sophisticated...

www.sternglas.com

this is fucking gorgeous.

I like their whole catalogue, to varying degrees, tbh. That green diver grabbed my eye as well as the panda above. It says price includes VAT - I wonder if that comes off when you order from the US?

Also looks like they have some US retailers - including one really close to me.

ter1413 · Jan 15, 2023

Ralph Lauren’s Elegant New Watch Is As Refined and Versatile as Its Beloved Menswear

The RL867 is powered by an exclusive Piaget movement and features an interesting California dial.

www.yahoo.com

-There are four models in the collection: a 28 mm sterling silver at $8,250; a 28 mm in 18-karat gold at $15,500; a 32 mm in sterling silver at $8,350; and a 32 mm in 18-karat gold at $17,000. All come on a black alligator leather strap.

PASS!

Nashav · Jan 15, 2023

ter1413 said:
Ralph Lauren’s Elegant New Watch Is As Refined and Versatile as Its Beloved Menswear

The RL867 is powered by an exclusive Piaget movement and features an interesting California dial.

www.yahoo.com

-There are four models in the collection: a 28 mm sterling silver at $8,250; a 28 mm in 18-karat gold at $15,500; a 32 mm in sterling silver at $8,350; and a 32 mm in 18-karat gold at $17,000. All come on a black alligator leather strap.

PASS!

RL is one of the very few brands which I would buy clothes from RTW, but these fashion brands have to stop stepping into horology. Doing a bit of everything will unfailingly make you terrible at some things. Stick to what you are good at...
At the price their watches retail, I would buy JLC straight away. At 17k, you could find a MUT in rose gold...

Panama · Jan 15, 2023

Nashav said:
RL is one of the very few brands which I would buy clothes from RTW, but these fashion brands have to stop stepping into horology. Doing a bit of everything will unfailingly make you terrible at some things. Stick to what you are good at...
At the price their watches retail, I would buy JLC straight away. At 17k, you could find a MUT in rose gold...

They have outsourced watches to a co venture with Richemont. I think we safely say Richemont understand luxury watches.

Panama · Jan 15, 2023

I will probably never be in the market for a Royal Oak or Nautilus. However, these are affordable...

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ter1413 · Jan 18, 2023

Hermès Unveils a New Two-Tone H08 Watch in Rose Gold and Titanium

The latest automatic timepiece is a little more flashy than the monochromatic original.

www.yahoo.com

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Pauly Chase · Jan 18, 2023

Rose gold much prettier

ter1413 · Jan 18, 2023

They could have done away with the date/window.

Great White Snark · Jan 20, 2023

ter1413 said:
They could have done away with the date/window.

Hideous isn’t it, the way it sits there in no man’s land.

ter1413 · Jan 20, 2023

How the Cartier Tank Watch became an A-list icon

It's been there with some of the world's most notable figures from Princess Diana and Jackie O to Meghan Markle and Michelle Obama: the Cartier Tank, which has now been re-envisioned.

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