Patek, R.Mille and Rolls

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Couldn't see the shoes... Never made it past the jeans. Speaking of, are those leggings underneath (see: right knee)?

Maybe it's just me, but even with limitless funds, I'd never want a Rolls manufactured after about '96. The BMW engine was the end of a Rolls being a Rolls (IMO).

The new rolls are boring and pretentious. Can’t stand them.

As far the leggings, they are either leggings or knee pads under the jeans. Either way- not a good look.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Pateks

The new rolls are boring and pretentious. Can’t stand them.

As far the leggings, they are either leggings or knee pads under the jeans. Either way- not a good look.

Only thing worse is a modern Bentley... Sad, really, as the UK used to make the world's most elegant vehicles, but those died about 20 years ago with the Jaguar X308, Range Rover P38a, Bentley Turbo R/RR Silver Spur and Bentley Continental (the "real" one).

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Pateks

The new rolls are boring and pretentious. Can’t stand them.

As far the leggings, they are either leggings or knee pads under the jeans. Either way- not a good look.

they're not leggings or knee pads, those are distressed jeans with holes that are actually patched. knee pads under jeans lol, this forum sometimes ...

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by huncho

they're not leggings or knee pads, those are distressed jeans with holes that are actually patched. knee pads under jeans lol, this forum sometimes ...

Wait, that's somehow better than our (sarcastically-based) theories?

[huncho]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Wait, that's somehow better than our (sarcastically-based) theories?

it's slightly better than thinking someone would wear knee pads under skinny jeans

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by huncho

it's slightly better than thinking someone would wear knee pads under skinny jeans

I see that humor isn’t actually your thing.

Ofcourse he isn’t wearing knee pads. Or is he?

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Only thing worse is a modern Bentley... Sad, really, as the UK used to make the world's most elegant vehicles, but those died about 20 years ago with the Jaguar X308, Range Rover P38a, Bentley Turbo R/RR Silver Spur and Bentley Continental (the "real" one).

Hmm- I quite like the new bentleys but I agree- boring and Unengaging.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Pateks

Hmm- I quite like the new bentleys but I agree- boring and Unengaging.

The fastest, most beautiful, most opulent, most stylish... Audis ever built!

Which isn't a bad thing, per se (Ok, the Bentayga is a bad thing... AWD and excessive ground clearance don't belong on a Bentley, and the Q7 looks better), they just aren't Bentleys in my mind.

A Bentley (or a Rolls, for that matter) should look like its design was drafted on paper, its sheetmetal molded by hand, upholstery and trim hand cut and its engine's displacement recorded to the hundredth of a liter...

Then again, it's easy to say that when I drive an eight-year-old Volvo (with no plans to downgrade to a new car :) ).

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by dannyp

The fastest, most beautiful, most opulent, most stylish... Audis ever built!

Which isn't a bad thing, per se (Ok, the Bentayga is a bad thing... AWD and excessive ground clearance don't belong on a Bentley, and the Q7 looks better), they just aren't Bentleys in my mind.

A Bentley (or a Rolls, for that matter) should look like its design was drafted on paper, its sheetmetal molded by hand, upholstery and trim hand cut and its engine's displacement recorded to the hundredth of a liter...

Then again, it's easy to say that when I drive an eight-year-old Volvo (with no plans to downgrade to a new car :) ).

I can’t argue with this. The continental is a nice daily driver but yeah...it’s an Audi underneath.

[sokoloka]

Hasn't hit his allocation threshold for any AP's yet.

[Soondooboo]

this isn't a fake pic, it's a dealer instagram account

[Becweb]

Funny thread :D

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by Soondooboo

this isn't a fake pic, it's a dealer instagram account

It’s a fake pic. More obvious when it’s pointed out.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Pateks

I can’t argue with this. The continental is a nice daily driver but yeah...it’s an Audi underneath.

More accurately, "nice" is being able to drop $200,000 on a "daily driver" in the first place.

And I agree, it's a fairly attractive car (though, as long as we're invoking Costanza in this thread, it looks a bit like an A7 that was in a cold pool too long...), just not a Bentley when compared to the 90s Continental two-door land yacht.

[puckybadger]

New meaning for the term "trick photography"
Can't believe even one person here thinks that is an authentic pic

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Hasn't hit his allocation threshold for any AP's yet.

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[Pateks]

Originally Posted by dannyp

More accurately, "nice" is being able to drop $200,000 on a "daily driver" in the first place.

And I agree, it's a fairly attractive car (though, as long as we're invoking Costanza in this thread, it looks a bit like an A7 that was in a cold pool too long...), just not a Bentley when compared to the 90s Continental two-door land yacht.

Car guys are worse than watch guys when it comes to blowing cash. 200k is cheap these days. Lol.

[Moondoggy]

Originally Posted by puckybadger

New meaning for the term "trick photography"
Can't believe even one person here thinks that is an authentic pic

Hilarious.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by AshAP

That photo is the antithesis of cool.


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I agree. This is tasteless.

[Jareddad]

It looks to be a real pic. The owner definitely likes to spend his CASH on Pateks.... And what a nice collection of hard to get pieces!

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by Jareddad

It looks to be a real pic. The owner definitely likes to spend his CASH on Pateks.... And what a nice collection of hard to get pieces!

How could I have missed that. Ofcourse it’s a real pic. I mean one of the gold 5711s is up to his elbow and is larger than the other two. Mush be that new stretchy bracelet that Patek is making.

And the ability to wrap a deployant clasp around a steering wheel. Dude must be Houdini. And finally to balance a couple of pieces on a steering wheel so perfectly. Magical.

Yup- real pic.

[lovetherolex]

Originally Posted by benlee

I agree. This is tasteless.

Right. This kind of desperation for attention gives watch collectors a bad name.

But don’t say that, you don’t want to insult GGGMT’s family.

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Not sure why the negativity — I for one love this! What an Insane collection OP! As a guy aspiring to his first patek, And ANY ONE of these, I marvel at and honor the collection. Nice work!


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Originally Posted by GGGMT

I indeed have posted pictures of my relatively modest collection, which includes 0 PP or RM. We’re here because we celebrate watches, not to be the personality police, and OP has quite a collection, which I’m glad he shared because I have never seen, in one picture, so many extraordinary watches. His motivations — other than his obvious love of Watches, which we all share – – are unknown and irrelevant to me. Ultimately sounds like your collection is relatively modest like mine — I’m just not self-conscious about it.


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Originally Posted by GGGMT

No comment on your age, because I don’t know that, but I would say if this is a picture that leads you to believe that “social media has destroyed this country,” I’d say you’re that’s probably taking it a bit far. I’d also postulate that our friend from Seoul has more than $5k in his bank, but i’m not so much interested in your speculation about the man’s net worth, because I’m loving reviewing his watch collection, because I love watches, this is a watch form, featuring discussions about Watches, photographs about Watches, people who enjoy talking about watches and looking and shopping and buying watches, and celebrating the coolness of watches.


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Originally Posted by GGGMT

Do keep in mind that you’re free to look away!


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"The lady doth protest too much, methinks” - Willy

Really though it’s a faked photo. It’s still a cry for attention but it’s still a faked photo.

[Humble michael]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Only thing worse is a modern Bentley... Sad, really, as the UK used to make the world's most elegant vehicles, but those died about 20 years ago with the Jaguar X308, Range Rover P38a, Bentley Turbo R/RR Silver Spur and Bentley Continental (the "real" one).

Ha like this one ?
It’s my wife’s wedding gift from me . Hope she doesn’t know what a piece of doo doo she has - she loves it :-)) james in San Antonio Tx

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Right. This kind of desperation for attention gives watch collectors a bad name.

But don’t say that, you don’t want to insult GGGMT’s family.









"The lady doth protest too much, methinks” - Willy

Really though it’s a faked photo. It’s still a cry for attention but it’s still a faked photo.

This is one of the finest watch photos I have ever seen in 8 years on this forum. It’s artful and tasteful. Honors the love of watches and what we all strive for. Just fabulous!


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by james272

Ha like this one ?
It’s my wife’s wedding gift from me . Hope she doesn’t know what a piece of doo doo she has - she loves it :-)) james in San Antonio Tx

James, the Bentley is off the hook! Two-tone?? Bad to the bone. Your wife is pumped! The peanut gallery is always critical of that which is beyond its reach.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Pateks

How could I have missed that. Ofcourse it’s a real pic. I mean one of the gold 5711s is up to his elbow and is larger than the other two. Mush be that new stretchy bracelet that Patek is making.

And the ability to wrap a deployant clasp around a steering wheel. Dude must be Houdini. And finally to balance a couple of pieces on a steering wheel so perfectly. Magical.

Yup- real pic.

Agree — Pic is real.


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[Pateks]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Agree — Pic is real.


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Unreal. I’m living in the twilight zone.

[kentrifle]

I always thought the Patek message was one of elegance in simplicity. A ref. 1518 .AN would make a splendid one-watch statement.

[Michigan_State]

Don’t see any evidence (other than claims) for the pic being fake, that’s that.

The shop in the background seems to be located in Hanoi, so quite sure the wealth is based on an equal opportunity and living wage paying business ;)

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Michigan_State

Don’t see any evidence (other than claims) for the pic being fake, that’s that.

Possibly bad pincushion distortion in the foreground affecting the RG 5711's but everything else looks ok - who knows, impossible to really be certain these days.