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8 June 2018, 08:16 AM | #31 |
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Yep, it's funny how I was looking not only at higher priced watches, but cheaper watches that very day.
Now I just wish there is an easy way to change out the straps myself without risk of damaging the case. BTW, did it take long before small scuffs/blemishes started showing up on your case? I think I already noticed a few hairline ones on the bezel. No matter how many times I go through this with other watches, the first one always hurts the most. |
8 June 2018, 08:31 AM | #32 |
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Congrats and looks nice!
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It's survived well so far. The most surprisingly shock it's had is having a seat belt retract quickly as I took it off and the seat belt smacking the face of the Saxonia. After a lot of inspection, there is no dents on the case or cracks on the crystal. It's survived more than I thought it would. |
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8 June 2018, 10:52 AM | #34 |
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Good to know it can take some a little abuse. This is my first precious metal watch, so I'm not sure what to expect. When I got my Sea-Dweller, I wasn't that rough with it the first week, and it already developed scratches within days, from unknown causes. I've always imagined gold will be worse.
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8 June 2018, 11:04 AM | #35 |
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Oy. Committed a grave Rolex sin on 'Rolexforums!' Sorry, for some reason I thought the date looked like a hour bar in the pic! And yes, that Hodinkee 3 on 3 was something else. I wish they would do way more of those!
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8 June 2018, 11:16 AM | #36 | |
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That's how it all started with the Omega Seamaster 300, too... after I learned how tough it is, it went through the depths of Hades and back (e.g. washer and dryer in jean pocket, dropped on granite floor from 5 feet off the ground, etc.). This is my first precious metal watch as well so it's acting as a gateway into future watches. I love it so far and I expect to love it decades into the future, too. Such a simple, elegant, and timeless watch. |
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8 June 2018, 08:59 PM | #37 |
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Fantastic choice. It fits so well into your collection!
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9 June 2018, 05:12 PM | #38 |
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Excellent choice! That's a beautiful watch. Congratulations. It also fits in nicely with your collection, yet leaves the door open for some new others you may have your eye on. I'm also one of those types who always is thinking about my next watch, even though I'm immensely satisfied with those I own.
Regarding dress watches, I don't have large wrists either and I have simple sub seconds manual dress watches from Lange (1815), Patek (5119J), and VC (Traditionnelle Small Seconds) and I like them all for different reasons. Having them on different colored straps to match my shoes and belts is my justification for having multiples of similar watches. |
9 June 2018, 07:08 PM | #39 | |
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Do you mind sharing some pictures of these watches on your wrist? I was never able to try on a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle in person since the boutique didn't have it in stock. |
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9 June 2018, 07:31 PM | #40 |
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Wow, what a collection. I agree...I just got a watch that hits all the requirements I want, and yet I still would like to add more.
Some of the models that I still have a strong interest in are the Rolex Daytona Ceramic & GMT Pepsi, PP Nautilus/Aquanaut, AP Royal Oak 15202, VC Historiques, the JLC Reverso, and the IWC Big Pilot. I'm not sure about the last 2, because I'm not fully convinced that the Reverso fits well on my sharp wristbone, and Big Pilot is...BIG. But I love the designs. |
12 June 2018, 10:37 AM | #41 |
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Wise choice - it looks great.
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12 June 2018, 10:44 AM | #42 |
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Congrats! Looks great, enjoy it! I like second hands, got this one last year
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12 June 2018, 03:11 PM | #43 |
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12 June 2018, 11:54 PM | #44 |
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I think that the 5120 is no longer made, although I am sure that they are still out there. I like the second hand on the 5119. When I look at my watch, I know that this thing is “on.”
This is of more concern with a manually wound watch without a power reserve indicator. |
13 June 2018, 06:37 AM | #45 |
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Gorgeous! DM
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13 June 2018, 09:59 AM | #46 |
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Beautiful watch. Congratulations!
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14 June 2018, 06:11 AM | #47 |
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Just seeing this thread. Nice writeup and nice choice! I think I agreed with everything you said up until considering the Big Pilot for your 6.35" wrists.
May I ask why you were specifically targeting a manual wind watch? Is it so you can see more of the movement from the caseback? Or something else?
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14 June 2018, 07:20 AM | #48 |
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Thanks! I know the Big Pilot is a bit outlandish perhaps. I love the overall look and design of it. Just wish they made one slightly smaller.
I wanted a manual wind for several reasons. I never owned a manual wind piece, so I definitely wanted one for the collection. I enjoy the interaction with the watch, and winding it gives me more reason to spend time with it every few days. As you said, I also like the less cluttered view of the movement sans rotor. It’s not a daily wear piece, so having an automatic movement that keeps it going won’t make much of a difference in keeping the watch running. As such, there’s also. I reason for me to pay the extra cost of having it with an automatic movement. |
14 June 2018, 08:06 AM | #49 |
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To me, you bought the best made brand of watches in the world
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14 June 2018, 08:21 AM | #50 |
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So simple but so beautiful, I would choose this and Lange over a Calatrava for a simple dress watch and suspect many here would too such is the growing allure of Lange.
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19 June 2018, 11:06 PM | #51 |
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Very classy watch, congrats!
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