The Watch Thread - Part 4

[Paladium]

Fully agree .... she was really distracting ......


but a happy one, nonetheless!

I could do with more of such distractions in my life. I welcome them with open palms.. erm i mean arms..

 

[TeenTitan01]

May not be getting a watch for my wife after all.

"You buy watches for others because you yourself like watches. I'd rather have another nice bag."

Going to Chanel later.

can consider hermes birkin & hermes kelly if they're not in her collection yet.

unless she's a 2.55 fan in which case, complete the collection in all 5 sizes.

ps. be thankful she's not diamond crazy. diamonds are the most useless luxury. all show and no go. with near zero residual value.

 

[TeenTitan01]

May not be getting a watch for my wife after all.

"You buy watches for others because you yourself like watches. I'd rather have another nice bag."

Going to Chanel later.

"You buy watches for others because you yourself like watches." Exact words of my wife too haha.

that sounded something like what my gf said to me.

hahaha... the trials & tribulations of a married/attached man.

therein lies the tcoo when indulging in your watch passion if you've a partner who may not share your passion. and even if she does, you need to bribe her with gifts in order to avoid or at least minimize her nagging at your horological hording.

 

[All in a Day]

can consider hermes birkin & hermes kelly if they're not in her collection yet.

unless she's a 2.55 fan in which case, complete the collection in all 5 sizes.

ps. be thankful she's not diamond crazy. diamonds are the most useless luxury. all show and no go. with near zero residual value.

U are hand bag expert as well ah

 

[yattokame]

She's quite a chanel fan. Will be getting a ltd or what special seasonal ed for her. Dunno what the bag is called but the saleslady remembered my wife likes that one

She doesnt like the birkin or kelly. My sis is doing grey importing of Hermes but she just doesnt like them despite the ready availability and lower price.

 

[DaBenDan]

what can i say about this special edition IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calender?

"big" (dia:46mm/ht:16mm), "gaudy:", "busy-busy dial", "cartoony small dial red-arrowhead hands".

the only saving grace is perhaps the diamond crown and the 7 days power reserve.

an opinion on iwc: IWC Watches - AskMen

also, it's from a company that charges a relatively high premium while using eta movements in their products vis-a-vis their brand image/quality.

IWC Schaffhausen | Fine Timepieces From Switzerland | Forum | GST Movements

nothing against eta movements. they're good & reliable and likely to become scarcer in the future for those not affliated to them.

but an eta movement is an eta movement, modified or not. it's the same movement that powers a tissot - tudor black bay chioness not withstanding.

nothing against cheap & affordable. in fact, from a value for money perspective, seiko 5s are fantastic value for money.

instead may i commend to you the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calender...

"right dress watch sized" (dia:39mm/ht:9.2mm), "oozes class & elegence", "easy to read dial", "expansive sweep from a central seconds hand that animates a watch", from a watchmaking house with a storied history & venerable reputation that manufactures its own movements & most of their parts inhouse, and who supplies to top tier brands like Van Cleef & Arpels for eg.

at a fraction of the price of other perpetual calenders.

that THAT'S value for money!

IMHO, for jlc, only the reverso is worth getting. Most iconic and timeless. Buy watches buy their signatures. That's value for money.

 

[All in a Day]

IMHO, for jlc, only the reverso is worth getting. Most iconic and timeless. Buy watches buy their signatures. That's value for money.

While the reverso is undeniably the icon and crown jewel of JLC, i think it is one of few brands where every other collection is also respectable (notwithstanding one's personal aesthetics preferences) simply because they can boldly proclaim all their movements are in-house.

 

[yattokame]

How much is the jlc perpetual cal btw?

 

[Panerex]

If I buy preowned AP, where in Singapore can I authenticate it?
Thanks

 

[pwillie]

IMHO, for jlc, only the reverso is worth getting. Most iconic and timeless. Buy watches buy their signatures. That's value for money.

JLC do not have much missteps in terms of their dress watches, all their dressier series are superb watches, for their sports watches... there's some arguments there.
I find quite abit of guys do not like square/rectangular shaped watches, while women is more receptive.
Most of the reversos i have seen are on women...
I find the squadras look really good on guys...

 

[pwillie]

How much is the jlc perpetual cal btw?

preowned LNIB someone selling $22k

Welcome to Singapore Horology Club / Singapore Rolex Owners Club (SG-ROC)

 

[All in a Day]

If I buy preowned AP, where in Singapore can I authenticate it?
Thanks

Have checked on this before. Some pre-owned shops will help authenticate. AP themselves can do that too at several hundred $ (i cannot remember exact amount) but unlike rolex, they will issue u a cert. U can re-confirm w AP or call up some pre-owned shops

 

[TeenTitan01]

How much is the jlc perpetual cal btw?

if you're talking about the master ultra thin version:

s/steel (boutique only) - USD19,950 (but according to mbs boutique, will only come in mar, the scoundrels!)

rose gold - USD31,600

white gold - USD34,700.

Master Ultra Thin Perpetual | Luxury watches | Jaeger-LeCoultre E-boutique

 

[DaBenDan]

what can i say about this special edition IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calender?

"big" (dia:46mm/ht:16mm), "gaudy:", "busy-busy dial", "cartoony small dial red-arrowhead hands".

the only saving grace is perhaps the diamond crown and the 7 days power reserve.

an opinion on iwc: IWC Watches - AskMen

also, it's from a company that charges a relatively high premium while using eta movements in their products vis-a-vis their brand image/quality.

IWC Schaffhausen | Fine Timepieces From Switzerland | Forum | GST Movements

nothing against eta movements. they're good & reliable and likely to become scarcer in the future for those not affliated to them.

but an eta movement is an eta movement, modified or not. it's the same movement that powers a tissot - tudor black bay chioness not withstanding.

nothing against cheap & affordable. in fact, from a value for money perspective, seiko 5s are fantastic value for money.

instead may i commend to you the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calender...

"right dress watch sized" (dia:39mm/ht:9.2mm), "oozes class & elegence", "easy to read dial", "expansive sweep from a central seconds hand that animates a watch", from a watchmaking house with a storied history & venerable reputation that manufactures its own movements & most of their parts inhouse, and who supplies to top tier brands like Van Cleef & Arpels for eg.

at a fraction of the price of other perpetual calenders.

that THAT'S value for money!

And people who say such things about IWC are simply brand bashers and are totally clueless about IWC's contribution in the history of watchmaking, in particular with their perpetual calendars. Go google Kurt Klaus for heaven's sake.

 

[TeenTitan01]

JLC do not have much missteps in terms of their dress watches, all their dressier series are superb watches, for their sports watches... there's some arguments there.
I find quite abit of guys do not like square/rectangular shaped watches, while women is more receptive.
Most of the reversos i have seen are on women...
I find the squadras look really good on guys...

don draper approves...

Don Draper's Watch, Tie, Cufflinks & Other Accessories in Mad Men

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-mad-men-reverso-watch-hands-on/

 

[TeenTitan01]

And people who say such things about IWC are simply brand bashers and are totally clueless about IWC's contribution in the history of watchmaking, in particular with their perpetual calendars. Go google Kurt Klaus for heaven's sake.

lol, why so butt hurt?

hey look, i know mercedes benz sl63 amg uses an iwc clock in its dashboard, but iwc is really a wannabe brand that overcharges for casing eta movements.

and jaeger lecoultre's master ultra thin perpetual is superior to iwc's portuguese perpetual calender (be it the regular version or their limited little prince edition) from an aesthetic, design and manufacture pov as a few of gentlemen here agrees.

look pal, there're plenty of venerable, once proud, independent brands that are reduced to casing eta movements like longines, rado, tissot, etc.

nothing against eta movements. they're good & reliable.

but when you start charging a huge premium for casing eta movements while trying to fool the less discerning into thinking that you're a higher tier luxury watch brand than you really are, then it's only right to call you out for being less than honest.

that's where jaeger lecoultre, piaget, heck even rolex have pride of place as true watchmakers who design and manufacture their own watch movements.

 

[TeenTitan01]

JLC do not have much missteps in terms of their dress watches, all their dressier series are superb watches, for their sports watches... there's some arguments there.
I find quite abit of guys do not like square/rectangular shaped watches, while women is more receptive.
Most of the reversos i have seen are on women...
I find the squadras look really good on guys...

well, perhaps they haven't been properly introduced to cartier classics, be it the santos or the tank.

who can resist the charm of the cartier tank mc skeleton?

Tank MC Skeleton - Mechanical, palladium - Fine Timepieces for men - Cartier

love that iconic blue sapphire cabochon on the crown!

 

[pwillie]

well, perhaps they haven't been properly introduced to cartier classics, be it the santos or the tank.

who can resist the charm of the cartier tank mc skeleton?

Tank MC Skeleton - Mechanical, palladium - Fine Timepieces for men - Cartier

love that iconic blue sapphire cabochon on the crown!

the tank/santos doesn't quite tickle my fancy, but whatever rocks your boat
I've got a zenith port royal, and that itself is a contentious design

 

[Jeremy1]

No vested interest on JLC and IWC.

If really want to consider, will be AP, PP and Blancpain.

 

[Henabi]

lol, why so butt hurt?

hey look, i know mercedes benz sl63 amg uses an iwc clock in its dashboard, but iwc is really a wannabe brand that overcharges for casing eta movements.

and jaeger lecoultre's master ultra thin perpetual is superior to iwc's portuguese perpetual calender (be it the regular version or their limited little prince edition) from an aesthetic, design and manufacture pov as a few of gentlemen here agrees.

look pal, there're plenty of venerable, once proud, independent brands that are reduced to casing eta movements like longines, rado, tissot, etc.

nothing against eta movements. they're good & reliable.

but when you start charging a huge premium for casing eta movements while trying to fool the less discerning into thinking that you're a higher tier luxury watch brand than you really are, then it's only right to call you out for being less than honest.

that's where jaeger lecoultre, piaget, heck even rolex have pride of place as true watchmakers who design and manufacture their own watch movements.

Most important: be happy with your watch. Watch snob is a good platform to gain knowledge about the top tier luxury watches but don't read too much into what they write because everyone see things differently.