StanBalaban Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 To be fair, the Hublot purchase was very much based on aesthetics. Once I saw it and wore it, I had to buy it especially as it's completely different to the others in my collection. I must say that I look on very enviously on Connor's Patek Phillipe. That is a beautiful timepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The Marine does fit the bill as much as an Aquanaut. But I'm not keen on a rubber strap and the Breguet I want in my collection is the classic looking coin case piece in gold, that is for next year though. It's looking like Royal Oak to me but I can't let the SubC go, I'm wearing it today and I just plain enjoy it. Looks like space 5 in the box gets used. I love the Minute repeaters, the IWC one looks superb but my grail would be a Breguet Tourbillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 To be fair, the Hublot purchase was very much based on aesthetics. Once I saw it and wore it, I had to buy it especially as it's completely different to the others in my collection. I must say that I look on very enviously on Connor's Patek Phillipe. That is a beautiful timepiece. You should buy watches for yourself, if you like it that's all that matters. I could not own a watch I didn't find aesthetically pleasing to me, regardless of what brand it is. It comes numero uno on a list for watch choice. I do love my Patek and the reason for that is all about the dial. It's just stunning to look at. The other more classic look (see below) is a bit too boring for me. If I was going all plain dial like that I'd side with Vacheron Constantine over Patek. Breguet too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 There are some excellent hi-res photos out there, so surely watchoholics must surely have a 'grail' as their desktop. Any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Many times photos don't do a watch justice. Seeing a watch in the flesh in a must really, or at least a high res YouTube video. As for Grail watch, it's a grail until you get it. Google Breguet Tourbillon and you'll get plenty of photos of what I'd consider the ultimate grail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted May 29, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think the Royal Oak looks superb in this review. Sorry, I just don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted May 29, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 29, 2014 You should buy watches for yourself, if you like it that's all that matters. Correct, so my view don't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 You should buy watches for yourself, if you like it that's all that matters. Correct, so my view don't really matter. Bloody hard to find an Audemars Piguet around to look at though. I have to go into Bond Street in London to have a look and try one on. But don't pretend the Royal Oak in Rose Gold isn't a bloody sexy as f**k watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I prefer the gold AP, which is unusual for me as I usually hate gold watches! It just works on the AP Royal Oak though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted May 29, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 29, 2014 Does nothing for me, sorry. In fact the rose gold on ales it worse I don't like that at all. Ito me it looks like a cross between a giant nut and a ship port hole. But sounds like you are sold so go for it. Feel free to send me your unwanted sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hopefully I should have something new incoming today. If it does, I'll post a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 31, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Got the Mrs one of these for her birthday today - EDIT: The picture is not actual size. Edited May 31, 2014 by NurembergVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted May 31, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2014 How big is the picture of the watch you got her, Rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MakemineVanilla Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 What defines a watch as Swiss made? I get the impression that even some of the top brands (eg Breitling) have their parts made outside the country and then just assemble them in Switzerland, which falls within some bureaucrat's definition of what amounts to 'Swiss made'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It has to be a Swiss movement, it has to be assembled in the country and final inspection and quality control done in the country. Also at least 50% of the cost of the components have to be made in Switzerland. Some parts are made abroad for many parts of watches (usually the jewels). But nearly every part for in house movements are fabricated in Switzerland itself. So Rolex or JLC for example are almost entirely made there and then the parts they source are usually sourced from Swatch Group who would have a large amount of manufacturing done in Switzerland too. Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet & Vacheron Constantine are all in house, all hand made and two of them (PP, AP) are still family run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 What would be your ideal collection CV? Have you got a list of grails that once you get you'll be happy be and not flip any of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 One of my mates has just taken delivery of a custom made Rolex. They made a number of watches for him and a few other lads which have their regimental badge and service number engraved on the back. Rolex produced them at a reduced rate, so he paid £3,500, but **** knows how much they'd be worth being so rare. I'm not a fan of watches but it was pretty damn sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 6, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.blaken.com/en/individual/daytona?gclid=CLW0mOmX5r4CFbDJtAodik0A4A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.blaken.com/en/individual/daytona?gclid=CLW0mOmX5r4CFbDJtAodik0A4A Ugh. Equivalent of putting a body kit and a fat exhaust on a nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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