Timepieces

[Matthew Strongin]

I'm not sure if any mechanical watches have perpetual calendars or not....

Plenty do. It's one of the most highly regarded complications.

[dgaddis]

Plenty do. It's one of the most highly regarded complications.

And I imagine it's not an inexpensive complication.

[NYCfixie]

And I imagine it's not an inexpensive complication.

It can depend on how each company defines "perpetual calendar" for a mechanical watch and the individual watch prices can vary from $1,000 to well over $1,000,000.

[Matthew Strongin]

Here's a good one. Perpetual, minute repeater and chronograph. Pretty casual.

[dashDustin]

Pretty casual.

was that tongue-in-cheek? i think that was tongue-in-cheek, but i'm not really sure.

[NYCfixie]

was that tongue-in-cheek? i think that was tongue-in-cheek, but i'm not really sure.

Yes, and it may have also been directed at the both of us, tongue-in-cheek.

I believe it is the 5208R which at about $900,000 is well within the range I shared earlier (if you could even get one).

[NYCfixie]

The Perfect "One Watch" - Calatrava, Patrimony, Ultra Thin or ... ?

[dashDustin]

The perfect one watch.

Sorry, it’s a bit dirty. Been washing bikes.

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[Matthew Strongin]

was that tongue-in-cheek? i think that was tongue-in-cheek, but i'm not really sure.

Definitely. I live in T-shirts and Vans. That watch is not casual at all.

[choke]

The Perfect "One Watch" - Calatrava, Patrimony, Ultra Thin or ... ?

AP Jules Audemars
Breguet Classique
Breguet Tradition
F.P. Journe

[theflashunc]

The perfect one watch.

Sorry, it’s a bit dirty. Been washing bikes.

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Which #?

How's the height of it on a nato?

[dashDustin]

#2410

I wear thicker Natos (usually the “seatbelt” style), and they add a solid 4mm to the height. I don’t notice it, but others might. I’m going to see what I think of the bracelet. Just need to order a proper sized screwdriver.

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[theflashunc]

I've been a big fan of the bracelet -- its stupidly comfortable, especially in the spring loaded setting -- but been kicking around the idea of throwing it on a Nato or my MN strap to see how it feels. My only hesitancy with the NATO is the height of it if I'm adding 3-4 mm for the strap.

But the whole thing is titanium too, so it isn't like it's a super heavy watch...#firstworldproblems.

[fmbp]

I like the Hamiltons (esp) the Khaki as value mechanicals, but I haven't had good longevity - after 5 years or so, they stop. IIRC, they have ETA 2824 movements. I'm guessing that they're pretty 'raw' given that the same movement, with varying degrees of finish, can last forever and meet chronometer standards of accuracy. I bought a couple for my sons and both conked out after 4 - 5 years. Serviced and ran for a few more months, then crapped out again. Given that the cost of service can approach the price of the watch (a couple of hundred bucks), I won't be buying more of these. By contrast, 'cheap' mechanical Seiko divers run forever and are 90% of the quality of my Swiss divers for 5% of the cost. YMMV.

FWIW - my Hamilton Khaki Field auto has been going strong for 7+ years now without being serviced. I wear it regularly, but it's largely become a beater watch for me.

[dgaddis]

I’ve cut the keeper off most of nylon straps and shortened them so a I don’t have to tuck the extra length. I wear them with the hardware on the underside of my wrist. With my scrawny wrists it looks better IMO, since it’s less bulky looking:. Doesn’t jack the case up much either.

[Lionel]

Here's a good one. Perpetual, minute repeater and chronograph. Pretty casual.

Yummy

[vertical_doug]

Definitely. I live in T-shirts and Vans. That watch is not casual at all.

if you can afford the watch, the watch is casual. It works with your Brunello Cucinelli t-shirt and tennies.
Slip-On

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

so yesterday beard is optional
why spend $50 and when you can spend $1200

[mnoble485]

My wife and I often have conversations about how much net worth would you need to spend $550.00 on a tee shirt and not feel bad. Not bashing those that do and it's a problem I don't expect to have.

Mike

[dgaddis]

The Gucci active wear line is the best thing in high fashion IMO. This $3600 jacket is so hot right now!!

[deano]

i think he escaped from a russian oligarch's s*x cave. "what time is it?"