TeeJay

I have a huge favor to ask. On saturday, I'm going to my fiance's work's Christmas do, and that means dressing up nicely. I have my outfit ready, and want to wear my 127, but don't have a black strap for it. If anyone could lend me a black 26/26 strap, which they could mail to arrive for saturday, I would be extremely greatfull, and will post the strap back on Monday with a nice crisp

From the front, or back?

I'd say Classic, but I'd clarify that by saying 'simplicity' is more my preference. My taste in watches has certainly evolved over the past year where, this time last year, I'd been wearing my Sub for a while, and looking to get an Omega as a replacement, settling on the Planet Ocean as seen in Casino Royale. For a while, it was fun wearing "James Bond's watch", but I began to develop a taste for the extreme simplicity of the PAMs... Just to touch on size, I've found that the first time I tried on watches of PAM size, I initially felt they were a bit too big, and would go back to the Sub-size. Then I bought the Planet Ocean Big Size, and didn't have a problem with it. The first time I wore a PAM, I wasn't immediately 'grabbed by the balls' by it, and when returning one with a faulty power reserve, swapped it for an Omega as a gift, and didn't order another 111h for some time. When I did re-order a 111h, I absolutely loved it. So much so, that I've hardly worn my Planet Ocean since it arrived... When I first tried on a 127 (originally intended as my birthday watch) I felt it was nice, but too large for 'everyday wear', and, as the CG Lever had a flaw, that was returned and exchanged for a PVD 111g, which I adapted to incredibly quickly, but, did feel that it 'wore smaller' than it's SS Twin, simply because of the color difference. An unexpected commission, and I decided to treat myself to another 127 as a collection item/occasional wear watch, but, as with my first experience with the 111h, where it didn't immediately grab me, this time, it did indeed, and it has become a firm favorite. I'd go so far as to say that, unless I had to wear a suit, it might even be my 'daily wear' watch. All the time it's worn with a T Shirt or rolled sleeves, the size isn't such an issue, and, dial wise, I prefer the aesthetic of the combined 111/112 dial, and prefer the sandwich layers rather than the sausage dial on the PVD 111g. Fortunately, my fiance (who bought the 111g for me) feels the 127 looks better, so I can wear it without fear of being called ungreatful over my birthday present All I need now, is the bordeaux strap, and it'll be perfect Is the watch big? Obviously Does it dwarf my wrist or 'go over the edges'? Not at all. Most of all though, (even with the second sweep) it still has incredibly clean, simple lines, which, although not an 'Oyster-style' dive watch, it certainly still has the feel of a 'classic watch'

Actually, I found both feet and head to be rotating clockwise. It was only by really concentrating, that I could get the anti-clockwise rotation. That said, like John Steed, I prefer my tea stirred anti-clockwise

My first thought was of clockwise rotation. Didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, though

This is always good for a chuckle

I've given several reps to friends and family members this year as gifts, and they all knew that they were reps because I told them so. None of them are watch enthusiasts, so they just appreciated them as 'watches'. As for who would I let 'in the tent', that doesn't really apply, for the reason that none of them are watch enthusiasts, so none of them would want to start a collection and need contact details. The closest I have come, was forwarding StrapCulture's website address to a friend I gave a 111h to. Of course. As Victoria mentioned, someone would have to be pretty sleazy to try and convince an SO they were wearing gens rather than reps, and, as mentioned, said discovery could have some potentially disastrous consequences. Honesty is the best policy, folks

Absolutely awesome straps, like Victoria, I'd buy the 2nd strap 'as is', although for a thread recommendation, personally, I'd chose the 3rd thread, as that would be the closest color to the leather, and, with a nice leather like that, personally, I wouldn't want to distract from it with a differently colored stitching. Just my .2c. Have you thought of making and selling matching strap/belt sets? (actually, that can go out to any of the resident strap gurus) That would definitely be something I would buy...

No idea where you'd get one, but how about this?

The actions of a PAMophile trying to convince themself that they really did prefer wearing Omega watches so as not to give into the addiction of PAMs. Didn't work, did it

While those are males, all the time they dress and associate thusly, I doubt anyone would ever consider them 'Men'

As I said in the previous thread on this issue: Only one... Oh boy... I'd say it depended on your intended circumstances for wearing it. If you're someone who travels to other countries, then I'd personally suggest a 029a. If you're not much of a traveller, then a 112h is very nice. I suggest the Luminor rather than Radiomir line, simply because that then gives the option to wear an SS bracelet on the watch if you choose In response to the points Tom made, I would agree, PAMs are by no means perfect reps, and yes, they do generally look very similar, but, my collection of them is not of various models to 'find The One', but because there are different aspects of different ones which I like. For example: 111h (which I wish was a 112h) - I really like the simplicity and the sandwich dial. It looks as good on SS as it does on leather, and it's not a watch that everyone recognizes. PVD 111g (again, which I wish was a 112h) - The PVD makes for a different look to the SS. It doesn't matter that the movement has the different bridges I like, or AR on the crystal, yes, those things make it a technically superior watch, it's appeal to me is aesthetic - it gives a totally different look to that model watch. 029a - GMT functionality so excellent for travelling abroad. I'm not a fan of date-windows and cyclopses, but, having the cyclops inside the crystal is an improvement in design than Rolex's tired habit of fixing it to the outside, and spoiling the line of the crystal. Again, looks good on SS or leather (although personally, my ss bracelet doesn't allign properly to be worn, but if it did line up, it would look damn sharp) so a versatile watch which many folks won't recognize. 127 - Different size watch, combines the 111h/112h dial aesthetic, has a different shaped case, so from that perspective, not purchased in an attempt to 'improve' on the 111h in my collection, but bought as something completely different. Also, as the watch worn by Orlando Bloom in the movie Elizabethtown, it comes under the catagory of 'movie memorabelia', which is something I collect, so bought as both a time-piece, and a movie collectable. Of course, everyone's going to have their own reasons for choosing certain watches, or buying similar watches, I just wanted to show some examples of choosing watches which (despite some basic similarities) are distinctly different in various ways, and, that those differences wer ethe reasons for purchase, rather than solely looking for 'improvements on aesthetics/fidelity of replication'. [Edit to add] If it was a case of only one gen, then (disregarding my opinions on consumerism and price inflation) I would probably go for the 029a for the simple reason that it would be 1) versatile and look good on ss or leather, and 2) have the widest range of functions, ie time, date and GMT, rather than just 'time', so would be more usefull in a wider range of situations.

If one's tastes run to such things, why not... [Edit to add] Personally, I'd rather buy a pair of nice brown shoes...

I'm having a really hard time getting this off my wrist Tomorrow, I'll be wearing this again though

Indeed, this watch definitely looks nicer on a brown strap. That's not a problem though, just buy new shoes and belt to match the strap

Ahh, that would certainly make sense if the cyclops is also treated to the AR coating process It's interesting that you should think that, as I would say that the 2531.80 is one of the worst offenders at 'washing out', but, interestingly, the 029a and 2531.80 share many common design features. I have to admit, I don't find the 'washout' on my 029a as annoying as I find the the distortion at the edge of my 127 from it's shaped crystal, so I guess it is a case of personal taste and opinion. The one thing I would say, is do you find the 'washout' on a 029a annoying because the watch has that detailed dial rather than being 'plain', and would you find the same degree of 'washout' annoying on a watch like a 111h?

Oh deary deary me. Let's be fair here, Victoria's point was a totally accurate and valid one. In the 'grand scheme of things', and personal choice, of course a person is free to wear whatever color combinations they like, regardless of how it looks to others, as it is their choice to do so. However, this must be balanced with the standard 'rule' that when dressing, matching leathers like shoes, belt and watch, are the details which pull an outfit together. Are they essential? No. Are they obligatory? Of course not. It is, for want of a better term, the icing on the cake. R11co, your post to Victoria was as high-handed as the standards you accuse her of displaying. Her 'hissy fit', as you put it, was only made when Doc made an unnecessary personal comment about her own tastes, rather than simply disagreeing with her. It is one thing to try and act as a negotiator, but doing so in a way which insults one party is not particularly impartial, nor does it de-escalate the situation. If you feel that that is an insult, then my apologies, I was merely stating how your post may be perceived by others.

I'm sure you'll get lots of happy hours wearing it

I know it's a matter of personal taste, but I'd have to say that's a bit of an exageration... Okay, so reflections can obscure the dial a little, but I never found them so obscuring that the texture was un-noticeable... Then again, I like the 'subtle' quality which that gives the tuxedo dial, less 'in the face'... Either way, AR coating will definitely show the dial better, so best of luck with the procedure

No, I bought it from Tony. Comparing it to photos Victoria posted a while back, might this watch I have, be the same 'base unit' that Davidsen aquires to then modify? The structure of the case/crown guard etc certainly appear to be the same...

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At a guess, I would think that the watch (rep or gen) would not have AR because the cyclops would mar the appearance of the AR.

Only one... Oh boy... I'd say it depended on your intended circumstances for wearing it. If you're someone who travels to other countries, then I'd personally suggest a 029a. If you're not much of a traveller, then a 112h is very nice. I suggest the Luminor rather than Radiomir line, simply because that then gives the option to wear an SS bracelet on the watch if you choose

I believe my dealer also sells a more expensive version, (appears to be out of stock at the moment, could've also been my imagination ) which has the swan neck regulator on the movement, but, movement asside, the physical case appears the same as the Davidsen 127 you once reported issues with, which was eventually replaced... I'll bear it in mind that they're prone to exploding, but, as it's not intended to be a 'regular wearer', it wouldn't be an emergency if it was to blow