freddy333 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (GQ 2010 Style Manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Time for a platinum calatrava... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Trendy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Trendy! Wrong. Vintage is a (permanent) style, not a (fashion) trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I can haz vintage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Freddy, Yes, it's indisputable. I guess I have to expound a bit on what I meant by this. Vintage everything is at its peak in popularity, it permeates every cultural medium and is rapidly becoming a consumer "must have" with pretentious tw4ts lining up to raid salvation army stores and antique shops for vintage levis, cowboy boots, old tin toys, desk clocks, pocket watches, vintage rolexes, etc. And what they may lack in knowledge they more then make up for with persistence and numbers, like crows looking for shiny things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree with the sentiment but I strongly disagree with some details, for example - yellow gold most certainly does not "trump" steel. I wouldn't be taking any watch buying advice from that joker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I would agree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos666 Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 1935 rolex on interwatches, priced nice. http://www.interwatches.com/rolex-vintage-and-collectables-4061-p30080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 There's just something about the charm of vintage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Indeed there is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I think the heart and soul of a vintage also contributes to that as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I couldn't agree more! Except for the part about everything trumping stainless, that is. A vintage watch must show evidence of being used, not just a safe queen. I say stainless steel watches are the work horses, hence more desirable IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree about steel, but, just in case, it is probably best to cover all the angles (1036GMT for 6542) (A.260 for 6202) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I couldn't agree more! Except for the part about everything trumping stainless, that is. A vintage watch must show evidence of being used, not just a safe queen. I say stainless steel watches are the work horses, hence more desirable IMHO. I would agree with that. Being in a safe is no life for a watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I agree with the sentiment but I strongly disagree with some details, for example - yellow gold most certainly does not "trump" steel. I wouldn't be taking any watch buying advice from that joker I couldn't agree more! Except for the part about everything trumping stainless, that is. A vintage watch must show evidence of being used, not just a safe queen. I say stainless steel watches are the work horses, hence more desirable IMHO. Fully agree and i belive that a year ago an SS Patek took the record price at auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Whooooaaaaaa there is some SERIOUS depth to the "vintage" bench in this ball club. You guys have some sweet pieces! Freddy, I've wracked my brain and can't suss it out. What's with the wheel in the photo with your Turn-O-Graph? I could see you removing bits to turn a GMT movement into an engine for the TOG, but you're also showing an A260, so that's not it. Spill please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Vintage watches ARE classy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Freddy, I've wracked my brain and can't suss it out. What's with the wheel in the photo with your Turn-O-Graph? I could see you removing bits to turn a GMT movement into an engine for the TOG, but you're also showing an A260, so that's not it. Spill please? The A.260 -- with all of its parts in their correct locations -- powers the Turn-O-Graph & the wheel.......................just for decoration. The question I was expecting was 'Why the dauphine hand on the 1036GMT movement?' (Answer - When I completed the conversion, I needed a hand to check the new movement's time-keeping accuracy & that was the only hand I had available that fit the caliber.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ahhhh, I knew that was the reason for the Dauphine, no mystery there. I was just remembering back about a year ago you were sourcing all gen parts to allow you to build that 1036 up. I thought the wheel was an offhand reference to the "built (literally) from scratch" method to your madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I thought the wheel was an offhand reference to the "built (literally) from scratch" method to your madness. Hmmm. I think I like your answer better. Let's go with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Did someone say "gold"??? But i most always wear stainless.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 That's a clean 1680/8 Dizz! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thankyou!! Im not a yellow gold kinda guy, but this watch is absolutely awesome. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I bet it weighs a ton! Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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