ExtraExtra Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Just wondering what the gen pop feel about this watch. Is it too girly? too metro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Dude. It's Chanel. If you have to ask...it's metro (minimum). Buy a proper diver. Or ask yourself, how would this go down at the pub with your mates? "Hey guys, check out this new watch I just picked up...it's Chanel." Yeah right. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I hope someone chimes in that has one. I like the looks of it too.. but I've only seen pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have the black ceramic chrono. Anything other than the chrono would be too feminine for my taste. That said I don't wear the watch much. It's a quartz movement, obviously reliable and I often think of selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 chanel and men should not be used in the same sentence. i feel the same way about cartier. my $0.02 for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I lean towards agreeing about Chanel (I find the J12 attractive but suspect it would be very feminine on the wrist), but disagree with the Cartier statement. They have some nice guy's watches, the Santos is particularly masculine for a dress watch, IMHO. chanel and men should not be used in the same sentence. i feel the same way about cartier. my $0.02 for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 i have a 42mm marine on the way - very excited. fortunately i am not insecure that a watch undermines my masculinity i cant wait to get it. here are the qc pics mary got me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 i have a 42mm marine on the way - very excited. WOW that is one dressy dive watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_brian_ Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I lean towards agreeing about Chanel (I find the J12 attractive but suspect it would be very feminine on the wrist), but disagree with the Cartier statement. They have some nice guy's watches, the Santos is particularly masculine for a dress watch, IMHO. Agreed. The Santos is a great looking watch, even if it is a Cartier - which brand I do not like too much for its watches (just like Montblanc.) The best thing about Cartier is: Girls know the brand and like it. It´s kind of a chick-magnet sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactower Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 i have a 42mm marine on the way - very excited. fortunately i am not insecure that a watch undermines my masculinity Don't worry, there will be a line a mile long of women that will undermine your masculinity in short order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychastings Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 i have a 42mm marine on the way - very excited. fortunately i am not insecure that a watch undermines my masculinity i cant wait to get it. here are the qc pics mary got me: Wow that is a really nice Channel, The marine looks really nice compared to the j12 and it looks a lot manlier than the j12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8terz Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Well my wife says I'm Metro and I'm comfortable with that. I have the J12 ceramic coated Chrono. It's a pretty cool watch. I bought my wife the matching ladies Chrono as well. I don't worry about other peoples opinions. If I did , I wouldn't be more successful than most of the people I know. Besides , your were born an original. Don't die a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Somebody needs some Gaytona love.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 this is not tha gaytona , this is the gaytejust... i really like the new 42mm version and yes it is a chick magnet.. you can lend it to a girl after a very good night or some more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8terz Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm curious. Are there customizers out there that do that or can you order it like that from Rolex ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I live, work and vacation in all of the hot spots around the world other than the Middle East (NY, Paris, London, St Barts, etc.) and I have never seen a Chanel on a man's wrist. IMHO, any girl who you are meeting will think that you are gay and will want to be your BFF (without priviledges) so she can borrow the watch. If your a married guy than you don't care - buy the Chanel. Seriously, in NYC the 38mm is the standard informal watch for married women - every upper East side housewife has one (yeah, black too). It goes with the pocketbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Seriously, in NYC the 38mm is the standard informal watch for married women - every upper East side housewife has one (yeah, black too). It goes with the pocketbook. Mrs. Ubi loved her 38mm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm thinking about getting the men's diver....but the clasp is holding me back as i prefer a deployant. Mrs Ubi's looks nice. Is 38mm not too big for her wrist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Never mind...just saw the one with deployant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mrs Ubi's looks nice. Is 38mm not too big for her wrist? Hmmm... 38mm fit her wrist quite nicely, methinks! Shortly after she rec'd it, the case took a hard impact and cracked the case She was heartbroken, so, I ended up replacing it with a 33mm (which she also loves)... She's going on 2 years with the 33mm, and knock on wood, it's wearing nicely! No breaks or cracks and the finish of the ceramic is still smooth and glossy... I have to say, I'm quite impressed (cause she's not exactly gentle with her watches)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 That looks nice Ubi. Did this 33mm come in black? I can only find white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mrs. Ubi's is 38mm - as is every woman's. Chanel is the one brand where all the women will go big as it is Chanel. When it comes to Chanel bigger pocketbooks, wallets and of course watches- ergo my advice. Seriously, the new 42mm might end up on men's wrists. But truthfully my wife is bugging me for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 EE- This should be the black ceramic equivalent to Mrs. Ubi's 33mm white J12: J12 ceramic (black) Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yes it does. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good luck in your search! Mrs. Ubi is wanting a black J12 now as well (after showing her the link above), but what she's really hoping for is a chocolate brown J12. Unfortunately, I don't think that's ever going to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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