Baryonic Matter Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Normally I like watches with plenty of buttons and dials and such however it occurred to me that I really should have at least one classy dress watch in my collection. So, give me some examples of what you think is a plain but classy looking dress watch. To give you an idea of what I'm talking about, something similar to this: http://img.watcheden.net/products59eview/96/96154/20110521200608_69724.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Nice simple design. Loose the date complication and it would be perfect! You can't hardly beat a Datejust on a Jubilee either... or oyster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 One of my personal faves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Whoa Ubi. Me likes that one! What would that set me back if I wanted one similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ubiquitous Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I went a little nuts with mine- I have $3k-ish into it: -Genuine 1803 DD dial for a WG model -Genuine hands -Genuine Rolex caliber 1556 movement -Genuine DJ case modified to fit the 1556 -Genuine service day/date wheels -Genuine 25-135 crystal -Genuine 24-600/24-6000 crown/tube -Genuine 78360 movement But every day I look at it, I love it more and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baryonic Matter Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 The Glashutte and the IWC are looking nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Every watch I've posted here is a "value watch" .. the dealers do not overcharge for them, and they can be had for close to 100 bux!! The Lange has a fantastic double-barrel winding box with a 80+ hour reserve. The IWC F A Jones has a sublime engraved movement, and the sunburst dial on the Glashutte is hypnotizing in the sun. If you wear a Crazy Hours, you will be approached by people all the time asking what it is and how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Every watch I've posted here is a "value watch" .. the dealers do not overcharge for them, and they can be had for close to 100 bux!! The Lange has a fantastic double-barrel winding box with a 50+ hour reserve. The IWC F A Jones has a sublime engraved movement, and the sunburst dial on the Glashutte is hypnotizing in the sun. If you wear a Crazy Hours, you will be approached by people all the time asking what it is and how it works. I have not been able to find that crazy hours anywhere. It makes me sad inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Despite it's complications I still like the Cosmograph for formal situations: Or a big crown sub: Or even a GMT or Explorer: I think that's why I like vintage rollies so much, they work in almost very environment. Ian Fleming knew it a long time ago .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have not been able to find that crazy hours anywhere. It makes me sad inside. If they have discontinued the silver sunburst dial rectangular Crazy Hour, then your option would be to buy that watch in any strap color and any dial .. then replace the random color strap with a nice gator, like Gran did in the photo above and Mod in a Gen silver Crazy Hours dial bought in the after-market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baryonic Matter Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 How about this? http://img.watcheden.net/products59eview/104/104964/20110629092810_134022.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 W-E takes awful pictures .. looks like 100% green fluorescent tubes set to "BLIND ME" strength. I wonder if WatchEden photo studio is in a Wal-Mart bathroom ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baryonic Matter Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I admit, their pictures could be a trifle better, but I find it an easy place to browse for stuff if I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for. Speaking of which, I'm leaning heavily towards this: http://www.watcheden.net/glashutte-original-classic-automatic-with-white-dial-leather-strap-i-47451-p-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Gotta be honest, I don't like that Portofino at all. Take a look at some nice Vacherons, or dressy without saying mega rich, a nice co-axial seamater. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I had no idea that anyone made a rep of the "bubble back" display back from Glashutte. The Senator Sixties (shown above) should have one, but it does not. I cant tell if the rep you are showing me has a sunburst dial, like the rep I showed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 AH KB thank you for reminding me ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 AH KB thank you for reminding me ... *swoons* Which one is the double-barrel with the 80+hour? I saw what looked like a 'seconds at 6' 6498 type dial. More delicious info on this one. And under 100 bucks? Mmm mmm mmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 LIke this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Which one is the double-barrel with the 80+hour? I saw what looked like a 'seconds at 6' 6498 type dial. More delicious info on this one. And under 100 bucks? Mmm mmm mmm A.L. & S model 1815 ... comes in white dial as well .. note the double spring barrels. The movement manufacturer says 80 hours, and one member here claims 86. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baryonic Matter Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 AH KB thank you for reminding me ... OK, where do I find a good rep one of these? PM me if you prefer. I like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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