Jumbie Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 This is my choice... Oooh, very nice. I'm not usually a Rolex fan but I think this watch is beautiful. Mind sharing (or PMing) the model/details with the uneducated i.e. me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I love this one... Especially the hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Oooh, very nice. I'm not usually a Rolex fan but I think this watch is beautiful. Mind sharing (or PMing) the model/details with the uneducated i.e. me? Jumbie- That Rolex DateJust is a TW Best custom... River and EL were sourcing these, and I believe they can still get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I vote for TTK's 22 or 24 ! Long life JLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I vote for TTK's 22 or 24 ! Long life JLC double that last vote. those are exactly the type of watches i do not presently have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbie Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Jumbie- That Rolex DateJust is a TW Best custom... River and EL were sourcing these, and I believe they can still get them. Thanks ubiquitous. I'm sure I don't need to tell you how beautiful your "frankenwatches" are. I actually started to look for a Daytona until I read your thread and realized that it wasn't something you'd simply bought from a dealer. Then I was somewhat saddened. lol Anyway, quite like the DateJust as well (with the smooth bezel). Maybe I do like Rolexes after all. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenofsweden Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 PM sent Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 a lot of nice watches posted...but in fact there is only one that goes best with the biz suite...and that's the santos 100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 All very nice watches gents. I would go for a VC, either the super simple one (pic posted by TTK), or the malte perpetual retrograde. I recently ordered one from PerfectClone, and it is gorgeous. Could anybody please give me the address to TTKs website? I have an outdated address, and I can't seem to find the address on this forum. He's got some very nice pieces, and I'd like to fetch a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy boy Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 This is my choice... I have the day date version of that watch in white gold. It does make a very nice dress watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWATCH Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 TTK's 073. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emuozz Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) TTK shows an impeccable taste... I Edited May 20, 2007 by emuozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 EL had a very nice JLC Master Control, ETA powered. This is one elegant simple dress watch but don't know if it is currently available as EL has gone in a different direction. http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/300...rrent=jlc01.jpg http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/300...rrent=jlc02.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 EL had a very nice JLC Master Control, ETA powered. This is one elegant simple dress watch but don't know if it is currently available as EL has gone in a different direction. http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/300...rrent=jlc01.jpg http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/300...rrent=jlc02.jpg Saw a coupl;e of mice JLC's with ETA's on Silix's site as well. Very reasonably priced: http://silix-prime.com/cat.asp?catid=122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Some beautiful suggestions. I vote for the IWC FA Jones in gold. Classic in design yet modern in dimmensions. Upgrade it with a crock strap in honey brown and you have yourself one stunner of a formal watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Saw a coupl;e of mice JLC's with ETA's on Silix's site as well. Very reasonably priced: http://silix-prime.com/cat.asp?catid=122 Hi, Ed: I've seen these as well but they have the clear case back. Needless to say that those awesome in-house built JLC movements in no way resemble a gold plated ETA. EL's Master Control was of an earlier model with a very nicely decorated solid case back. I have not seen another dealer offer this exact watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi, Ed: I've seen these as well but they have the clear case back. Needless to say that those awesome in-house built JLC movements in no way resemble a gold plated ETA. EL's Master Control was of an earlier model with a very nicely decorated solid case back. I have not seen another dealer offer this exact watch. you dah man, George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Get a stainless steel Rolex Datejust with bar markers (no gold, no 'gems'). For understatement For a more sporty look Pateks, VCs, JLCs, etc. are all beautiful watches, but are more likely to seem out of place unless you wear well tailored premium suits and travel in high income circles. The Datejust is the perfect watch for someone (in a suit) who wants to project an image of success in just about any environment without having the validity of his watch (or himself) questioned. People who see it will think 'Oh, he cannot afford a gold Rolex', but they will not think it is a fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj94 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Get a stainless steel Rolex Datejust with bar markers (no gold, no 'gems'). For understatement For a more sporty look Pateks, VCs, JLCs, etc. are all beautiful watches, but are more likely to seem out of place unless you wear well tailored premium suits and travel in high income circles. The Datejust is the perfect watch for someone (in a suit) who wants to project an image of success in just about any environment without having the validity of his watch (or himself) questioned. People who see it will think 'Oh, he cannot afford a gold Rolex', but they will not think it is a fake. On the contrary, people think every Rolex is fake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 All of TTK's stuff is great, as usual. You won't go wrong with any of it. And the blue Rolex Air-King is just a classic. But if time goes by and you cannot decide (or get delivery) Just go with your Railmaster. Number One Son here wears his with a dark blue Pierre Cardin suit with devastating effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsea Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) hello again mates... "the bigger is better" motto died for me because of this: I saw an old gentleman with a perfect suit and with a verrry plain breguet. (only hour and minute hands) I said to myself; that is the poifect combo panerais (especially my fiddy and 187) are looking huge tool watches lacking beautifulness... so maybe panerai is finished for me, I won't sell any of them though... anyway; I already have a rolex date just, and a geunine submariner... (and hell yeah, nearly everyone thinks every rolex is fake unless you drive a bmw x5 and have a huge company ) what I'm thinking is the similar to the TTK's VC. but too pity I learned it is a quartz watch. I'm looking for a manual movt... I think now I'll go with the SS inge fa jones... and for gold reps, there is something I dislike. gold coating wears out in time and watch becomes junk... so I'm keeping away from gold reps, and never suggest one to someone. (of course if you are like me, never sell your watches and keep every one as a keepers in the collection) Edited May 22, 2007 by deepsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 This is my choice... I'll have to agree with you. That is a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 How about an Omega Aqua Terra, Strong but good looking, accurate to a degree, you can compare the rep and gen below, the gen is on a seamaster pro strap in the pic but looks better on leather. The rail master (i wear one daily) is also good but with a business suit i would go for the AT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 hello again mates... "the bigger is better" motto died for me because of this: I saw an old gentleman with a perfect suit and with a verrry plain breguet. (only hour and minute hands) I said to myself; that is the poifect combo panerais (especially my fiddy and 187) are looking huge tool watches lacking beautifulness... so maybe panerai is finished for me, I won't sell any of them though... anyway; I already have a rolex date just, and a geunine submariner... (and hell yeah, nearly everyone thinks every rolex is fake unless you drive a bmw x5 and have a huge company ) what I'm thinking is the similar to the TTK's VC. but too pity I learned it is a quartz watch. I'm looking for a manual movt... I think now I'll go with the SS inge fa jones... and for gold reps, there is something I dislike. gold coating wears out in time and watch becomes junk... so I'm keeping away from gold reps, and never suggest one to someone. (of course if you are like me, never sell your watches and keep every one as a keepers in the collection) Dear Deepsea , I totally understand where you coming from , Actually the exact same thing happened with me , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Saw a coupl;e of mice JLC's with ETA's on Silix's site as well. Very reasonably priced: http://silix-prime.com/cat.asp?catid=122 Well, if only it was looking like this: http://jaeger-lecoultre.com/viewModel.do?modelId=22 I would buy one right now. If any one can put his hands on one that does not say "Automatique" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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