mezzanine Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I was thinking that my collection centers around two 'pairs' of watches. The first is a pair of sports chronographs that I would argue are related in design- originally deriving from Gerald Genta. I love Genta's designs, especially the AP ROO. I feel like the Hublot Big Bang ceramic is the modern update of that originally classic design. Together, they make up my pair of sports chronographs...my first love in watches. The two watches in the center are the MBK AP ROO with a crystal that will soon be AR coated, and the ceramic HBB. The second is the pair of MBK modded rollies: Check out and see if you can read the dial printing in the crystal rehaut- I only noticed that you can see it reflected in that pic recently. Between the two pairs, my wrist time is largely taken up. If I'm in the mood for a lighter, daily beater type of watch, I'll usually reach for one of the vintage rollies. If I'm feeling a little more ambitious, or there is an occasion or ensemble that would compliment it, the chronos are the choice. I was going to keep my SFSO, but then I was thinking "when am I going to wear it instead of my two rollies?". The SFSO is a great rep, maybe even up there as the top of '07 among those that don't like the HBB , but that doesn't mean that the modded MBK vintage rolex watches aren't better than both when they're done right....just think, you can make the best rep of '05/06/07 at any given time, should you so choose. A nice way to deal with the drop in release of good new watches. Most of the best watches of the year were released in the first quarter of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) I have a couple of 'grouped pairs' in my collection. Rolex: Modern Sub, and custom-built Sub with GMT function. Omega: SMPs 2531.80 and 2220.80. Also pairable, is the 2220.80 and 2900.50.91 (Casino Royale watches) I also have a pairing of 2209.50.00 and 2901.50.91. Panerai: 111h and PVD 111g I'll try and get some new photos of them all Edited December 29, 2007 by TeeJay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 My favorite pair: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 The end pair (watches & picture inspired by the previous one (above)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 AIR - A pair of Pilot 3717's LAND - A Pair of Panerai GMT's SEA - A Pair of Vacheron Overseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 These are my most precious "pairs": Modded "Noob factory" GMT Masters (I have 2 of them). These are brilliant base watches for mods. GMT and Explorer II are kind of "pair" as well. Here are the old models (already departed): Here are the improved and even better rep models. Both modified quite heavily. Actually I have both standard SMP Bond and the SMP Bond Chronograph as well. I don't know why I haven't taken a "pair shot" of those yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 PAM 111h Twins from Andrew/Trusty -- Identical Twins (L to R: DSN SS Bracelet, PAV 90) TWP PAM 217 and DSN PAM 127 -- Fraternal Twins (L to R: Zeugma #187, OEM Bordeaux "The Orlando Bloom") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 (L to R: Zeugma #187, OEM Bordeaux "The Orlando Bloom") *Sees the strap* My Precio- Sorry, I started chanelling Gollum there... Where did you track down the OEM Bordeaux? I've been hitting up Google, yet having no luck at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 *Sees the strap* My Precio- Sorry, I started chanelling Gollum there... Where did you track down the OEM Bordeaux? I've been hitting up Google, yet having no luck at all... I knew you'd LOVE it! I think I posted a Wristcheck when you were away... I got it on Risti from IIRC, some Swedish guy who was selling it for $200 (new). I bargained him down to $170. It had the original OEM baggie from the Firenze shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I knew you'd LOVE it! I think I posted a Wristcheck when you were away... I got it on Risti from IIRC, some Swedish guy who was selling it for $200 (new). I bargained him down to $170. It had the original OEM baggie from the Firenze shop. It's absolutely gorgeous IWANTITIWANTITIWANTITIWANTIT I don't suppose you have any plans for selling it in the near future have you Oh well, back to the searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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