The Mentalist Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Can someone please help identify this for me? I think it might be a Raymond Weil but it looks a little too chunky. If anyone would know, you lovely people would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLudlowe Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Can someone please help identify this for me? Is that the best pic you have? It looks a little like a Cartier Tank Americaine, or one of the thousand or so "homage" watches. It's a very popular case shape. Edited September 1, 2008 by RLudlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Sorry, that's the best pic I could find. I suspect it's one of these in steel: But the crown is too small. Everything else looks fine though. It's not a Tank Americaine because it's too wide and the crown is distinctly knurled. Edited September 1, 2008 by The Mentalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 There is also a Girard Peregaux Richeville that looks like this one and tons of vintage watches on Ebay have a similar case shape.... i really couldn;t tell... sorry and good luck trying to find the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) It could be the Raymond Weil, except that the chapter ring would still be visible in the photo. And it's interesting that it's either 12 O'clock exactly, or that watch has just one singular, short hand. There is writing at the 12 and 6 so its either a two-word name, or a one word name and logo. Is this a snapshot from a movie? You can always find a better snap. If it's just a photo--oh well... Edited September 1, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 It could be the Raymond Weil, except that the chapter ring would still be visible in the photo. And it's interesting that it's either 12 O'clock exactly, or that watch has just one singular, short hand. There is writing at the 12 and 6 so its either a two-word name, or a one word name and logo. Is this a snapshot from a movie? You can always find a better snap. If it's just a photo--oh well... Ish. A TV Show. Doctor Who. I believe, Christopher Ecclestone was the only actor to portray the Doctor, who actually wore a wrist watch. Other incarnations have had pocket watches. On topic, I'm wondering if it might've been customized with a larger crown, rather than being a completely purchased watch. I believe, that John Barrowman wears a Rolex Date-Just in his portrayal of Captain Jack Harkness (and often wears Rolexes when not 'in character') so maybe someone on the Doctor Who staff is a watch enthusiast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mentalist Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Ish. A TV Show. Doctor Who. I believe, Christopher Ecclestone was the only actor to portray the Doctor, who actually wore a wrist watch. Other incarnations have had pocket watches. On topic, I'm wondering if it might've been customized with a larger crown, rather than being a completely purchased watch. I believe, that John Barrowman wears a Rolex Date-Just in his portrayal of Captain Jack Harkness (and often wears Rolexes when not 'in character') so maybe someone on the Doctor Who staff is a watch enthusiast Well spotted Teejay. The watch is Chris's own as was never part of his official costume. An email to his agent has not got any answer but given the huge amount of watch knowledge on these boards I'm surprised someone didn't immediately say "it's xxxx watch". On closer inspection, it's not the Raymond Weil as the lugs are bevelled on the outer edge not straight as in the Raymond Weil. It's close though. Edited September 1, 2008 by The Mentalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Well spotted Teejay. VERY well spotted. See something familiar in this shot? We're closing in. All you need is an interview video or something. He's probably wearing it. Edited September 1, 2008 by Codammanus-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Couldn't it be a JLC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codammanus-2014 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 2 thin, plus the Roman Numerals combo on a JLC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 longines maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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