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descartes1

Member since Mar 24, 2012 · United States · Last seen 23h ago
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Patek Philippe World Timers: Complete Collection
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Patek Philippe World Timers: Complete Collection

Patek Philippe · Jan 17, 2025
After owning a 5110p, the individual found themselves gravitating towards Rolex sport watches due to lifestyle. However, they missed the 5110p and acquired a platinum world timer, the 5130p, which the
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar in Steel: A Collector's Pursuit
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar in Steel: A Collector's Pursuit

Jaeger-LeCoultre · Mar 27, 2021
I’ve had my eye on this JLC Perpetual Ultra Thin for a long time. I very much wanted the Boutique Edition, which has a steel case and silver dial. The Boutique Edition has become pretty hard to find,
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Rolex Neo-Vintage GMT-Master vs. Submariner Comparison
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Rolex Neo-Vintage GMT-Master vs. Submariner Comparison

Rolex · Jan 23, 2021
What’s your preference?
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Descartes1's Modern Rolex Collection: GMT-Master II LN, Pepsi, and Daytona
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Descartes1's Modern Rolex Collection: GMT-Master II LN, Pepsi, and Daytona

Rolex · Jan 18, 2021
Of these I wear the GMT2 LN by far the most. The Pepsi is the same watch but actually completely different, if that makes sense. The Daytona I wear quite a lot but it always feels like an occasion. Wh
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Miami Boutique Closure: A Turning Point for Retail Strategy
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Miami Boutique Closure: A Turning Point for Retail Strategy

Jaeger-LeCoultre · Sep 11, 2020
Another victim of Covid I suppose. It’s really too bad because it was a high visibility store with good events, and I really enjoyed going in there.
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Rolex Daytona, Datejust, and Day-Date: Unrivaled Market Dominance
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Rolex Daytona, Datejust, and Day-Date: Unrivaled Market Dominance

Horological Meandering · Jun 10, 2020
There are some watches that have direct rivals such that choosing between them is basically a toss up. These are watches with a similar MSRP, style and function etc. that have historically competed wi
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Patek Philippe Dial Numerals Debate
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Patek Philippe Dial Numerals Debate

Patek Philippe · Nov 18, 2019
I will never understand why/Patek lets this happen for some of their (otherwise) nicest and most important references (eg 5270, 5140). Perhaps there is a charm to it, but to me it just seems sloppy, w
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Rolex Empty Display Cases Market Analysis
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Rolex Empty Display Cases Market Analysis

Rolex · Jul 21, 2019
7 watches for sale. 54 Blank spots. We all know what’s going on but this just looks sad.
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Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite Dial
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Rolex GMT-Master II Meteorite Dial

Rolex · May 24, 2019
Hard to argue that this meteorite GMT is just an awesome piece.
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Rolex 6238
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Rolex 6238 "Pre-Daytona" Chronograph Overview

Rolex · Apr 4, 2019
The father of all Daytonas, and a beautiful and very special reference. The epitome of 1960s cool.
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Patek Philippe 5110P Platinum Macro Details
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Patek Philippe 5110P Platinum Macro Details

Patek Philippe · Oct 1, 2017
The love for the Patek 5110P is really strong here. The details of this piece are pure poetry. Many are difficult to see with the naked eye, so I tried to capture some with macro shots. Enjoy. My home
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Rolex Pre-Daytona 6238 Dial Variations Study
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Rolex Pre-Daytona 6238 Dial Variations Study

Rolex · Sep 17, 2017
I am a huge fan of the Rolex 6238, the so-called "Pre-Daytona." For me, it is one of the most beautiful Rolex references, which evokes the coolness of a gentleman/sportsman of the mid-1960s. I've noti
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Patek Philippe 5110P Service Disappointment
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Patek Philippe 5110P Service Disappointment

Patek Philippe · Jan 26, 2016
Today, after waiting a year and 3 weeks, I finally received my Patek 5110P back from service. I inspected the watch with a loupe and to my great disappointment I notice a blemish on the 22K micro roto
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Patek Philippe 5134G vs. 5110P Trade Discussion
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Patek Philippe 5134G vs. 5110P Trade Discussion

Patek Philippe · Jan 12, 2013
Would you trade a really nice 5134g (Travel Time) for a 5110p (World Time)? I really love the 5134g as I am into GMT/Travel Watches. That said, the 5110p is basically my grail watch (top of the tree i
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