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Hi Ping. Funny topic you choose:) I personally tend to agree....
with you about men wearing watches with diamonds and, like you, if I read you correctly, I believe that culture has a lot to do with this. Personally I have no problem wearing pink shirts, actually about2 years ago I bought a "darkish pink" or perhaps "carmin colour" linen shirt because I loved the colour and when I went to the cashier to pay for it, the cashier lady said "wow, you are very courageous, generally men wouldn't buy this colour"! ! Anyhow, I love it very much and wear it very happily. Now when it comes to watches, even if I were a billionaire, I will never buy a watch with diamonds, never, ever.....I think that it represents bad taste. Ok, this is my opinion and my culture...probably!
Thank you very much for your beautiful writing, love reading you Ping.
Cheers, Francois
Why Do Men Wear Watches with Diamonds?
Why Do Men Wear Watches with Diamonds? Last week in a staff meeting I noticed that my boss was sporting a Cartier Roadster with a diamond bezel. Immediately, I thought to myself, “Oh, so he’s one of those guys”, at the time not even knowing what exactly I...
Hi Ping. Funny topic you choose:) I personally tend to agree....
with you about men wearing watches with diamonds and, like you, if I read you correctly, I believe that culture has a lot to do with this. Personally I have no problem wearing pink shirts, actually about2 years ago I bought a "darkish pink" or perhaps "ca...
Bravo for the pink shirt!
Can look mighty sexy on a man :) But you are right about the watch. It can be very much cultural and personal. Thank you for your comments.
Diamond watches for men stand out too much
in my opinion. I like knowing I have a nice watch on but don't want or need everyone else to know I am wearing a nice watch. I like your comment about the grand complication vs a diamond encrusted watch. I too would go with the complicated watch given the...
For some people, that's the idea...
....I think they want them to stand out. I tend to agree with you though...subtlety and intrigue can be much more appealing at times.
I meant to mention great article
in the March IW. Always good to see a Purists expert opinion in traditional print:-) Stewart
The best use of diamonds in men's watches is PP
with their discreet diamond set in platinum cases. It's not a particularly valuable diamond but a very nice touch.
This Ed. I totally agree with you, very subtle touch and yes....
I would very happily wear one of these! :) Cheers. Francois
Discreet can be good in a men's watch...
...when it comes to using precious stones. It would almost be better to have the movement jewel encrusted...if that were possible. or diamond set caseback.
What about diamonds on the caseback?
I didn't mention this in the article but just realized how cool it would be...like a surprise feature. There are already rubies visible on many movements. What if they had a pav é ' d movement (if that were possible) or diamond rimmed caseback...instead o...
Because they are on a watch that I love
and FWIW, I don't find anything effeminate about this watch, not even slightly: ...
Having no shame, I would happily wear this watch
By THIS I mean the watch SteveG posted, and also the following piece (from the old Purist site) but I am pretty sure I would NOT wear this one. ...
Pink shirt and Pink watch together
I've worn this combination many times. The first time got many stares but eventually people realised that I can be a pink sort of guy! :-) Regards, MTF ...
Too feminine?
Good read.... It got me thinking about a gift I bought for my husband back in 2011... Honestly... Feminine? Well... H no complain. Cheers and HAGW everyone! ... ;) J ...
What about on me?
Well I personally like the watch too much I went out to buy one more for myself... Only to realize after a couple of weeks that it is just WAYYYYY too heavy for me as a daily beater! So I only wear it occasionally but my husband is a very seriously man so...
Still looks nice...
But I can see how it would be difficult for a woman to wear, especially with the metal band. Larger watches are a little easier to wear with straps. Worked out that your husband likes it