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For me it was the 50 fathoms.
Initially, I thought the bezel to be disproportionately oversized and garish. Learning the history of the watch began to turn the tables. Examining the watch, first hand, I came to appreciate its craftsmanship. Once the piece was secured to my wrist, I was captivated. Now, it is among my favorite pieces.
Love Hate relationship
Any of you ever have an experience for a watch that you despise, hate or strong "No way, man". Only later maybe few months to few fears have turn around 180 degree and fall for it. I would say you need at least a few months to qualify the negativity towar...
yes...i have similar experience
for me ..its the MBF No 3. it was prejudice against the brand and the machines before No3, pure ignorance and it was so "in your face". i grew to understand the brand and make, and respect the people behind it, the story and concept. lookwise, it took me ...
Green Eggs and Ham
Hi Tyler, This is a good question and I look forward to seeing the watch behind it. For me it was more an attitude readjustment than an acclimatisation to the watch itself. I told the story in my Seussian bed-time story post. Click here to link . Andrew
Mine was the MIH
I'd have to say that when I first came across the MIH watch a few years ago and found it much to simple and elementary looking in order to appreciate it. At the time I was more focused on the established brands and wrist recognition. Then thanks to some p...
I have a story to tell about women and the MIH
Here it goes. A purist was reading up the friday wristscan because he's amazed of the other purist can devoted so much time and passion in just choosing what watch to wear. No less astonished by the amount of comment follow up by other fellow purist. Then...
i would go for a whole brand.
before i joined this forum i had no time whatsoever for Rolex and always associated them with flashy geezers, but i've learnt a huge amount about the quality and the history and no realise that the minority of owners are flashy gits and the majority are p...
Which one? Any photo to show?
Flashy geezers... That's exactly the problems I have with the crown. Doesn't help when you grow up with the popular belive that a all gold rolex is the thing a man should have. Yuck! My dad have a 2 tone datejust with gold diamond dial that will eventuall...
i have a simple time...
i have a simple time only oyster perpetual dating from the only year that interests me, 1964. best G...
Same for me!
For me it´s the same story, Graham. Rolex definitely was a "no go" before I learned more about its history and quality in this forum and from watchmakers. I have to admit that the Submariner always had a slightly better reputation for being "THE Bond watc...
Now you must show a wristshot.
Preferably one holding a lighter acting as a source of illumination. Best Tyler
Your wish is my order
Here you go, Tyler: These 40 mm are just working for my wrist as the lugs are nicely shaped and fit snugly. Kind regards, anaesdoc...
Same here.
And now, try to take off my Explorer I from my wrist, and you are a dead man. Vte
What happen between then and now?
Did a fellow purist "corrupted" your mind about the Big O Crown? Best Tyler
It was self-corruption. :)
It has always been one of my fav watch designs, simple and clean, so for my 36 Bday I thought I was mature enough to forget those "stupid" ideas and buy what I like. Cheers. Vte...
I like your style.
Forget them stupid rules and just enjoy yourself. Passion shouldn't be so complicated. Best Tyler
Tyler, Panerai for me.
There is no love at first sight from me on Panerai but now, Panerai is my quite regular casual watch. Regards Ling
No particular model, Tyler
After reading some comments here and there and the moment I put it (basic model) on my wrist at AD, I just bought it. Most importantly, I wear it. Of course, the price is affordable. If you don't have one, try one base model. If you really don't like it, ...
I'd have to say anything with Roman Numerals
was not fond of IWC's Portofino Moonphase--but came to realize that elongated numerals worked beautifully on a dial. At a glance, they seem like indices; and on the Portofino Moonphase in particular, they impart a medieval sense of wonder that enhances th...
That's a great description of the Portofino Moonphase
Care to share enlight us with a wristshot? I'm always fascinated by this watch. Just that my wrist failed to accomodate such a beauty. Best Tyler
I wish I could
am in the middle of a search for another watch--the Portofino is on the list though
yep....44-47mm Panerai..
I really didnt like the size..swore I would never wear one.. now I addicted...and wait for my first 47mm.. nuts Imran
I have one…
That is the other way around! I fell in love with the look of Panerai (Luminor Marina) and finally jumped on it back in 2003… I still love the look of Panerai… But I can’t stand the feeling on the wrist! Strange – I do hope I will change my mind one day… ...
For me it was the 50 fathoms.
Initially, I thought the bezel to be disproportionately oversized and garish. Learning the history of the watch began to turn the tables. Examining the watch, first hand, I came to appreciate its craftsmanship. Once the piece was secured to my wrist, I wa...
For me it was also 50 Fathoms but vise versa
I love how the watch looks as well as the history of the same. Furthermore, I find the movement very impresive and the bracelet changing system is great. But when I bouht the watch - or in fact the RG and SS on the same day, I was dissapointed. The watch ...
A notable example: The PP Nautilus.
I always thought " not for me ", till I saw one in the flesh, some 5 years ago, a 3712. On pictures, I thought it was a too old watch, too funky, too weird. In real, this is a totally different story, and the dial does it all in the perception you can hav...
Great.
Can't wait to read your thoughts and feedback on the new collection. I think you won't see all, but I'm pretty squre that what you'll see will please you. Best, Nicolas.