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Spent this past weekend in NY/NJ networking at various ADs and boutiques . . .
Had this trusty companion along for the trip (Unfortunately, didn’t realize I forgot to advance the date!)
C by Romain Gauthier:
Bovet 1822 19Thirty Blue Meteorite:
Girard-Perregaux x Wempe Laureato Chronograph 42mm:
Chopard L.U.C Tourbillion (Unsure of official name. But LE of 10 pieces):
Cartier Santos with Brown Sunburst Dial:
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Up/Down:
A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk:
Jaeger-LeCoutre Duometre:
Jaeger-LeCoutre Reverso Tribute Chronograph:
If you put down a deposit of at least a third, you will lock in the price and can expect a delivery time of 5 to 6 months:
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph:
Panerai Radiomir PAM1385 (Online Exclusive, but was on display at the Madison Boutique):
Panerai Radiomir PAM1350:
IWC Ingenieur (Black):
IWC Ingenieur (Aqua):
Note: Visited two different boutiques - one had the Ingenieur (Black) available for immediate purchase with the other had all three (Aqua, Black, and White) available for immediate purchase.
IWC Portugieser Automatic (IW501705) - Dune:
On this latest generation, the caseback doesn’t protrude like the previous edition:
Side-by-side with the IW5017 on the right and the IW5007 on the left:
This latest generation also features a double box sapphire crystal. I must say I’m not a fan of the straight edges on the strap:
IWC IW501702:
I can’t fully explain it. But I must say I prefer the previous generation. Perhaps, it’s the touch of red on the power reserve in addition to the curved edges on the strap:
Round two (Proper date!😁):
Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper:
Rolex Day Date 40 (228239):
Omega Constellation Meteorite:
Finally had the opportunity to see the white dial Speedy:
Benjamin Prime:
Dry-aged bone-in-ribeye:
Added bonus - these are from the previous weekend at local AD and boutique:
Blackpain Fifty Fathoms 42mm:
Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921:
Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache 1955:
Most importantly, I finally bought the standard Seamaster 300M Diver bracelet for my James Bond 60th Anniversary edition. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the proper spring bars:😢
Thanks for looking! Have a great week, my friends!🥂
Best,
Mark
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Spent this past weekend in NY/NJ networking at various ADs and boutiques . . .
Had this trusty companion along for the trip (Unfortunately, didn’t realize I forgot to advance the date!) C by Romain Gauthier: Bovet 1822 19Thirty Blue Meteorite: Girard-Perregaux x Wempe Laureato Chronograph 42mm: Chopard L.U.C Tourbillion (Unsure of o...
Wow, you had a busy weekend. I’m surprised you found time to eat!
Thanks for the great series of pictures. Did you have any favourites from the watches you tried? Did you get to see the new IWC Portuguese perpetual calendars? They have piqued my interest. All the best, Jon
😂🤣😂 I made sure to find time to eat, Jon!
My favorites are the 1815 Up/Down, the CdV 1955, and the Reverso Tribute Chronograph, which is borderline almost too long for my wrist. It’s also quite thick. I love that Laureato Chrono as well. But it wears large due to the manner in which the lugs flar...
The CdV 1955 is absolutely stunning in the flesh, min ami!
I never realized the touches of red and the sky blue color on the dial. They’re very subtle, but work quite remarkably well! The 1815 Up/Down has been a dream for too long. I may have to address this! Merci, mon ami!🥂
Question on the CdV...
Is the minutes chapter ring ice blue or was that due to the lighting in the shop? Here's a picture from the VC website that shows it's white: ...
Perhaps, you raise a critical point, my friend!
I have two photos, which are in boutiques with the plastic still on them. This one is from February ‘20. The chapter ring appears to be that ice blue with the seconds numbers in red: This other photo is from February of this year and you still see that ch...
Is there even a platinum version?
The VC website is only showing pink gold and steel... ...
Best look on your wrist here was ALS 1815 up/down
What a fun quest! Question - did you see the portugieser 40 auto in horizon blue? That has been on my mind a lot. I like the 40mm and big sub seconds. I wish a little thinner (11.8 IIRC)- but I guess same as a gmt🤷♂️ the 1921 always looks good too. ...
Yes! Both IWC Boutique had the Portugieser 40mm in Horizon Blue in their display cases.
But, like I mentioned to Jon, I was laser-focused on seeing the new Portugieser Automatics. I absolutely love the 1815 Up/Down. That one has been tugging at my heart for years now. This may be the year to make it a reality . . . Thanks, my friend!🥂
The 40 is an automatic ! 🙃
I know you mean the classic up/down 7 day power reserve. Interesting the duometre and portugieser is already out... that's how it should be 👍
Yes, I should have been more specific - the Portugieser Automatic 42!😉
It was nice to see the new iterations from IWC and JLC already on display. Other brands should follow suit!
Amazing post!!!!
Posts like this always make my wallet quiver. That JlC Polaris Chronograph with the silver dial is a highlight. Thanks for sharing.🤙
What a righteous pictorial!
Were there any that sang to you more than the others? 😉 Thanks for sharing Mark!
There are two that are really tugging at the heart, Jesse!
1.) The 1815 Up/Down: 2.) The Cornes de Vache 1955: Hopefully, I can stay disciplined this year and make one of these a possibility! Have a great week, Jesse!🥂 ...
Two fine beauties
There’s not really a poor choice here. I’ve owned that exact 1815 u/d and it is otherworldly!
I was thinking of buying the same bracelet...
If it's okay with you, could you share how much it cost?
Great trip report. I did a shorten version yesterday
In Boston and found a Laureato 38 that worked on my wrist Still working on the color, guess I’m old school. (And old) ...
Congrats, my friend!!!🎊🎉🎈🍾
There are two ADs in Boston and they each had one available the last time I visited. I absolutely love their collaboration with Wempe. That would have been an easy decision for me if they could make it 40mm! Enjoy this beauty!🥂