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chaz · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM

There seems to have been a few threads about some of you girls getting gents or large watches,so I thought it would be fun to do a thread of pics wearing gents watches,what you have,what you love and what you would give a kidney to own!!

So whether you own the watch you love or have a dream watch you'd love to own,or want some reference pics and seeing them worn and chat about them!!

I'll start with mine and my DH's that we rotate between each other
Jaeger Le Coultre Master Compressor
Rolex GMT 2
Rolex Explorer 2

mooks · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Ooo fun! Here's my Submariner and will get a picture later of my OH's anniversary Sub

I'd also love a Rolex Milgauss, a Bentley Breitling and a Panerai Radiomir Black Seal

chaz · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Ooooo,heres one we'd love,the Breguet type XX Transatlantique.......YUMMY!!!!!

chaz · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Or the IWC Doppelchronograph.........lovely,I think we'd really fight over this one!!!

chaz · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:42 PM

This one?

jan228 · Mar 19th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by mooks

I'd also love a Rolex Milgauss, a Bentley Breitling and a Panerai Radiomir Black Seal

I tried this on in the store, it looked really nice on small wrists. DH said that if he ever gets this one, I could wear it.

I haven't had any luck with the other ones...

Well except a mid-size Baume & Mercier that got to be too small for him when he started getting into larger watches. I wouldn't consider that a true men's watch though.

mooks · Mar 19th, 2009, 04:12 PM

I tried one before I got my Sub and I wasn't sure but now I'm used to my Sub I'd feel very comfortable with the Panerai

Sammyjoe · Mar 19th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Great Thread idea Chaz!! I love gents watches on ladies!! Yours and Mooks are droolworthy!!!

I am on the waitlist with 2 Authorised dealers for the ss daytona - 1 mentioned a 5 year wait and the other a 2/3 year wait - faint!!

So I am going to get a Panerai while I wait, I have my eye on poss a 44mm or 40mm, I love Pam's because I can change the straps and collect them to mix it up a bit.

wired1 · Mar 19th, 2009, 07:10 PM

I am partial to Panerai (have a 177 and a 297) and I think the Radiomir's look HOT on women. In general, there is no such thing anymore as a MEN'S watch. Ladies can pull it all off well.

As for Rolex, while I TOTALLY want a Deep Sea Dweller (43mm of sweetness) I can't say the rest of their stuff moves me. They make 1.2 - 1.5 million watches a year. That takes a bit of the "soul" out of it for me. Just my 2 pennies.

Panerai made appx. 58,500 watches WORLD WIDE in 2008. A little more TLC and "soul", IMO. I am super happy to hear you are getting a PAM!! ENJOY!!

I suggest a 44mm as the 40's are difficult to sell if you ever decide to part with it, trade up, etc...

Sammyjoe · Mar 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Thanks wired, very useful info! I have joined a few watch sites and it is really interesting info there! I was thinking about a 111, 088 etc. I just need a date, auto and the ability to change straps, if I can get one with the quick change strap system, that would be perfect, buying before the april increase would also be nice!Lol!
Yep, your right on the value with the 44mm v 40mm, will most prob go for the 44mm.

wired1 · Mar 19th, 2009, 08:09 PM

The 111 is a manual wind and has no date window. My 177 is essentially the 111 but in titanium rather than steel, and I love it, but it does need to be wound every 40 hours or so...

Just keep that in mind, as you may prefer an automatic that can be set on a winder or simply worn to keep it's wind.

I am a bit of an expert on Panerai, so if you have questions, feel free to ask! I spent 2 years researching and learning about them, and continue to do so...

I love the 88 (my 297 is an 88 on a bracelet) and the GMT function along with the unique hands on this model, give it a great look!

You may also want to consider the 90, which is the power reserve. That shows how much "energy" is left in the wind. Cool stuff.

PAM's are addicitive. Fair warning

The real issue is getting the one you want, WHEN you want it, as they are so limited in production. Keep us posted on which one you go for!

ijen0311 · Mar 19th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Just ordered this:

Here's the ones I have:
Airking-

Sea-dweller

TT Submariner

ayla · Mar 19th, 2009, 10:09 PM

^ You have an amazing collection of watches !

I'm thinking about getting a men's size watch.. just gotta decide which one now !

wired1 · Mar 19th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Cute Breitling, ijen! I have a SuperAvenger...it is 48.4mm and looks like a clock on my wrist, but I love it, LOL!

Wear that in good health!

ijen0311 · Mar 19th, 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by ayla

^ You have an amazing collection of watches !

I'm thinking about getting a men's size watch.. just gotta decide which one now !

Thanks!!
Well...
Rolex is classic... I mean, it's Rolex!

But honestly, I like Breitling more overall. They have more variations look-wise and they are a wonderful company! I own 3 and they seriously treat me like royalty (gifts in the mail, got to ride on their plane). Never got anything from Rolex...

If you want to give the size a try, pick up a ToyWatch. 40mm case (same size as Sub). They're about $150...

Mar 19th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#2
mooks Cool Britannia! Joined: May 2007 Location: On The Thames Posts: 13,096	Ooo fun! Here's my Submariner and will get a picture later of my OH's anniversary Sub I'd also love a Rolex Milgauss, a Bentley Breitling and a Panerai Radiomir Black Seal
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Mar 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#3
chaz OP Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	Ooooo,heres one we'd love,the Breguet type XX Transatlantique.......YUMMY!!!!!
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Mar 19th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#4
chaz OP Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	Or the IWC Doppelchronograph.........lovely,I think we'd really fight over this one!!!
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Mar 19th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#5
chaz OP Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	This one?
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Mar 19th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#7
mooks Cool Britannia! Joined: May 2007 Location: On The Thames Posts: 13,096	I tried one before I got my Sub and I wasn't sure but now I'm used to my Sub I'd feel very comfortable with the Panerai
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Mar 19th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#8
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,856	Great Thread idea Chaz!! I love gents watches on ladies!! Yours and Mooks are droolworthy!!! I am on the waitlist with 2 Authorised dealers for the ss daytona - 1 mentioned a 5 year wait and the other a 2/3 year wait - faint!! So I am going to get a Panerai while I wait, I have my eye on poss a 44mm or 40mm, I love Pam's because I can change the straps and collect them to mix it up a bit.
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,856	__________________ 1 Cabat Noce ( Thx Doloresmia and TankerToad!)

Mar 19th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#9
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	I am partial to Panerai (have a 177 and a 297) and I think the Radiomir's look HOT on women. In general, there is no such thing anymore as a MEN'S watch. Ladies can pull it all off well. As for Rolex, while I TOTALLY want a Deep Sea Dweller (43mm of sweetness) I can't say the rest of their stuff moves me. They make 1.2 - 1.5 million watches a year. That takes a bit of the "soul" out of it for me. Just my 2 pennies. Panerai made appx. 58,500 watches WORLD WIDE in 2008. A little more TLC and "soul", IMO. I am super happy to hear you are getting a PAM!! ENJOY!! I suggest a 44mm as the 40's are difficult to sell if you ever decide to part with it, trade up, etc...
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Last edited by wired1; Mar 19th, 2009 at 07:13 PM.

Mar 19th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#10
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,856	Thanks wired, very useful info! I have joined a few watch sites and it is really interesting info there! I was thinking about a 111, 088 etc. I just need a date, auto and the ability to change straps, if I can get one with the quick change strap system, that would be perfect, buying before the april increase would also be nice!Lol! Yep, your right on the value with the 44mm v 40mm, will most prob go for the 44mm.
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,856	__________________ 1 Cabat Noce ( Thx Doloresmia and TankerToad!)

Mar 19th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#11
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	The 111 is a manual wind and has no date window. My 177 is essentially the 111 but in titanium rather than steel, and I love it, but it does need to be wound every 40 hours or so... Just keep that in mind, as you may prefer an automatic that can be set on a winder or simply worn to keep it's wind. I am a bit of an expert on Panerai, so if you have questions, feel free to ask! I spent 2 years researching and learning about them, and continue to do so... I love the 88 (my 297 is an 88 on a bracelet) and the GMT function along with the unique hands on this model, give it a great look! You may also want to consider the 90, which is the power reserve. That shows how much "energy" is left in the wind. Cool stuff. PAM's are addicitive. Fair warning The real issue is getting the one you want, WHEN you want it, as they are so limited in production. Keep us posted on which one you go for!
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Last edited by wired1; Mar 19th, 2009 at 08:13 PM.

Mar 19th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#12
ijen0311 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 242	Just ordered this: Here's the ones I have: Airking- Sea-dweller TT Submariner
ijen0311 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 242

Mar 19th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#13
ayla Gangsta Luv♥ Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 21,262	^ You have an amazing collection of watches ! I'm thinking about getting a men's size watch.. just gotta decide which one now !
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Mar 19th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#14
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Cute Breitling, ijen! I have a SuperAvenger...it is 48.4mm and looks like a clock on my wrist, but I love it, LOL! Wear that in good health!
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76

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