#JOTW Show me your Luxury Watches!

[Andelain]

 

[Dancing Fire]

Beautiful blue Sub!...

 

[Rockinruby]

Greg, your watch is lovely! The blue hands are such a wonderful feature! Congrats!

 

[Rockinruby]

Andelain, your watch is fabulous! I'm such a fan of that rich blue!

 

[gregchang35]

Greg, your watch is lovely! The blue hands are such a wonderful feature! Congrats!

Thanx Rockinruby

 

[Andelain]

Thank you. Here it is with my older, lighter blue one. That poor watch feels so neglected since I got the darker one.

 

[Andelain]

Beautiful blue Sub!...

Thank you. That hint or purple dial was the one I really wanted when I ought the lighter blue one, but it's a bit of a unicorn. Then a couple years later I stumbled across a NOS, and couldn't get my American Express out fast enough.

 

[Rockinruby]

Greg, your watch is lovely! The blue hands are such a wonderful feature! Congrats!

Thanx Rockinruby

You are very welcome! I really enjoyed reading about your search for the perfect watch. It's such a fantastic vintage watch! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rockinruby]

Thank you. Here it is with my older, lighter blue one. That poor watch feels so neglected since I got the darker one.

Wow! Beautiful watches!

 

[Andelain]

Wow! Beautiful watches!

Thank you! If you want to see the rest of mine, click here. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/[/URL]

 

[blingbunny10]

therainbowradish -
I am super late with this comment and you probably won't see it, but I love your watch! The white/cream tonal face looks so fresh and classic/modern at the same time.

 

[therainbowradish]

therainbowradish -
I am super late with this comment and you probably won't see it, but I love your watch! The white/cream tonal face looks so fresh and classic/modern at the same time.

Thank you!! I am so in love with it. The white is so fresh every time I look at it. I had intended to buy a yellow gold watch as I don't look great in white metals but I just couldn't stop looking at this watch. It is a 2007 and I got it from eBay but it came with a brand new JLC band and the case looks almost new. Total score! Now to finally post those pics I promised!

 

[therainbowradish]

my phone takes terrible photos but here is the best I can muster up at the moment. I love the JLC deployment buckle, so smart. And the glow on the hands is crucial for me - that's one thing that drove me bonkers about my Tag. The crisp white face and white strap make me so happy.

 

[Dancing Fire]

IMO, JLC watches is the best value in high end watches...

 

[apacherose]

Andelain, this photo is gorgeous! I love that watch and with your ring

I also looked at your catch up thread- wow! Your collection is incredible! Do you rotate everything through or get stuck on a particular ensemble for a while then tire of it and switch it up?

 

[Rockinruby]

Wow! Beautiful watches!

Thank you! If you want to see the rest of mine, click here. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/[/URL]

Thank you for sharing the link! I love your collection!

 

[Rockinruby]

my phone takes terrible photos but here is the best I can muster up at the moment. I love the JLC deployment buckle, so smart. And the glow on the hands is crucial for me - that's one thing that drove me bonkers about my Tag. The crisp white face and white strap make me so happy.

Love the new photos! I really think this is great in the white color!

 

[gregchang35]

Thank you. Here it is with my older, lighter blue one. That poor watch feels so neglected since I got the darker one.

WOW- Andelain... both are quite a beauty!

 

[susimoo]

Hi LLJsmom,

I am happy to share. Sorry that it is a long story!

This search started a LONG time ago, in preparation for my 40th. Sadly, my 40th came and went and nothing to show for it. I guess I had searched google images to see what was out there and then fined tuned what I liked. It wasn't long before I knew which models I liked. Just like bling, I guess.

It started with the model 6694, which is a manual wind. Then it moved to the 1601, which is automatic- self winding. I love watches and I realized that I wanted a Rolex. There were many models but there was something about those 2 models that I liked. They were (for me) clean, simple and classically Rolex.

So i searched on chrono24, eBay, the Rolex forum, watchuseek. Nothing came up in time for the 40th. So, the searches were saved and thigns came up on my feed that I checked out from time to time. Bling got in the way, as it does!!!! So, Rolex was not a high priority. Lol.

This year, the Rolex itch got to me. I wanted something for my 45th(next year) and thought to start searching again. So I revisited those sites with renewed vigor and then contacted a few vendors on the Rolex forum, in the vintage section to help me look for one. I didn't realise that I could do that previously?! DOH!!! With Instagram, it made my search even more global and instant!

With Instagram, I think there is a mathematical way of things appearing on your feed. If you like a particular picture/post; it recognizes it and then more of the same type of pictures appear my feed. One day this picture of the Rolex came up. It was completely different to the 1601, that I have been hankering for. But it hit me between the eyes.

I made a few enquiries and also asked for feedback on The Rolex forum. This site is much like PS. There are seasoned watch collectors and specifically in the vintage section. Did my due diligence, since it wasn't the same model I have been searching for. Then, I decided to post the vendors pics on there for scrutiny. The feed back was positive.... Yay!!!

This watch reference/ model is 1003. Yr:1964. Rivet bracelet. Stainless steel. Automatic.

I was torn - cos this watch wasn't what I had initially set out in my quest for a Rolex. For me, this watch had: 'the one' written all over it.. When you know, you know; right? I contacted the vendor to make sure that the watch was still available: it was. Yay for me!!! I also has susimoo from PS, by my side. She helped me with my thought processes. She made sure it was what I wanted. Talked me through my indecisions. ! Thank susimoo!!!

The rest is....

Love this clean and simple watch. I stare at it all day, if I could.
Sorry for the long post, but those sites as the places that you can search for things. Some sites are complicated to navigate:- watchuseek, but u get the hang of it.

If u need more questions answered- ask away. I might take a while to respond, as I am in Australia and the time difference and all that!

Happy hunting!

What fun we had!!! Thank you for taking me on this roller coaster ride. I had a blast. Can't wait till our next meet up so I get to try it on!!

Congratulations on Jewel of the Week!!

 

[gregchang35]

Thanx!!! And- a catch up for sure, susimoo! Will def do that in a few weeks... Also to see your pretty stone too!!!'

 

[redroze1]

The watch finally arrived!!! Woo hoo!!!.

So happy with it!!!!
Vintage with high crown
Blue hands are rare. Rolex made them for ppl with ah- hem 'discerning' eyes!!!!!

Greg, this is seriously the most perfect watch I have ever laid eyes on. It's stunning. I'd want the female version for myself...I'll be on the hunt...maybe I can get it in 5 or so years. Thanks for the tip!

 

[gregchang35]

Hi redrose...

Start looking now.. it really depends on what you are after. those sites i mentioned are a great way to start. then contact the vendors on those sites to start looking. good luck.. and of course, come back to post pics!!!!

 

[Rockinruby]

Gregchang35, congrats on jewel of the week!

 

[gregchang35]

Gregchang35, congrats on jewel of the week!

THnax!!! i feel special cos this is a bling forum and the rolex whilst it is luxury, it isnt bling per se..

Feel the love....

 

[Catmom]

Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

Oh my goodness.. AWESOME watch!!!
He is going to love it!!!!

 

[PintoBean]

FYI, there's a JLC on Costco's website! http://www.costco.com/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Master-Grande-Ultra-Thin-Dark-Brown-Leather-Men's-Watch.product.100232284.html

Someone buy it and show it off in this thread!!!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.

Beautiful "batman" watch! ..Can I have it for my BD?..

 

[Catmom]

Oh my goodness.. AWESOME watch!!!
He is going to love it!!!!

Thanks Rubies-R-Me, he will love it!

Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.

Beautiful "<a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" target="_blank" href="http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=batman" rel="nofollow"><span>batman</span></a>" watch! ..Can I have it for my BD?..

Ha ha ha ha ha.................NO.

 

[Rockinruby]

Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.

Oh, it's beautiful! I'm sure he will love it!