Watches - another OCD problem

[Graeme]

That's not a watch. This is a watch!

This is one of five Zegg and Cerlati special editions of the Zenith Pilot Montre D'Aéronef type 20 Type 20. It's got a 57.5 mm diameter case, which houses an observatory chronometer movement. This is currently up for sale on the secondhand market for £14,000, they originally sold for €11,500.

I'd be tempted, though would probably pick up one of the standard models instead. However, I'm not convinced that it's a practical piece for day-to-day wear. I do love the watch though.

[theding]

Thanks Seul and GingerMagician. Think it's a bit too pricey for me. Unless my Bell&Ross has appreciated significantly.

[Chris]

57.5mm?  Yeah, I'd say that's too big for daily wear.  I have a Debaufre Nav-B Uhr that's 48mm, and it's borderline too large.  I can't imagine going up another 10mm.

It is kinda sexy, though.

[derivative666]

That watch is like the Flava Flav clock. You need to hang that around your neck!

"Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"

[Graeme]

The Zenith uses the 5011 calibre, which originally was used in something more like this.

That said, Arnie owns two of the Pilot Type 20s…

[Chris]

Yeah, but his wrists are the size of my ankles.  I've seen pictures of him wearing that giant Invicta Russian Diver, which is 50mm, I think, and it looks normal sized on him.

[Graeme]

I've got reasonably big wrists and huge hands, and the Type 20 is borderline ridiculous on me. It looks more reasonable from a distance, though, but a lot of these things do.

So if I wanted to wear one, I'd have to live on a diet of steroids, and lift ridiculous weights. No wonder I'm starting to see a few on the secondary market.

[Snowy]

Am sure you guys have come across this guy, but if not, he's an absolute pisser of an aussie really into his haute horologie and short youtube videos;
www.youtube.com/user/ARCHIELUXURY/videos

[Giles]

OK.  I am considering a major Volte-face.

There are a couple of bits of machinery I would like to invest in for the office - more info soon….But I think you will likey....

So I'm going to knock the Blancpain 50 Fathoms on the head.

Your thoughts on this:

[Seul]

I love its simplicity… Will pair up great with you, G...

[Giles]

I'll take that as a compliment….

[Snowy]

My eye is drawn to the overly contrasted ampersand. Take the ampersand out and it's a beautiful watch.

[Giles]

Unfortunately that is the B&R logo.  It's like asking for the & to be taken out of Black& Decker logo because it is in a different type face to the Black and the Decker…...Won't happen.....

[theding]

I have a BR03-92 and I chose it for two reasons:
The unusual shape, which isn't the case with that model
And the simplicity of the face along with the awesome font of the numbers, which is on your selection

4 years on and I still love it.

[theding]

I think that one would look better if the body of the watch was black too

[Giles]

@theding:

The unusual shape, which isn't the case with that model

Square does not do it for me….....

[davito]

G may i throw in something from Tudor heritage collection, the chrono or the black bay.

[Giles]

Thanks D./  Like the look of the Black Bay.  Your reasoning?

[davito]

Hmm i just thought you might like it for the quality (rolex standards and modified Eta movement) and reasonable pricing. I do not own it but my eyes are always around em. Black bay is strange to some because of the hour indicator but i like the looks and history of this watch. For a daily beater certainly not bad.

[Giles]

Thanks davito…....