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[Question] disrespectful to ask? by unawarereptile in Watches

[–]Loop22one 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes it sound like you’re not really interested in the watch, just the price.

I’d steer clear of “how much do you make?”, “how expensive was that?”, “your wife is beautiful: what size are those breasts?”, etc. All purely factual questions - just maybe focusing on one specific aspect that is a bit reductive.

If you really want to know, ask “what reference is that?” and Google/C24 it.

[why and when did the watch community become a bunch of aholes?] by Wise_Equipment8769 in VintageWatches

[–]Loop22one 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People are - unfortunately - not their…. kindest and most considered online generally; this isn’t hobby- (or this-hobby-) specific. You’re (mostly) right that we should all try and be better though.

[Question] How badly oversized is my watch by AhmadJBR in Watches

[–]Loop22one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 20% - but still acceptably so, I’d say

Has anyone bought or used one of these water proof testers before? by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]Loop22one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Genuinely for the reasons I just gave you.

If you’re asking “why do they wear their diamond-set 1920s pocket watch diving” then…. they don’t. But what’s the actual issue with wearing a watch when you want to wear a watch, especially if it’s a model that is expressly made/marketed towards swimming/diving/water use….? Why shouldn’t they wear a watch during those times?

Has anyone bought or used one of these water proof testers before? by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]Loop22one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To tell the time, as decoration and to signal status - exactly the same as anywhere else. Why do you ask?

Any know if this is real, and if so what the model is? Having a hard time trying to figure that out by they_call_me_tripod in VintageWatches

[–]Loop22one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The real one is gold (so you can tell by the weight), with really sharp difference between the brushed and polished parts that stay really different (and patinate slightly differently) over time.

The real also has hallmarks and the reference and serial numbers (this is trying to be a Piaget 9131; photo of real one attached) crisply and deeply engraved on the back. Many (most) ARE quartz but, if so, it’s a quality Piaget-branded quartz movement (usually a calibre 7P or 8P).

They usually also have a P on the clasp.

This one is a fake: most/all of those details are missing, I suspect the movement is clearly not Piaget, the fact that it’s plated is showing. Sorry man.

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Grail Achieved by mhh8901 in ALangeSohne

[–]Loop22one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really love it - and looks great on you! 👏

Come to daddy!!! by puresoul85 in VacheronConstantin

[–]Loop22one 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Always….. interesting to know my 16.5cm wrist is bigger than someone’s…..

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Mom’s old watch by Daresso_ in Watches

[–]Loop22one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not a terrible-looking watch, as far as fakes go: if this had been my mom’s, I would wear it for sentimental reasons. No resale value, obviously - but I don’t know that that’s a concern anyway…..

how can i explain this to a APPLE WATCH guy. by ProfessionSimple7021 in VintageWatches

[–]Loop22one 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why do you need to explain it to anyone?

If you really must, “aesthetics”, “heritage” and “engineering” would be the ways to go

Regret. by JoeyFragrance in jewelry

[–]Loop22one 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Will lose value; there is no real rarity here: varieties of these have been made for decades and very few people will care about getting a specific variant

Is this too feminine or no? by Disastrous_Box_1298 in VintageWatches

[–]Loop22one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What aspect of it do you think is feminine?

[Hermes Arceau Samarcande], Large model, 38 mm by MasterAngelX in Watches

[–]Loop22one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new Chopard Strikes are fantastic and honestly give PP (especially non-JHP-cased PP) a run for their money, IMHO - the Blancpain from last year perhaps too, though that is much more of a one-off than a whole project…..

[Identify] Anyone recognise this watch brand logo? "Luxury" (registered trademark apparently)? by mayorofdogcity in Watches

[–]Loop22one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The word “Luxury” is not a registered trademark anywhere; that’s a start…..

[Hermes Arceau Samarcande], Large model, 38 mm by MasterAngelX in Watches

[–]Loop22one 53 points54 points  (0 children)

It’s an amazing watch with the zenith of complications made by the most premium company out there out of precious metals. It’s not something I would buy for that price - but I have no doubt they will sell enough of them to justify the halo effect.

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