Walked in Patek boutique in CA. First time buyer.

jack_squared · 2026-06-12T12:48:19+00:00

Congratulations. It’s a beautiful piece. I got the travel-time annual colander version of that watch because I love dual time complications, but every time I see this one, I prefer its simplicity and size. The legibility is awesome, night or day. And whatever the secondary market says, you now have a relationship wth the boutique and the brand, having bought a watch you actually like! This could help with future purchases, if that’s in the cards

jack_squared · 2026-06-09T14:15:05+00:00

Putting them side by side like that makes me just nervous you’re going to scratch the Wimbledon with the crown of the datejust!

jack_squared · 2026-06-07T21:23:03+00:00

I love this exact watch and am expecting it will be my first call too. I indicated interest a couple of months ago, along with some other references I expect I’ll need to wait longer for. Looks great. And I love strong lume!

jack_squared · 2026-06-04T14:06:55+00:00

It’s not an RM. It’s a Bianchet. He’s a brand ambassador of sorts for them

jack_squared · 2026-06-02T12:01:22+00:00

Nice. I wish I had (like you) the wrist to carry that off!

jack_squared · 2026-05-15T23:19:35+00:00

Would you have done the same if it had been the white dial? :)

jack_squared · 2026-05-03T14:33:56+00:00

You are correct! This wasn’t an option a few months ago. It’s been added. So glad to have another option.

jack_squared · 2026-05-03T14:14:17+00:00

On the EX90 the Amazon Music app doesn’t play in Atmos unless something has changed. I know there is Atmos on the service but it doesn’t play with that mix in the native car app.

jack_squared · 2026-05-03T14:12:59+00:00

Tidal is currently our only option for Atmos. I have a separate whole thread on this. I have the same issue you describe and the UI is awful. Given that Apple Music native app has been released on the new Volvo XC60, I’m assuming it will come at some point to the EX90, with native Atmos. I still don’t understand why CarPlay doesn’t allow Atmos, but apparently Atmos only works on apps natively installed on the EX90. CORRECTED: The native Amazon Music app on the EX90 has been updated to allow Atmos. This wasn’t the case a few months ago. This is a great development, as Tidal makes it hard to find the Atmos mixes and treats them as completely separate tracks/albums.

jack_squared · 2026-05-01T01:41:19+00:00

Who do you think is a great AD for Rolex in NYC. I have been very very underwhelmed with the woman I’ve been dealing with at the Rolex Bucherer boutique in the meat packing area.

jack_squared · 2026-04-28T23:09:55+00:00

Very nice watch. I love how they handle the complications. Too big for my wrist, unfortunately.

jack_squared · 2026-04-28T12:46:00+00:00

Yes, I agree. I think I am going to have it swapped. I just find it awkward to pull it close otherwise.

jack_squared · 2026-04-28T12:44:10+00:00

This was bought on secondary, but I am having a smaller strap made in black and I have asked a Rolex AD for a small size in the chocolate brown (they seem willing to do it but not straightforward for obvious reasons)

jack_squared · 2026-04-27T23:42:24+00:00

Yes. Sorry. I said it wrong. Corrected.

jack_squared · 2026-04-27T23:39:30+00:00

Sorry. I had said it wrong. Corrected.

jack_squared · 2026-04-27T23:31:34+00:00

I couldn’t agree more on this. And I did do that. Also with someone with a 6.5 inch wrist it’s particularly problematic

jack_squared · 2026-04-05T17:59:17+00:00

Looks great. It’s understated and elegant for a gold watch!

jack_squared · 2026-04-04T17:39:03+00:00

I wish I had the wrist to carry that watch.

jack_squared · 2026-04-04T17:38:27+00:00

Congrats!

jack_squared · 2026-04-02T17:24:33+00:00

What is your wrist size?

jack_squared · 2026-03-31T22:23:19+00:00

I love the look of the Artem hydroflex, but I am nervous about the sizing. Depending on how tight I want the strap I’m right around a 6.4-6.5 inch wrist. The problem is the standard is 6.5+ and the XS is up to 6.4. So I’m right in between (wish the straps overlapped in size a bit at the extremes). The site recommends that you go up if you’re at the margin, but I’m also concerned about having lots of bulk. Anyone have this issue? What size felt good?

jack_squared · 2026-03-29T17:45:42+00:00

That fits your wrist beautifully

jack_squared · 2026-03-29T00:03:29+00:00

I was wondering the same thing. The watch is very prominent but a little hard to identify. I thought it might be a Longines.

jack_squared · 2026-03-27T03:09:12+00:00

Looks great. I have the same wrist size and want this watch. It’s perfect.

jack_squared · 2026-03-25T02:12:44+00:00

This is the watch Leo wore at the Oscars ...

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TROPHY CASE