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NY Times article: A Passionate Collector of Complex Timepieces

  1. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 7, 2013

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  2. ulackfocus Dec 7, 2013

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    Yep, no photos = didn't happen.
     
  3. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 7, 2013

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    He bought another APRO ::screwloose::

    More money than taste ::money::

    It's just that I think the APRO is one of the ugliest high end watches I've seen.
     
  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 7, 2013

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    And while I'm on a rant......

    Tom Ford suit, polished Berluti loafers and woven Hermès tie

    Why no mention of his shirt, singlet, undies and socks.

    Surely they all come from illustrious "brand" houses too don't they?

    I wonder if he leave the maker's label on the sleeve of his suit?
     
  5. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 8, 2013

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    It does make watch collectors look like pretentious wankers, doesn't it?
     
  6. ulackfocus Dec 8, 2013

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    The guy did say he immediately bought his AP because he saw Nick Faldo wearing one, so we know he's a wanker.


    It's New York - while I don't think it's en vogue to leave the woven label on the sleeve, you are required to boast about it, right?
     
  7. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Dec 8, 2013

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    I prefer to interpret it as reflecting poorly on investment bankers.

    This guy is in Hong Kong. I don't know what the label-flaunting practices are there. Perhaps even more egregious. And we know he's not American in the opening caption:

    ‘‘Unlike paintings or cars, a watch is quite personal because it is worn on your wrist,’’ he said.

    Cars are not personal?!
    Good God man, have you ever even driven a car, or have you just been ferried about in limousines all your life?

    This man is not merely a wanker.
    He is... dare I say it... a rider.
     
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  8. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Dec 8, 2013

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    No offense but anyone who wears an AP ROO(not the RO) is a wanker in my books.
     
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  9. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 8, 2013

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    It's not a great reflection on journalists either.
     
  10. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Dec 8, 2013

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    No indeed.
     
  11. ulackfocus Dec 8, 2013

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    :p He not only wears one, he collects the "Limited Editions". :eek:
     
  12. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Dec 8, 2013

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    ha..ha...I agree with you on this.
     
  13. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 8, 2013

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    Yea I'm a big RO fan, don't mind the ROO either but RO is definitely a top piece IMO, Genta at his absolute best