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Watches others love…that cause you to scratch your head

M'Bob
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Disclaimer: to each their own. If you love it, and it makes you happy, then I get it. That not withstanding…

Two that come to mind:

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I get the history
I love the watch
I love the dog
Together? And the asymmetrical sub-dials?

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I get the rarity
I get the Ultraman association
But the orange hand that jumps out?

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What are yours?
 
ahartfie
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Those Louis Erard/Silberstein watches with the primary colors and squiggly hands. Some of my watch bros have them and I just don’t get it.

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M'Bob M'Bob
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Mole! Moley moley moley! That scene makes me laugh so much.
 
Dan S
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Regardless of any "disclaimer," this thread is essentially offensive by design.
 
M'Bob
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Dan S Dan S
Regardless of any "disclaimer," this thread is essentially offensive by design.

I apologize if the lighthearted undertone didn’t come through.
 
Gabguzro
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I might be in the minority, but I've never been a fan of the Rolex Sub design. A lots of brands have tried to copy/improve it but I always find it difficult to connect with it.
 
Nupero
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Anything with teardrop lugs... 🥱

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Oh, and 99% of modern Omega watches, especially wavy dial Seamasters. Ugly, cheap looking and those hollow hands are just stupid and unnecessary ::stirthepot::

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Larry S
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The Patek Elipse, Smaller Calatrava. Anything by Cartier, Two Tone Rolex. Anything Disco Volante. +1 on most modern Seamaster Pro's
 
M'Bob
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Gabguzro Gabguzro
I might be in the minority, but I've never been a fan of the Rolex Sub design. A lots of brands have tried to copy/improve it but I always find it difficult to connect with it.

That’s what makes a horse race. Because I always thought of the Sub design, especially without the date, as a classic.
 
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Anything from Richard Mille and any skeletonized watch.
 
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Anything “skeletonized” like this POS. Especially if it’s done to an otherwise decent watch.
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Canuck
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I’m certain I would be kicked off the OB if I were to express my thoughts on watches enjoyed by other habituės of the message board, that I do not particularly like! So I keep my thoughts to myself. I am certain that many watches that make me hum might be disliked by others. Good thing we’re not all the same.
 
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Two words: PALM FRONDS. That being said, to each his own. I'm sure that not everyone shares my particular taste in watches.
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Dsloan
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I am just confused by how everyone is walking around with time-only watches everyday. How are you all tracking and managing all of your time-sensitive operations without a timing bezel, paired with a chronograph, and possibly also a GMT hand or regatta timer?
 
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I am just confused by how everyone is walking around with time-only watches everyday. How are you all tracking and managing all of your time-sensitive operations without a timing bezel, paired with a chronograph, and possibly also a GMT hand or regatta timer?
Oh, that's easy. My life is a complicated mess -- but I'm generally on time for the complete lack of organization. 😁
 
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I’m certain I would be kicked off the OB if I were to express my thoughts on watches enjoyed by other habituės of the message board, that I do not particularly like! So I keep my thoughts to myself. I am certain that many watches that make me hum might be disliked by others. Good thing we’re not all the same.

This I don’t get. These are just watches. If someone thinks my watch is horrendously ugly, that’s okay. I’d like to hear why. Maybe my take on it would change. That’s how we learn, or come to see things In a different way.

Dennis, one of the previous moderators here, HATED. Speedmasters. I really like them. We also have things in common we like, and dislike. All good…
 
M'Bob
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The Patek Elipse, Smaller Calatrava. Anything by Cartier, Two Tone Rolex. Anything Disco Volante. +1 on most modern Seamaster Pro's

Larry,

Tell me more about the Disco Volante. I always thought of it as sort of understated. What do you find uninspiring about it?

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The Patek Smaller Calatrava. Anything by Cartier.
OMG, you’ve just named the watches I would get if I could only have one daily wearer- and if I could afford them of course. 😵‍💫
Disco volante I also like- but that would not be my one daily wearer.
 
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