Comments on: Show-off-ish? http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/ Blog about Wrist Watches Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:47:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Humbler http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-260 Humbler Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:37:21 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-260 ===================== I honestly am not sure about this one. I have a different point of view. But anyway ... cheers, Humbler . =====================
I honestly am not sure about this one. I have a different point of view. But anyway …

cheers, Humbler
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]]> By: cliffchan http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-228 cliffchan Wed, 28 May 2008 14:19:47 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-228 @ezod: thanks for commenting and throwing another watch in. Like you said, it's a beautiful watch, I definitely agree. Due to the history of the brand as Italian navy watches and also given that Panerai was (correct me if I'm wrong) among the first to manufacture large watches, I wouldn't consider it a bling watch despite the fact that the mentioned model is very much an eye-catching watch. Would you agree? @superego: good to know that there are like-minded people out there ;-) @ezod: thanks for commenting and throwing another watch in. Like you said, it’s a beautiful watch, I definitely agree. Due to the history of the brand as Italian navy watches and also given that Panerai was (correct me if I’m wrong) among the first to manufacture large watches, I wouldn’t consider it a bling watch despite the fact that the mentioned model is very much an eye-catching watch. Would you agree?

@superego: good to know that there are like-minded people out there ;-)

]]> By: superego http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-227 superego Tue, 27 May 2008 17:35:49 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-227 superego says : I absolutely agree with this ! superego says : I absolutely agree with this !

]]> By: ezod http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-226 ezod Mon, 26 May 2008 17:25:47 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-226 cliff, I agree with all the comments about "show-off" watches. We know that personality plays into the flamboyant character of a watch. But, if a dressed down person keeping to themselves is wearing a stands-out watch, the watch would certainly catch our eyes. I'd like to throw another beautiful watch into the mix. A Panerai 111. It is large(44mm) with polished steel, but it has one of the simplest dials ever designed. Would you consider this a "bling" watch? [IMG]http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/eatikune/PAM111.jpg[/IMG] cliff, I agree with all the comments about “show-off” watches. We know that personality plays into the flamboyant character of a watch. But, if a dressed down person keeping to themselves is wearing a stands-out watch, the watch would certainly catch our eyes.
I’d like to throw another beautiful watch into the mix. A Panerai 111. It is large(44mm) with polished steel, but it has one of the simplest dials ever designed. Would you consider this a “bling” watch?
[IMG]http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/eatikune/PAM111.jpg[/IMG]

]]> By: cliffchan http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-222 cliffchan Thu, 22 May 2008 19:43:45 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-222 @ Alon: thanks for the additional detailed information and sharing your view. Seems like we're pretty much on the same page here ;-) @ Robert-Jan: I partly agree with you. The wearer can certainly significantly contribute to the show off factor, but I don't think it's the ONLY thing. Other than that, I must say I envy you: I wish I had such positive attitude and could let go of my reservations as I described in this post! Thanks for your comments! @ Alon: thanks for the additional detailed information and sharing your view. Seems like we’re pretty much on the same page here ;-)

@ Robert-Jan: I partly agree with you. The wearer can certainly significantly contribute to the show off factor, but I don’t think it’s the ONLY thing. Other than that, I must say I envy you: I wish I had such positive attitude and could let go of my reservations as I described in this post! Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Robert-Jan http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-220 Robert-Jan Mon, 19 May 2008 10:31:28 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-220 With the exception for watches with diamonds and yellow or rosé gold, I think it's the wearer that is a show-off, not the watch. My experience with show-offs is that most of the time the wearer is being 'loud' and not the watch. Therefore, I don't care much what I am wearing to job interviews or to meetings with clients. I am quite comfortable wearing an expensive watch, however, most of the watches in my modest collection do match the 'less is more' comment by Alon in the message above. Anyway, watch no1. and no3. in your list match the show-off criteria because of the use of precious stones. :) RJ With the exception for watches with diamonds and yellow or rosé gold, I think it’s the wearer that is a show-off, not the watch. My experience with show-offs is that most of the time the wearer is being ‘loud’ and not the watch.

Therefore, I don’t care much what I am wearing to job interviews or to meetings with clients. I am quite comfortable wearing an expensive watch, however, most of the watches in my modest collection do match the ‘less is more’ comment by Alon in the message above.

Anyway, watch no1. and no3. in your list match the show-off criteria because of the use of precious stones. :)

RJ

]]> By: alonbj http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-217 alonbj Sat, 17 May 2008 16:02:56 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-217 @Cliff: Great article and initiative for discussion. For my work I advise people about watches and always take the "show-off"-factor into account. There are many occasion I will not wear some of the watches in my collection for sure. To respond on your list of watches: 1. Jacob & Co: Jacob Arabov a.k.a. Jacob the Jeweler is the King of Bling in the US! As his website promotes, he caters the Famous & Rich (especially Rappers - who made him famous). This watch screams Show-Off and it is known that that is what they are designed for. 2. Zenith: I agree with you, the classic brand Zenith has become flamboyant because of the excentric RockStar CEO, Thierry Nataf (who I have met personally on many occasions). The Zenith ChronoMaster is considered a classic watch (look at the lunette), but because of the size and Tourbillion it became an watch that can be considered Classic with a Twist. 3. Chanel: I am still undesisive if I do or don't like Chanel watches. I think the J12 Superleggera is a cool watch. But many believe Chanel is the first brand that works with ceramic, but ofcourse Rado is the uncrowned king of ceramics. The watch on the picture is def a show-off watch... 4. Patek: No doubt about it that Patek is NOT a show-off brand! Even the newest FULL DIAMOND version I saw in Basel this year! 5. Rolex: Daytona.... OEPF! Difficult. As a pure WatchFreak I am a great fan of Rolex, but I always get annoyed by the fact that it is not as exclusive as the brand seems (estimated annual production of 900.000 watches), the majority of people who wear it (first watch people buy to show off is 80% of the time a Rolex) and the huge quantity of fake Rolex watches. But if we go back to the core of the Daytona (history, esthetics and quality) it is NOT a show-off watch. Although, I regret the fact the watch strap/case is semi polished/satin finished. I would prefer a full satin finish! I prefer watches that underwrite: LESS = MORE :D @Cliff: Great article and initiative for discussion. For my work I advise people about watches and always take the “show-off”-factor into account. There are many occasion I will not wear some of the watches in my collection for sure.

To respond on your list of watches:

1. Jacob & Co: Jacob Arabov a.k.a. Jacob the Jeweler is the King of Bling in the US! As his website promotes, he caters the Famous & Rich (especially Rappers – who made him famous). This watch screams Show-Off and it is known that that is what they are designed for.

2. Zenith: I agree with you, the classic brand Zenith has become flamboyant because of the excentric RockStar CEO, Thierry Nataf (who I have met personally on many occasions). The Zenith ChronoMaster is considered a classic watch (look at the lunette), but because of the size and Tourbillion it became an watch that can be considered Classic with a Twist.

3. Chanel: I am still undesisive if I do or don’t like Chanel watches. I think the J12 Superleggera is a cool watch. But many believe Chanel is the first brand that works with ceramic, but ofcourse Rado is the uncrowned king of ceramics. The watch on the picture is def a show-off watch…

4. Patek: No doubt about it that Patek is NOT a show-off brand! Even the newest FULL DIAMOND version I saw in Basel this year!

5. Rolex: Daytona…. OEPF! Difficult. As a pure WatchFreak I am a great fan of Rolex, but I always get annoyed by the fact that it is not as exclusive as the brand seems (estimated annual production of 900.000 watches), the majority of people who wear it (first watch people buy to show off is 80% of the time a Rolex) and the huge quantity of fake Rolex watches. But if we go back to the core of the Daytona (history, esthetics and quality) it is NOT a show-off watch. Although, I regret the fact the watch strap/case is semi polished/satin finished. I would prefer a full satin finish!

I prefer watches that underwrite: LESS = MORE :D

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