Spangles - Dr. Tabby
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Ah, you like the Breguet!
Jun 28, 2017,11:21 AM
It's 36mm, so smaller than the usual men's watch of today.
I want a watch with a bracelet because the leather tends to rot a bit after 2 years, even when treated. So, non-leather options would be good.
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Bracelet or a new watch?
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-10:50
Hi Purists! I have a few watches and I wanted a watch on a pt bracelet. Should I put my FPJ on a pt bracelet, pick up a Rolex Day Date 40 or go with ye olde tyme-y Breguet from days of yore? Let me know what you would do and why. Thanks! All wrists pictur...
No bracelet
By: Freccero : June 28th, 2017-10:56
I think that steel bracelets fit good just on Rolex, nautilus and royal oak. If I were in your shoes I would not put the Journe on a bracelet because the leather strap fits perfect on such an elegant piece. Secondly I would by the Breguet but, again, with...
Ah, you like the Breguet!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-11:21
It's 36mm, so smaller than the usual men's watch of today. I want a watch with a bracelet because the leather tends to rot a bit after 2 years, even when treated. So, non-leather options would be good.
Thanks! [nt]
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-12:16
Just to clarify!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-11:19
I already have the FPJ, on a leather strap at the moment. On a bracelet, it would look a little like this (but with mother of pearl on the dial): ...
Thanks!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-12:34
I've seen non-sport FPJs on a bracelet and they look great...but not really more great than on a strap. This would keep my collection from growing, though (which means more time with each one). Could you give your take on the Breguet? Everyone on TZ hated...
I always appreciate your honesty!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-13:49
I think the big date is great, too! The 3460 kinda fades before it. However, a very old-fashioned look that is well-made and under-the-radar is appreciated.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-13:57
You're right, the president is so comfortable and I have been wanting this Rolex since it first came out. So, it is a prime choice!
+1 for the president
By: shafran : June 28th, 2017-14:11
Love breguet, really find that one dated. I have the big date in blue, would not go smaller for breguet.
Gracias!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : June 28th, 2017-14:39
Yeah, I think I feel the same.