Presidential lineup (warning - No SS content)

[Redbox]

Thanks for getting back with the information.

I hope you give all of them some wrist time!

[miamiclay]

Considering the number of views and comments, I thought I owed y’all some more pics - see below.

A few questions about watches and motivations I missed ... I really do appreciate ALL of the thoughts and suggestions!

Originally Posted by 037

I'm usually not one for brightly colored dials but that green on white gold is epic!
Great collection.
Surprised you don't have a Tridor. Maybe that's next?

I have not owned a Tridor - Been tempted more than once, but then, IRL to me they just look two-tone, and I’m not a TT fan. (Too scarred by all the ugly brass and chrome in the 80s!) I do understand from a metallurgist friend that they are a truly commendable technical accomplishment. It’s interesting that these days Tridors bring little or no premium over a regular DD, while at retail IIRC they commanded quite a hefty premium. If crowncollection (or anyone else with 80s-early 90s price lists) sees this, I’d be interested to learn just what % premium the Tridors brought new at retail. (If one were buying PM with potential price appreciation in mind, I think the non-Masterpiece Tridors might be a good bet - Low production, technically admirable, a highly distinctive look, and currently out of favor.)

I have no DDs with Roman or diamond markers. Romans simply don't sing for me - I think markers in general are unnecessary, and Romans are another step beyond, with a little bit of a grandfather clock association. This is a purely idiosyncratic opinion - And, I’m delighted that it’s an unpopular opinion, because it means every WIS who loves the Romans isn’t competing with me for the others! Diamonds are not similarly an auto-DQ for me, but they have no particular appeal either. There are variants I’d like to add which only come with diamond dials, so it’s likely some sparkly bits will join the gang at some point.

Originally Posted by carwashchris

Thanks for the run down, wondering , no smooth bezels , not a favorite or just haven't found the right one?

I like the smooth and other non-fluted bezels a lot! - Indeed I prefer them to fluted bezels, they’re just hard to find with interesting dials, in good condition, at reasonable prices, etc. The onyx 18208 has a polished smooth/domed bezel, and the brick 1806 has a non-fluted bezel with Florentine decoration.

Interesting that there must be 15 or 20 comments specifically on the green Stella, and zero on the red one. - ?! I don’t know if this is because of the relative rarity of any Stella dials on WG, or because green is “a Rolex color” while red is not, or what exactly!

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Amazing.
No interest in the newer ones?

It’s not that I have no interest in the 6-digit/post-2000 DDs, it’s really more that the 5-digits look so similar that I struggle to justify the price difference. Some of the newer DDs do appeal to me, meteorite especially.

Originally Posted by haven_seeker

#1 is a brick link bracelet.
What do they call #3? Mesh link?
And of course, awesome collection

Yes, #3 is a factory mesh link bracelet - I think there were actually three slightly differing factory mesh bracelets offered on DDs over the years. I don’t recall the weight, but that one feels heavier than the others.

Originally Posted by Its prod

Stunning Collection!!
I too like the 'bark' on your WG model. I've always liked the bark on the Yellow Gold DD. Never seen it in WG before. Looks awesome!
I have too much time on my hands. Going to do a search for "bark"!
Great stuff!!

The WG bark models do seem pretty rare. I assume that most new/retail buyers who wanted the subtlety of WG therefore declined the extra flash of bark decoration, and vice versa. To my eye it’s a truly great look IRL (and it’s always a safe bet to be the only one in the room).

Originally Posted by calebb90

Fantastic collection. I personally love an 1803 on a gold rivet oyster bracelet. If you don’t already have one of those bracelets, might change things up a bit to add.

I could not agree more! I’d love to have an oyster bracelet DD (riveted or not) and also put one on a Jubilee bracelet.

Originally Posted by jvb.nc

i used to think i only needed one DD.
now i know i at least need two ... bother.

Love this comment - Are there two specific ones which appeal to you, or does the set just generally make you feel that (at least) two would not be redundant?

Here are a few pics I already had on hand, I promise I’ll shoot some more one fine day. Enjoy!
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[carwashchris]

Oh shame on me ! I completely missed that smooth bezel black dial.

This thread is the best MOVIE in town. I can watch it over and over again. And find something I missed.

Thanks so much.

[crowncollection]

Nice collection


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[Bigcigardan]

Awesome collection


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[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

Considering the number of views and comments, I thought I owed y’all some more pics - see below.

A few questions about watches and motivations I missed ... I really do appreciate ALL of the thoughts and suggestions!



I have not owned a Tridor - Been tempted more than once, but then, IRL to me they just look two-tone, and I’m not a TT fan. (Too scarred by all the ugly brass and chrome in the 80s!) I do understand from a metallurgist friend that they are a truly commendable technical accomplishment. It’s interesting that these days Tridors bring little or no premium over a regular DD, while at retail IIRC they commanded quite a hefty premium. If crowncollection (or anyone else with 80s-early 90s price lists) sees this, I’d be interested to learn just what % premium the Tridors brought new at retail. (If one were buying PM with potential price appreciation in mind, I think the non-Masterpiece Tridors might be a good bet - Low production, technically admirable, a highly distinctive look, and currently out of favor.)

I have no DDs with Roman or diamond markers. Romans simply don't sing for me - I think markers in general are unnecessary, and Romans are another step beyond, with a little bit of a grandfather clock association. This is a purely idiosyncratic opinion - And, I’m delighted that it’s an unpopular opinion, because it means every WIS who loves the Romans isn’t competing with me for the others! Diamonds are not similarly an auto-DQ for me, but they have no particular appeal either. There are variants I’d like to add which only come with diamond dials, so it’s likely some sparkly bits will join the gang at some point.



I like the smooth and other non-fluted bezels a lot! - Indeed I prefer them to fluted bezels, they’re just hard to find with interesting dials, in good condition, at reasonable prices, etc. The onyx 18208 has a polished smooth/domed bezel, and the brick 1806 has a non-fluted bezel with Florentine decoration.

Interesting that there must be 15 or 20 comments specifically on the green Stella, and zero on the red one. - ?! I don’t know if this is because of the relative rarity of any Stella dials on WG, or because green is “a Rolex color” while red is not, or what exactly!



It’s not that I have no interest in the 6-digit/post-2000 DDs, it’s really more that the 5-digits look so similar that I struggle to justify the price difference. Some of the newer DDs do appeal to me, meteorite especially.



Yes, #3 is a factory mesh link bracelet - I think there were actually three slightly differing factory mesh bracelets offered on DDs over the years. I don’t recall the weight, but that one feels heavier than the others.



The WG bark models do seem pretty rare. I assume that most new/retail buyers who wanted the subtlety of WG therefore declined the extra flash of bark decoration, and vice versa. To my eye it’s a truly great look IRL (and it’s always a safe bet to be the only one in the room).



I could not agree more! I’d love to have an oyster bracelet DD (riveted or not) and also put one on a Jubilee bracelet.



Love this comment - Are there two specific ones which appeal to you, or does the set just generally make you feel that (at least) two would not be redundant?

Here are a few pics I already had on hand, I promise I’ll shoot some more one fine day. Enjoy!
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That was an Award Winning description of the highlights of your wonderful collection. Can't thank you enough!

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[Kevin.S]

Love this collection!!

[ian.thomas]

Your collection always blows me away!

We have the same taste .... just not the same budget.

[randomhero]

is that bottom right a onyx DD2?

[Danny83]

Great collection

[GMT Aviator]

Nice collection indeed. The wideboy is my favourite.

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by randomhero

is that bottom right a onyx DD2?

Nope, #15 is tiger eye, but #14 next to it is onyx. No DD2s (nor even any 6-digits), all are pre-2000 36mm.

[indi]

Wow... your collection is really cool

[JSolution]

Like that green dial too. Nice collection.

[jgottsman11]

You will defintely need to add a 118238 with white dial to round out your collection... If I can even say that. You've got plenty!

[harvey]

Thank you for sharing.

Really like that linen dial!

[Clasper]

What is the Bracelet on the top left Black Dial? it looks great

[Pongster]

Great set.

Would love to have a lapis or turquoise DD myself.

[RustyW]

I'm on the green fan train. Would love to see an up-close pic of it. Great collection.

[t3bkmzd]

Lapis 18239 looks killa, would love to see macro of that. brilliant collection

[Rochester585]

Just fantastic!

[acheronsgrief]

I love this collection. I also am not a fan of romans and love non fluted bezels, that smooth bezel Onyx dial is perfect!!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

The Presidential lineup (so far!)

Haven’t quite gotten bored enough yet to break out the ultrasonic cleaner and macro lens, but that day probably isn’t far off ...
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Awesome collection! Have you come across a white gold DD on the white gold jubilee? They exist but rare as hens teeth!