Episode 31: Interesting Versions of Boring Watches
Description
Only in watches can one model or reference span from utterly dull to incredibly special depending on the variant. To highlight this unique facet of our world, Erik & Max select a handful of famous models across brands and categories, then attempt to find both the most boring version and the most exceptional or interesting version ever made. This one is a wild ride and as nerdy as it gets. Plus, an Only Wrist for a Hell’s Angel.
Links Mentioned:
Calatravas:
Boring:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-christmas-special-the-patek-philippe-calatrava-570/
https://onbehalf.jp/en/item/21026/
Interesting:
https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080121/160
https://le-monde-edmond.com/patek-3428-platinum-enamel-dial/
https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-patek-philippe-an-extremely-fine-and-rare-4982656/?
Perpetual Calendar Chronographs:
Boring:
https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080120/199
Interesting:
GMT-Master:
Boring:
https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/the-rolex-fat-lady/732.797658.5353933/
Interesting:
https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080219/829
https://le-monde-edmond.com/in-depth-review-rolex-6542-gmt-master/
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Albino-GMT-Master-6542
https://le-monde-edmond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/6542Pink_dial.jpeg
Datejust:
Boring:
https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-rolex-datejust-16030-buying-this-classic-wasnt-spooky/
https://timelessvintage.watch/blog/the-buckley-dial
Interesting:
https://hairspring.com/finds/honeycomb-dial-ovettone-6305-rolex-datejust/
https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-24/lot-142
https://hairspring.com/finds/red-jasper-dial-1600-8-rolex-datejust/
Resonance:
Boring:
https://hairspring.com/finds/mop-parking-meter-fp-journe-chronometre-a-resonance/
Interesting:
https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/rq-salmon-dial-chronometre-a-resonance-platinum/
Royal Oak:
Boring:
https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/collectors-guide-audemars-piguet-14790
https://mrwatchley.com/products/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-foundation-time-for-the-trees-ref-15100st
https://apchronicles.audemarspiguet.com/en/article/guillochage-tapisserie
Interesting:
https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/CH080222/38
https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/CH080222/10
Only Wrist:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C93rPyJJDSB/
https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/04/iwc-big-pilot-shock-absorber-xpl.html
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