Episode 31: Interesting Versions of Boring Watches
Hairspring23 Elo 2024

Episode 31: Interesting Versions of Boring Watches

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/


https://www.watchprosite.com/patek-philippe/patek-philippe-5296r-comparison-of-standard-or-sector-dial-versions/11.1062453.7707568/


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


https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/important-watches-6/4th-series-ref-2499-100-yellow-gold-perpetual


Interesting:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-wild-mostly-complete-story-of-john-lennons-lost-patek-philippe-2499


https://watchesbysjx.com/2016/11/hands-on-with-eric-claptons-custom-dial-patek-philippe-refs-3970-and-5004.html


GMT-Master:


Boring:


https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/the-rolex-fat-lady/732.797658.5353933/


https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/watch-review/rolex-gmt-master-ii-16760.html?srsltid=AfmBOorB9I7L5tNOSeAgMlVucad77pIQyuvxklaJcQABKjC6dYMu_g3K


Interesting:


https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080219/829


https://www.everestbands.com/blogs/bezel-barrel/rolex-vintage-gems-the-concorde-gmt-master?srsltid=AfmBOormU34blZbq0wWwrVCoy1qJw_jgQIFmM8j_a23Oy4Lo010b4Y6X


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://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-2/reference-6105-datejust-ovettone-a-pink-gold


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/


https://www.watchprozine.com/f-p-journe/chronometre-a-resonance-20-years-retrospective-exhibition-in-geneva/12240796/9/


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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