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gentleman explorer
When I came up with the brand concept, I felt the British had a lock on the Gentleman Adventurer Archetype. This is my first drawing of Edward Wellington, Wellington & Cromwell's Mickey Mouse/Ronald McDonald.
The RL was by no means in shoo-in. In fact, in March 2016, I'd had a good run at Poker at Parx near Philadelphia and was on my way to the Tourneau at the King of Prussia Mall with 52 $100 bills in my pocket to purchase a NOS PAM337, a 42mm Radiomir that had been sitting in the certified pre-owned case since Christmas 2013.
The salesman I had been talking to about this watch couldn't find it in the case and his colleague told him a dentist had purchased the watch a few hours ago. Holy &(%%^I^^! I mean think about it, the watch was a new old stock watch that didn't sell before being discontinued by Panerai then exiled to the certified pre-owned case where it sat for two years. I had finally made a decision and had enough money to purchase the watch and the very same day someone purchases the watch mere hours before I get to the store? I took it as a omen that the little Radiomir and I were not meant to be, despite it fitting my 6.3" wrist.
The RL automotive chronometer combines my favorite watch design elements in a coherent piece. Referencing the photo below you can see the steampunk rivets from the V. Halter, the concentric sector dial type targeting reticle circles from the B-Uhr Pilot watch, and the beautiful elm burl wood, all combine beautifully in the RL watch.
Even though I loved the watch, it took some encouragement from you guys, especially MTF, to help me make what I already knew to be the right decision for me.
This message has been edited by edwardwchang on 2016-05-18 18:05:53
Short list keeps getting longer
So I had narrowed down my short list to two watches, the NOS (new old stock) Audemars Gstaad Chronograph and the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer but then Tudor threw a wench into my decisionmaking by releasing the Black Bay Black Bezel last month and ...
Wellington & Cromwell
I made the bag so I want the watch I wear to match it and I intend to photograph the watch with the bag for my brand's lookbook and marketing campaigns
I think the RL with the dial color would match the best but would have to see in person.
I really think you not going to go wrong with any of these the Panerai is very nice that would be my next choice if the RL didn't match just right, but then again nothing wrong with the AP. Can't wait to see pics when you decide!
pros and cons
I intend to photograph the watch for Wellington & Cromwell's Lookbook and marketing campaigns which is why I selected these four watches which I feel have an vintage Indiana Jones adventure feel to them, though I am aware that Indiana Jones did not wear a...
pam 338 is the way to go !
I have a pam 336 (same model and size but in gold) and I can tell you that there are not issues with the crown. Is adventures without being too much and the first with a panerai in house thin movement (thin for panerai standards!) RL is nice too but might...
screw down crown
its really helpful to know that the manual wind screw down crown Panerais don't have issues with unscrewing and winding the crown every day. thank you!
Edward: As you are telling a story, the choice is clear...
The Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer Wood Dial complements the bag and its travel adventures. You have to look at your target audience: young, professional, chic, metropolitan, who weekend in the countryside: mountains, lakes or beaches. The style is m...
And yet, Ralph Lauren knows about design
Look at the brown leather strap that he REJECTED for his watch design. When he chose black straps, there is a good design reason.... REJECTED strap APPROVED strap ...
Of these four watches,
and with the idea of matching the bag in mind, this is clearly the choice.
nice photos
love the photos of the three burlwood automotive chronometers, it really shows the depth of the dial which is much more three dimensional than most watches
The Ralph Lauren will work very nicely with the bag. The AP is awesome. I would consider
The Tudor and the AP... Love this ultimate version of the Black Bay, the Black. And the AP has an unusual dial which I find very attractive. At the price of the Tudor, you can add it to the AP. Best, Nicolas
I agree with you Nicolas
That AP really stands out! (and indeed; why not add the Tudor hehehe)
So Edward wants to get ONE watch that will compliment his leather bag...
and now you have him buying THREE watches. VLAD!!!
matching game
lets make it more fun, the watch has to match the leather duffel bag AND these five objects to create a rugged luxury image for my brand in the Lookbook and Campaign. ...
Matching 5 objects
They are all classics in their own way, so approaching from that angle I would suggest the Tudor or the AP from your gang of 4. The RL with the wood on the dial is a colour match but to me that is all. Not a classic style to me and trying too hard. The Ra...
I would
Get the RL as a first choice because of the wood. Backup would be the Panerai, but with a brown leather strap to match the lovely bag! J
two watches
these two are actually what I am leaning towards now, the both of them would cost around 10k which is the same as the street price today for the AP Gstaad chronograph
Personally I would go for that AP Gstaad. It just pops out from the picture.
But of course I'm biased, as I love watches with the style of sporty elegance.
Not sure about the others..
but the Pam 338 is light, slim and suitable for average/small size wrists. It has a subtle presence which IMO won't overpower the bag. cheers fernando ...
grey strap
I love the grey OEM strap you paired with your PAM338 in your other photos of this watch. and I'll say again that you have great taste, even your GP three hander is great
Thanks for the compliment Edward, you are too kind.
FYI, the strap is custom made from APB. HAGWE! Fernando
I think you made the right choice.
The color of the wood in the watch will work well with your bag.
woody
the beautiful swirl circles in the elm burl wood is my favorite aspect of the watch. Mine has a darker swirl circle in the wood ring at 9 o'clock which is like a fingerprint for my watch, marking it as unique, like a limited edition serial number.
I would choose first without any hesitation the AP...
...also my favourite one through Jules Audemars models. Then, RL and Tudor (equality with a little preference for the RL which is less common in my opinion)
I really like the bag.....
Looks like a perfect size for many trips...weekend, overnight, city breaks..!! What company do you work for if this is one of their items.? Great choice with the watch too, Andy.
Wellington & Cromwell
Hi Andy, Thank you so much for the nice comments! The bag is from my own company Wellington & Cromwell, a rugged luxury lifestyle brand my wife and I founded last year. In a way, Wellington & Cromwell is inspired by watches, particularly Panerai, Audemars...
So why such an English sounding brand name?
And why choose the RL while you say the bag style is based upon Panerai, AP and Rolex? #justasking
gentleman explorer
When I came up with the brand concept, I felt the British had a lock on the Gentleman Adventurer Archetype. This is my first drawing of Edward Wellington, Wellington & Cromwell's Mickey Mouse/Ronald McDonald. The RL was by no means in shoo-in. In fact...