Horological Meandering

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 ...  

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 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!

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... 

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... 

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!

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...  

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 ...  

and with the idea of matching the bag in mind, this is clearly the choice.

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

Either watch goes

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

That AP really stands out! (and indeed; why not add the Tudor hehehe)

and now you have him buying THREE watches. VLAD!!!

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. ...  

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... 

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

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

But of course I'm biased, as I love watches with the style of sporty elegance.

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 ...  

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

FYI, the strap is custom made from APB. HAGWE! Fernando

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The color of the wood in the watch will work well with your bag.

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.

...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)

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.

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...  

And why choose the RL while you say the bag style is based upon Panerai, AP and Rolex? #justasking

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...