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Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer 39mm
After months of indecision I finally selected the RL Automotive Chronometer. The runner up was a new old stock PAM337. It was a close call between the two and I'm still not sure if I made the right choice.
The RL is definitely a designer watch. Contrast this with the Panerai Radiomir which wasn't designed so much as Macgyvered (urban dictionary for non Americans) from an old Rolex pocket watch.
As you may know I am a lawyer but I founded my own fashion brand Wellington & Cromwell which I personally design. The design elements I see in this RL watch are illustrated in the collage below
See if you can pick up the design motifs from the four watches above in the RL Automotive Chronometer.
Ralph is the master of combining disparate design motifs into something beautiful and I believe this watch is a perfect example of his sampling and mixing methodology to create a beautiful object.
The craftsmanship on the watch is faultless. The case work is superlative and the alligator strap is as good as Santoni.
The watch comes in a nice croc embossed calfskin box with a hardbound instruction manual.
I wear the watch with the outfit below and it works great. Though the pam337 or just about any Rolex or Omega would also work.
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Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer 39mm
After months of indecision I finally selected the RL Automotive Chronometer. The runner up was a new old stock PAM337. It was a close call between the two and I'm still not sure if I made the right choice. The RL is definitely a designer watch. Contrast t...
Congratulations
Quite like it, actually. One quibble. As a designer, can you explain the choice in the hour hand length? It is almost as long as the minutes hand and looks like it should be a few mm shorter.
hour hand length
The hour hand length definitely compromises functionality in favor of aesthetic balance. For a functional object like a wristwatch, this is a pretty risky compromise. If you look at the Stowa B dial Flieger in my collage you can see there are two concentr...
I see what you mean
The concentric layout of the dial is striking, particularly with addition of the outer index (compared to other models in the line). From straight-on stock photos, it looks like the hour hand could be shortened a touch, such that the tip just touches the ...
I'm so glad you withstood the pressure from the HoroPolice
edwardwchang, I'm really pleased you did not compromise your soul and design aesthetic by finally selecting the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer 39mm. I could see the immense pressure that the HoroPolice applied to get you to choose "established: brand...
thank you
your support and excellent coverage of the Ralph Lauren skeleton watch really helped my decision. I'm thrilled with the RL and I'm sure I will still love it in twenty years. Ed
Congrats!!
Looks very nice on your wrist..... Fashion, watch, car.... Ralph Lauren is very adamant on these things, as you know..... Again, very good choice and congrats! Ken
Wrist shot
Thanks so much Ken! Here's a photo that shows the sizing of the watch. Right wrist is pam512 the 42mm radiomir 1940. I think I made the right choice between the two and I'm still super excited about my new acquisition. ...
Cargo pants with a safari'ish designed watch
Plus the burl wood brown is the same color as the pants - AT