I guess I'm "maturing"...

I've been feeling the need to get something a little dressier lately as I've got several sport watches, but none that I feel is my go-to dress watch. I'm not ready to go completely dressy, but needed something with a little flair, a little sport, and a little dress.

I had some things in mind and tried a few on, but when I saw this one in the AD after seeing some posts of its SS brother, it was over. The "pink" gold looked almost bronze, and just shimmered against the silvered dial and blue hands.

Because I sold two Panerais recently, I felt less guilty about making this purchase, and still might cull the stock a bit more. I took some quick and dirties with the iPhone outside the AD. I'll post more in the coming weeks.

I never thought too much about gold, but this just really hit me...even at 40mm it feels perfect. So, while I love my 42, 44, 45, 46, AND 47mm watches, I guess I'm "growing up" (or old??) and feel this one looks fine on my wrist.

Styles and materials come and go, but to me this one can't ever go out of style.

An elegant choice

By: tgator96 : March 5th, 2011-17:24

yet, as you mention, still retains a sporty character with the chronograph. congratulations. Will you change your accessories--rings, buckles, cuff links, etc.--to match the rose gold?

Not that middle aged!

By: docfink : March 5th, 2011-17:39

All jokes aside, I never thought about getting a matching buckle for the watch. I'll let the silver dial avoid clashing with other accessories!

The RG really elevates this model

By: Mostel : March 5th, 2011-18:21

I like them all, maybe the SS 'white/silver' dial the least, but still a lot... I like the ss black dial best in pics... but this RG might ultimately be my choice in this model because it eliminates even the faintest whiff of the pedestrian about this pie...

I believe I understand what you mean...

By: docfink : March 5th, 2011-21:11

For me it's hard fathoming spending this kind of money on a watch, yet I realize that the value of these things can't be measured by a cash register. I first showed a pic of the watch to a friend, and he said that "for the money, it doesn't stand out enou...

Great watch....

By: AuHavrePro : March 5th, 2011-20:02

everything comes together in a highly pleasing way . Best of luck with it, Filip

Lovely one........ mmm [nt]

By: neo : March 5th, 2011-22:54

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Congrats again David....

By: aboen : March 5th, 2011-23:28

...that last photo gives me goosebumps. Best Drew

A stunning classic!

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 6th, 2011-02:54

As everybody here knows – I am a no-chronograph guy… But when JLC released this one last year, I understood that sooner or later I will go down that road. Congrats to the watch and for “maturing”..! Give her a good life! Best Blomm...

Elegance is an attitude, not a matter of age nor size.

By: amanico : March 6th, 2011-04:24

Thanks, Longines, for the slogan. I'm pretty sure you will ( also ) go down in size, Dear Doc. As for the Master Chrono, it is a great examle of a modern chrono with a classic ( should I say timeless ? ) look. The Rose Gold version adds a nice retro touch...