Patek Philippe

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I like them all as long they don’t have a hobnail bezel. While I don’t advocate being intentionally rough with one’s watches, these Pateks do just fine worn daily, with their scars and all. And while the 215 appropriately gets derided for its small size, ...  

I have been “On the Fence” about getting one of these guys for years. It definitely looks like something that I would wear as a “Daily”. Thanks for sharing!

Although the dial design is so elegant, you could be forgiven for imagining this was done intentionally to prevent the seconds sub-dial from the eating the “6” numeral

While the 215PS may not at first sight be much to look at, it is in my personal experience one of the finest handwind movements, not from the perspective of decoration, but for durability and precision of timekeeping. I’ve not had the same luck with Lange... 

The 215 is a fine movement.

The movement is well made and very reliable.

Just my personal preference on a Calatrava. I know others like it, which is why PP makes watches with a hobnail bezel. I don't mind it on a Rolex DD.

I’ve understood the fact long ago that more you learn about watches, more you get exposed to your ignorance about them.

You just gave me a terrible shock!

Love the color and layout

When I tried it on the first time, it caused me serious problem giving it back. 😉 Glad you give it plenty wrist time...

Enjoy it!

Mine says Hi! ...  

Mine started accumulating scars after just a few weeks! Thankfully, these don’t bother me at all.

This reminds me of the three tone dial steel 570.

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It reflects a gentleman’s watch box that covers almost all activities he normally engages in his daily life. Regards

But the P has a special place in my heart with the Breguet numerals, the play of light on the different shades of the inner and outer dial, the reflective ring that separates the inner and outer dial, and let’s not forget the individual minute dots that a... 

Thank you for sharing that great photo!