Mark in Paris
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No problem Sam
I took it that way in fact and thought it was fun 
You are all as important as a moderator and I think that though we have to think about what others may think reading our comments if they are too partial (if it is negative of course), it is also a way to know each other's tastes and make the interest of our discussions. Otherwise, where is the interest indeed?
I don't want that we go too far in the "good" behavior and want people feel free to express themselves too, as long as someone who may think otherwise doesn't feel bad either.
Thanks Sam
Best, Mark
Hi Guys.
I'm not an expert on Patek, so is this one?? Worn by Spencer Mathews at the Pippa Middleton wedding. (photo credit - The Mirror). ...
Well, Patek Nautilus but there is an obvious lack of taste here
Nautilus chrono, colored gold, on a formal British wedding party! Hope the Queen did not see this. A day and a woman like this deserve the most formal Calatrava without date. P.
Hear, hear!
Whatever has happened to civility and decorum?! God save the queen! (Where's Tonypatch when you need him?)
Excuse me but I have to ask.... you need Tonypatch for...
civility and decorum or...? Sincerely D
I do not see any problem, most people do not have twenty watches for twenty occasions....
nor they need that many. One gold watch, a Patek, sign of great taste is perfect. Best Regards Edward
Okay, okay perhaps in normal circumstances,
but remember .... #1- He's not "most people" and #2- Even if I could somehow forgive his obvious and overt disrespect for the Crown, couldn't he have at least matched his cufflinks?! It's salt in the wound really. Puh-leese. ;-)
Eclectic.....
This is an: English Gentleman Style. I would forgive him, This is the matter of personal choice. Best Sam1234, Edward
+1
No watch at all would have been the only correct way to go btw. On the other hand: live & let live
Is it an hand watch or a wrist watch?
I mean, it seems a commercial, when the watch is worn loose, just for showing it instead of hiding it. p.s. who is Spencer Mathews? the husband? i know i've been living on Mars
Its too big for a wedding. A time only calatrava or a Golden Elipse would do.
Its on the gaudy side. Size thickness. Too sporty. Cheers. Geross.
Hi Tony
In my view...it was his day ...his wedding...his watch... his choice... Cheers D
That's NOT the groom, chaps!
Gentlemen, Do you see how a photo without context can be misinterpreted and rumours started? The gold Patek Philippe worn on the right wrist of Spencer Matthews, younger brother of the groom. He can wear what he likes as he was not "Da main man". Spencer ...
(not that I care he should do whatever he wants) but, no
According to etiquette one should not wear a (wrist)watch at all when in black/white tie.
Just a general observation from me.....
Why does anyone feel it is their right to denigrate the taste or style of someone else? We are all different, right? Taste is a subjective issue, right? So why are we seeing more and more comments on this forum where people think it is acceptable to state...
Taste just subjective?
Imagine you attend a wedding with members of a royal family being present (if you please you can also leave them away) and you happen to prefer wearing shorts and a t-shirt "God bless the Queen" (or something else which you might prefer) - just a matter o...
Most of the time......
.......there is a spectrum within which a happy medium is found. Of course, when taken to an extreme, examples abound where something is just plainly difficult to accept. But for any community to exist in harmony, there needs to be accepted bounds of beha...
agree....
.....we can all "think" that something is or is not acceptable or fashionable or in good taste. We can have those thoughts based on what we believe is a set of accepted norms. But going beyond the "thinking" it in the privacy of our own minds and being th...
You and I do it all the time as humans are profoundly judgemental beings!
You just confirmed shorts would not be suitable on a wedding. That is a judgment. Maybe it is in India (don't think so) or other countries? Quite unlikely! But within the "Purist-World" we can possibly agree it is not acceptable. By saying so we judge peo...
i don't think we disagree....
.......we are all subjective....we all have many subjective thoughts in the privacy of our own heads....absolutely. Yet, for an orderly and friendly community to flourish, there needs to be rules within which we operate.
Agree to a degree but
can we say that YG Nautilus in this case is au pair with shorts and t-shirt? Cheers D
Not quite, but
I wanted to show that subjective taste is not the only thing to be considered when you make your choices. A bulky, ostentatious golden watch is certainly a less inappropriate choice compared to wearing the attire I happened to describe Kind regards anaesd...
It is always nice to see those watches worn in another context
We are used to looking at our pictures but it is nice to see some others too. Best, Mark
Please accept my apologies.
What was intended as light hearted jocularity is apparently boorish to some. Whilst I see nothing mean spirited or intolerant in any of the posts of this thread, perhaps I am in the minority and would better confine any future comments to singular praise ...
I will reply, but then, for me, i draw a line under this.....
Not once have i suggested that the only type of discussion should be "singular praise and adulation." Not once. Discussion, debate and disagreement are all part and parcel of this forum. However, where I draw the line is where a member states a personal o...
Dear Sam I respect your decision but I find no reason for it not at least in this particular thread
Did someone attacked you over your opinion? Was your opinion deleted? I see daily different opinions around WPS and I don't see problem about it if they are made in constructive and good spirit Was this particular discussion limited in any way by anyone? ...
No problem Sam
I took it that way in fact and thought it was fun You are all as important as a moderator and I think that though we have to think about what others may think reading our comments if they are too partial (if it is negative of course), it is also a way to ...
Thank you Mark
I think that this forum is the most congenial and helpful that I have participated, and a significant part of that is the insights and moderation that you yourself provide. I think most members are genuinely supportive and respectful of one another. While...
Thank you Sam
It is not easy to moderate a forum and we've had quite a lot of work lately. We try to be patient and explain sometimes that some comments might be offensive for other members who may have the opposite opinion or a different taste. It is often not that ea...
On the lighter note in order to reduce the unnecessary tension.....
I do not know if I should find it scary or positive that I should own several Patek Philippe watches. I would love to own several in the future..... Best Regards Edward
Perhaps a simple pocket watch on a nice chain to go with the waistcoat...
If we're getting really into the nitty gritty of wedding attire then that would be the most appropriate for an English wedding... ;-)
I love a good, healthy debate.
And I totally agree with Baron aka Mr. Red that the thing starts becoming toxic once personal opinion (becomes edged against opposing opinions) weaves its way into rational discussion. Indeed, I remember learning the most from my professors through active...
Nothing wrong with a sea-dweller and a suit! ;-)
Has good shape, size, and colour proportions. I think it quite synonymous to a nice 38mm rose Calatrava.
No big deal
Prince William was wearing his Omega. Roger and Mirka Federer wore their Rolex watches. Spencer wore his 5980. Thanks to their watches, they all got to the church on time. Mission accomplished. Unfortunately Spencer seems to like wearing his watch like a ...
Wasn't Prince William's Omega from his mom?
For the young prince, his sporty piece is totally acceptable since it has high sentimental value. It's apparent that the Omega is his "one watch" (at least in public).