We have spent the last several weeks quite idly, and I apologize for the lack of updates - I will try to make up for that in the coming days, I promise. Meanwhile, Sunday passed slowly and we had a very fine evening in the city, with cake, chocolate, coffee and whatnot. We have also taken a stroll through the mall near our home and, while passing a jewelry store, noticed a certain watch that was on display. It was the A. Lange and Sohne Saxonia, in pink gold and with a dark brown crocodile strap.
For a long time - in fact, ever since I have first seen it in person - my dream watch was the Jaeger - LeCoultre Master Grande Ultra Slim, in black and silver. I have favoured it for its low-profile appearance, its minimalist silhouette and, most notably, for its remarkably small thickness, nearing only 2,5mm. It was a perfect watch for me, as it could be worn everywhere, with every suit or sportcoat I could imagine. Dressy enough even for a very official evening, but razor-sharp and robust enough for any other occasion. Plus, it could fit under any double cuff, of which I am a great supporter. But upon seeing the Saxonia I had to forget all these advantages which made the JLC my grail watch.
It is amazing how a single influential moment can shatter all the planning and thoughts that came beforehand. For me, yesterday brought such a turn. And despite the fact that the price is almost quadruple than that of the Grande Master and that it isn't as versatile, I cannot stop imagining the above watch on my wrist. Especially since the Saxonia also comes with white gold hardware and a black face - which unmistakably reminds me of the JLC.
To make matters worse, there is another watch that I absolutely adore - the Ralph Lauren Slim Classique, in its most basic model.
Measuring only 38mm in diameter and 2.1mm in thickness, this masterpiece carries a movement manufactured by Piaget for RL and encased in 18 karat white gold. With its intricate patterns and a small, understated frame, the Slim Classique embodies all the qualities a finely dressed man should possess - it appears simple yet imposing from afar, which draws the witness closer, only to reveal the majestic beauty that can only be captured in the miniscule details. The same watch is available with diamonds set around the entire face, yet I find it too over the top. To add anything to this piece would be to overpower it.
Only time will tell if an opportunity arrives one day for me to purchase any of these watches, or if I ever will appear anywhere with the last one. But if I do, I will remember these musings - and last Sunday.
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