h20, traditional Korean weddings have some old traditions that date back.

For example, I've had to prepare the engagement ring, but also something that is pronounced "hahm." It's a handmade chest that includes, typically, a set of heirloom-like jewelry, and several other components. It's about the tradition and the symbolic significance, the value of the items, whether back to the Chosun dynasty, has always been associated with providing the best possible, within reason. In addition to that gesture to the bride, the groom typically has to give gifts of special clothing to the bride's parents.

The in-laws typically provide a single gift of large value as a type of thank you for all of that. Again, this, value wise is typical of the scope of things going into the wedding and eventual marriage at hand.

The above is the traditional, you know, nod to our culture, kind of thing. But this all pales in comparison to the the "modern" aspect. Properties, college funds for kids, have all been appropriated by me, and separately, the bride's family is adding to that. Why do you guys think I have a Cayman not a GT2RS, a s550 not a 65? lol.

Ugh, I hesitate to post this last thought, because it sounds off-putting, but in this current wedding situation, and with all the efforts being put forward back and forth and looking to the future, a 40k watch doesn't make anyone flinch.



The only place I posed this question online was on TS, because I figured this to be the only place where I figured people could put 2 and 2 together to realize if the subject at hand is about a watch, all the important external factors are already taken care of. I'm still happy that the majority of you guys picked up on that. Thanks.

 

How about a 356 convertible? That would make a nice heirloom

 

That was my thought going into it, only thing is, I haven't seen one in person. If it's a flat blue color dial, I wonder if it will lose its appeal. The ardoise dial in this piece has so much depth.

I've never gotten into Audemars Piguet pieces, but I'll definitely check one out this weekend, thanks for the idea.

agreed.


I'm stuck between the perpetual calendar and the L.1, can't decide.


yes.

She took some pictures, when I get one from her, I'll pm it to you, not really interested in posting it here.

내가 큰시게 거절 할꺼라고 말을 하니까, 절때로 않된데... 지금 까지 몰랐는데, 신부가정이 한국에 완전 재벌이드라. 진짜 놀랬거든. 우리 끼리얘기지만, 지금 난 DC 랑 NY 에 집있거든, 시부모가 손자통장을 크게 보탰고, 한국에 집을 하나 따로 해주신데. 사실은 내가 부담이 아주많이 있다말이야.

Will check out Breguet next week, they have a store I think on 5th.

lol. a brother.

 

Dude, trust me, the thought has crossed my mind 30 times or so. To-be father in law is a gear head as well, was thinking of saying, hey let's put some funds together and go seek out a great vintage car to pass on together.

 

What's going on here? Why is everyone trying to spend his (or his in-laws money) in other ways. He asked for advice on a watch, not what he should do with $40k. Let's assume the house, 401k, etc are user control. Even if there are not, it's TS, let's give the man some good advice.

Sorry to digress. I am a bit biased because this is my Grail piece. Patek 5146 (I like the white gold, but they have platinum and YG, too).


Please don't get the rolex.

 

Whether you have a lot of IWC or not, the perpetual is the best of the bunch there. As someone else mentioned, the others are old man watches.

 

Hey Eddie, thanks for filling us in on the traditions behind the Korean wedding. I was unaware of that when I made my suggestion of putting some money aside for the future and it seems you've already done that.

Hopefully you can find an AD to show you the IWC Perpetual Calendar. If it's as stunning as it looks in the photo you posted, that's the clear winner on looks alone.

Another suggestion would be something from Chopard's L.U.C. line of watches. Perhaps the Lunar One?



Or Audemars Piquet's Jules Audemars line?

 

This Eddie IMO! Congrats on your wedding and may you have a long and happy marriage!

 

fml

 

for Korean traditions

from the list: nautilus, iwc, jlc in that order