valerian Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I was thinking long and hard about this one: Strangely all my grail watches are somewhat affordable. I don't like gold but prefer SS, I find complications interesting but rarely aesthetically appealing. Right now I'd say my grail would be a Sea Dweller 16600 or a Speedy Moon watch (both of which I will buy one day). But only because I already own the most classic watch I've ever seen: Kind regards Valerian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 JLC Master Compressor. Not over the top...at home from the beach to the boardroom...and there's no good rep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Since I need a DW for me to consider it the one and only .. that takes away the Speedy Moon Watch.. I would definitely (for now) go with my Ubifranken Snowflake.. on G-10 or genuine ss bracelet.. L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) This week it would be the Big Bang Aspen (no ice): (pic nabbed from google) But next week it will be something completely different... Edited September 5, 2009 by mastrmindalliance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Just a platinum and diamond Rolex Masterpiece with the meteorite dial. Just like the one in my avatar. Maybe someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arniezac Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Good answer. I have several answers for historical watches, but for a modern, off-the-shelf gen, it'd probably be some cheap Seiko. I'd never seen one of these before and wondered if they were in the new Argos catologue......they were n't .....then I found out the price :shock: Can I go halves with you Pugwash. Nice looking Seiko though. http://www.seikowatches.com/press/2009/sep_rls0909-01.html Cheers G.Ullible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 If we're talking about only one watch at all for me to wear forever... I like chronographs, so it would have to be a chronograph. I sometimes swim or waterski, so it would have to be heavily water-resistant. I prefer SS to other metals. And I often forget what day it is, so I would need the date. Perhaps this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 if money wasnt a matter it would be some master piece of course. Like a PP/VC/JLC/RM Like a gyro tourbillon, a minute repeater, Perpetual calender with ratrapente chrono... But hum, that is never going to happen unlees i win the lotery. But as you can allway dream my first purchase would probably go for some expetional piece, with very unusal way to display the time, but fully mechanical. Like tsome Degrisono MECCANICO DG for example In the more realistic field, any JLC would do, and hopefully i have one. and the vintage RLX of course, but i can franknen them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I vote for this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I changed my mind. I think I would trade all my watches (and maybe even a couple of my kids) for this one that Chieftang introduced us to. http://www.chronomaddox.com/omega/watches/speedmaster/japanese/MSP1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook0 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Either one of UBI's franken Daytonas---the best of the best!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I would have to go with a Frank vila, any Frank Vila. No 6 SuperLigero 5 day Tourbillon would be nice, at $245.000 I'll take two I will use my Urwerk as my beater Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Daytona 116509 Black Widow for sure. It's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 If it is one watch and not my money I go with one of the Uhrwerk's. Only ever seen one and thought it was so cool. Those independent turbines are a horological masterpiece. I had always thought I would want the Freak but actually tried one on and subsequently lost interest. Really doesn't bode well for ever being satisfied with one watch. Then again, that is why we are here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Diddy Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 + 1 you have good taste I'm boring, too. If I could only have one... Probably the 116520 Sporty, yet dressy. White and steel go "with" everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 A Benzinger for me..... Nivrel 5 Minute Repeater Skeletonized * Golden boy, an 18kt gold penis, comes out to "play" with a chime mechanism . * Swiss automatic movement based on eta 2892a2, with a 5-minute repeater module from dubois-depraz reserved for nivrel very limited production - each rotor engraved with production number nivrel hand finishes only 10 skeleton movements per month this movement was initially developed by dubois depraz, the module specialist from le lieu on lac de joux, in the late 80s for kelek as a kelek distributor, gerd hofer of nivrel, purchased all the movements when kelek became part of breitling movement. * Gold color plates skeletonized and hand engraved repeater mechanism . * 5 minute repeater . * Sapphire domed profile 5 minute dot markers on the inside of the crystal crystal. * Black varnished breguet style hands. * Screw-on with screws style exhibition case back. * Choose your own color and texture strap band. * Spring style deployment factory logo clasp. * 50 meters water resistance. * 42 00mm 13 00mm case size. * Limited production - each rotor engraved with number as you push the button at "6",watch chimes the time: hour in single chime, every 5 min increment in a double chime 18kt yellow gold "phallus" moves with the chime . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtv2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'm boring, too. If I could only have one... Probably the 116520 Sporty, yet dressy. White and steel go "with" everything. Nice choice doc I have a rep of that watch,not sure how good it really is, but it looks nice on my wrist with my suit and a nice white shirt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I would probably choose some super expensive watch, like Breguet Type XX chronograph full gold. Something that I would treat like a treasure. But if I had to choose one gen to wear, I would choose the watch I already own... GMT 16710. My dream watch since I was 13 years old. For me, no other Rolex comes even close (save the 1675 Pepsi of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Since I have my franken-El Primero Daytonas, I can strike the 16520 off the list of wants for gen If I could only have one impractical gen watch... i'm with Kruz... Urwerk 103. My beaters can be the frankens. For a practical daily wearer... Hard decision. Not sure I could choose just one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Unfortunately this one makes Breguet seem positively cheap. But it is soooooooooo nice: Description: Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar - 37mm, handmade platinum case with an automatic winding movement. The handmade dial is genuine guilloche and features day of the week and month window, a date sub-dial, and a moonphase with up/down indicator. The 18kt rose gold hands are hand struck and finished. Watch comes on a black, hand sewn, alligator leather strap with a platinum tang buckle. List Price (used): $136,320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Unfortunately this one makes Breguet seem positively cheap. List Price (used): $136,320. Depends on the Breguet model though. Double Tourbillon A Grande Complication is over 300.000 Euros. Not my cup of tea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjl3910 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Any watch...money is no option...Christophe Claret Dual Tow. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymur Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Still on love with Zenith Defy Extreme Open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymur Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Nah not agree with you .. If you have extra money you can buy rare piece of watch or vintage keep save than in future sell for good double price on auction Geneva. Any watch...money is no option...Christophe Claret Dual Tow. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'd go for the stainless steel IWC Ingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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