JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Been around the gen forums for awhile, and before that here, and RWI, and TRC, and RWG1... and even before that Battery Pk, and 34th (lol, never canal)... I thought about my favorite times, and about what pieces stuck in my head the most, and which one was my favorite. I suppose I'm looking at things a lot differently than many do, since I was not brought up around good watches. The first "rolex" I ever got to look at up close was from a briefcase in front of 34th st. Which ultimately led me of course to RWG1 and TRC, then RWI, then here, and finally the gen forums.. During the last few years I had the luck to meet one of the most talented watchmakers I've ever met, and at that same time I was offered to hold in my hand the first good gen vintage I ever saw (it was a 5508 rolex). I was still new at the game then, and didn't take the opportunity to make an offer and buy it on the spot (trust me, I'm still kicking myself for not doing that). Anyway, after owning a few nice gens, I got to thinking about which one piece is my very favorite? I thought about this for a while, and then I thought about what makes a "thing" valuable to anyone??? Is it the sheer monetary value of it? Or perhaps sentimental value is worth significantly more? After some thought, I'm posting a picture of a watch that certainly ranks at the top of my favorites, my deco bezel pam. I'd love to see other members favorites, from the rare genuine family heirlooms to a home built rep that they put their heart into. Or, maybe a watch that just cost the most. Whichever is the best and favorite that you currently own, I'd love to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 LHOOQ's watch ... is my absolute favorite I've ever seen. I want this so badly, I can taste it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thanks for posting Jkay, but what I'd really like to see is your favorite, and in that I mean the one watch that you own that has your heart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Until my nearly Gen 1680 is assembled, or my 1665 project completed-- based on my current Collection: Favorite Gen: Favorite Rep "to look at": Favorite Rep "to Wear" Disclaimer, I am subject to change my mind at any second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Lol, I love your disclaimer Ronin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Ah, I see. Well it doesnt get much wrist time, since it's a dress watch but my absolute favorite of the watches I own would have to be my completely stock "value watch" Senator Sixties. Once I get a gen dial for my silver faced Long Island Crazy Hour, I suspect it will catapult to the #1 position. thanks to condemore for borrowing his photo. I don't have one of my personal watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow, that's nice Jkay, I can see why you like it so much. I love the unique 60's font on the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Generally, I think most of us consider our latest acquisition/project to be our fav & today that would be my 'Graph However, although I have all but 1 of my grails (the exception being a gold Moonphase, plans of which are under consideration for a future project), I think that if the proverbial house were burning & I had just seconds to grab 1 watch, (today) this would have to be it - the perfect (almost) everything watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Gens... I have two biggest favorites: 16710 GMT Master II and the blue Aquaracer Chrono. But I answer Aquaracer because it gets the most wrist time. Reps... Old school SMP Chrono with gen insert & ETA dw is my favorite rep. Such a great watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow, that's nice Jkay, I can see why you like it so much. I love the unique 60's font on the dial Absolutely. The numerals just make me stare and stare. Also, you can't see it but the large silver dial is a sunburst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 really hard to pick one of your favorite kids. This one has some history as it took a long time to get the parts, the mods, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Right now there are three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 @Freddy333 your 6542's are hard to beat though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 @Freddy333 your 6542's are hard to beat though! I agree & thanks. But as much as I love & appreciate them, my double-red beater is still my fav. Or, at least, the watch I wear more often than any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I've been wearing this lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I was stupid enough to let it go! Gen 1680 and the Rep 1680 (gone too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I keep bouncing around different watches, but none will ever steal the heart and soul of my community built franken Tudor 9411. There were so many great folk involved in the build and it really shows their individual contribution. I wear it the most, and cherish it the most On my fiancee's iPhone, so no pics at the moment, but you all know of it I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 The difficulty parting with any watch in my collection puts some perspective on things for me, in a good way. I just can't do it tonight. You guys posting more than one watch are cheating the question a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow, i thought about this all day, very very hard to choose. I think I'd pick this over my swiss gens and all my reps (which get worn more than the swiss gens): For me it would just be the sensible choice. It's not pretentious but pretty cool and will last a life time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Probably this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 This is my favorite watch - a vintage Panerai 6154 built by the one and only VDB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I was stupid enough to let it go! Gen 1680 OMG! Stephane, you sold your gen 1680??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow, i thought about this all day, very very hard to choose. I think I'd pick this over my swiss gens and all my reps (which get worn more than the swiss gens): For me it would just be the sensible choice. It's not pretentious but pretty cool and will last a life time. Very nice monster MM, do you dive with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 OMG! Stephane, you sold your gen 1680??? Indeed ...but this give me the opportunity to build a new franken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Gransport Regatta from Chronographe Suisse & Cie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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