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| Author: | English Gent [ Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What's your holy grail? |
Assuming for one moment that cost was not prohibitive; what is you holy grail? Which watch, if any, would you spend a fortune on? From a personal point of view, I am thankfull to be able to already own the wathches I have coveted for some years and I dont think there is any I would really want, but who knows  
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| Author: | acceldebt [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
For me it would be a Bentley Mulliner Perpetual in Rose Gold with a Rose Gold Speed Bracelet. But for now my next one will probably be a Ullysse Nardin Executive Dual Time in Rose Gold. |
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| Author: | nr123 [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Vacheron Constantin Tour de I'lle - I would need to have a hole cut in my wrist (surgically of course) so I can see both sides of the piece. |
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| Author: | asertway [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
nr123 wrote: Vacheron Constantin Tour de I'lle - I would need to have a hole cut in my wrist (surgically of course) so I can see both sides of the piece. you could probably get a doctor to cut a hole in your wrist and make your hand function perfectly for less money |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Three words (one made up), one picture Antoine Preziuso 3volution  nuff said |
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| Author: | Scott [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Couldn't tell you, unfortunately, as I tend to focus a bit more on those remotely in range. Even then, trying to choose one might lead me to the same fate as the dog with two bones in Aesop's fables. For now, on the outer range of reason, I really want a Fifty Fathoms. Or a VC Overseas. Or a Breguet XXII. See, there I go. (Actually, it's the Fifty right now) |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
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| Author: | Endless [ Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Patek 5146, looking to get this for my 30th birthday. 
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| Author: | tozzleozzle [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
My take on a grail watch is one that you want the most, not money is no object. at the moment my most desired or "grail" watch is a 1969 mk II speedmaster. IVE GROWN OBSESSED WITH THEM! such as this one on the TZ UK website: http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 2#p1873732 mmmmmmm |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Scott wrote: Couldn't tell you, unfortunately, as I tend to focus a bit more on those remotely in range. Same here. Unless I win the lottery, I just cannot remotely consider (or even imagine) spending over £15K - £20K on a single watch. And if I did I'd be too scared to wear it! So for me, a vaguely realistic (and wearable) grail would be an AP ROO. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
I agree with the above. While it's nice to drool over ridiculously complicated and expensive watches, that's only fun for so long. Then it's depressing So to answer your question, my next grail will be a watch I really want and can also afford and it will probably be something with a GMT complication; something I've wanted for a while!
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| Author: | DanFromDetroit [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
Tim S wrote: I agree with the above. While it's nice to drool over ridiculously complicated and expensive watches, that's only fun for so long. Then it's depressing So to answer your question, my next grail will be a watch I really want and can also afford and it will probably be something with a GMT complication; something I've wanted for a while!I wholeheartedly agree with this thinking - I personally would love for a Rolex GMT Master II. Its one of the few Rollies I like the look of & GMT function would be pretty sweet. Usually my holy grail is the next watch that strikes me as interesting. I'll probably catch some crap for it but I would love to get a Welder next. Interesting design and nice a big (which I prefer). Completely unrealistic would be a nice tourbillon of some sort. |
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| Author: | Koz [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
acceldebt wrote: For me it would be a Bentley Mulliner Perpetual in Rose Gold with a Rose Gold Speed Bracelet. +1  but my next grail will be a PAM111 or Breitling Superocean 44
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
This is an impossible question. I think every thread like this that I've responded to has a different watch, or two or three. Like others have said I can't bring myself to mull over watches that are ridiculously expensive. I understand why a Patek or a Lange & Son cost what they do but I'll never own one so why bother. Personally I don't think I'd ever spend over $10k on a watch, I'd need to come into some serious money to even consider going that high. That being the case there's the Rolex Milgauss, I love that thing and an Omega Speedy Pro. Maybe not true "Grails" but those are the two that I'd love to have. Now that I think about it out of those two the one that I want the most is the Omega Speedy Pro, the new 40th anniversary of Apollo 15 LE one. Attachment: Speedy.jpg There's something about the Speedy that I just love, I can't wait to own one some day, the classic and the new in-house models. Attachment: Speedy 9300.jpg And the Milgauss just for good measure. Attachment: White Milgauss.jpg
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| Author: | AF_Rob [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's your holy grail? |
roman4405 wrote: This is an impossible question. I think every thread like this that I've responded to has a different watch, or two or three. Like others have said I can't bring myself to mull over watches that are ridiculously expensive. I understand why a Patek or a Lange & Son cost what they do but I'll never own one so why bother. Personally I don't think I'd ever spend over $10k on a watch, I'd need to come into some serious money to even consider going that high. That being the case there's the Rolex Milgauss, I love that thing and an Omega Speedy Pro. Maybe not true "Grails" but those are the two that I'd love to have. Now that I think about it out of those two the one that I want the most is the Omega Speedy Pro, the new 40th anniversary of Apollo 15 LE one. Attachment: Speedy.jpg There's something about the Speedy that I just love, I can't wait to own one some day, the classic and the new in-house models. Attachment: Speedy 9300.jpg And the Milgauss just for good measure. Attachment: White Milgauss.jpg I also love the Milgauss. I almost picked one up a couple months ago, but couldn't justify the money at this time. I agree, a "holy grail" watch should be attainable at some point. It's something to work towards. Not a big fan of the Speedy. It's a fine watch, and a true classic, but I prefer white/cream faces. Funny how tastes change, because I havent always been that way. |
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