2013 Best watch competition - nominations

Roffensian · **Posted:** Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:10 pm

Ressence Type 3 is definitely too expensive - list price is 23,000 Euros.

Are you sure on pricing of the Freidrich? I can't find a list price but that's a lot cheaper than their other models - the Albert (admittedly a chrono) is almost $70,000 which makes me suspicious about that one.

Driver8 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:35 am

Roffensian wrote:

Some good choices there Driver8, although you chose the wrong Parmigiani.

Au contraire, Mr Roff. :wink:

I really like the Pershing range myself, plus the 005 makes the cut for price. I probably would've gone for the 115 instead of the 005 given free-reign, but that model's not within price.

Roffensian wrote:

Louis Moinet Twintech, specifically this one:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19671

I had a funny feeling that would make an appearance! Still your favourite watch?

Roffensian · **Posted:** Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:53 am

Driver8 wrote:

Still your favourite watch?

Favourite wrist watch, but that may change in the next month or so.........

On Parmigiani, I like the Kalpa XL, but you're allowed to be wrong occasionally :wink:

jpohn · **Posted:** Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:43 pm

Roffensian wrote:

Are you sure on pricing of the Freidrich? I can't find a list price but that's a lot cheaper than their other models - the Albert (admittedly a chrono) is almost $70,000 which makes me suspicious about that one.

I have a pdf copy of the 2012 Price List. While I filled out the form for the 2013 Price List, I have not received a response. For 2012, the stainless steel Friedrich II is listed at 18,960 USD, while the Albert von Sachsen is indeed listed at 68,410 USD. The Friedrich III features the same movement as the Friedrich II and is also available in stainless steel. These prices exclude both shipping costs and taxes, FYI.

My level of confidence with respect to the Friedrich III costing less than 25,000 USD MSRP is 90%, but the final call is yours. It's an interesting brand regardless, one that I regret not discovering in time for my visit to Dresden in 2010.

Roffensian · **Posted:** Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:44 pm

jpohn wrote:

Roffensian wrote:

Are you sure on pricing of the Freidrich? I can't find a list price but that's a lot cheaper than their other models - the Albert (admittedly a chrono) is almost $70,000 which makes me suspicious about that one.

I have a pdf copy of the 2012 Price List. While I filled out the form for the 2013 Price List, I have not received a response. For 2012, the stainless steel Friedrich II is listed at 18,960 USD, while the Albert von Sachsen is indeed listed at 68,410 USD. The Friedrich III features the same movement as the Friedrich II and is also available in stainless steel. These prices exclude both shipping costs and taxes, FYI.

My level of confidence with respect to the Friedrich III costing less than 25,000 USD MSRP is 90%, but the final call is yours. It's an interesting brand regardless, one that I regret not discovering in time for my visit to Dresden in 2010.

Friederich II and II are virtually identical watches - II just has roman numerals, so let's put that one in, but Ressence has to stay out as that definitely doesn't qualify.

jlee5050 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:49 pm

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph

http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/ ... -b01a-9745

Roffensian · **Posted:** Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:54 pm

jlee5050 wrote:

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph

http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/ ... -b01a-9745

Already on the list :poke:

jlee5050 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:54 pm

Oops. Then Louis Moinet Tempograph. :oops:

http://www.louismoinet.com/collection-tempograph-p5.php

Roffensian · **Posted:** Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:16 pm

jlee5050 wrote:

Oops. Then Louis Moinet Tempograph. :oops:

http://www.louismoinet.com/collection-tempograph-p5.php

Cheapest version is $28,000.

3rd time lucky???? :lol:

H2F · **Posted:** Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:48 am

We need a battery representation! Devon Works Thread 1 please

... Bar none the center-stage stealer in any watch gatherings...

http://www.monochrome-watches.com/tread ... n-tread-1/

With the recent softening of Panerai prices, the 294 is actually available for $25K or less nowadays -- good deal for a Special Edition 49 Pcs-only Panerai!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/m ... pics%21%29

Roffensian · **Posted:** Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:09 am

H2F wrote:

With the recent softening of Panerai prices, the 294 is actually available for $25K or less nowadays -- good deal for a Special Edition 49 Pcs-only Panerai!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/m ... pics%21%29

Not list price it isn't.

Devon added.

Roffensian · **Posted:** Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:21 pm

Don't want this to run forever, it's going to be 2014 before we're finished as it is. A few more days to nominate pieces then I'll add a whole bunch of independents to make life interesting and we can decide on how we want to whittle it down to the 64 that we need for the full competition. If you have some more to add now's the time to do it!!

H2F · **Posted:** Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:20 pm

Roffensian wrote:

H2F wrote:

With the recent softening of Panerai prices, the 294 is actually available for $25K or less nowadays -- good deal for a Special Edition 49 Pcs-only Panerai!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/m ... pics%21%29

Not list price it isn't.

Original retail list price back in 2010 was $7200.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/t ... +course%29

Roffensian · **Posted:** Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:15 am

H2F wrote:

Roffensian wrote:

H2F wrote:

With the recent softening of Panerai prices, the 294 is actually available for $25K or less nowadays -- good deal for a Special Edition 49 Pcs-only Panerai!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/m ... pics%21%29

Not list price it isn't.

Original retail list price back in 2010 was $7200.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/t ... +course%29

Wow - OK, added.

Roffensian · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:03 am

OK, so here are some of my additions.......

Armin StromBlue Chip Skeleton
http://www.arminstrom.com/en/collection ... utomati-2/

Bvlgari Daniel Roth Petite Seconde
http://en.bulgari.com/productDetail.jsp ... P44C14GLPS

Parmigiani Kalpa XL
http://www.parmigiani.ch/gents/kalpa/ka ... 301-ha1441

JLC Grande Reverso Duo
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/WW/en/w ... 742421#/t1

Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Extra Large
http://www.cartier.us/collections/timep ... arge-model

Franc Vila FVa 15
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=29110

I'll have more, but hoping to prompt a few more suggestions from everyone else.

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