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unknown · 5 April 2012, 01:01 AM

Not your Holy Grail, not something you only dream of but will never buy

I mean the piece you WILL buy if you can get it

For me it changed .... Is was a Panerai 449 but I found (imo) something much more interesting

this is it, Zenith Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 with a very special vintage movement

capote · 5 April 2012, 01:26 AM

I will not buy anything this year. Will check out First Omega in Space though. Looks very promising.

MCHI09 · 5 April 2012, 01:27 AM

PAM 372
Or Tudor Blackbay

MCHI09 · 5 April 2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

I will not buy anything this year. .

This was my agreement with the wife. But if I get call in the 372...well...

bewithabob · 5 April 2012, 01:43 AM

I have three on my radar…but I am having commitment issues…

ghaddar · 5 April 2012, 03:27 AM

Ap jumbo !!

gimpex · 5 April 2012, 03:47 AM

WG Daytona with a black dial ( or slate not yet decided )
Two things holding me back -
1/ need to get to US - prices lower then in EU enough to pay the trip and holiday - or find a good deal here
2/ curious what Basel 2013 will bring in terms of Daytonas

warren G. · 5 April 2012, 03:57 AM

I'm thinking JLC Reverso TT 1931, and maybe AP 15300 white/blue dial in the mix.

HL65 · 5 April 2012, 03:58 AM

Got all 3 of them: AP RB2 Ti, Patek 5980R, and JLC Duometre Quantieme Lunaire RG. No more on my radar as of now. But---Who knows??? I have a bet with my wife that I can go 60 days without a watch purchase and she isn't buying it. I love a good challenge!

kilyung · 5 April 2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I have a bet with my wife that I can go 60 days without a watch purchase and she isn't buying it.

Funny. I have the same bet going. However, in my case, I've already lost... she just doesn't know it yet.

As for the rest of 2012... playing it by ear for now. Most of what I want are new releases.

esm · 5 April 2012, 04:00 AM

Not sure yet (what I meant was I have not found anything that makes my heart skips a beat...)

But who knows. It's only April.

WatchTimes · 5 April 2012, 04:20 AM

There are a couple Rolex purchases already in the works for this
year, they will be spear out over the course of the year.

They are all pieces I consider truly grail worthy but you will just have to wait and see.

The true "Grail" which I will not have this year is the Patek 5960P.....
If I didn't have such a hang up against leather I would likely drop the majority of my collection for it but as I said I can't wear leather daily and for some reason there are not many watches other than Rolex where I really like the bracelet.

Welshwatchman · 5 April 2012, 04:24 AM

I'm playing it cool in 2012 and strictly on a one-out-one-in basis.

I can forsee a white 216570 in my near future though, once street prices have settled.

116509, maybe.

McLovin · 5 April 2012, 04:39 AM

Tudor Pelagos

drchuck72 · 5 April 2012, 05:11 AM

I've picked up a PAM320 and an AP ROO Safari within a month.

I am done for 2012...and 2013 and probably 2014.

DrC

TSW · 5 April 2012, 05:13 AM

Another ROO will be added for sure, Then i might have to pick up a Breguet as well

Fiery · 5 April 2012, 05:14 AM

I'm thinking about picking up a 114060M. But realistically speaking, most likely this year I won't buy any watches...

stockae92 · 5 April 2012, 05:21 AM

black bay

Luv2watches · 5 April 2012, 05:24 AM

The only watch I'll be buying this year is for my wife. Its been her turn for several watches now.

1675-David · 5 April 2012, 05:27 AM

5513/1680 or a snowflake

agsstructures · 5 April 2012, 06:09 AM

AP Royal Oak Chrono

DiamondJack · 5 April 2012, 06:54 AM

2011 was quite a big watch year for me so I think 2012 will be a little more relaxed.

But having said that..... I've bought a JLC Deep Sea Tribute and a TT Lady DateJust so far this year and its only the beginning of April

.......so we will have to see how the year ahead unfolds......

But in relation to what's out there, if I do decide to add to the collection, I have a hankering for PP ..... Perhaps the gorgeous 5726/1A-010. Alternatively a vintage Daytona 6241 with exotic dial may be another possibility.

I have enough volume now so the "less is more" approach for me.........

simonmcc · 5 April 2012, 07:16 AM

Bought a GMT and a sea dweller this year so I'm done, I'm going to save this year, but would like a 666 SD next year or I'll see how prices fair on the hulk.

ManUtd · 5 April 2012, 07:28 AM

Not sure yet, it could be a DJII or EXPII or nothing.

bhall41 · 5 April 2012, 08:26 AM

I have an El Primero on the way. I'm also toying with the idea of a ref 1675 GMT and /or 8500 series Aqua Terra (maybe with blue dial, not released yet). I try to subscribe to the 'buy one, sell one' rule so some stock would need to go to fund any such decision(s).

drockadam · 5 April 2012, 08:31 AM

Not in the market for anything this year. Just a few straps and such. I was thinking of getting a vintage TAG Heuer F1 from the late 80's/early 90's, but I don't think I'll get one.

Java · 5 April 2012, 08:50 AM

I will probably buy three or four watches this year. One will be a perpetual calendar . I haven't settled on the exact model yet, but at the moment it seems likely that it will be a Ulysse Nardin. As for the others, who knows

gwalker · 5 April 2012, 08:52 AM

AP ROO Chrono 44mm or Thames Panda. Ladies DJ for my fiancé. I need a dress watch so I might pick up an IWC too. The portifino and Portugese I really like.

cedargrove · 5 April 2012, 10:42 AM

I was so sure it would be a Zenith El Primero, but I ordered a Dornbluth instead. Hopefully it will arrive before year end.

psv · 5 April 2012, 10:55 AM

Something in gold for this year.

5 April 2012, 01:01 AM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,868	So, what is the number 1 on your wishlist for 2012 ? Not your Holy Grail, not something you only dream of but will never buy I mean the piece you WILL buy if you can get it For me it changed .... Is was a Panerai 449 but I found (imo) something much more interesting this is it, Zenith Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 with a very special vintage movement __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

5 April 2012, 01:43 AM	#5
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I have three on my radar…but I am having commitment issues… __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

5 April 2012, 03:57 AM	#8
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I'm thinking JLC Reverso TT 1931, and maybe AP 15300 white/blue dial in the mix. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

5 April 2012, 03:58 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Got all 3 of them: AP RB2 Ti, Patek 5980R, and JLC Duometre Quantieme Lunaire RG. No more on my radar as of now. But---Who knows??? I have a bet with my wife that I can go 60 days without a watch purchase and she isn't buying it. I love a good challenge! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 April 2012, 04:20 AM	#12
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	There are a couple Rolex purchases already in the works for this year, they will be spear out over the course of the year. They are all pieces I consider truly grail worthy but you will just have to wait and see. The true "Grail" which I will not have this year is the Patek 5960P..... If I didn't have such a hang up against leather I would likely drop the majority of my collection for it but as I said I can't wear leather daily and for some reason there are not many watches other than Rolex where I really like the bracelet. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

5 April 2012, 01:26 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I will not buy anything this year. Will check out First Omega in Space though. Looks very promising.

5 April 2012, 01:27 AM	#3
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	PAM 372 Or Tudor Blackbay

5 April 2012, 03:27 AM	#6
ghaddar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 109	Ap jumbo !!

5 April 2012, 03:47 AM	#7
gimpex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Austria Watch: Sub C LV / Exp II Posts: 609	WG Daytona with a black dial ( or slate not yet decided ) Two things holding me back - 1/ need to get to US - prices lower then in EU enough to pay the trip and holiday - or find a good deal here 2/ curious what Basel 2013 will bring in terms of Daytonas

5 April 2012, 04:00 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Not sure yet (what I meant was I have not found anything that makes my heart skips a beat...) But who knows. It's only April.

5 April 2012, 04:24 AM	#13
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'm playing it cool in 2012 and strictly on a one-out-one-in basis. I can forsee a white 216570 in my near future though, once street prices have settled. 116509, maybe. __________________ ..33

5 April 2012, 04:39 AM	#14
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Tudor Pelagos

5 April 2012, 05:11 AM	#15
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	I've picked up a PAM320 and an AP ROO Safari within a month. I am done for 2012...and 2013 and probably 2014. DrC __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

5 April 2012, 05:13 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Another ROO will be added for sure, Then i might have to pick up a Breguet as well __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 April 2012, 05:14 AM	#17
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'm thinking about picking up a 114060M. But realistically speaking, most likely this year I won't buy any watches... __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

5 April 2012, 05:21 AM	#18
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	black bay __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

5 April 2012, 05:24 AM	#19
Luv2watches Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: On which day? Posts: 48	The only watch I'll be buying this year is for my wife. Its been her turn for several watches now.

5 April 2012, 05:27 AM	#20
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	5513/1680 or a snowflake

5 April 2012, 06:09 AM	#21
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,400	AP Royal Oak Chrono

5 April 2012, 06:54 AM	#22
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	2011 was quite a big watch year for me so I think 2012 will be a little more relaxed. But having said that..... I've bought a JLC Deep Sea Tribute and a TT Lady DateJust so far this year and its only the beginning of April .......so we will have to see how the year ahead unfolds...... But in relation to what's out there, if I do decide to add to the collection, I have a hankering for PP ..... Perhaps the gorgeous 5726/1A-010. Alternatively a vintage Daytona 6241 with exotic dial may be another possibility. I have enough volume now so the "less is more" approach for me.........

5 April 2012, 07:16 AM	#23
simonmcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 180	Bought a GMT and a sea dweller this year so I'm done, I'm going to save this year, but would like a 666 SD next year or I'll see how prices fair on the hulk.

5 April 2012, 07:28 AM	#24
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Not sure yet, it could be a DJII or EXPII or nothing.

5 April 2012, 08:26 AM	#25
bhall41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Melbourne Watch: 16750 Posts: 115	I have an El Primero on the way. I'm also toying with the idea of a ref 1675 GMT and /or 8500 series Aqua Terra (maybe with blue dial, not released yet). I try to subscribe to the 'buy one, sell one' rule so some stock would need to go to fund any such decision(s).

5 April 2012, 08:31 AM	#26
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Not in the market for anything this year. Just a few straps and such. I was thinking of getting a vintage TAG Heuer F1 from the late 80's/early 90's, but I don't think I'll get one. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

5 April 2012, 08:50 AM	#27
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	I will probably buy three or four watches this year. One will be a perpetual calendar . I haven't settled on the exact model yet, but at the moment it seems likely that it will be a Ulysse Nardin. As for the others, who knows __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

5 April 2012, 08:52 AM	#28
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	AP ROO Chrono 44mm or Thames Panda. Ladies DJ for my fiancé. I need a dress watch so I might pick up an IWC too. The portifino and Portugese I really like.

5 April 2012, 10:42 AM	#29
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I was so sure it would be a Zenith El Primero, but I ordered a Dornbluth instead. Hopefully it will arrive before year end.

5 April 2012, 10:55 AM	#30
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Something in gold for this year.

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