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DoxaDavid · 28 February 2012, 04:19 PM

This one goes out to all of you who have more than one watch and might have thought.. "why"?

99% of my friends have one watch and look at me like I am a little bit off to own so many. I often hear, " how do you decide which one to even wear"!

So it got me to thinking, would I ever consider selling off all of my watches and have one holy special watch? I don't think so because there are so many different things I like about them all but for different reasons so I doubt there is one watch with could fill all of my wants.

How about the rest of you? Anyone else feel the same or would you part with your collection to get the "ONE"!

If so, what would that grail be..

T-Rip · 28 February 2012, 04:31 PM

This is a great thread...I would say holy grail...meteorite dial Daytona.....

petesjag · 28 February 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

This is a great thread...I would say holy grail...meteorite dial Daytona.....

I prefer to use ' grail ' and leave out the 'holy' because I don't combine religion and watches...

petesjag · 28 February 2012, 04:38 PM

I was in the same boat and had to decide whether or not to get another Rolex or sell a few and get one grail watch...after much deliberation I chose the later route and was glad I did. I still have a three Rolex collection but feel its a managable number. I will be leaving it at that...
If it were necessary I would still sell one, leaving me with a two watch collection...That would be ok but would not like to have just one, I like having a choice...

SS Oyster · 28 February 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

I was in the same boat and had to decide whether or not to get another Rolex or sell a few and get one grail watch...after much deliberation I chose the later route and was glad I did. I still have a three Rolex collection but feel its a managable number. I will be leaving it at that...
If it were necessary I would still sell one, leaving me with a two watch collection...That would be ok but would not like to have just one, I like having a choice...

So what was your grail?

petesjag · 28 February 2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

So what was your grail?

Oops...thats the awsome 116718LN.....

warren G. · 28 February 2012, 04:47 PM

holy grail for me.

wokafu · 28 February 2012, 05:33 PM

a collection for me...

Genevapics · 28 February 2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

a collection for me...

This, although I would add the word manageable. My Holy Grail(s) are the Speedmaster Professional and Submariner. As a young teen, I had always wanted these two iconic watches. Now that I have them, I need a nice dress watch; nothing fancy or too expensive. I am thinking along the lines of a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine. And that will be my manageable collection.

Keeperoftime · 29 February 2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

a collection for me...

+1

I need diversity in my watches.

93 Turbo · 28 February 2012, 05:51 PM

A collection of classic watches for me please...

dieseldragon · 28 February 2012, 05:56 PM

I don't think I could manage with just one watch. I did try it, but it just didn't work out. Although all mine are sport watches, I wear them for different occasions.

The other thing about having one grail watch (for me) is that it would likely get a bit battered, so if I sold my collection and just had one 20k watch, I would be worried to wear it on a regular basis.

Ristretto · 28 February 2012, 06:18 PM

I dont have one holy grail, I have many holy grail. Having one watch is a bit boring with time, you've got to have one for special ocassions.

You can drive a Rolls Royce everyday but it will lose it speciality, you dont get the same experience if you drive it on every sunday or for special occasions. The same with holygrail watches, I wear my daytona every day. I dont have a holy grail, I've got another nice watches like 2 AP ROO's and a Omega SpeedMaster.

Having more than one watch is nice.

George Ab · 28 February 2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I dont have one holy grail, I have many holy grail. Having one watch is a bit boring with time, you've got to have one for special ocassions.

You can drive a Rolls Royce everyday but it will lose it speciality, you dont get the same experience if you drive it on every sunday or for special occasions. The same with holygrail watches, I wear my daytona every day. I dont have a holy grail, I've got another nice watches like 2 AP ROO's and a Omega SpeedMaster.

Having more than one watch is nice.

Mohammed articulated my sentiments perfectly. Nice!

petesjag · 28 February 2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

Mohammed articulated my sentiments perfectly. Nice!

me too except for the 'holy..' We are talking watches..has nothing to do with religion..

Minos · 28 February 2012, 06:48 PM

Like most of us, I'm addicted.
And I have been flipping watches for years, trying to find the perfect, ultimate, final watch for all circumstances.
At least that's what I explained to my wife.
I recently realized that having a few watches, sufficiently different, allows me to keep this craving in check.
Simply switching watches when I feel like it gives me the satifaction I'd usually get by buying a new one.
I am reducing my collection to three watches now, as I'm selling my JLC MC GMT.
So for me: a small collection does the trick.

(Although the DSSD seems nice...and the MillGauss Green...wouldn't mind an JMC MC Navy Seal either...or a Breitling Emergency...how about a Fifty Fathoms....Aaaaaaargh)
Must....not....give....in....breathe slowly....gooooosfraba

dddrees · 28 February 2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I dont have one holy grail, I have many holy grail. Having one watch is a bit boring with time, you've got to have one for special ocassions.

You can drive a Rolls Royce everyday but it will lose it speciality, you dont get the same experience if you drive it on every sunday or for special occasions. The same with holygrail watches, I wear my daytona every day. I dont have a holy grail, I've got another nice watches like 2 AP ROO's and a Omega SpeedMaster.

Having more than one watch is nice.

Exactly.

thewatchguy93 · 28 February 2012, 07:45 PM

ONE GRAIL

Once achieved, I'll get back to you and let you know...

FeelingTheBlues · 29 February 2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

ONE GRAIL

Once achieved, I'll get back to you and let you know...

No matter how much gold it has in it, I strongly doubt you'd be able to have only one watch!

To be honest every watch I own is or was a grail at the moment of its purchase, therefore I think my personal grail is to have a collection of watches that would suit my mood or my clothes of the day.

bayerische · 28 February 2012, 07:49 PM

I've been thinking in the same paths...

My holy grail would be a 16618 or 116618 blue dial.

Not sure if it would stop my watch obsession though............? Great if it would.

HORNBLOWER · 28 February 2012, 08:02 PM

In my experience Grails are only Grails when you don't have them. When you get the Grail the law of diminishing returns kicks in, well at least a little. A collection for me.

htc8p · 28 February 2012, 08:06 PM

get a collection then retire from collecting...i hope that made sense.

petesjag · 28 February 2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

In my experience Grails are only Grails when you don't have them. When you get the Grail the law of diminishing returns kicks in, well at least a little. A collection for me.

Why does this perpetual need for a new grail engage us so? I think women have the same problem with shoes and handbags...
How many of us reasearch the purchase of a sportscar for so long, then finally buy it and then flip it or buy another soon after? How about art collectors...buy a Picasso one week and the next a pollock?
Is it because of the relatively small size of these time telling treasures? It could not be price alone, because as we all know, watches can be very expensive...a million for a collectors dream is not uncommon...

HL65 · 28 February 2012, 08:29 PM

A collection of holy grails!

bayerische · 28 February 2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

A collection of holy grails!

93 Turbo · 28 February 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

A collection of holy grails!

Touche. At least we can see these/your grails here. Thank you Ken, Jules.

HL65 · 28 February 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 Turbo

Touche. At least we can see these/your grails here. Thank you Ken, Jules.

My pleasure Jules--hope all is well!!

WhatTheDeuce · 29 February 2012, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

A collection of holy grails!

x1000

herbie911 · 29 February 2012, 03:43 AM

If I sell all my watches, I can get a pp5205 but I rather have a few good watches to pick! Its a bit like cars---its nice to have several cars like Porsche, Aston, Ferrari and Lambo than just a Bugatti!

Ristretto · 29 February 2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by herbie911

If I sell all my watches, I can get a pp5205 but I rather have a few good watches to pick! Its a bit like cars---its nice to have several cars like Porsche, Aston, Ferrari and Lambo than just a Bugatti!

Ofcourse, the more the merrier.

28 February 2012, 04:19 PM	#1
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	One holy grail or a nice collection? This one goes out to all of you who have more than one watch and might have thought.. "why"? 99% of my friends have one watch and look at me like I am a little bit off to own so many. I often hear, " how do you decide which one to even wear"! So it got me to thinking, would I ever consider selling off all of my watches and have one holy special watch? I don't think so because there are so many different things I like about them all but for different reasons so I doubt there is one watch with could fill all of my wants. How about the rest of you? Anyone else feel the same or would you part with your collection to get the "ONE"! If so, what would that grail be.. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

28 February 2012, 04:31 PM	#2
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	This is a great thread...I would say holy grail...meteorite dial Daytona..... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

28 February 2012, 04:47 PM	#7
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	holy grail for me. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

28 February 2012, 05:56 PM	#12
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I don't think I could manage with just one watch. I did try it, but it just didn't work out. Although all mine are sport watches, I wear them for different occasions. The other thing about having one grail watch (for me) is that it would likely get a bit battered, so if I sold my collection and just had one 20k watch, I would be worried to wear it on a regular basis. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

28 February 2012, 06:18 PM	#13
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	I dont have one holy grail, I have many holy grail. Having one watch is a bit boring with time, you've got to have one for special ocassions. You can drive a Rolls Royce everyday but it will lose it speciality, you dont get the same experience if you drive it on every sunday or for special occasions. The same with holygrail watches, I wear my daytona every day. I dont have a holy grail, I've got another nice watches like 2 AP ROO's and a Omega SpeedMaster. Having more than one watch is nice. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

28 February 2012, 04:38 PM	#4
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I was in the same boat and had to decide whether or not to get another Rolex or sell a few and get one grail watch...after much deliberation I chose the later route and was glad I did. I still have a three Rolex collection but feel its a managable number. I will be leaving it at that... If it were necessary I would still sell one, leaving me with a two watch collection...That would be ok but would not like to have just one, I like having a choice...

28 February 2012, 05:33 PM	#8
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	a collection for me...

28 February 2012, 05:51 PM	#11
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	A collection of classic watches for me please...

28 February 2012, 06:48 PM	#16
Minos Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Christophe Location: Belgium Watch: The 1 on my wrist. Posts: 68	Been there, done that Like most of us, I'm addicted. And I have been flipping watches for years, trying to find the perfect, ultimate, final watch for all circumstances. At least that's what I explained to my wife. I recently realized that having a few watches, sufficiently different, allows me to keep this craving in check. Simply switching watches when I feel like it gives me the satifaction I'd usually get by buying a new one. I am reducing my collection to three watches now, as I'm selling my JLC MC GMT. So for me: a small collection does the trick. (Although the DSSD seems nice...and the MillGauss Green...wouldn't mind an JMC MC Navy Seal either...or a Breitling Emergency...how about a Fifty Fathoms....Aaaaaaargh) Must....not....give....in....breathe slowly....gooooosfraba

28 February 2012, 07:45 PM	#18
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	ONE GRAIL Once achieved, I'll get back to you and let you know... __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

28 February 2012, 07:49 PM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I've been thinking in the same paths... My holy grail would be a 16618 or 116618 blue dial. Not sure if it would stop my watch obsession though............? Great if it would. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

28 February 2012, 08:02 PM	#21
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	In my experience Grails are only Grails when you don't have them. When you get the Grail the law of diminishing returns kicks in, well at least a little. A collection for me.

28 February 2012, 08:06 PM	#22
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	get a collection then retire from collecting...i hope that made sense.

28 February 2012, 08:29 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	A collection of holy grails! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 February 2012, 03:43 AM	#29
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	If I sell all my watches, I can get a pp5205 but I rather have a few good watches to pick! Its a bit like cars---its nice to have several cars like Porsche, Aston, Ferrari and Lambo than just a Bugatti!

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