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csaltphoto · 4 October 2022, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That looks like a nutritious lunch … is that hummus?

Oh, nice Sub too, it looks the part on you

Thank you!

It's guacamole. Hiking day with the gf.

Solo118 · 4 October 2022, 01:58 AM

I know people have multiple grails, as do I. However I have my attainable grail, the beautiful 116515 chocolate dial. I know many prefer the full gold, but if I had that I know I would never wear it.

Would also love to have a 6263, but prices are too far out of reach.

brandrea · 4 October 2022, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by csaltphoto

Thank you!

It's guacamole. Hiking day with the gf.

enjoy!

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Bluside · 4 October 2022, 02:08 AM

There are a few watches that I consider grail watches. One being a WG GMT with blue bezel. However, I don't think that I would really want to own one. I probably would not wear it that much.

I'm pretty happy with what I have.

Robf52 · 4 October 2022, 02:21 AM

No, not yet.

brucethemanlee · 4 October 2022, 02:35 AM

isn't a grail UNOBTAINABLE?

Isn't it supposed to be something to strive for and you want to get but just out of reach

If you get your grail, then was it really a "grail". Then its really just a watch that was hard to get but you eventually got it.

Vince M. · 4 October 2022, 02:37 AM

Every time I get my grail, a new grail reveals itself.

The story of the perpetual grail.

Meyrin · 4 October 2022, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by csaltphoto

Yep. I wanted a sub half my life and got one a few years ago. Still enjoying every day of ownership.

And I´m sure and hope you´ll enjoy it for many years to come! It´s been said a million times, but the Submariner is indeed a timeless classic. I´ve never tired of my 14060, even after 26+ years of everyday wear. Nothing betters it as far as I´m concerned, so I suppose it´s my "grail". Nice pics, btw!

ndrs63 · 4 October 2022, 03:02 AM

Yes!

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Avs Fan · 4 October 2022, 03:50 AM

I wouldn't call it a grail, but I've purchased many other watches before and after the 126660 JC and they don't get wrist time. The JC is special and works perfectly for me.

huba01 · 4 October 2022, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Nothing in todays Rolex line up really excites me so my 6263 means the most to me as it was my Fathers watch.Plus my 1930s Rolex Prince with the doctor style dial watch with Gruen made Cal 877 movement, at the time a quite unique oblong movement both grail watches for me..

Amazing

Recaro18 · 4 October 2022, 04:43 AM

These two are my Rolex Grails! Went for a long hunt and found them in Full Set Minty Condition!

ZENITH DAYTONA 16520
GMT MASTER II 16710BLRO

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kieselguhr · 4 October 2022, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

isn't a grail UNOBTAINABLE?

Isn't it supposed to be something to strive for and you want to get but just out of reach

If you get your grail, then was it really a "grail". Then its really just a watch that was hard to get but you eventually got it.

Like I said previously, the word “grail” gets thrown around cheaply by todays’s watch community. They know nothing of the trials that must be passed in order to obtain an actual grail…

Trials such as only the penitent man shall pass, walk in the name of the lord, and choose wisely…

alonsowwss · 4 October 2022, 05:30 AM

Happy where I am now plus waiting for the “orders” I have with my AD and I think I’ll be good.

Grail would be the meteorite dial Daytona in rose gold, a step behind is a DD with baguette numerals and champagne dial.

Happy hunting to everyone.

Benzsiam · 4 October 2022, 06:45 AM

One grail after the others, always looking for the next one.

The next one should be Platona or PM Daytona with meteorite dial or Plat. Day-Date.

Harry-57 · 4 October 2022, 06:58 AM

My grail is the 116610LV, which I was "fortunate" to get at 20% over MSRP before the insanity went off the scale.

I have added more Rolex watches since, all of which I was delighted to acquire, but none have appealed to me as fanatically as the Hulk. I have no idea why.

garyk · 4 October 2022, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

One grail after the others, always looking for the next one.

The next one should be Platona or PM Daytona with meteorite dial or Plat. Day-Date.

Haha, no words

garyk · 4 October 2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Santiago32

This is my grail. I’ve been waiting for a few years now. =\

If the AD ever offered me this one, I would take it in a heartbeat. Congrats on your beautiful watch!!!

AF_Rob · 4 October 2022, 07:15 AM

This was the girl that got away from the AD. Took several years to find it on the secondary market.

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johnorpheus · 4 October 2022, 07:15 AM

I guess grail is usually assumed to be PM or really hard to get like the SS Pepsi or Daytona, but it’s not clear to me that grail is synonymous with favorite watch. Just looking at Rolex, some watches that would meet the grail definition for me would be Meteorite pepsi, platinum DD with the ice blue dial, full gold rootbeer, and ceramic Coke, should they release one. Would I actually like or wear any of those more that my TT blue sub or DJ41 azzurro blue? Probably not. Well, maybe the Coke GMT.

Watchsama · 4 October 2022, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

Got my grail in August 2022. I Was about to give in and go grey when my SA texted me to say that it had finally come in.

Reading stories about forum members who waited years for “the call” made me realise how fortunate I was to receive my sky-dweller in just under 9 months.

Every time the fleeting thought of getting another watch crosses my mind (Tudor BB GMT, Pelagos 39, Rolex GMT master 2 CHNR, air-king.. etc), I’d look down at my wrist and see this beauty staring back at me.

Then I put those thoughts out of my head. It’d be nice to have those other watches, but I’d also be perfectly content and happy with just this sky-dweller.

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Nice stickers! Where did you buy them? I want to protect my new iPhone 14 Pro

Reikolexguy · 4 October 2022, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchsama

Nice stickers! Where did you buy them? I want to protect my new iPhone 14 Pro

Thank you for the kind words. It’s from a Korean brand called watch shells.

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Santiago32 · 4 October 2022, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHulk

Man I’m with you on this one!! Ive been waiting almost 2 years for this one. Funnily enough i got a call from my AD telling me that Rolex pulled their acct. after getting off the phone, I bought it from my favorite grey who happened to have a brand new one in stock, and had it the next day. First time doing that but oh well. Its incredible!!!

That’s amazing. As these go down in price I very well might pull the trigger on one in the gray market. How’s the experience with the watch so far?

Benzsiam · 4 October 2022, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Haha, no words

Thanks!

ganagati · 4 October 2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

My "grail" is the curation and cultivation of a collection that represents me, my personality, or important people, memories, or milestones in my life. I find that being selective, thoughtful, and original in this process brings greater satisfaction, as my hope is to only add to these timepieces over the years with special occasions, and thus watch them evolve, as I do.

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Like I said previously, the word “grail” gets thrown around cheaply by todays’s watch community. They know nothing of the trials that must be passed in order to obtain an actual grail…

Trials such as only the penitent man shall pass, walk in the name of the lord, and choose wisely…

He really should knee before God as well.

inadeje · 4 October 2022, 12:31 PM

My experience is that its only declared a grail during the hunt.

Once obtained, shortly thereafter, a new grail engrains itself in one’s psych until it too is obtained. Tastes change too, rendering a previous grail, well, less so…

danwang0520 · 4 October 2022, 01:18 PM

not yet......i have two more to go, 116500ln and a day-date 40

aayates · 4 October 2022, 01:24 PM

I had my grail watch (yellow gold submariner). It was a great watch that I enjoyed, but I needed to sell it to pay off another loan. Only problem was the bezel didn't line up correctly, (I know Padi, seconds in a day, etc, but I thought the bezel should line up.) I now have a 3230 sub that is spot on, and a 1990 day date that works well in any situation. Sometimes Grails need to go after obtaining them...

StillTrying · 4 October 2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

This was the girl that got away from the AD. Took several years to find it on the secondary market.

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This is my grail as well. Although I didn’t know it was until I owned it.

rolexpatek363 · 4 October 2022, 04:43 PM

I think so.

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4 October 2022, 02:21 AM	#65
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,168	No, not yet. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 EveroseOysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR//228235 DD40 Everose Olive 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41 Mint Green

4 October 2022, 04:43 AM	#72
Recaro18 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,858	These two are my Rolex Grails! Went for a long hunt and found them in Full Set Minty Condition! ZENITH DAYTONA 16520 GMT MASTER II 16710BLRO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case (Make sure you're dealing with me, Meta Verified with Blue check mark!) ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

4 October 2022, 05:30 AM	#74
alonsowwss "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Mexico Watch: DateJust 41 Posts: 468	Happy where I am now plus waiting for the “orders” I have with my AD and I think I’ll be good. Grail would be the meteorite dial Daytona in rose gold, a step behind is a DD with baguette numerals and champagne dial. Happy hunting to everyone. __________________ Enjoying: ♛126622 Rhodium///♛116500LN White///♛126610 LV///♛126710BLRO///Drive de Cartier Moonphase///Santos de Cartier ADLC///Speedmaster Sapphire 3861///Tudor Black Bay 58

4 October 2022, 06:45 AM	#75
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,011	One grail after the others, always looking for the next one. The next one should be Platona or PM Daytona with meteorite dial or Plat. Day-Date. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

4 October 2022, 07:15 AM	#80
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	I guess grail is usually assumed to be PM or really hard to get like the SS Pepsi or Daytona, but it’s not clear to me that grail is synonymous with favorite watch. Just looking at Rolex, some watches that would meet the grail definition for me would be Meteorite pepsi, platinum DD with the ice blue dial, full gold rootbeer, and ceramic Coke, should they release one. Would I actually like or wear any of those more that my TT blue sub or DJ41 azzurro blue? Probably not. Well, maybe the Coke GMT. __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LB; Rolex DJ azzurro blue; Omega Worldtimer; Omega Plant Ocean 42 black; Breitling Superocean Heritage blue/rose gold; Tudor Black Bay ETA blue

4 October 2022, 01:58 AM	#62
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,138	I know people have multiple grails, as do I. However I have my attainable grail, the beautiful 116515 chocolate dial. I know many prefer the full gold, but if I had that I know I would never wear it. Would also love to have a 6263, but prices are too far out of reach.

4 October 2022, 02:08 AM	#64
Bluside "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	There are a few watches that I consider grail watches. One being a WG GMT with blue bezel. However, I don't think that I would really want to own one. I probably would not wear it that much. I'm pretty happy with what I have.

4 October 2022, 02:35 AM	#66
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,584	isn't a grail UNOBTAINABLE? Isn't it supposed to be something to strive for and you want to get but just out of reach If you get your grail, then was it really a "grail". Then its really just a watch that was hard to get but you eventually got it.

4 October 2022, 02:37 AM	#67
Vince M. Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: LA Watch: Meteorite Posts: 615	Every time I get my grail, a new grail reveals itself. The story of the perpetual grail.

4 October 2022, 03:02 AM	#69
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2022, 03:50 AM	#70
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,574	I wouldn't call it a grail, but I've purchased many other watches before and after the 126660 JC and they don't get wrist time. The JC is special and works perfectly for me.

4 October 2022, 06:58 AM	#76
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,962	My grail is the 116610LV, which I was "fortunate" to get at 20% over MSRP before the insanity went off the scale. I have added more Rolex watches since, all of which I was delighted to acquire, but none have appealed to me as fanatically as the Hulk. I have no idea why.

4 October 2022, 07:15 AM	#79
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,707	This was the girl that got away from the AD. Took several years to find it on the secondary market. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2022, 12:31 PM	#86
inadeje 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,092	My experience is that its only declared a grail during the hunt. Once obtained, shortly thereafter, a new grail engrains itself in one’s psych until it too is obtained. Tastes change too, rendering a previous grail, well, less so… __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

4 October 2022, 01:18 PM	#87
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	not yet......i have two more to go, 116500ln and a day-date 40

4 October 2022, 01:24 PM	#88
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	I had my grail watch (yellow gold submariner). It was a great watch that I enjoyed, but I needed to sell it to pay off another loan. Only problem was the bezel didn't line up correctly, (I know Padi, seconds in a day, etc, but I thought the bezel should line up.) I now have a 3230 sub that is spot on, and a 1990 day date that works well in any situation. Sometimes Grails need to go after obtaining them...

4 October 2022, 04:43 PM	#90
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	I think so. 5513 Maxi Mk I

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