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Ruud Van Driver · 9 January 2015, 02:00 PM

I've seen the term 'Grail' several times on here when referring to various pieces. My question: is a 'Grail' watch a subjective i.e. personal thing, as in the watch I've always wanted? Or is a 'Grail' THE watch (or watches) that every Rolexisti should own at least once in their life?

kilyung · 9 January 2015, 02:03 PM

Everyone's Grail is different

thomaspp · 9 January 2015, 02:04 PM

Subjective 100 percent

c.capt · 9 January 2015, 02:05 PM

Option 1.

A grail watch is one that would be the "pinnacle" of your collection. As Mike said, everyone has their own.

Ruud Van Driver · 9 January 2015, 02:07 PM

Awesome! Thank you chaps.

Mine is officially the 116613LB

Andad · 9 January 2015, 02:13 PM

Yes, it is.

AK797 · 9 January 2015, 03:25 PM

I have more of a grail collection in mind.

AF_Rob · 9 January 2015, 03:42 PM

Mine would be a PP Aquanaut GMT... Not impossible, but would be an idiotic financial decision at my income. Unless I had a selloff to supplement and that's not happening. At this point, it's just a dream.

Muzz · 9 January 2015, 03:44 PM

For me it is just a watch I wanted. Usually a piece that requires some searching and maybe some saving. It is different for everyone.

Hairdude1 · 9 January 2015, 03:44 PM

Mine is a Patek 5070p

regnant · 9 January 2015, 09:05 PM

Mine is Zenith Minute Repater but I would never trade or sell my Rolex watches for anything
In Rolex model line up my grail is yellow gold bracelet SKY DWELLER, if they make a two tone, I too shall be satisfied with that

Eric Chan · 9 January 2015, 09:11 PM

To me, the term grail watch is the one watch that you have longed for and strive to obtain. My grail watch is the Day-Date 118238 with a white roman dial in the President bracelet.

travisb · 9 January 2015, 09:18 PM

Definitely personal.

zama · 9 January 2015, 09:21 PM

Patek Super complication....... Why aim low.......

watchwatcher · 9 January 2015, 10:34 PM

Both statements are subjective--and personal. What I think every Rolex owner should have in their collection is probably different than other owners...

brandrea · 9 January 2015, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Patek Super complication....... Why aim low.......

amen

AS1 · 9 January 2015, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Subjective 100 percent

this

Poly · 9 January 2015, 10:43 PM

Personal. But for me, that piece which completes the journey.

cop414 · 9 January 2015, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poly

Personal. But for me, that piece which completes the journey.

This... it's whatever you want it to be. Mine keeps changing! Nothing super high end but swings between a NOS older SD or a Yachtmaster with either platinum or blue dial. But if I'd win the lottery my "grail" would move in a different direction.

Racerdj · 9 January 2015, 10:57 PM

Many 'Grail' Rolex models are desired by many others here on the forum. For me there are two categories of grail pieces: achievable and unachievable. Then end all 'Grail' piece for me is the Patek 5970....unachievable that is! I just like to enjoy Ken's by picture. My achievable are the Rolex Platinum models mainly the Platona which Dr. Tom has and posts pictures that I also get to enjoy.

Grail · 9 January 2015, 11:21 PM

We all know there is only one Grail 😛

Grail · 10 January 2015, 12:28 AM

However there is the holy trinity in watches (AP, Patek, and Vacheron) that are recognized as being the pinnacle watch producers in the world.

johneh · 10 January 2015, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I have more of a grail collection in mind.

This is how I see it as well. I'll be extremely satisfied when my 3 watch collection includes my current Sub, an AP 15400 (leaning white), and a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. All obtainable in the somewhat distant future without having to live on the streets.

subtona · 10 January 2015, 01:11 AM

For me
Grail is the one you desire that is just out of reach yet there is a thread of possibility...

Most important, once achieved, it immediately has to be replaced or else we would be burdened with the impossible feeling of contentment.

Ruud Van Driver · 10 January 2015, 03:01 AM

I lust after the TT Sub blue because it's achingly beautiful and I wouldn't want anything more expensive than that on my wrist.

c.capt · 10 January 2015, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I lust after the TT Sub blue because it's achingly beautiful and I wouldn't want anything more expensive than that on my wrist.

There ya go!

J_H · 10 January 2015, 03:13 AM

I'm finding myself no longer enamored with the "Holy Trinity." I'm not hating by no means, but for me, a Paul Newman 6263 is my Grail!

brettpaul · 10 January 2015, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Subjective 100 percent

Yep!

Sammk · 10 January 2015, 04:08 AM

Same

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I have more of a grail collection in mind.

forgedblades · 10 January 2015, 04:13 AM

Plat Daytona..no question!

9 January 2015, 02:00 PM	#1
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Friday's Silly Question - Grail Watch I've seen the term 'Grail' several times on here when referring to various pieces. My question: is a 'Grail' watch a subjective i.e. personal thing, as in the watch I've always wanted? Or is a 'Grail' THE watch (or watches) that every Rolexisti should own at least once in their life?

9 January 2015, 02:04 PM	#3
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Subjective 100 percent __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 January 2015, 02:05 PM	#4
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	Option 1. A grail watch is one that would be the "pinnacle" of your collection. As Mike said, everyone has their own. __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

9 January 2015, 02:13 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	Yes, it is. __________________ E

9 January 2015, 03:44 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Mine is a Patek 5070p __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

9 January 2015, 02:03 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Everyone's Grail is different

9 January 2015, 02:07 PM	#5
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Awesome! Thank you chaps. Mine is officially the 116613LB

9 January 2015, 03:25 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I have more of a grail collection in mind.

9 January 2015, 03:42 PM	#8
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	Mine would be a PP Aquanaut GMT... Not impossible, but would be an idiotic financial decision at my income. Unless I had a selloff to supplement and that's not happening. At this point, it's just a dream.

9 January 2015, 03:44 PM	#9
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	For me it is just a watch I wanted. Usually a piece that requires some searching and maybe some saving. It is different for everyone.

9 January 2015, 09:05 PM	#11
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Mine is Zenith Minute Repater but I would never trade or sell my Rolex watches for anything In Rolex model line up my grail is yellow gold bracelet SKY DWELLER, if they make a two tone, I too shall be satisfied with that __________________

9 January 2015, 09:11 PM	#12
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	To me, the term grail watch is the one watch that you have longed for and strive to obtain. My grail watch is the Day-Date 118238 with a white roman dial in the President bracelet. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

9 January 2015, 09:18 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	Definitely personal.

9 January 2015, 09:21 PM	#14
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Patek Super complication....... Why aim low....... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

9 January 2015, 10:34 PM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	Both statements are subjective--and personal. What I think every Rolex owner should have in their collection is probably different than other owners...

9 January 2015, 10:43 PM	#18
Poly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 469	Personal. But for me, that piece which completes the journey.

9 January 2015, 10:57 PM	#20
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Many 'Grail' Rolex models are desired by many others here on the forum. For me there are two categories of grail pieces: achievable and unachievable. Then end all 'Grail' piece for me is the Patek 5970....unachievable that is! I just like to enjoy Ken's by picture. My achievable are the Rolex Platinum models mainly the Platona which Dr. Tom has and posts pictures that I also get to enjoy. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 January 2015, 11:21 PM	#21
Grail "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Matthew Location: Boston Watch: 16600 Posts: 329	We all know there is only one Grail 😛

10 January 2015, 12:28 AM	#22
Grail "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Matthew Location: Boston Watch: 16600 Posts: 329	However there is the holy trinity in watches (AP, Patek, and Vacheron) that are recognized as being the pinnacle watch producers in the world.

10 January 2015, 01:11 AM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,541	For me Grail is the one you desire that is just out of reach yet there is a thread of possibility... Most important, once achieved, it immediately has to be replaced or else we would be burdened with the impossible feeling of contentment.

10 January 2015, 03:01 AM	#25
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I lust after the TT Sub blue because it's achingly beautiful and I wouldn't want anything more expensive than that on my wrist.

10 January 2015, 03:13 AM	#27
J_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: HULK Posts: 882	I'm finding myself no longer enamored with the "Holy Trinity." I'm not hating by no means, but for me, a Paul Newman 6263 is my Grail! __________________ If you live for people's acceptance, you will die from their rejection....

10 January 2015, 04:13 AM	#30
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 396	Plat Daytona..no question!

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