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gmh1013 · 12 June 2008, 07:12 AM

I'm thinking of selling off all my Breitlings-Omegas and IWC (maybe not IWC)
Thats going to be a hard one, to get a SS and Gold
YM.
Have my DJ for dress and YM for bumming around ?

kcmo · 12 June 2008, 07:13 AM

My grail is a DD (plat or WG) !

Portzed · 12 June 2008, 07:15 AM

Platty Day Date with ice blue dial

Spark · 12 June 2008, 07:15 AM

Any Complicated Patek Philippe I'm really not fussy!

toph · 12 June 2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Any Complicated Patek Philippe I'm really not fussy!

the world time is my grail- its just impeccable in every way. an AD near me has one in the window!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 June 2008, 07:18 AM

I could do with a Daytona ref. 6263, silver dial, black bezel insert.

Ursa Major · 12 June 2008, 07:21 AM

If I could only have one "nice" watch, it would be an SS Sub date. That's the one watch that has always meant "Rolex" to me (and also, "nice watch"). It's ironic, since it'll probably be one of the last ones I buy - I'm sort of working around the edges in the collection.

Of course, it would make me very unhappy to live without the Expy II. Or the GMT Coke (sorry, Larry). Thank goodness we don't live in a world of scarcity where we can only have one nice watch.

Spark · 12 June 2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

the world time is my grail- its just impeccable in every way. an AD near me has one in the window!

I like the Worldtime myself, but I have a real soft spot for Pateks Triple date and moonphase watches.
Shame I'd have to sell my entire collection of watches to afford to buy one.

toph · 12 June 2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

I like the Worldtime myself, but I have a real soft spot for Pateks Triple date and moonphase watches.
Shame I'd have to sell my entire collection of watches to afford to buy one.

Yeah me too- they are just a different level of watchmaking and design- and then the complications. But maybe one day......

springer · 12 June 2008, 07:34 AM

1970 GMT, model 1675

duxdrummer · 12 June 2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I could do with a Daytona ref. 6263, silver dial, black bezel insert.

+1

Cmaster03 · 12 June 2008, 07:40 AM

I have it! The Sub Date is mine. Certainly not the most rare or expensive model out there, and there are some others I would certainly love to have to go along with it...

Someday, before I go toes up, they would be:
a nice old Hamilton Masterpiece pocket watch,
a decent Patek that smiles at me- doesn't have to be a complicated one, maybe a Calatrava-
a Speedmaster Pro Moon watch,
a GMT or GMT II
and various others that I have always admired.

But, the pressure is off now because I have the real Grail watch for me! A Bond Sub or Red Sub or anything like that is nice, but I was always most excited to have a good Sub that I didn't need to fret over and could be worn every day without fear of damage to a valuable collectible. A 5513 or 1680 would be fine, too, but I would probably worry about dinging them up too much on a daily basis so the 16610 works for me as a everyday wearer.

Feels grand to have it.

Goodwatch · 12 June 2008, 07:44 AM

springer · 12 June 2008, 07:46 AM

also quite fond of my 1972 Submariner 5513, all original with box, booklets, anchor, paper and extras.

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 June 2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I could do with a Daytona ref. 6263, silver dial, black bezel insert.

Quote:

Originally Posted by duxdrummer

+1

Found the pic of it in my slow-loading Photobucket.

(Source on pic).

Imho, one of the most beautiful Rolex models ever made.

Steven79 · 12 June 2008, 07:52 AM

laugh and boooo all you want lol! This is MY grail watch.

Welshwatchman · 12 June 2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I could do with a Daytona ref. 6263, silver dial, black bezel insert.

Ditto.

Welshwatchman · 12 June 2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven79

laugh and boooo all you want lol! This is MY grail watch.

That watch weighs more than your car.

time · 12 June 2008, 07:53 AM

One of the PP or AP for me;)

Steven79 · 12 June 2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

That watch weighs more than your car.

lol and twice the price!

Cmaster03 · 12 June 2008, 07:57 AM

Those are nice, guys.

Springer, I have to admit a 1675 from '71 would be awfully nice to me, too. That was a very good year!

watchlady · 12 June 2008, 08:16 AM

In a Rolex it would be this Day Date though maybe in Rose Gold.

Green Sub · 12 June 2008, 08:18 AM

My LV!

I think I'm there. Passed by the Rolex counter at Jared's and only spent 2 minutes looking at the models. Walked away feeling very content.

topcat30093 · 12 June 2008, 08:23 AM

My grail watch, has changed from the Y/G DD that I have owed for the last 7 yrs or so.

To a new one!!!!

I would love to get a complication watch, such as an IWC or a Patek.
I think that are such remarkable watches, after I have spent the last couple of weeks researching all about them.

Otto · 12 June 2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I'm thinking of selling off all my Breitlings-Omegas and IWC (maybe not IWC)
Thats going to be a hard one, to get a SS and Gold
YM.
Have my DJ for dress and YM for bumming around ?

Patek 5146 YG w/cream dial

Russ1974 · 12 June 2008, 08:33 AM

I have wanted a bimetal black faced daytona for many years. I remember first seeing a fake version of this watch about 20 years ago as a teenager (PS, don't quote me on this, my memory has faded and it's quite possible that bimetal and/or black faces weren't available then ... but that's what I remember!!) - loved it, but always knew I wanted an original. No other watch "does it" for me and I always told myself I would resist the temptation to buy something expensive until I could get "the one" ... and I'm so glad I did, as it made the purchase much more special for me. Obviously the design has changed somewhat since I first saw it, but I always promised myself that I would one day own a brand new one.

tphan · 12 June 2008, 09:38 AM

this for me.

tphan · 12 June 2008, 09:40 AM

oops

mike · 12 June 2008, 09:44 AM

As I've always said before,

NOT MY PHOTO,

However, of the one's I have,

Felly Jr. · 12 June 2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tphan

this for me.

X-2........BIG TIME!

12 June 2008, 07:12 AM	#1
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	What is your "Holy Grail" watch? I'm thinking of selling off all my Breitlings-Omegas and IWC (maybe not IWC) Thats going to be a hard one, to get a SS and Gold YM. Have my DJ for dress and YM for bumming around ?

12 June 2008, 07:18 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I could do with a Daytona ref. 6263, silver dial, black bezel insert. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 June 2008, 07:21 AM	#7
Ursa Major "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: Park City, Utah Watch: TT Sub Posts: 248	If I could only have one "nice" watch, it would be an SS Sub date. That's the one watch that has always meant "Rolex" to me (and also, "nice watch"). It's ironic, since it'll probably be one of the last ones I buy - I'm sort of working around the edges in the collection. Of course, it would make me very unhappy to live without the Expy II. Or the GMT Coke (sorry, Larry). Thank goodness we don't live in a world of scarcity where we can only have one nice watch. __________________ Rolex Explorer II - White Rolex Sub TT 16613 - Blue

12 June 2008, 07:44 AM	#13
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	__________________ Member# 127

12 June 2008, 07:53 AM	#19
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	One of the PP or AP for me;) __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

12 June 2008, 07:13 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	My grail is a DD (plat or WG) !

12 June 2008, 07:15 AM	#3
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	Platty Day Date with ice blue dial

12 June 2008, 07:15 AM	#4
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Any Complicated Patek Philippe I'm really not fussy!

12 June 2008, 07:40 AM	#12
Cmaster03 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 167	I have it! The Sub Date is mine. Certainly not the most rare or expensive model out there, and there are some others I would certainly love to have to go along with it... Someday, before I go toes up, they would be: a nice old Hamilton Masterpiece pocket watch, a decent Patek that smiles at me- doesn't have to be a complicated one, maybe a Calatrava- a Speedmaster Pro Moon watch, a GMT or GMT II and various others that I have always admired. But, the pressure is off now because I have the real Grail watch for me! A Bond Sub or Red Sub or anything like that is nice, but I was always most excited to have a good Sub that I didn't need to fret over and could be worn every day without fear of damage to a valuable collectible. A 5513 or 1680 would be fine, too, but I would probably worry about dinging them up too much on a daily basis so the 16610 works for me as a everyday wearer. Feels grand to have it.

12 June 2008, 07:52 AM	#16
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	laugh and boooo all you want lol! This is MY grail watch.

12 June 2008, 07:57 AM	#21
Cmaster03 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 167	Those are nice, guys. Springer, I have to admit a 1675 from '71 would be awfully nice to me, too. That was a very good year!

12 June 2008, 08:16 AM	#22
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	In a Rolex it would be this Day Date though maybe in Rose Gold. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

12 June 2008, 08:18 AM	#23
Green Sub Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Acworth, GA USA Posts: 622	My LV! I think I'm there. Passed by the Rolex counter at Jared's and only spent 2 minutes looking at the models. Walked away feeling very content.

12 June 2008, 08:23 AM	#24
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	My grail watch, has changed from the Y/G DD that I have owed for the last 7 yrs or so. To a new one!!!! I would love to get a complication watch, such as an IWC or a Patek. I think that are such remarkable watches, after I have spent the last couple of weeks researching all about them. __________________

12 June 2008, 08:33 AM	#26
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	I have wanted a bimetal black faced daytona for many years. I remember first seeing a fake version of this watch about 20 years ago as a teenager (PS, don't quote me on this, my memory has faded and it's quite possible that bimetal and/or black faces weren't available then ... but that's what I remember!!) - loved it, but always knew I wanted an original. No other watch "does it" for me and I always told myself I would resist the temptation to buy something expensive until I could get "the one" ... and I'm so glad I did, as it made the purchase much more special for me. Obviously the design has changed somewhat since I first saw it, but I always promised myself that I would one day own a brand new one.

12 June 2008, 09:38 AM	#27
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	this for me.

12 June 2008, 09:44 AM	#29
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As I've always said before, NOT MY PHOTO, However, of the one's I have,

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