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mohanpratap · 29 November 2023, 11:41 PM

can anyone knows costliest watch

Calatrava r · 29 November 2023, 11:43 PM

Dufour or Roger Smith come to mind. Most aficionados do not consider Rolex haute horology which involves complete hand making and traditional hand decoration of the movement.

brandrea · 30 November 2023, 12:05 AM

Welcome to the forum.

watchwatcher · 30 November 2023, 12:09 AM

I'm wearing a Tudor BB panda chrono that I'm quite fond of.

TBC123 · 30 November 2023, 12:17 AM

Charlie Brown Timex Weekender. $50 and would put Japanese Zaratsu finishing to shame.

cdmorenot · 30 November 2023, 12:19 AM

Q&Q or YESS watches - Look them up. Thank me later.

Bazil · 30 November 2023, 12:49 AM

An early Patek .. like in the museum in Geneva - like walking into Charlie’s Chocolate factory .. it’s freakin’ unreal !

amh · 30 November 2023, 01:10 AM

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SoylentGreenChi · 30 November 2023, 01:22 AM

For what Rolex does in their position in the market - nice looking mechanical watches that are crazy accurate and tough as nails - no one does it better. That’s why Rolex is a global obsession and nearly everyone respects Rolex, even if they don’t love the brand.

But Rolex does not do high horology, beautiful movement designs and fine finishing. If that matters to you (it does not matter to most) then there is a veritable universe of “better” watches than Rolex to explore. If you want to explore that world, I suggest first stop the “holy trinity” of Patek, AP, and Vacheron. Then go on to the next stop, A. Lange & Sohne. Then from there explore the more rarified world of independents, including H. Moser and Cie, Gronefeld, Moritz Grossmann, and MB&F. If you like this world, then follow the Revolution Watch folks and watch the videos from the Dubai Watch Fair on YouTube. There’s an endless world to explore above and beyond Rolex - but Rolex is foundational, and I’d never sell my Datejust.

kwingy · 30 November 2023, 02:20 AM

A Casio is the costliest watch.

brandrea · 30 November 2023, 02:40 AM

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Tools · 30 November 2023, 02:45 AM

"Best" and "costliest" are not comparable attributes.

enjoythemusic · 30 November 2023, 02:58 AM

Best for ???

What activity, event, etc will it be worn? Tho if you mean just for fun n giggles....

codecow · 30 November 2023, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mohanpratap

can anyone knows costliest watch

I think it is possible to know the costliest watch. Check auction results.

samson66 · 30 November 2023, 03:32 AM

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Great

Swearengen · 30 November 2023, 03:49 AM

The costliest watch is the one you buy and don't like ��

Michael1968 · 30 November 2023, 03:51 AM

Welcome

llngoc · 30 November 2023, 03:57 AM

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The costliest watch is the one you buy and don't like ��

llngoc · 30 November 2023, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mohanpratap

can anyone knows costliest watch

A quick google search with the same question:
https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/w...ensive-watches

travisb · 30 November 2023, 05:51 AM

Costliest?

Easy E · 30 November 2023, 07:33 AM

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Fabulous

Easy E · 30 November 2023, 07:33 AM

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The costliest watch is the one you buy and don't like ��

Fact

azhiker54 · 30 November 2023, 08:46 AM

As a long time "Wish I had a Rolex' , but can only afford a Breitling member, I've lusted after many watches in my life. I travel Internationally for a living, so I've toured many of the Swiss watchmakers factories.

Yes, there are more costly watches, but Rolex just seems to say it all. I'll be joining the Rolex owners club in 30 days or so....This Chronomat 44 just got shipped to a buyer.

yessir69 · 30 November 2023, 09:27 AM

Welcome to the forum. You've obviously caught everyone in a super duper good mood.

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Ichiran · 30 November 2023, 12:45 PM

I like the Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II though I don't know what's the cost. I saw someone attacking Akrivia with no factual evidence in WPS and I don't give a hoot about the rant.

PBJ1925 · 30 November 2023, 05:30 PM

For a 'new' retail watch, have fun with this one OP.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberta...h=60f2383e3619

buddenfan · 7 December 2023, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

For what Rolex does in their position in the market - nice looking mechanical watches that are crazy accurate and tough as nails - no one does it better. That’s why Rolex is a global obsession and nearly everyone respects Rolex, even if they don’t love the brand.

But Rolex does not do high horology, beautiful movement designs and fine finishing. If that matters to you (it does not matter to most) then there is a veritable universe of “better” watches than Rolex to explore. If you want to explore that world, I suggest first stop the “holy trinity” of Patek, AP, and Vacheron. Then go on to the next stop, A. Lange & Sohne. Then from there explore the more rarified world of independents, including H. Moser and Cie, Gronefeld, Moritz Grossmann, and MB&F. If you like this world, then follow the Revolution Watch folks and watch the videos from the Dubai Watch Fair on YouTube. There’s an endless world to explore above and beyond Rolex - but Rolex is foundational, and I’d never sell my Datejust.

I never got the ‘beautiful movement designs’ unless its a full open caseback you cant even see the movement unless you take it apart.

What is meant by finishing?

RTG · 7 December 2023, 12:26 PM

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I never got the ‘beautiful movement designs’ unless its a full open caseback you cant even see the movement unless you take it apart.

What is meant by finishing?

You nailed it. You do not get it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No lambo broken down on the side of the road is as beautiful as the tow truck that rescues it. The watch that keeps great time and doesn’t break is far more attractive (to me) than any hand finished haute horology that is less reliable or significantly less accurate. Poor time keeping is ugly no matter how much makeup it has on.

buddenfan · 8 December 2023, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RTG

You nailed it. You do not get it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No lambo broken down on the side of the road is as beautiful as the tow truck that rescues it. The watch that keeps great time and doesn’t break is far more attractive (to me) than any hand finished haute horology that is less reliable or significantly less accurate. Poor time keeping is ugly no matter how much makeup it has on.

Can you tell me what is meant by ‘great finishing’ I have 2 Rolex’s and they both look quality and pristine

codecow · 8 December 2023, 02:02 AM

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Can you tell me what is meant by ‘great finishing’ I have 2 Rolex’s and they both look quality and pristine

Open one up and compare it to a similar piece from a haute horology manufacture.

29 November 2023, 11:41 PM	#1
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29 November 2023, 11:43 PM	#2
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,326	Dufour or Roger Smith come to mind. Most aficionados do not consider Rolex haute horology which involves complete hand making and traditional hand decoration of the movement.

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30 November 2023, 12:09 AM	#4
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30 November 2023, 12:17 AM	#5
TBC123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Devon Posts: 85	Charlie Brown Timex Weekender. $50 and would put Japanese Zaratsu finishing to shame.

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30 November 2023, 01:22 AM	#9
SoylentGreenChi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: États-Unis Watch: Patek Posts: 940	For what Rolex does in their position in the market - nice looking mechanical watches that are crazy accurate and tough as nails - no one does it better. That’s why Rolex is a global obsession and nearly everyone respects Rolex, even if they don’t love the brand. But Rolex does not do high horology, beautiful movement designs and fine finishing. If that matters to you (it does not matter to most) then there is a veritable universe of “better” watches than Rolex to explore. If you want to explore that world, I suggest first stop the “holy trinity” of Patek, AP, and Vacheron. Then go on to the next stop, A. Lange & Sohne. Then from there explore the more rarified world of independents, including H. Moser and Cie, Gronefeld, Moritz Grossmann, and MB&F. If you like this world, then follow the Revolution Watch folks and watch the videos from the Dubai Watch Fair on YouTube. There’s an endless world to explore above and beyond Rolex - but Rolex is foundational, and I’d never sell my Datejust.

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Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,138	I like the Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain II though I don't know what's the cost. I saw someone attacking Akrivia with no factual evidence in WPS and I don't give a hoot about the rant.

30 November 2023, 05:30 PM	#26
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	For a 'new' retail watch, have fun with this one OP. https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberta...h=60f2383e3619

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