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That’s why it’s a grail watch
May 04, 2021,11:29 AM
The endless deliberations, research, reading reviews, comparing specs, visits to the AD, discuss it on the forum etc etc.
It’s all part of that unique process during which a watch comes to live and turns into one’s personal grail watch.
I can’t remember off hand who it was who wrote the famous words: “the journey is more enjoyable then the destination” (Oscar Wilde?)
So whenever doubt is threatening to become a burden, just remember it’s part of the journey.
The beauty of that journey is that it doesn’t matter one iota if your grail is a $500 or $500,000 watch.
Regarding your remark on the ALS vs VC vs Breguet I recognize it but only partially. Personally I own quit a few VC’s and none of them is a safe queen and none of them ever caused me any mechanical or technical issues.
Enjoy your journey and share your progress with us
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Question for the masses - am I overthinking my “grail”?
By: JV_Zag : May 4th, 2021-11:18
Hello! Wanted to throw a question out here and get your feedback. I’ve posted in the past that I was ready to buy my grail watch, an ALS Lange 1. Funny thing is I sold my GMT Pepsi and a couple of other watches, was ready to buy it, and then decided to do...
That’s why it’s a grail watch
By: Jurry : May 4th, 2021-11:29
The endless deliberations, research, reading reviews, comparing specs, visits to the AD, discuss it on the forum etc etc. It’s all part of that unique process during which a watch comes to live and turns into one’s personal grail watch. I can’t remember o...
Interesting thought.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : May 4th, 2021-11:50
In my mind it’s the pursuit of the grail watch that keeps horological fire burning. If you attain that grail watch early on then you may be less motivated by And your passion might diminish. Alternatively, human nature Is that you always want something mo...
A few thoughts...
By: CR : May 4th, 2021-13:00
Don't think about this as an irreversible, forced-choice decision. If you buy just about any watch preowned, for a fair price, then you can always sell it without getting hurt too much (compared to buying it new) and get something else. If you're thinking...
They're all nice watches. Buy what appeals to you most.
By: quattro98 : May 4th, 2021-15:11
I don't have a Lange, but have pieces from VC and Breguet. I'm familiar with all of them. All of these are great watches, but the Lange 1, Historiques American 1921, and Breguet Tradition are very different from each other. The appearance, functions, size...
Update!!
By: JV_Zag : May 10th, 2021-19:23
Well that settles that…😍 ...