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Bruno.M1 initiates a deeply personal discussion, inviting collectors to share the watches that hold sentimental value beyond their monetary worth or rarity. His own Zenith El Primero Moonphase, a gift marking a significant life event, exemplifies the emotional connection that transforms a timepiece into a cherished heirloom. This thread explores the profound stories and memories that make certain watches irreplaceable to their owners.
Which one do you treasure the most ? I'm not intrested in you most expensive piece nor the most rare in your collection.
But the one which is more than 'just a watch'
For me it must be this Zenith El Primero Moonphase. Not only is it a very nice watch with a movement which made history. But ... I got this piece from my girlfriend about 6 years ago. 6 Years ago we bought our house and since we didn't get married this was my present. A lot better than an ugly ring 
So this is probably my only keeper, She won't like it if I put this one for sale
Anyway, today it's a boring, rainy day so I had the time to take some pics. And they're not bad at all
Hi Bruno, This is definately something to tresure. This El-primero,you can call it my first entry to this sophisticated world of watches.Recalling it,something like 7 years ago,when i was about to make a purchase of Tag-Heur Caliber 36,which carried this mechanism.At that juncture,both my friends which are brothers planned to have the Tag-heur in black and white.Therefore,without hesistation,i offered one of them to get the white one which i was supposed to have.These two brothers ended with one
this one ! My Grandfathers Howard ................ Kurt
For me, the nicest is, as you perfectly said, the cheaper...A Rolex GMT, my first watch... It will never go. Ex Aequo with the Polaris re edition, but for another reason.... Best. Nicolas
My grandfather left me a Patek and Movado Moon Phase. The Patek was a gift to him from my grandmother on their honeymoon to Europe in the early 1930's. When I received it (early 1980's) I was in my late teens and heading to college. Being from a family that believes in raising their kids with financial responsibility, I was expected to contribute to my post high school education. So, faced with the choice of having a watch that , at the time, I never thought I would wear, serviced and insured at
Hi Bruno, Thanks for asking this question of us. As with many others who have posted, my most important watch was the one passed down within the family and the one that started my interest in horology. It was my originally my Great Grandfathers and is a rather well used chronograph with no particularly important lineage, apart from the family one. The case is hallmarked 1883 Birmingham and it is still a source of happy memories and pleasure for me. Andrew
Hi Bruno, Its me again.After the Zenith el-primero,after i browse my collection of watches,i settled with this piece in my memories that are accountable as "Important watch". From time to time,i like to buy watch for a specific reason,to mark some special occasion,event,moments and etc.Therefore,i would say they grow together with me.And from the collection it reflects the taste,thoughts and patern of buying throught out your whole life. Below is just a common watch that will keep with me foreve
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