One Watch Collection: Daily Wear Luxury Watches
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One Watch Collection: Daily Wear Luxury Watches

By Fastwong · May 8, 2024 · 45 replies
Fastwong
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Fastwong's journey with the Greubel Forsey Signature 1 challenges conventional notions of a daily wear watch, proving that an unexpected connection can transform a high-horology piece into an everyday companion. His experience highlights how personal attachment and ritual can redefine a watch's role, transcending its initial perceived limitations or category. This article explores Fastwong's unique 'one watch routine' and the community's insights into making such a distinctive timepiece a daily driver.

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I haven't posted in a while because I've been boring. A few years ago in attempt to consolidate the collection I fell into this Greubel Forsey Signature 1. It didn't make sense to me at first - checked none of the boxes that I normally look for in a watch. No lume, too small, no real wr, time on a subdial, no hacking seconds on the smallest running seconds hand ever, etc. but there was something about the design that calling me back. Eventually I fell down the rabbit hole, hard, and it was all over for me, more so than I knew. I thought this would be a special occasion watch, a dress watch, but instead the initial honeymoon period just never ended and it turned into my edc. From NYC subways and NJ bowling alleys to meetings in Seoul and tea farms in China, the watch has become part of my everyday routine. I wind it everyday over coffee, its a daily ritual now that gives me a chance to enjoy the other side of the watch.













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amanico
May 8, 2024
An impressive and very special one, mon ami. Congrats!

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Fastwong
May 9, 2024
Thank you! I must be getting old, I don't fall into pools, crash jet skis, or fall asleep on the beach anymore. Maybe I was overdue to reassess my real vs imagined daily routine and watch to match 🤣

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amanico
May 9, 2024
ROFL! Good one, mon ami.

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AuHavrePro
May 8, 2024
It actually doesn't surprise me.

It's such a versatile watch, outside of lacking water resistance. Great pictures, cheers, Filip

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Fastwong
May 9, 2024
Hah, it sounds obvious when you say it! I guess versatility hadn't been on my checklist but yes! I even landed back on a plain black strap, no crazy colors, versatility.

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TeutonicCarFan
May 8, 2024
I think it's great!

A top quality piece that fits your daily life. Perfect. Share more photos!

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