The ONLY ONE Watch: Ultimate Collector's Choice

Ares501 - Mr Green · 2008-01-24T05:03:38Z

If you could only keep one watch, which would it be? Collectors share their ultimate choices, from sentimental Tissots to durable Rolex and Panerai.

Ares501 - Mr Green

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Ares501 - Mr Green poses a thought-provoking, albeit hypothetical, challenge: if forced to choose only one watch to keep, which would it be? This "Sophie's Choice" scenario transcends typical wrist scans, inviting collectors to delve into the deepest reasons—be they horological, aesthetic, or sentimental—that define their ultimate timepiece, offering a unique window into personal collecting philosophies.

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Dear PuristS!

I know that my demand is absurd and sadistic but please indulge me

IF you ever come (hypothetically) in situation when you are absolutely forced

to chose ONLY ONE of timepieces to carry with you

(let's say to another planet after dooms day because laguage is limited to only 1 watch per person LOL)

and leave all others behind which one would it be (with it's full name and surname)

Think that this will give as good oportunity to see whach brand and model is mostly appreciate by each of us

I can bet also that pretty much we all have some idea about that watch for some of our members .... moderators nevertheless

and let it be sick alternative to our friday wrist scan :0)

So to start .... for me this would be

Girard- Perregaux

VINTAGE 1945 KING SIZE QUANTIEME PERPETUEL

P.S. It can also be the one that you don't actually own but would carry for some horological or estetical reason whatsoever

Thanks for participating

added to Editor's Pick This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-01-26 09:36:29

Key Points from the Discussion

The author clarifies that the "another planet" scenario is a hyperbole to stress the "only one watch" constraint, emphasizing that the core question is about personal ultimate choice, not extraterrestrial functionality.
Bimbeano humorously explores the impracticalities of watches on other planets, suggesting specific features like special alloys for Mercury's temperature swings or sand resistance for Mars, adding a creative, albeit tangential, layer to the discussion.
Cazalea suggests choosing a watch for sentimental value and practicality in a survival scenario, opting for an MIH watch for readability and a rubber strap for durability, highlighting real-world considerations.
Justpen makes a pragmatic case for a Rolex in yellow gold, citing brand recognition for potential resale, durability, and even using the case back as a mirror, focusing on utility and resilience.
Pplater emphasizes sentiment over value or function, choosing his father's Tissot Seastar chrono, illustrating how personal history can outweigh horological prestige in such a decision.
Horolographer suggests a Grand Seiko or Omega Speedmaster for their longevity without servicing, focusing on reliability as a key factor for a single, enduring timepiece.

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drsh

Jan 24, 2008

ALS DS...anytime.... :) [nt]

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BHK9

Jan 24, 2008

UN,Perpetual GMT.....

Hi, In the event of not considering venue,event,day or nite,watch or no watch purpose,and etc,i think i would go with the aboe piece. BHK9

Jan 24, 2008

Dufour Simplicity :-).....nt

れい

Jan 24, 2008

John, with your collection of superb watches, XTREMELY HARD

to chose only 1. I'd be so confused that I 'd go nuts if I were you, I'd probably smuggle ALL of them out with only 1 on my wrist : ) I can dream, can't I? ;p

Jan 24, 2008

Thanks Rei. Actually before....

I wrote Simplicity, I was thinking of only bringing my wife's watch, Lange Arkade. It's her favourite watch and it looks so good on her Simple watch for simple man Lovesss*CL

cazalea

Jan 24, 2008

won't need moonphase on another planet, so I pick MIH

Hi If I only had to take one watch, it would have to be to remember what things were like on earth. Because on another planet we probably wouldn't even care about 24 hour days, now would we? So I guess a moonphase would be good for reminiscing about "the old days" and "the old months" but not strictly necessary. I would take the MIH because I would be sure to break my glasses exploring about the new planet, and this would be the only watch I could read. Plus the rubber strap would be resistant t

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