Watches You Love, But Nobody Else Has

Spangles - Dr. Tabby · 2019-11-27T05:45:36Z

Discover unique and rare watches collectors love but rarely see. From Breguet 7277 to JLC SHOM and Montblanc Villeret, explore under-the-radar timepieces.

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

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Dr. Tabby initiates a compelling discussion, inviting collectors to share watches they cherish but rarely see within the WatchProSite community. His Breguet 7277 Classique Chronometrie, with its 10hz movement and blend of traditional DNA with modern innovation, sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of unique and under-the-radar timepieces.

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Do you have a watch that you love, but because it's either old, or limited, or super exotic, or--dare I day it--unpopular, nobody else seems to have one on WPS? Please share it here! And if someone shares a watch you also have, please chime in and share! I love my Breguet 7277 Classique Chronometrie, yes, 10hz on the dial and all! It's 41mm but at 10mm or so it's super wearable, keeps excellent (superlative+) time, and manages to look baroquely awesome while staying classy and not flashy on the wrist: A flagship for modern Breguet's essential and definitive union of traditional DNA with innovative, modern timekeeping. That's my entry, what's yours? I'm looking forward to seeing!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Breguet 7077 Chronograph Independent is highlighted as an underrated modern watch, featuring two movements in one: a normal gear train and an independent 5Hz chronograph movement.
Collectors shared diverse and rare pieces, including a Jaeger-LeCoultre SHOM, a Montblanc Villeret chronograph with grand feu enamel, and a Grand Seiko 6156 Special with a faceted crystal.
The Patek Philippe 5711J in yellow gold is noted as a rare find, with very few pieces available on the market, making it a unique addition to a collection.
The Chopard Chronomètre 1963 in Platinum, a limited edition of 50 pieces, is another example of a highly exclusive watch that few collectors possess.
Many collectors noted that a significant portion of their collections consists of rare, non-commercial timepieces that hold technical or emotional importance.

The Discussion

jack johnson

Nov 27, 2019

Interesting topic, thank you!

This Breguet is a killer timepiece, a very successful mix of traditional arts and cutting edge technology, congratulations! I will play with my Chopard Chronometre 1963 in Pt )) It's LE of 50 pieces and I wonder if any fellow member has it as well))

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Nov 27, 2019

Chopard is definitely underrepresented here! What an awesome chronometer. [nt]

Abu Alex

Nov 27, 2019

Your Breguets and Chopards are fantastic :-)

I think this one counts a "which nobody else has"...at least when searching for posts containing "5711J". Furthermore, at any point in time there are no more than 10 pieces worldwide on Chrono24 sicne I have been checking since I bought mine at auction in 2016.

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Nov 27, 2019

A rare, but very cool variant! Have you tried different straps? [nt]

Abu Alex

Nov 27, 2019

Currently it's on the offical Patek Philippe rubber strap so I can wear it all year round.

... temperatures goup to 50 degrees centigrade in one of the countries I live and work in.

Spangles - Dr. Tabby

Nov 27, 2019

That's smart

A watch like this needs every chance to be worn all year!