Building a Time-Only 18,000 BPH Watch Collection

CL · 2008-01-16T06:53:24Z

CL seeks suggestions for a time-only watch collection: white metal, silver dial, manual-wind, 18,000 bph. Explore vintage and modern horological recommendations.

CL's quest to refine a time-only collection, specifically focusing on white metal, silver dial, manual-wind watches with an 18,000 bph movement, offers a fascinating glimpse into a highly specific collecting philosophy. This thread invites the community to suggest both modern and vintage pieces that align with these precise criteria, fostering a rich discussion on horological aesthetics and technical specifications.

I'm currently collecting White Metal/ Silver Dial Simple time piece running at 18,000bph. It must be manual wind. I attach a picture of how my collection looks like. Do note that the pictures of the Simplicity and Observatoire are not mine as I'm still waiting. (Simplicity picture is by Vilit while the Observatoire....I lost track.....SORRY ) Please help by suggesting other watches you can think of in this perimimeter, which you think can add on the collection. Both modern and vintage are fine. If you can, try to explain why you think it should be in the collection. I'm all ear

Thank you very much. Lovesss*CL

added to Editor's Pick This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-01-16 17:11:50

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The 18,000 bph beat rate holds special significance for CL, chosen by Philippe Dufour for the Simplicity, which was CL's first ordered leather strap watch and a 'true' gentleman's watch.
Suggestions for the collection include the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 in Pt/silver (despite its 21,600 bph), a custom piece from Christian Klings, and the Vyskocil V-35/40-01-A (19,800 A/h).
Mid-20th-century chronometers, often simple 3-hand, manual-winding, slow-beat watches, are of particular interest, with examples including a 1948 Audemars Piguet (Valjoux VSZZ), a 1970s IWC Yacht Club (Cal. 89), a 1950 Zenith (Cal. 135), and a 1958 JLC Geophysic (Cal. 478/BWS/br).
A vintage Rolex Oyster Chronometre manual wind steel watch from around 1948, featuring a 34mm steel oyster case and a classic 10 1/2" hunter 18j adj 6 positions movement, would be a suitable addition.
The Zenith for its mechanical excellence and Glashütte Original Senator models with Caliber 100 movements are recommended for their quality and aesthetics.
CL feels a Rolex, Omega, and especially a Vacheron Constantin are needed to complete the collection, while also considering a separate collection for novel, 'out of the world' designs like the Seiko Burger, Urwerk 103.08, Vianney Halter Goldpfeil, and MB&F.

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SJX

Jan 16, 2008

Hmmmmm.....

Maybe a Vianney Halter Goldpfeil? ;-) Anyway, two watches that come to mind are the Lange 1 and FP Journe Chronometre Souverain. The Lange is an important wristwatch historically and in terms of design, and also beautifully finished. On the other hand, the FPJ is a beautiful wristwatch all round, not quite as finely done as the Lange but much more elegant. - SJX

Jan 16, 2008

But they are not 18.000bph....

I'm trying to make things really difficult fior myself ;-) Lovesss*CL

れい

Jan 16, 2008

VC Patrimony WG/silver dial?

It's very light, thin & manual wind with 40mm diameter.

SJX

Jan 16, 2008

Good idea Rei. Maybe a vintage Chronometer Royale? NT

Jan 16, 2008

SJX....do you have any picture?

And do you know the size? This sounds potentially interesting Manual wind, I hope. Lovesss*CL

Jan 16, 2008

Thanks Rei.....

I forgot to add that it has to be 38mm and below as I have skinny wrist Lovesss*CL

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