What's Your Grail Watch?

@lberti · 2019-08-06T13:10:03Z

Discover collectors' grail watches, from Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache to Patek Philippe and Laurent Ferrier. What's your ultimate timepiece?

User @lberti initiates a compelling discussion, inviting the WatchProSite community to share their 'grail watches,' regardless of ownership or affordability. He personally declares the Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache as his ultimate grail, prioritizing its design above all else. This thread serves as a platform for collectors to articulate their deepest horological desires and the watches that resonate most profoundly with them.

Hi friends, I would love to know what your grail watch is, no mater if you own or not, if you can afford it or not. For me, if i had to choose, it would definitelly be the corn de vache. I just love how this thing looks. Design in this case is above everything to me. I hope, that one day i will be able to acquire this piece. I d love to read about your grail watch. Thank you all P.s. Moderator: if there was a similar thread, please share with me and feel free to delete thks. Arrigato

Key Points from the Discussion

The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache is a highly coveted grail watch, particularly for its exceptional design and aesthetic appeal.
Grail watches often fall into a 'dream/fantasy category' for many collectors, encompassing a wide range of rare and complex timepieces from various brands.
Some collectors define their grail as a 'short-term' goal, constantly evolving as new watches are acquired, rather than a single, ultimate, unattainable piece.
The Patek Philippe Weekly Calendar and Laurent Ferrier watches are cited as current 'grails' for their unique complications and refined aesthetics.
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Minute Repeater in platinum is considered a grail for its combination of a romantic, understated complication and exquisite finishing.
The Vacheron Constantin Harmony 260th Anniversary Chronograph is a significant grail piece, noted for its conversation-starting design and historical importance.

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Artoxares

Aug 6, 2019

the Patrimony Minute Repeater in platinum. For me, the best horological complication with a touch of romantism and understatement. All the best, Nicolas Credit: Vacheron Constantin website

mahesh

Aug 6, 2019

I keep eye on one that I like to get in short term & then have a new grail...if not Grail sounds like an absolute dead end 🤐 My current grail is an Patek weekly calendar or a Laurent Ferrier... Best, Mahesh.,

@lberti

Aug 6, 2019

Lets put it this way: youre house is on fire and you can SAVE only one! 😬 Which one would you save ? I like the salmon ferrier on the pic. Very cool.

mahesh

Aug 6, 2019

my watches are in the safe 😜 if you’ve to hold on to ‘one watch’ collection, probably it will be my FPJ Souverain...it is really a stealth mode watch !

@lberti

Aug 6, 2019

F.P.J. suprises me everytime with their elegance and simplicity

amanico

Aug 6, 2019

Here are some of my grails which are in the dream / fantasy category, alas... And I could go on again and again...

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