Horological Meandering

If you had to pick one....

It was a question that was posed to me yesterday about our collection of watches - all of us here are watch enthusiasts and have purchased our watches for a variety of reasons, be it mechanical prowess, history etc. and we all have some (or many) that we treasure. What if it came to a point that we had to pick one to keep, just one, and had to leave all the other pieces behind - which one would it be and why?

It sounds like torture to me, but I think at the end of the day, personally, I would have the one that inspired me the most and also one that I was chasing after early on in my "career" with collecting these pieces stay with me. Brands wouldn't be a problem for me, I suppose. From my small collection, the Speedy Pro would probably stand out as the one as it was one that brought most satisfaction when acquired.

Would be interested in hearing other thoughts surrounding this.

Richard

Today

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 1st, 2012-05:48

my answer is (mainly because it’s raining) No way, hosay! It's like asking which one of your children you like most? Impossible to answer! But then again if gun is pointed in my head answer is When my children are in question answer is: Shoot but leave me...

Good strategy

By: rnaden : June 1st, 2012-08:42

The bottle to dull the senses so you don't feel the pain

Already selected one ...

By: nilomis : June 1st, 2012-06:27

At gun point, during a robbery, I was able to kick this one under a table. Very hard moment, but I'm glad that I did the proper choice. Cheers, Nilo...

Great choice..

By: rnaden : June 1st, 2012-08:43

and tied to instinct too. Being able to choose at gunpoint has to be an instinctive decision

Up until a few months ago, it would've been . . .

By: Dr No : June 1st, 2012-11:10

. . . this one . . . . . . but after discovering the astonishing history of this Omega . . . . . . it has since become a most treasured possession, rivaling the heirloom pieces in my collection. If I had to pick just one, it would be this Seamaster....

Nice

By: rnaden : June 1st, 2012-18:05

though it looks to be a tough choice even between the two. Both are beauties! Richard

If you torture me a lot, I would say

By: amanico : June 1st, 2012-12:03

Rolex GMT... But which one??? Best, Nicolas

A question back eh....

By: rnaden : June 2nd, 2012-11:10

Tough choices to be made at gunpoint, me thinks

It would be

By: Geo : June 2nd, 2012-03:43

my Tortue. I like a small complication, so if I have to stick with one watch, then I prefer something that wears well, not too large and good for formal & informal wear. The Tortue, for me, has all that. GEO...

Pretty rare

By: rnaden : June 2nd, 2012-11:08

To me at least. Have not seen any in the flesh but it is a beauty. Rarity is a good virtue and compelling reason to hold on to it

El Primero A386

By: LouS : June 2nd, 2012-07:17

the watch that does everything...

No question for me.

By: dxboon : June 2nd, 2012-19:37

I would keep my Habring 2 jump seconds. It's my favorite watch out of the collection. I enjoyed working with Richard and Maria Habring on the elements I wanted for the particular watch, and in the process gained great respect for them. Since then I've had...

No better reason..

By: rnaden : June 3rd, 2012-09:12

That human connection trumps all reasons!

Easy one for me..

By: johnswatch1 : June 3rd, 2012-00:54

I have a rule that in the event of losing a piece from my collection would I go out and repurchase a similar item? If the answer is no then that piece leaves my collection as it's not truly satisfying me. However, if forced to pick one I would go for my P...

Such a beauty

By: rnaden : June 3rd, 2012-09:14

And I see completely how it would be easy for you Richard

My Ventura...

By: jporos : June 3rd, 2012-09:16

because I don't think I will ever find a watch that is like this one again....

Definitely a keeper

By: rnaden : June 3rd, 2012-09:26

Now that's a rare one and makes for a compelling choice. Very nice! Richard

Probably this ...

By: AndrewD : June 3rd, 2012-15:48

... as it meant so much to me at the time. Andrew...

Amazing dial

By: rnaden : June 14th, 2012-10:03

Really is an amazing piece, and a lovely dial to go with it. Saw a great close up on your other post and if I had it.... ;-) Richard

The photo was taken in Hong Kong ...

By: AndrewD : June 14th, 2012-16:07

... after I had a new black double-sided crocodile strap fitted at the F.P.Journe Boutique. While dark brown was the traditional strap colour for this dial, the black really makes the watch 'head' stand out on the wrist. Thanks for your kind words. Andrew...

i should keep with the name

By: eterna-fan : June 14th, 2012-10:24

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