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Watch Suggestion needed :-)
Hi all, as usual I'm very tempted to keep my collection to very minimum and focus selection.
I would like to see which 2 additional pieces will you choose to add on to my current 2 keepers.
My current keepers are Dufour Simplicity and Rolex Milgauss (great beater).
I have a list below which you can choose to add on to my above mentioned keeper.
Let me know what you choose and , if possible, why 
1) Journe Resonance with shiny Champaign dial (old version)
2) Journe Remontoir Tourbillon (old version)
3) Lange PLM
4) Patek 5970G
5) Urwerk 103
6) Urwerk 202
7) Laurent tourbillon
8) Haldiman H1 Tourbillon
9) Richard Mille RM002
10) Patek 5101P
If you have other suggestions, feel free to suggest.
Whatever you choose and suggest, please think of how it will complement with my Milgauss and Simplicity.
Thank you very much in advance.
Lovesss*CL
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Watch Suggestion needed :-)
Hi all, as usual I'm very tempted to keep my collection to very minimum and focus selection. I would like to see which 2 additional pieces will you choose to add on to my current 2 keepers. My current keepers are Dufour Simplicity and Rolex Milgauss (grea...
Well CL...
where to start....you currently own,and list a number of watches that possibly have no connection or a common line whatsoever....soo different. Many struggle to create a theme for their collection,many others (me included )just buy what they like without ...
You are referring to Lange PLM or RL PLM?
Just want to be sure Everyone has their quirks in this passion, mine happen to be tight editing...hehe I like the idea of having a very varied collection so that each of them serves a 'function' but then again overall it still bear the identity / personal...
I meant RL PLM...
you meant the first Tourbillon PLM?In that case I still would opt for the RL... Mo
If the RL PLM .....
is the first PLM and it is the size of the original PLM, it will be a very very clear winner *CL
Headscratcher.
Not that I think you need any opinion to get a fine watch, CL, and among those in your list, I'd say, by far, the Lange PLM: Such an understated watch, housing some technical refinements, and with a milky enamel dial. All is discretion, subtility, in this...
Oh YES....I love the skeleton MR from VC
Especially the RG version. I have handled it once and I was mesmerized. It's by far the best sounding MR I have listened though I have only tried a few. But I think that's a really hard piece to come by and also very very expensive too, if I'm not wrong. ...
You're looking for a reason...
... to go with the Laurent, CL. Don't fight it - go with it! If it works, you're a winner; if it doesn't... well, you know the address! Cheers, pplater.
hahaha....I miss the Laurent dinner
so I did not get the chance to try it on my wrist....sigh. The deterring factor is the size but we all know one can't tell until it is strapped on the wrist. It is very yummy *CL
Well well...
Hi, I am trying to understand where you want to go, here is my understanding (I am not a psychatrist!...) but we all go through the same thought processes trying to justify or bring some pragmatism or some reason to a passion!... So my interpretation is y...
Well...I'm not sure exclusive is the right word,
but I did have tried and owned most of the watches I mention above at one point of time or another. Most of the watches I mentioned are quite 'common', not exactly that rare or hard to get. In the early phase of this hobby, I tried numerous watches so tha...
Covering the bases ...
Hi John, Because you are keeping the collection very tight these days you need a watch that is going to fulfill a distinct purpose. You have the ultimate black tie / dress watch in the Simplicity and a great beater in the Milgauss, so I would think you ne...
avant garde or progressive piece seems like the
correct next choice. I love the 202, especially the Altin version. What bothers me is as a keeper, this watch sure does not really fits in. I just can't see how this watch can grow old with grace. Maybe now I'm more interested to get back my first Urwerk,...
what a selection
if it were me I would pick the Resonance and the Richard Lange PLM. The Resonance because I find the concept so intriguing and the execution masterful. Of all the watches I own and have tried this is by far the one I love the most. This is not my favorite...
I love the old resonance becos
i's the beginning and the dial and sub dial are both sparkling and shiny, it dances with light It has the antiquated look that speaks of old Paris charm. As for the RL PLM, I feel that it is over shadowed by the original PLM. Original PLM is before my tim...
I tried it but I must say
it looks better on photo than real life. It somewhat look abit 'cheap' in metal. *CL
RM 2
fit smaller wrists...sporting genre, which could add a different dimension in addition to your dufour n milgaus, and milestone piece for the brand
yah....actually I'm thinking of 2 more watches
but everyone since to suggest only one. I think that could be an indcation of extreme editing...hahhahaha I do love the simplicity of RM002 and it does belong to 'my time ' Lovesss*CL
RM
I have always found the 002 and the 012 fascinating watches (as well as the so-called alusic), but the remainder seem to me more marketing than horology. Size of the 002 would 'fit' you well. Cannot imagine what other RM pieces you would think about.
RM002 and RM009....
yum yum yum. My heart feels stronger for the RM009 Totally RM. *CL
Modern and black dial...love
the vintage but not sure if that can be a beater plus it's not 'my' time *CL
Ok Thanks in that case ...
My suggestion would be the PP 5131G to fit in your 'my time' requirement and it is as exclusive as the Simplicity. Playing on a contrasting theme here Time only vs Complication. Simple vs. Sophisticated. The 2nd watch will be something of avant garde inde...
I will have serious issue with 5131G....
it is another over hyped patek piece. I will be very embarrassed wearing it. Not being snobbish, I just dont like such image. Thank you for your suggestion. *CL
5130P is so so...the earlier
version is way nicer. As for 103T, only version that makes sense and look good is the Black one. The rest on them will have a weird black band on the top of the sapphire crystal, which is rather distracting. I must say 103 is very nice.....if only they ha...
Hi John, hope you are well. If it were my choices...
I would probably go for the H1 plus either the Lange or Laurent. I have not seen the Laurent, and hence, cannot comment with full facts. There is also an independent I know of who will soon release a watch that really will interest you. Will let you know ...
You teaser :p.....
Please let me know when you can I look forward seeing you again, heard you might be visiting NYC? If so, please let me know. *CL
5101P
I would love 3970EP, tho But seriously, I wouldn't keep non-round watches, so several of your choices would be gone. I have been trying to keep my collection to minimum, too, but.... Ken
One day you will....
As minimum as possible, it's so zen Ken, if you have a chance to hear the Credor Grande Sonnerie in Tokyo, please let me know how it sounds. Maybe some pictures of that and the other simpler piece (forget the name but the one with enamel dial) Thank you. ...
out of these three...
Hi John, I tried to narrow down to 2 from your list of 10, but got stuck here and can’t go further. 1. Laurent: great watchmaking in realization, in the same spirit with Simplicity w.r.t. design approach and execution, in spite of the breathtaking tourbil...
Hmmmmm.........you really keep me thinking....
If I listen to what you suggest, it kinda does make sense. 1) Milgauss- Daily Rolex beater , good for all condition and it's movement is magnetic protected. 2) Simplicity- Simplest watch which simply suggest time passage in the most honest way and the ver...
Maybe something simple in stainless, like this
A nice blue to catch your eye now and then, and no worries about the Simplicity (banging it on things) No date to set if you just wear it occasionally Any old strap will fit...
CL, are you no longer considering...........
The new piece that is due to be designed & made from the joint venture by Sir George Daniels and Roger Smith?
too expensive and it doesn't make much sense to me....
I would rather get a Series 2 or the earlier Millenium. It is afterall a watch make by Roger but with Daniels name on the dial. If that's the case, Millenium to me has a much interesting story. *CL
I have had this before.....
Lovely and wonderful It's very 'similar' to Simplicity and so in the end I chose Simplicity. Being a keeper, I'm not afraid of it being banged I can truly wear the watch like a watch......yay. *CL
PP5970G or my number 1 pick, the Laurent Ferrier.
Few watches leave me speechless. Best of luck in your enjoyable search!
I should have mentioned...
I've had the Laurent Ferrier on my wrist, in RG, WG & YG. They all spoke to me, but I just couldn't find any words with which to respond. Speechless.
I truly need to try the Laurent piece
on my wrist and soon Thank you for your advise. *CL
Your list made my brain shut down because...
of a massive overload!!! All are truly majestic in their own way. My personal favorite is the Lange! The brand of my dreams, love the classic, centerseconds RL! I might be completely wrong now, braking the rules by not choosing from the list, and instead ...
Keepers for our time ...
Hi John, Is it possible to define the qualities that make both the Simplicity and Milgauss "keepers"? If you could, it may be feasible to apply the same criteria to the other categories of watches in your list. Or perhaps different categories of watches r...
"My Time" means the period of time
when I was deeply fascinated and curious about all various kind of fine watches. For me, It happens around the first 3 years Simplicity was the first fine watch that truly attracts me and then I had very little idea who is Dufour. I saw the image of the w...
First love, perhaps?
That's interesting, John. Of course the danger is that we move on from the watches that first attracted us because we have seen and learned more and understand their place in horology, which may not have been apparent early on. However, if there are watch...
from this list...
i think i would go for 5970G and the Journe Remontoir tourby... interesting to think of keeping it to a small number of keepers. all the best with your decision mate. cheers, raph
Thanks Raph :-)
I used to love the Resonance more than the Remontoir Tourbillon.....then somehow I switch my love to Remontoir Tourbillon and now back to finding the early Resonance more special I guess I will be happy with either one, but just one. *CL