I think we have all pondered this question before.

Oct 27, 2019,10:15 AM
 

At least I have and I always go back to my first gen datograph. I have sold and owned this piece seven times.  The last time I went on the hunt I couldn’t find an unmolested version of it. So I contacted an old friend who’s exact piece got me into Lange (Edwin H) and I convinced him to sell me his. The provenance couldn’t be better and it literally is probably the most photographed Dato that I know of.  So needless to say I thought about this exact question and concluded it would be the first gen dato and specifically the one on my wrist.







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An interesting question... What if you could have and wear only one watch?

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-05:00
A recent post got my attention. One of our forum members was considering trading his entire collection for a single watch. The watch under consideration was really a grail piece. It was just stunning, but for me it would be quite impractical. Personally, ... 

OP 39 is my answer

 
 By: VinnieD : October 25th, 2019-05:10
It certainly is a question that everyone here has asked him/herself at some point. Should I need to run from a burning house with just one watch, my Rolex OP 39 black dial would suffice: sturdy, precise, wearable in nearly all occasions. Not really an exc... 

The Rolex (almost any model) is always a great solution. Thanks.

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:35
The PP could work as well.

This should be a mind boggling dilemma for most

 
 By: sham1 : October 25th, 2019-05:18
but for me it is quite easy as I am a bit of a ruthless bugger! Question one - from my current collection, the watch that I would keep would be the Moritz Grossmann piece unique that I won at an auction last year. This watch was to commemorate the tenth a...  

You’ve got a too simple dilemma my friend 😜

 
 By: mahesh : October 25th, 2019-06:14
love both of them...MG is fabulous I must say !

I shall bring the MG with me

 
 By: sham1 : October 25th, 2019-06:19
to Paris when we meet!

1

 
 By: mahesh : October 25th, 2019-07:02
looking fwd to !

Your MG 1 of 1 is a great choice. Wonderful.

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:38
Question two can go new or pre-owned, so the world is wide open. Any PP would be a good choice, depending on how you need to use/wear it. Thanks.

Thank you!

 
 By: sham1 : October 25th, 2019-19:15
In which case, between the Patek 5029R and the new 5531R, I would definitely choose the 5029R, more rare, more elegant and a better fit on my small wrist! Okay, okay, it is cheaper too!

From the three watches i think The Patek 5029R ticks all my boxes

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 25th, 2019-13:16
Still the other PP and your MG are gorgeous too . Looking forward to see it in person .

Thank you my friend!

 
 By: sham1 : October 25th, 2019-19:17
Everytime I seen a 5029R appearing in auction (which is not often), I do look at all my watches but cannot imagine at this stage of my life to swap all my watches for just one holy grail.

I believe you and I

 
 By: sham1 : October 26th, 2019-04:11
will always love all our watches!

Thank you for your kind comment!

 
 By: sham1 : October 26th, 2019-04:09
I think so too

It would be this one!

 
 By: One day just one watch : October 25th, 2019-06:08
...  

Ironic you should post this today, I am actually considering reducing my collection to just a couple of pieces. I need to fund something non watch related.

 
 By: Thomas_3 : October 25th, 2019-06:40
I have a nice collection, by my standards anyway. 2 Rolex (a 3rd is the wife's) a TAG, a Bell & Ross, Omega, a nice vintage Girard-Perregaux and many other vintage piceces One of my Rolex, the Submariner needs a service and has not been worn in quite ... 

We had a saying in IT back in the day....

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 27th, 2019-08:16
"No one ever got fired for selecting IBM." You can substitue Rolex for IBM in that sentence. It's a sure bet.

Yes Sir... some of us have more than we can put into a decent rotation...

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:42
Still, we have favorites or work-horses that give us a sense of peace when we wear them. It sounds like that's your Datejust.

I have been sitting at my desk for the past twenty minutes in a catatonic state while my brain tries to comprehend the concept of only owning one watch

 
 By: NickO : October 25th, 2019-09:07
It's like when the unstoppable ball meets the unbreakable wall. You can say the words, but I can't actually picture how it could exist NickO

Let me help you out... (wink - wink) Thanks.

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:45
Think of this... If you were headed to the jungle and primitive living, what watch might you bring along? However, some might argue that in such a scenario, knowing the time is less important than food, for instance.

Either one of these

 
 By: SALMANPK : October 25th, 2019-09:40
S ...  

Very nice! Thanks.

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:48
I see a glimpse of steering wheel and dashboard... What are you driving there? It's got a lot of triple digits on the speedo (KM/H).

Thank You...

 
 By: SALMANPK : October 25th, 2019-16:47
Its a 2008 Mercedes ML63AMG

If I had to keep only one, it would be among two...

 
 By: amanico : October 25th, 2019-09:48
This one, Or this one... For the same reason, because they both have a friendly complication, and because I would love to just own one Rolex and one JLC. Two brands I like a lot. Best, Nicolas ...  

Have been waiting for the right moment....

 
 By: mahesh : October 25th, 2019-14:22
We got a deal now 😈😂

On which one???? :) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2019-10:34

Phwoar!!

 
 By: sham1 : October 25th, 2019-10:45
I have missed you sharing this with us!!

Wow... Just WOW!

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-11:50
Yes, that is THE keeper... Thaks for the photo.

Thank-You🙏 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : October 25th, 2019-16:56

Thanks Doctor🙏 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : October 25th, 2019-21:24

If it’s one from my collection, it would be this one

 
 By: fourtaelsgold : October 25th, 2019-11:45
But if it’s any watch that I could have, I’d say the 5164 as it is a bit more versatile. ...  

This or that

 
 By: agyzace : October 25th, 2019-11:47
...  

Thank you very much! [nt]

 
 By: agyzace : October 25th, 2019-22:12

I'm one of those saying that's Impossible to decide

 
 By: nafetS : October 25th, 2019-12:17
The VC Overseas is the best allrounder, so from a perspective of everyday wearability, this would be the winner of my current collection. On the other hand I could never sell the grönefeld remontoire before selling the VC. If I could buy anything, it woul...  

Here are my choices...

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 25th, 2019-13:10
Question 1 This first photo is the one I currently own. It will be the last thing I ever part with. The Air-King was a gift from my Father in 1968. I was all of 13 years old at the time. She is an heirloom piece. It has literally been through hell and bac...  

Thats one though question imho . Cant think about owning just one watch but ok if i need to choice one (if money isnt a issue 😉)

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : October 25th, 2019-13:22
This Greubel Forsey BC will be one contender. With some different strap options to wear at different occasions ...  

from current collection...

 
 By: keks : October 25th, 2019-13:49
well it would likely be my Patek 5980/1A... it dos it all for me... now the second part of the question is too abstract for me... any watch is just too broad. But I will make an answer with the assumption it would be a watch that I would feel comfortable ... 

Good thread!

 
 By: eklektik : October 25th, 2019-14:15
1/ From current collection, my JLC Master Ultra Thin 34 2/ the one watch not in collection yet: I would (and will) get a JLC Geophysic True Second. Second would then be Breguet 5907, then ... then ... ... Best, É.

Tough one...

 
 By: mahesh : October 25th, 2019-14:29
I’ll go for my Journe as a daily wearable pc....just can’t beat this one easily.... Then I’ll go for another indie...the RR CC - I like it very much ! If I can add one more - probably the Zeitwerk Black dial in deed. Best, Mahesh., ...  

Rolex reference 1018.

 
 By: mkvc : October 25th, 2019-15:49
A watch that can be worn anywhere, with any outfit, under any conditions, and will always feel like a first choice. On a rivet or folded bracelet, of course.

Never an easy one but here goes....

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : October 25th, 2019-17:58
1) Assuming not security concerns, or if one limits travel to certain places, or just doesn’t wear the watch in certain places then as I’ve stated many times my two more versatile watches are my Chronometre Bleu and my Nautilus 5711. These are the watches...  

I am surprised

 
 By: FlyingSnoopy : October 25th, 2019-22:46
That nobody has chosen an AP RO or an Omega Speedmaster If I had to choose one watch for everything, from swimming lo black tie I would probably be a non date sub Rolex, however not the one with the ceramic bezel However it is a “flashy” watch as everyone... 

Yes the RO is like a collector car of sorts...

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 27th, 2019-08:18
You love to take it out, but worry about what could happen in the real world.

You should enjoy it though... [nt]

 
 By: FlyingSnoopy : October 27th, 2019-09:25

Both are great picks...

 
 By: HighEndOne : October 27th, 2019-08:08
Despite the screw down crown on my RO, I refuse to take it into the water. The cost of failure would be too high. The Jumbos lack that crown protection, as far as I know. Now the Seamaster might be a better choice for wet work. Or any Oyster. On the Apple... 

If you...

 
 By: FlyingSnoopy : October 27th, 2019-09:24
wear all day long, then yes. Otherwise every two days. I ly wear it when I run or do housework I also do not wear my ro swimming Cheers

My answers...

 
 By: Dave G : October 25th, 2019-22:49
1) I would keep my Lange Datograph (original version). 2) If I could have one watch probably the Patek 5078P with black dial. Dave

there are too many beauties out there for this to be a real option ...

 
 By: donizetti : October 26th, 2019-01:05
... but if you put a gun to my head, this one of my current lineup, I love everything about it and the bracelet makes it more versatile (especially, wearable in the summer heat). I am actually not sure I would pick something else if I had free choice. Bes...  

Now that's what I'd call a Lange sports watch!

 
 By: Thomahof : October 26th, 2019-03:16
Wow 🙏🙏

First, from my collection, it’s a close call, but I must go with the Zeitwerk (white gold and black dial) over the Journe Chronometre Blue. The Zeitwerk is so flexible. I can wear it with a suit and then with jeans.

 
 By: Obeezy : October 26th, 2019-17:46
Also, I am mesmerized by the change in time every 60 seconds. The dial, in my opinion, is perfectly balanced and the movement is a true marvel. As for the mechanics, it speaks for itself. Next, the watch I don’t own, but would make my daily would have to ... 

I think we have all pondered this question before.

 
 By: jp884 : October 27th, 2019-10:15
At least I have and I always go back to my first gen datograph. I have sold and owned this piece seven times. The last time I went on the hunt I couldn’t find an unmolested version of it. So I contacted an old friend who’s exact piece got me into Lange (E...  

Thanks Nico!

 
 By: jp884 : October 27th, 2019-17:50
It is nice owning the exact Dato that got me into Lange some 17 years ago. Time sure flies no pun intended. Needless to say this one stays with me or it goes back to Edwin

Absolutely! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 27th, 2019-23:08