A rare assortment of goodies!

Feb 15, 2020,04:40 AM
 

I had an enjoyable rendezvous with a fellow purist today and we seemed to have a wide array of goodies between us!   The Ming 17.06 monolith managed to hold its own in this esteemed company and we both agreed what amazing value it represented.   From top to bottom, the Montblanc Heritage 38 lwitha Minerva movement limited to 38 pieces, the Patek Philippe 7234A limited to 400 pieces, the MIng 17.06 monolith with a limited annual production of 125 pieces, the FP Journe Elegante in the less common 40mm and the iconic Nauttilis from Patek Philippe.  Do you have a favourite(s) among this bunch?!  smile



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I am clueless Gordon!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:30
as there were no enamel watches on display!!

Good reply sham ! 50% chance for you to guess...

 
 By: GLau : February 15th, 2020-05:39
which Patek ! 🤣

Must be Joey and my bro watch!! :-)

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:43
The 7234A

Darn, you guessed the ...

 
 By: GLau : February 15th, 2020-06:17
wrong 50% 🤪

This is why you would never catch me in a casino! :-)

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-06:24
I had no idea that you were into the 5711!!

I will go with the Minerva

 
 By: rnaden : February 15th, 2020-05:42
For everything with class on that one

Good choice Richard!!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:44
You really need to see this watch especially with a loop!!

And I was so sure

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:57
you would opted for the Elegante!

Not in that company

 
 By: rnaden : February 15th, 2020-06:29
While I can appreciate a nicely made quartz watch, the allure of a nicely made slim and right sized mechanical will always take top place. Especially one where there’s no weird artificial demand, speculative pricing and is not something you’ll see at the ... 

Well reasoned Richard!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-06:34
As I am biased, I cannot agree with you more!

Favourite is always the one you don't have

 
 By: gcsk76 : February 15th, 2020-05:49
For me, all the above

You are on the right website SK!! :-)

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:56
In the words of Gordon Gekho in Wall Street, 'Greed is Good!'

The MB Minerva for me. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 15th, 2020-05:53

Exquisite taste as always Nico

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-05:58
Quite interestingly the discreet yet classy MB triumphs over the Pateks!!

What a great lineup

 
 By: ChristianDK : February 15th, 2020-08:05
Really fits my taste. I like each of those on the table!

Thank you for saying so Christian!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-08:07
You are the ultimate diplomat!!

LOL. my mother often says she raised me well...

 
 By: ChristianDK : February 16th, 2020-10:20
but it didnt stick. haha... BUT i do know beautiful watches....;.) LOL

Ok my modest diplomatic friend! :-)

 
 By: sham1 : February 16th, 2020-10:39
Your good taste of watches will rub off the rest of us I hope!

All stunning pieces!

 
 By: jleno : February 15th, 2020-08:17
My vote would go to the Montblanc for the movement, value, and classic look!

Thanks for your response

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-08:21
I noticed that you said 'value' with regard to the MB. That's exactly what I thought when I bought it 13 days ago!

Thank you very much!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-09:59
I had actually written a thread on it earlier during the week as I am most fortunate to acquire this watch.

Just looked it up!

 
 By: jleno : February 15th, 2020-10:22
A terrific find, and very much a connoisseur's piece! Really love that devil's tail on the index adjuster!

Thank you!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-11:26
There is nothing quite like it in that price range!

Ha! Ha!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-10:00
Actually Patrick I don't blame you, they are all quite different but each of them has its own allure.

Nautilus it is....

 
 By: mahesh : February 15th, 2020-11:55
the showstopper, heart breaker...not an iota of doubt in my mind ! Great line up sham !! Best, Mahesh.,

Thanks Mahesh!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-20:39
The 7234A, the 5711 and the Ming belong to Joey actually!

Actually four Mahesh! :-)

 
 By: sham1 : February 16th, 2020-08:14
The 5711/1A, the Gronefeld Remontoire, the RW Smith Series 2 and this little beauty below, the 3878J which remains in my AD's safe which I hope to pay off monthly by 2028! ...  

Ha! Ha! Ha!

 
 By: sham1 : February 16th, 2020-09:21
That is a lovely way of phrasing it Mahesh. I am sure there will be others ion between. I think at this moment of time if I had to decide, I would go for a Voutilainen over a Rexhep despite the price difference.

there you go... [nt]

 
 By: mahesh : February 16th, 2020-09:44

Exquisite steel

 
 By: JoeyLee : February 15th, 2020-19:29
Basically an unboxing of the Ming 17.06 Monolith. We were both impressed with the quality of the piece itself, the travel pouch and those lugs. Been wearing it the past two days and my biggest concern buying a watch unseen has been the thickness of the pi...  

Enjoy the Ming Joey!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-20:41
I think we should make it a custom that every year, you buy a watch from me!

It is starting to turn out that way my friend

 
 By: JoeyLee : February 15th, 2020-20:57
As long as the pieces are as excellent as the Daytona and Ming I am a happy repeat customer. It sits well for me.. maybe going to order a shorter strap. ...  

I think I shall use your watch collection as my yardstick

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-22:02
ie always ensure that I have fewer watches than Joey! And as much as I enjoy and appreciate your custom, I really hope that the watches I end up buying stay with me! Incidentally, fancy buying my 5940G?!

the MB for me...

 
 By: Watcholic_id : February 15th, 2020-21:42
so gorgeous!

Thank you so much for your reply!

 
 By: sham1 : February 15th, 2020-22:04
I am quite taken that quite a number of purists seem to like this watch.

The 7234A!

 
 By: JTCL : February 16th, 2020-00:22
Absolutely top watch, shame I couldn't get my hands on one... Hopefully I can rectify it down the line enjoy your goodies!

PM me if you are genuinely keen on one!

 
 By: sham1 : February 16th, 2020-08:16
No, mine is not for sale but.....................