Horological Meandering

Nothing compares with the thrill of the kill . The sense of euphoria can only be experienced in the exact same moment the kill takes place. Of course, this is equally true with watch collectors on the hunt for that “grail”. There is a level of thrill invo...  

. . . should one actually be attained, and another take its place, then the original wasn't really a grail at all. There are many facets to this discussion, and I look forward to reading them. For what it's worth, my grail has been the blue central tourbi...  

... Will it still be a "Grail" when you finally own one? Curious, - Scott

. . . as of now, yes. There hasn't been a watch that's come down the pike which even for a moment had me reconsidering my affection for the blue gold dial central tourbillon. Art

.... On some 'Dot Comsignment' site. Only two-hundred-twenty grand. Get two! - Scott

... And the next one after that...

I agree with Art. There has to be a sense of fulfillment and completion. The circle is closed. Otherwise it would seem that you are covetous of acquisitions. -Joe

... Ir the circle is closed, does that mean there is never another acquisition to be had? - Scott

whether I could be disciplined enough to do it, I don't know, I hope so. My wife would probably have to cut up all my credit cards and ban me from the bank account.

... Watches-for-Shoes approach. - Scot

as I am not a collector by any stretch of the imagination. I'd like to play with lists, targeting a piece, enjoying it, revisiting that list and so and so forth. If I can realistically dream about it, it's not a Grail. My "Grail" from a discussion perspec... 

... Another post... "What does it take to pull the trigger?"

... To contribute. I am working on another post about the psychology of "pulling the trigger" on a watch. I'm no shrink, but it could be an interesting discussion. Please get it going. - Scott

Personally, it would have to be the exit watch that ends my collection. I also do not intend to liquidate other watches in my collection to fund this grail - if possible, every watch will keep its place. But the grail will have the preeminent position. Th... 

... What You Are Cooking. - Scott

Inhuman efforts you spend to get it, in terms of contacts, researches, hunt and so on. I have a short list of grails with that meaning, which are not in the 6 digit range, nor in the upper 5 digit. For example, the Longines Big Indian is one of them, as w... 

... Indeed a grail. - Scott

However, this does not mean that I would not get any more watches but it means that I will not go "above" that watch again. Let me take an example: I will get my Grail during the first third of next year. When I receive it, I will have 12 Patek Philippe p... 

... You're already in possession of many a grail. It will be difficult to let one grail go for another. - Scott

I am ashamed to admit that I have two platinum Patek I have not yet placed to my wrist. No, I'm not saving those but have been wearing other watches. And on Wednesday I'll get one more. Don't you agree; there must be a limit. Best, Kari

... Ashamed of. But I wonder how it is that they've never even been on your wrist. Whenever I get a new piece, I spend all day and night with it on me to ensure "the bond". If the bond is cold (which has happened a good couple of times - last one was a Pe... 

during a longer period I ordered several watches and they happened to arrive the AD within two much. I picked all at the same time and I need time in order to learn to know a new watch. So I wear them one-by-one and always a longer time. It feels good to ... 

Grail = one I MUST have in my collection Not related to $$$ value or rarity per Se, but one I must have. Having said that, I have had a number of Grails along the way which I have acquired, and even after I\'ve thought to myself "this is it" - I am still ... 

... Common fear. - Scott

. . . Diogenes? And in case I'm being too elliptical, let me put it another way: . . . . . . . . . ...  

... I've quit hundreds of times.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, for me it is a little simpler. My grail timepiece is the one watch, and only one watch that I would happily own in place of all other timepieces in existence on this planet. Watches come and go in everyone's collection, ... 

... Kind words. It was a good topic to think and write about. Best, - Scott

allow me to say that you made excellent post and I think that you thought it out very well For me as you said Grail=Unobtainable forever or Grail=Ownership in wet dreams In that vein I surely have mine If this is consideret cheating since these are three ...  

... Stunning. And that GP? Oofah, what a watch! - Scott

we see as a grail something we can't have or the ideal exit watch. But once you have it and wear it ...then is no longer a grail and there would be another watch as the next target.

... As watch collectors is there ever an "exit" watch? - Scott

therefore often rare, for several reasons: 1. because of the personal limited budget 2. because of the very low production numbers of the watch ( productional rarity ) 3. because of the rarity of a full set or the original condition 4. because the watch w... 

... "Always Almost"... Sort of like saying, "Sort of", or even "Kind of".... Six Patek Philippe watches is a strong showing, my friend. Nothing "always almost" about a Patek. - Scott

Is this the same for a grail watch....? I thought I had got my grail a few years ago....certainly more that I could afford for a piece which to me was everything I ever admired in a watch. However things did not go as planned, there were faults with it fr... 

... Excellent points. I agree with you. - Scott

I've not been collecting for long - perhaps a little over 12 years, and every now and then, I think of a grail. It lasts for a period of months to years, and some of these "grails" I have finally obtained...only to find that the love moves on to another g... 

... At the behest of our own personal resources. I have a couple of very wealthy friends that I have known since we were all six years old. One of my friends has a whole drawer full of Rolexes, and he is visibly annoyed by the fact that I have absolutely ...