Horological Meandering

i've been always intrigued by the notion that 'only' the wearer knows what it is and for the rest it is a normal timepiece ! in that sense i think there are few which are quite good stealth timepieces in my view... 1) 5101P is a killer...though it gives a...  

Admittedly, the other two have simpler faces, and may more obviously fit the "stealth" theme you suggest. (And, of course, as you allude to, the print on the Patek's dial rather gives away what is going on.) But still… (I'm turning this into a which watch... 

not far I would say the Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillon is a stealth too, very elegant & classic dial but doesn't give up more than that !! ...  

I remember first being introduced to the idea of a stealthy timepiece as preferable to a 'showy' complication on this very site! I feel Patek embodies the idea of a timepiece being understated to all but the wearer. My favourite contemporary piece which e... 

it packs every thing including perpetual calendar which by itself is a huge complication !! Best, mahesh.,

White metal vintage dress watches do very well as their smaller size leads to more stealthiness. ...  

i would consider the 'essence' of Eichi II is the dial...the main attraction, if so would it be still stealthy ?! i do think, it is very elegant and the minimalist of all - with those hand painted porcelian white dial ! thanks for the wrist shot. Best, ma... 

the LF Galet Classic Tourbillon & Lange 1 PC Tourbillon are such. there used to be a Reverso Tourbillon too... ...  

Elegant and sleek design with a hidden tourbillion, 29mm in width. Could be worn anywhere, only a true purist would be able to recognize the masterpiece on your wrist.

elegance !!!

5101 is a remarkable timepiece in deed but I agree from a value perspective Gronefeld is miles ahead !!

Stealth is about evading detection. There are many ways to which this is achieved: Camouflage Small size Thinness Being signature-less Does not have an easily found price-tag Being from a brand people perceive as being "cheap" Looking old and crappy On my...  

i do agree with most of your definition of stealth but pt 6 & 7 are too hard ;-) thanks for the pics...esp. the JLC dirty dozen is a gem ! Best, mahesh.,

Took this pic in Singapore. Sadly the shop is no longer there ...  

The Moser iWatch takes the prize

Here are my favorite Stealth. ...  

These are guaranteed to pass through all customs un-noticed. Excellent means of alternative investments.

I would also add his Duality to it but then it is even harder to see one !

Then the geophysic is my way to go ! Longines is gorgeous one too. You my friend never cease to surprise!!

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it probably is the stealthiest of all. Thanks for sharing

In this category, I simply include those top-quality watches that "we" love, but that (nearly) all other people have no clue what they are...So let me add one of my favorite Pateks to this list, which outside of the watch enthusiast community, can literal...  

I agree Fab, most will not recognize it - only a trained eye will appreciate it. Thanks for sharing the wonderful wrist shot !! Best, Mahesh.,

This Patek is a dream!!! My personal stealth watches: Moser Perpetual Purity IWC Minute Repeater: Moser Henry Double Hairspring: Cheers Thomas ...  

probably one of the most simplest perpetual calendar dial across all brands ! Thanks for chiming in....with a chiming IWC 😜 Best, Mahesh.,

Your KILLING 5101P is starting to make my completely extinguished fire (I sold my 5146G without any hesitation to get my grail IWC MR!) blaze again for PP. Sincere thanks for that. All the best for you Thomas

The perfect marriage of form and function. Well picked! Cheers, pplater.

Yes, also for the reasons you mentioned, this IWC MR is my personal #1... Cheers Thomas ...  

I must say I find it unnecessary and annoyingly distracting to see the the word tourbillon and especially the serial number on the dial. Who cares about the SN?! Images from Hodinkee and Sotheby's. ...  

In fact I was editing my post to express that thought while you were replying. Brilliant minds think alike.

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True it is...there is no need of anything to be printed on the sub-dial. Thanks for sharing ! Best, Mahesh.,

Such a complex mechanism with fuse

... actually two that you might have already seen somewhere one day... obviously not that ordinary for the ones who are in the know ...  

personally though the PP PC a heavy weight champion in its own category...i thin the LF Tourbillon Enamel in steel is a serious stealth watch actually i post your LF (pic by nico) in one of the responses above. it is a marvellous piece. thanks for sharing... 

As for the other one, thanks for your kind words my friend. I can only agree that the Wonder Watch is a heavy weight champion, however what I meant is that only a well-informed eye can differentiate a 3448 from a less prestigious annual calendar (of cours... 

Very beautiful and serious one.

I particularly love the dial colour of the gondolo.

in deed a great timepiece, but comparatively underrated in market probably due to the case i think.

if i'm right, current market price is lower than its retail price.

. . . a candidate more apt . . . . . . than the original Omega tourbillon cased in steel. Only one made. ;-) ...  

i love the dial and indeed a true stealth !! any idea why Omega didn't proceed with this model ? thank you for sharing the pictures. Best, mahesh.,

. . . that were released to the general public. Most were cased in yellow gold or sterling silver; only one in a jumbo steel case. Can't remember off the top of my head how many were sold, but it's under twenty. Art

& I like the way the tourbillon is kept unexposed...adds to the allure.

as they all hide their real self behind a discreet dial. I would choose the Gronefeld Remontoire Hodinkee from your selection because it is the only one that fits my wrist and also I consider the movement of Gronefeld one of the most spectacular looking m...  

i wish there was no mention on the subdial...but as you say, it is a grail ! Thanks sham. Best, mahesh.,

I consider this T30 also a Stealth watch . (Pic by SJX) ...  

the key aspects of Journe have always been the Journe hands in combo with an assymetric dial... T30 (& in a way T10 too) is totally out of that. The only thing that shows out Journe here is the crown. i believe even the 'hunter case back' is unique. T30 f...  

...and, as a collecting 'theme', a personal favourite. The Patek and the LF tourbillons are both magnificent watches but you have to wonder why (however discreetly) the word 'tourbillon' has to appear on the dial. Is it a 'just in case' thing? From memory...