Horological Meandering

Just like the title says! ...  

Why? Simply because I want one, very iconic watch.

I am very happy with my 5270G-013. It really has everything I need in a watch.

...but barring a major windfall this one will probably stay out of reach. I love the simple (though kind of useless) complication that essentially is hidden in plain sight. I love stainless steel for the lighter weight than gold, and for the durability/st...  

An apparent simplicity concealing the most romantic complication. What more could you ask for? I wore this particular model for few minutes during a dinner organized by VC. It was quite painful to let it go... (credit Déployant) All the best Nicolas ...  

...there is no single grail. Akin to when asking which vehicle is the best? Maybe the 'grail' is a Pagani, but also could be a Ford Superduty 350 (for towing the Pagani to track events in a nice enclosed trailer.). Could be a motorcycle, especially for tr...  

This is the correct one!

And let us all remember.... ...  

...becuase it sure takes a lot of passion, finances, and most 'valuable' of all... a great span of time. Know thyself. PS: The below in Rose Gold case and royal purple plates/etc.

People say i'm crazy Doing what i'm doing... I'm just sitting here watching Sherman's wheels go round and round...

circa 2000 I have seen 2 for sale in the last few years OK, it does look a bit like a Chronoswiss I already have, but when did that ever stop anyone? ...  

It’s the OG skeletonized independent

I saw it in person when it was released, and I was just floored by the creativity and the mechanics. I also love the idea of having a working thermometer on my wrist. And on top of that, it comes in a reasonably wearable case design. I haven't inquired, b... 

. . . has recently appeared in my neighborhood . . . . . . but, like all true Grails, may be just financially out of reach. ...  

...that's a stunner. What is the damage for this?

. . . and offered it for sale. The list price in '03 was $20K. I believe they've gone for under that in recent years. But they could also be on the way up. The Purists dilemma: to get the Grail, or let it remain a Grail. 🙂‍↕️

. . . so there's competition for scarce disposable dollars. 🤑

Was this offered in a forum/website (that you can share)? I haven't seen this anywhere (watchcharts reports one was sold last year for 22k but I think Lange prices have been going down)

That way, I have a watch of each of my focus brands, preferred dial colours, case sizes and favourite complications. The only thing that would bug me is not to have a column wheel chronograph with horizontal clutch - but that exact combination isn’t avail...  

And... These two: Among other things.... ...  

I owned the 5200G when it first came out. Lovely watch.

Oh and make mine 37mm

I’ve never seen one in person, and Nico says it’s pretty much unwearable, but dammit I don’t care! To me this is the coolest watch. I’m not a Tourbillon guy but I find this irresistible. Plus it’s not THAT crazy priced in the secondary market. One day (an...  

I found mine after quite a hunt! ...  

Early Polerouters with fluted inner bezel, black dial and twisted lugs with no specific reference number in mind, either with bumper or microrotor movement, like these: A very rare blue dial variant Polerouter Date or Polerouter Super: A Movado Kingmatic ...  

Indeed is a grail for me! Best. René ...  

look what I found a few days ago: It needs a service because it is running very slow but I am very glad to have found it. They are very rare watches, especially with the "hand holding pocketwatch" logo signed crow. I bought it via eBay from Cape Town, Sou...  

The waterproof case, the watch in hand logo, the twisted lugs. Is there something not to like about it? And I find the size very wearable for my wrist! By the way: I also find the UG Polerouter full of fine details. Congratulations! René

Reachable grail => Patek QP Chrono like 5270P or 5270J ... If lucky may be the QP Split Chrono. Real grail that i do not think i will have the means for=> PP WT minute repeater.

One man could dream, right? Simply because the sound is amazing, the size is perfect and its yellow gold with simple and symmetrical dial. Breguet at its best. ...  

The sound is not as nice (in terms of purity) as Patek or JLC, and it is a bit harsh but is quite loud and nice for my ears..granted, i have yet to listen many MR watches.

I guess i have to admire the case and dial only. Anyway i can't afford any MR )

I came to the realization that if a mountain climber scales Mount Everest does that mean he or she will never climb another mountain? Highly unlikely. As time has passed, I have gone from one mountain to the next, watch ADD in full force. There is always ... 

The holy hand grenade.