Horological Meandering

Friends, We all have a long list of "someday" watches - those pieces that we aspire to someday own. The ordering of this list may change depending on the time frame considered. My question for you all is, what is your current, near-term, must have next wa...  

A similar to this one: (Picture by Dr. Strong) To make a nice pair with my Seamaster 300 Master: I know that an all original SM 165.024 in good conditions is hard to find but I'm searching. If I locate one, I can be a member of the "rusty" group here. Che...  

Great watch btw, and perfect pair for your 300. May they someday meet in holy watchrimony.

. . . rust rules ;-) . . .

But I agree that the 165 024 is a superb reference, too. Best, Nilo. Nico

Is too fragile and hard/impossible to find a original one. Cheers, Nilo

is my grail...so elusive... ...  

..but what a treasure! A bit further down my list and a watch I often dream about is the 2915's goldilocks cousin, the 145.022. A first forty production is a grail of mine Photo by: Robert-Jan Broer ...  

Great topic. My collection is pretty theme-based, and JLC is the focus, so a Reverso Platinum No. 2 for me. Rarely seen, historic, beautiful, elusive in collector hands, and hard to corner for photographs. Sadly, I have no original photography to illustra... 

. . . of help? :-) ...  

My goodness, thank you! These are gorgeous images and a welcome surprise! As you've seen, this watch has a seductive effect that's second to none. By all means, if yours ever needs a new home... now you know where to fine me :-) Best, Tim

. . . at the JLC boutique in Beverly Hills seven years ago. As much as I revere Reversos, it would be Omega's central tourbillon dancing in my dreams. Best, Art

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I'm very happy with mine: I need to take a "family" picture of my Portuguese watches (five pieces). Cheers, Nilo ...  

Hi Think its a fab watch - tried it on a few times, but unfortunately always feels big. It is still a draw though. Great dial, and fab case back where you can see movement fill the whole thing. Cheers JML

Coming from the guy who has GMT itist (the love of Rolex 1675 GMT) I thought I could whack out a list of watches but i really need to focus. I had been hunt for an 1675 OCC from 1960 but I got lucky last year. I will give it some more thought and commit l... 

The first "commercially" available dive watch circa 1967 1968 to have the HEV helium release valve. But unfortunately Doxa was a rather small company and a little early very few where sold into the market. Bill ...  

If we were to play "the movie game," these remind me of under-the-radar indie classics that not so many people know about but those that do absolutely love. Perhaps... The Princess Bride?

...can we break down the question into several kinds of target? For the 'Wouldn't it be nice to have this one in the near future?' category: (The Urban Jurgensen Montre Observatoire.) [photo: UJ] For the 'Wow, if one of these came along at a remotely af...  

Excellent further defined target list. Some great and interesting choices here. Thanks for sharing and best of luck with SubSerendipity!

wish you a Happy New Year, pplater. Best, QJ

(Photo by SJX) - Double Split Best Andreas ...  

It must be exciting to have this beauty in your crosshairs. Doesn't get much better than Double Split! Looking forward to wrist shots of your victory :)

. . . namely, a vintage GS, a 30T2SCrg, and an 1845 Karrée small seconds, the first two are on hold. The elusive one happens to be . . . . . . the G O. Not until next year at the earliest, I'm afraid . . . this year's crop has yet to be absorbed. Art ...  

I wish you the best for this 1675. It won't be an impossbile target. Just a matter of patience. Now about my targets... Classic, I fear. Vintage Fifty Fathoms, such as those. Or JLC Polaris II Red: Modern? Duometre, one of those, is my absolute target...  

but on the very top of the list is a really nice 1675 (small gmt hand) which is very difficult to come by. The rest of the "so many" are easier as they are modern :). Best, SF

.. Friends, guess when one is in a sort of consolidation phase after a very lucky & nice year in Vintage and also in Modern.. - it's often a time of reflection, time of condensation, time for thoughts, and not necessarily for hunting with verve .. But, as...  

... this one ... ... and this one, too ... Moritz ...  

... these days, I am more and more inclined to the vintage masterpieces...... Thanks for an interesting topic, Matt! Ken

Great turn of taste, Ken! It's a good time, to travel back in time ...  

... with VC 222, one of my "themes" completes.... :-) Well, will wait for the good timing.... See you soon! Ken

Ken-sensei, have you been hiding a PP 3700 from me?? :) Or are you speaking of a different theme altogether?

... that's still long way to go :-) But it will be "sort of" complete" for the layman like me :-) No, I am not hiding anything! Ken

. . . released in Japan . . . . . . is high on my list, too. Here's hoping you're able to find two! :-) ...  

Photo credit to Fx. (I think.) ...  

I love his watches and their early 1900's design. Classic and functional and looks great on the wrist. A lot of support for the Independents in this thread. Great to see!