What watch most unexpectedly wowed you?

Dec 11, 2019,10:43 AM
 

Every watchpro knows that feeling when you try on a watch that really wows you. Often, these are watches you knew were extraordinary. But, have you been surprised by a watch you weren't expecting to be great? Please share here your biggest surprise watch wows!



This blue enamel dial Breguet 5177bb did that for me. Pictures just don't do it justice! My fiancee and I tried on some high complications, but it was this watch that blew them all away for both of us! It was a definite surprise! It's now on my potential list to buy and I had no intention of that before I tried it on. How about you? I'm looking forward to seeing the watches that surprised you with how great you found them once you tried them on.


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A few of these I now hope to see in person someday!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 11th, 2019-12:53
I can see all of these, such as the montblanc, and the ALS, will have a special life on the wrist that a picture can't quite convey.

Absolutely, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2019-13:19

Spangles, that is funny. I love almost all of the breguet designs, yet i always wondered why anyone should buy this particular piece. I have yet to try it on, so now i know that it could

 
 By: Reuven Malter : December 11th, 2019-11:18
very well be my fault. Thanks for reminding me that i should try this piece. And the best part: An Enamel dial isnt even something special with this manufacture. Cheers

Last time this happened, it was 2 different watches on the same day! Never thought I would like these two.

 
 By: drphileasfogg : December 11th, 2019-12:27
I tried two Patek on the same day, literally one after the other, both for the first time. The Nautilus 5712A and the first regulator. I was stunned, needless to say it took a while and a good chunk of money but eventually I got both. Funny enough I got t...  

Both are very special watches.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 11th, 2019-12:48
I agree that sometimes a more unique dial needs to be seen before we know if it's right for us. Thanks!

This one...

 
 By: jporos : December 11th, 2019-12:56
never expected that it would haunt my dreams. Pure unobtanium for me... ...  

Beautiful! I hope you obtain it! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 11th, 2019-13:15

I'd say the flightmaster

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 11th, 2019-15:02
I typically say the fewer crowns the better. Never thought I could love one with FIVE!!!! I don't own one yet, but it's in the plans😉 Photo credit misterenthusiast on IG ...  

You'll be the crown prince of wps! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 11th, 2019-16:53

By the way, I would like to see your "top 5 disappointing watches when tried on the wrist" someday, please!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 12th, 2019-17:45
Could be here, hidden in this thread to avoid attention or it could be its own topic, however you like!

Bought this unseen...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 11th, 2019-16:05
Only read reviews and was originally concerned on the smaller size but it turned out...Beautifully, very glad I did it. ...  

That's a beauty, no question! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 11th, 2019-16:53

A fellow member has been trying to sell this in the Collectors Market here...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 11th, 2019-19:51
I also saw a couple if you search online...Thank you and hope you’ll find it soon.

VC Harmony

 
 By: Jurry : December 11th, 2019-22:21
For me that was the Vacheron Harmony. I was looking for a watch and the lady in the boutique suggested the newly introduced Harmony. I had seen the watch on many pictures and read reviews on different sites. But I didn’t like it. Thought it big clumsy etc...  

Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force & Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Grand Sport

 
 By: LX (Alex) : December 12th, 2019-02:02
I had a chance to see both at Dubai Watch Week 2019. ...  

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 12th, 2019-09:27

I have it with Rolex.

 
 By: Weems@8 : December 12th, 2019-10:44
On pictures i do not like them. But in live it is a different thing, and i like them.

Tell me about it! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : December 12th, 2019-11:47

boutique and online purchase

 
 By: Weems@8 : December 12th, 2019-13:13
When it comes to watches, i have two habits. 1. By coincidence i walk by a watch boutique. Look trough the window, and if i see a nice watch, i go inside and buy. 2. I read online watch articles. Go to chrono24 to do some research, and when a retailer hav...