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Wish list Christmas 2011
Ok Its Christmas time!!!
Time to TRY to make all wishes come true.
Time to revise the WISHLIST folks!
So how s everybodys wishlist changed throughout the year after all the releases and press files.Experiences,hours of playing with new watches at ADs,time spent speculating which direction to take,to go for an impulse buy or hold back till THAT purchase you ve been thinking about for months?
Waking up at night thinking of the next baby,or maybe the other one you just saw in the window...arghhh which one???
Compulsive buying ,but you promised to yourself quality over quantity so,,,think again....which one?
C mon give your list of desired dreams,affordable ones,reachable ones with a bit of sacrifice,simple dreams,graals.this years releases or old collections..anything...a list between 3and 8 pieces...this is the end of the year and it could be a good occasion to have the first" PuristS annual Watch Award" We will vote at the end....
Here is mine
1)Lange Zeiwerk Phantom.A dream still even though I havent seen it yet(but Olivers pictures don t help to remove this beast from my head)
2)De Bethune15/25.I am looking for a perpetual,and its very difficult to beat the utter awesomness of this beast.Not only the dial which is an example of exquisite things in life,but also De Bethune expertise,simplicity of reading,beautiful layout and on and on...which one ?the classic 15 or the new 25(basically the same but on a 25 case and automatic movement)?
My fav is the anthracite dial,not difficult to understand why really....
3)Vacheron Constantin Malte Excellence Pt Chrono perp. Ever since I saw it again(Your fault gh!!!) ,I cant forget it.I always said that I will never like a chrono and perp cal in a watch but..never say never in the watch world...This marvel is just astonishing,sadly discontinued but....what a watch!
4)Audemars Piguet RO Jubilee.Another watch to hunt ,just to prove that I am also fiddling with old catalogues and in this case vintage.I am in love with the Jumbo,this being an astonishing specimen....
5)JaegerLeCoultre Blue enamel reverso.What can I say?,My fav big brand,my way to celebrate the Reverso,can it be better than this?Reverso means class and understatement in a Art Deco way..in this case with a little(?)extra....that dial,simple yet sophisticated,elegant yet contemporary....and...blue.What more do you want from an Icon?
These are the top 5 at the moment.
Runners up are :
1)VC 1921
2)Ulysse Nardin Freak (blue phantom/28800)
These 2 didn t make it for the same reason which I won t say ,but I still love them.
Here you go...so eager to see more wish lists.....
Mo
This message has been edited by moc on 2011-12-08 03:08:31
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Wish list Christmas 2011
Ok Its Christmas time!!! Time to TRY to make all wishes come true. Time to revise the WISHLIST folks! So how s everybodys wishlist changed throughout the year after all the releases and press files.Experiences,hours of playing with new watches at ADs,time...
excellent post
while I'm currently on watch hiatus... my xmas wish list is: Daily: 1. Glashutte Navigator perpetual Somewhat Attainable: 1. VC patrimony contemporaire platine collection 42mm, 2120 cal (equivalent) Aspirational: 1. ALS RL PLM - platinum or rose gold 2. J...
Your aspirational ones are a dream,...
what a wish list...I hope Santa is listening! Mo
Good one Mo and some beauties there...
Hmm to narrow it only down to 5! Its a tough one but lets have a go in no particular order.... (sorry about the quality as they are on my phone and cannot find all the wristshots due to switching phones) Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 1 Greubel Fors...
andrew your taste is always quite personal..
you definitely have an aesthetic view! What a wish list my friend,love the DB28,you choose the tourbillon version which fits with the rest of your choices..Love the HW too! Which one would you wish for first? Thanks for playing Mo
personal = different?
I am sure that most PuristS will look at the list and think what a wierd selection of watches... but I like it that way To choose one to top the list... hmm it depends if that is the dream list or the list to work harder to get one on my wrist! Each one h...
Killer selections Andrew...
The Cobra is hot. I think you would really dig the Double Trouble.
Love that game :)
Without talking about DeBethune, the VC chrono QP is marvelous Mo ! Funny as we all have our wishlists, evolving month after month. Here is mine as of today (tomorrow is another day :p ). The first one, above all, the DB 25 Silver dial (even if I love the...
your choice of De Bethune and JLC..
reflects mine as well,that 8days skeleton is an old love of mine......I love it over the Pt version for the striking contrast of the ruthenium finish and the rose gold case.....Good choices over all....love this Thread! Mo
Well, of course we ALL have a list!!!
Apologies Mo that I cannot post pictures from the iPad (is it possible?) Anyway, in no particular order, and more than 5! Lange 1 model 101.027x White gold case, silver dial blue hands Lange Richard Lange Pt , and PLM Vacheron 1921 Vacheron Patrimony Cont...
Gary, thats a catalogue....
not a list! Oh yeah forgot the Bexei Primus 3... thats on the list somewhere too... (thanks to your post a few weeks ago PS. I have had not luck either with ipad and posting pics or sometimes even text! This message has been edited by andrewluff on 2011-1...
Bloody hell thats a list!
Do not trim,....go for it,its a very inexpensive game.... Still dislike you for that VC of yours....its your fault. Mo
Do you want some 47212 porn?
I will dig out some, and post from the laptop if I can be bothered to "power her up"! Gary
mo, just for you
hey! you others there.... stop looking! this is a pivate party So, your name is mo, huh? Do you come here often? Come over here... a little closer.... come on, don't be shy you like my face? Do you want me to smile... or do you want to play good cop bad c...
so If I ll give you this..will you
dance a little more or....come back with me????? You so dirtyyyyy. Evil You. Mo...
More 2012 focus list than Xmas wishes
Great idea, Moc! It is great to broaden one's horizon and get inspired by others aspirations and dreams. Her is my list for the year to come: Vintage first: Omega ref. ck2077 is top of the list Omega ref. ck 2042 in second place but more likely Longines' ...
Anyone as I can see would settle for a Lange..
not a bad way to end the year at all..... Thank you Mo
mine
patek 5270 patek 5131 de bethune DB15 Journe CS but these will stay dreams ... But I'll be happy wit a Panerai 372 / 382
Here is mine!
Urwerk 202S: I loved each second when I wore it! Greubel Forsey GMT: De Bethune DB28: HW Z6: That's all! Fx...
That is surprising FX.
Not a single classic looking watch!Well chosen if you ask me even though I prefer the regular version of the Z6.But I d be happy to settle for the black too. DB28 is hot! Mo
I really need to score one/some of these over the next calender year
All images taken off the WWW. there is one brand that is particularly represented!! No Independents or AHCI, first time in three years. No Pateks, first time in five years. my wishlist also reflect certain views I have about marketing fluff and over prici...
Glad you like the little game Horo
I am still in love with the 1921 as well,but there is a little but.... As far as Lange,well as you can see its almost in everybodys list...talking about quality... I think we should start arranging that trip in Glasshutte......no? Best my friend Mo
I really like optionc's way of categorising the wish list..
So here's mine (sorry to copy the format): Wish (likely to come true): Somewhat Attainable (may come true only under the most optimistic conditions): Dream (not just for 2012, but for the forseeable future, sorry I don't have an Aspirational category hehe...
Again Lange and De Bethune in the list..
I am very happy to see that....with a pinch of Kari which is always good to admire. Hope your Horodreams will come true. MO
that's my watch!
Mostel, As the owner of the actual watch in the pic. I can tell you first hand, it is worth every penny. I've always dreamed of buying a Roger Smith Series 2w/ the dial as I was unaware of the open dial option. But once I saw the 40mm open dial w/ the 'im...
Aghk!! Option and Moc
WOW!! I wish we lived close in this world so that we could get together. I do not know of anyone else who owns this watch yet, though I would assume a handful of lucky collectors do. That watch has not stopped pulling on my heartstrings since I saw it for...
Well only passion makes you speak...
go for it my friend and I will rejoice with you ....good luck! Mo
You are well focused Mostel...
difficult not to be in front of this marvel.....fascinating! Mo
Do you like Lange Tony?
Thats a selection!I think that reaching that selection will make any watch nut contempt for a few years....Mutual love for ALAS and for that Luminous beast! Take care Mo
From the first series of wishlists..
we can gather that amongst a likeminded group of people the direction is quite clear,Lange is the king in watches to aspire to for many of us,amongst independents De Bethune on top...... Who said quality doesnt work? Behing smoking mirrors there are true ...
Interesting dear Mo
Two of your runners up are on my top 5 list VC for me UN for my brother + PAM 249 (Picture Credit Bill) + DB Digitale (Pictures Credit Nicolas) + I just can't remove this one from my mind .. I know I'm silly + if we are aloud to dream Sincerely Damjan P.S...
What a list Damjan...
great choice with that digitale!A very understated watch indeed. You have great taste indeed. Mo
Hello Mo....
Hi Mo, I saw this and fancied joining in so here's my current fantasy wish list: 1. A nice vintage ultra thin dress watch and the names that spring to mind are Piaget and Vacheron. 2. I still love Speedmasters after all these years and the dream would be ...
Great diverse list Vernon..
You surprise me a bit! I still have to see your 5402,need to see it soon,I am after a Jumbo... By the way,which this years release did you get? I d like to know now..... Did you get that Journe CB?Been a while mate. Mo
Hello again Mo....
Hi Mo, Yes, been a while - I just seem to be so busy with work at the moment (and grateful to be employed!). Would be nice to make an effort to catch up in the new year - i need to put friends much higher up my 'to do' list! The release from this year is ...
Wish list for Santa ...
is short this year. 2011 was a strange year with broken camera, broken washing machine ... insolvent customers and lots of up & downs ... So all I need after that crazy year is a good read and some extra time: Of course there are more dreams in my head .....
All is going to be fine soon Oliver..
I really wish you that....its time to start dreaming again...I am so glad we share the same feling for ALS and especially De Bethune. Great minds think alike..... All the best . Mo
I have two problems, here.
1/ I have a wish list which is over 50 watches. 2/ I see nothing coming for Xmas. Best, Nicolas.
You need to start selecting...
I know Iknow its hard Nico ....After months of little fatigue I am going insane again...must be love with these damn watches.....Don t know what my next move will be..... Christmas will bring enlightnment at least I hope. What will your next direction be?...
I'll play. Here's mine
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great list(s)
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Funny that you mention that
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