Horological Meandering

Every collector gets asked this question: what is your grail watch? Obviously, tastes change over time. And a collection usually implies more than one of anything. But if there was one watch that you could wear for the rest of your life, and only one, wha...  

I think, if I had to own only one watch, I would take something like that: Why? Because I travel on a regular basis, it would be great for casual moments, not totally out of place in formal moments... Moreover, it is reliable and accurate. All I need in l...  

I thought you would choose your beloved Patek platinum world time 5110P! Your 16 year companion. I hope to acquire mine soon. Have a good night CB

It would be tough to take the WT into the sea for a swim. 😉

OR... It would be my only one Patek, yes. Best, Nicolas

I dreamt Peter Selleck told me this.

So for the single watch, based on this, it would have to be something beautiful, iconic, practical, comfortable, useful, rugged, hardy, and adaptable. Perhaps a black bezel submariner non-date, explorer 1, speedmaster pro, big pilot 43, snowflake, or AMVO... 

...that watch would probably be in my top 5. Here is another that I would be happy to wear every day without complaint... Hodinkee ...  

I'll take this. Perfect, done, don't need anything else.

I want it to be versatile enough to wear for every situations that I will find myself in. And interesting enough that I won’t get bored of it. Therefore in my current small collection, I have to choose the Lange Odysseus. ...  

Had the above never been created...a couple of more “everyday “ pieces in my collection could be: ...or also this one below😄Cheers. ...  

I think the minimum he'd shrink down to is 3 pieces. I laughed when I saw Fab post 3 watches.

If it is to be the "only" watch, it has to work with everything from business suit to bathing suit, and that includes a bathing suit worn in the water.

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Mine would be either one of these. Simple watches as I am always weary of complex mechanisms and their long term reliability. The Voutilainen 28E (a possible incoming) The RW Smith Series 1 (arriving by May 2022) The Patek Philippe 7200R London Edition (t...  

I concur

preserve every vital organ and somehow get one!

So its difficult to say whats the,, one watch collection,, if there is any. But a watch i also dream about is this Akrivia AK03 ...  

What more does a collector needs 🤷🏻‍♂️. Its got everything i look for in a watch

that Akrivia is amazing.

So my ultimate grail is a bespoke watch that has flexible lugs so that it sits comfortable on the wrist and both sides of the watch can be worn (like Bovet Amadeo or the De bethune reversible) and each face has several functions. Some of the functions I w... 

Complex: GD Tourbillon Blue. Doubly complex; GP 99760 Opera One. More complex; PD Grande Sonnerie. Simple: PD simplicity. In truth, settle for the FPJ Chronomtre Resonace. ...  

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Because I can never have one watch only! 😂 I’m thinking very hard. Truth is I like to be active, and so I want a watch that sorta fits that description. I am tempted to say the Patek 5960 ref. Reason is that the chrono function is a sporty complication......  

I owned a 5960a for a while, and the whole time I owned it, kept thinking that it deserved to be my only watch! 4 seasons, dresses up or down, looks good with everything, absolutely beautifully made, my two favorite complications (chronology and power res... 

Looks good with everything..even when you’re wearing nothing

Are you saying that the above wrist shot.... is a nude?

But I had clothes on that day 😂

Why did you sell that 5960A — to fund the 5110?

Actually I traded it in a 2-for-1. 5960a for 5110 AND Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir. Best trade I've ever made. I miss the 5960 but can't for a moment regret giving it up.

It might me a vintage Rolex ref. 1675 😜

If i could only have only one watch for the rest of my life it would have to be multi-functional (water-resistant, alarm, solar, chronograph, word time, GPS,...) - so a Casio G-Shock MRG would be my choice. But this is not a grail watch (even though I hav... 

. . . like this. As far as I know, there's only one made cased in platinum with a blue gold dial. Art ...  

Beyond the design, which is timeless and stunning, the practicality would clinch it. The piece wears unbelievably well, the weight, the balance, the feel, all top 🔝 notch. Versatile. Useful chronograph complication. Functional, Legible. Independent brand ...  

Asaoka and Murakami ...  

it would have to be something very visually interesting and perhaps functional at the same time. Was fortunate enough to try these on a few years back. So definately something from an indie such a De Bethune or MB&F. One day..... ...  

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For a single ultra-grail, a few other candidates come to mind. Roger Smith, Akrivia, and Kari would be all great. I also love some of the more obscure Journe pieces like the T10 and Mosaique. But my top choice at the moment would have to be the Krayon Any...  

However, I think in good conscience I can say this piece. John and Stephen’s extraordinary creation, the Tuscar Banu. There is so much connection and significance to this watch for me. They are two of my most fav. people on the planet and it would be an h...  

I am sad to have started collecting seriously too late to have acquired one of these masterpieces. This would have been the first watch that I would have added to my collection

Absolutely love the shaped JDN case, just so exquisite. I did have a chance to observe a round JDN in the metal years ago. It simply never occurred to me to ponder how rare the piece was. It was the personal journey of its acquisition that I recall the mo... 

... it would have to be the perfect accompaniment to what I consider to be a perfect state of being. As I get older that state has come to mean more by way of reclusive contemplation. I want to expand the uncluttered space around me to savour mastery of f... 

I think i'd have to have a watch that I can wear and not worry about scratching it. Sure, it's not terribly elegant with a suit, but on a strap, I think it's more low-key than the current spate of wearing steel bracelet sports/diver watches with suits. Wi...  

What is plasma ceramic? I am quite confused, because some websites stated it is titanium coated with ceramic. Very nice piece btw.

Later, in 2018 or so, they started making all ceramic cases (and bezels, crowns, etc.). First in black, later in 'gray plasma ceramic' which is a process that sister company Rado invented years ago, which is taking white ceramic and heating it to crazy te... 

Yes, i thought the grey plasma ceramic was actually titanium. They got the grey in a realistic colour. Quite sad the titanium bathyscaphes are discontinued now.

My choice would be the EL2 because of… - its ruggedness - chronograph - gmt for travelling - easy strap change for warm holidays - uniqueness - you will most likely not meet another one - brutality - it will scare off any other watches I would probably mi...  

I got lost, just like FabR because I cannot imagine living with just 1 watch. If I had this piece, I think I can stop looking at watches: Credit: FPJ website ...  

my Rolex Submariner. It can handle about anything, is good looking, can be worn with a suit, although it really shouldn't be, but in today's times who gives a shit anyway. Are there better choices sure there are, but not many that can do it all like the S... 

It’s simple, versatile, spot-on accurate, and more comfortable to wear than any other watch I’ve ever owned. Also, when the apocalypse is upon us, it will still serve as legal tender everywhere in the world. ...  

I would say if it is just the one it will have to be, and had always been this. It is practical, functional, elegant, and has everything I will ever need in all occasions, save riding and certain outdoor activities. ...