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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.
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Almost impossible question to answer...
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 honor to wear just this for all time.
Cheers,
Tim
Hi Tim, I completely agree with you on this masterpiece.
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
In any case a rugged chronometer with at least 200m water resistance, something I could fix myself in an instant if necessary, e.g. an Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846.
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Beautiful choice
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 most. Its owner was a very kind gentleman, a passionate and humble collector with immaculate taste.
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 most. Its owner was a very kind gentleman, a passionate and humble collector with immaculate taste.
If I was to have just one watch...
... 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 form, material, colour, depth and balance. I want to be able to look at that one watch and see it as a symbol of human successes and failures, accolades and set backs: a watch that represents pioneering spirit, an uncompromising approach, and fragile beauty. Through all of this I want a watch that minutely captures romance, classicism and a purity of vision that separates it and its wearer (me) from mundane reality. It must be able to transport me not just outside of myself, but into levels of stillness within.
I have to say that in the last 12 months or so one watchmaker has had that effect on me. It's Daniel Roth. Which of his watches would it be? I'm not 100% sure. The choice will be made after my head, my heart, my gut and my pocket have gone over the options. Of course my belated curiosity in his work over the last 12 months has coincided in an uptick in interest, but that's okay. It makes for an enjoyable experience.
p.s. I might read this back in 24 hours and wonder how I could have been so over-the-top, but as of writing this more or less captures how I feel.
There's a lot out there to choose from, that's for sure! I think though, I already own mine.....
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. With a ceramic case, it will likely look better than me in 30 years! lol
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe with plasma gray ceramic case, and blue sunburst dial with blue ceramic liquidmetal bezel
Hi Douglas
What is plasma ceramic? I am quite confused, because some websites stated it is titanium coated with ceramic.
Very nice piece btw.
Hi Cookies! Sorry for the late reply. Early on with the Bathyscaphe (2014?), Blancpain had those titanium cases with ceramic coating; which are a bit collectable now.
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 temperatures until it turns this gray hue. a pretty cool result I must say and so comfortable on the wrist
Thanks for the reply
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.
Extreme Lab 2 for my ‘one watch collection’
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 miss some refinement and old-school horology but I think I would be OK with this choice.
Claus
- 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 miss some refinement and old-school horology but I think I would be OK with this choice.
Claus
it would be hard to argue with you, I love the EL2 as well. It's an incredible piece!
Excellent question
I got lost, just like FabR because I cannot imagine living with just 1 watch.
Credit: FPJ website
If I had this piece, I think I can stop looking at watches:
Credit: FPJ website
Honestly I'm not sure I wouldn't keep
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 Submariner can.
Would have to be this one for me.
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.
Contrary to my previous post
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.