Very late to the club. I hope, not too late 😊

Mar 07, 2020,18:34 PM
 

A grail watch for me is a watch I love and adore for many years. A watch that appeals to all my senses.

It has to be a piece I desire heavily. So intensely that I think of it before I fall asleep and when I wake up again.

It has to represent core values like passion, craftsmanship, purity, timelessness, heart and soul.

It has the ability to lead me to unconventional actions like selling a lot of other pieces or accept a long journey (literally as well as figuratively spoken).

It has nothing to do with actual trends, high prices or any high desired brands.
It is a very personal, individual choice.

And here are my two grails I am very very lucky to own:

My beloved IWC Portugieser Minute Repeater in Platinum:



















And my Moser Perpetual Purity (which is - at least for me - extremely hard to capture)



















All the best, my dear watch friends! 😊

Thomas


More posts: Moser

  login to reply

Comments: view entire thread

 

Wrist Scan for Friday 6th of March is Open!! Theme "Defining Grail Watch"

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-05:21
Hello dear Friends! Wrist Scabn is open and you may post in this same thread! As announced last Wednesday I will have the pleasure of hosting this week end edition and I am inviting our members to participate sharing with us their Grail Watches. We are sp...  
login to reply

Grail pair of vintage dress waches

 
 By: NT931 : March 6th, 2020-05:32
Life is funny! As a collector of vintage jumbo manual-wind time-only (JMWTO) watches, with jumbo being defined as 36mm and up,it's often harder to find these. Especially for vintage VC and PP. Jumbo VC's are a bit more common than jumbo PP's, but they're ...  
login to reply

Thank you so much dear NT931 for sharing these two Grails!! I´m sure you´ll get the one you have in your soul to complete the trilogy!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-05:36
These are two marvellous pieces which I can feel makes you very happy! Keep enjoying and loving them and good luck with your hunting for your third Grail!! Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

What a killer duo in terms of elegance! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-06:32
login to reply

those lugs of VC are sensual! [nt]

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-05:21
login to reply

Completely agree! [nt]

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-14:04
login to reply

The Grail for me...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-06:07
is a journey and not a destination. This is something that I have learnt along the way. So many “stops” on this journey and these are just a few to share with you this weekend. Great theme Abel. ...  
login to reply

That´s a great definition of Grail Watch my dear Captain! "A Journey not a Destination" can answer my opening questions!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-06:25
Some Lovely Grails you share! Didn´t know there was a 6238 Pre Daytona in you collection! That´s a most charming timepiece I love so much! I just wonder what could came next in your list! But these are things that can make for an interesting chat next tim... 
login to reply

The journey is longer than I originally expected

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-08:39
and hopefully time for many more enjoyable stops along the way. I hope to have the opportunity to share them in good health with you my dear friend.
login to reply

Thank you Abel...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-14:33
🥂
login to reply

My pleasure my friend! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-17:47
login to reply

Always my big pleasure my dear friend!!🥂🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-04:32
login to reply

Well said (and wisely said!) [nt]

 
 By: NT931 : March 7th, 2020-04:30
login to reply

Thank you 🙏 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:42
login to reply

Nicely put, Cpt. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-06:33
login to reply

Thank you Nicolas...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-08:40
I know that you appreciate my sentiment on this subject.
login to reply

You are hiding one, dear Captain ... [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-11:51
login to reply

Only one ? 🤫 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-12:58
login to reply

😀👍 [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-12:59
login to reply

🤥 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-13:00
login to reply

I give a clue ... made of platinum ... [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-13:02
login to reply

Yes but that could apply to several pieces ;-)) [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-14:29
login to reply

O.k. ... one more clue ... It has got a "fishy" dial 🐟 [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-22:05
login to reply

Not the ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 6th, 2020-23:49
Smoked mackerel Daytona 😮
login to reply

No, no ... not that one 😀 ... salmon and platinum 🙃 [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 7th, 2020-06:53
login to reply

Stunning Grail Cpt

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 6th, 2020-17:06
login to reply

Thank you for your kind message...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-16:25
Have a great weekend 🥂
login to reply

I absolute agree with you on that my friend

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-02:26
Its all about the journey imho .
login to reply

And the number of stops along the way ;-)) ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-04:12
Have a great weekend.
login to reply

Wow...your Lemania 😍😍😍

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-05:24
Of course Nautilus Chrono but the Lemania is an absolute heart breaker ! Best, Mahesh.,
login to reply

Thank you...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-16:26
The Lemania “Nuclear Sub” is definitely a cool watch.
login to reply

Thanks Fab 🥂 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-16:26
login to reply

Ahh my dear Nicolas!! I know we share very similar "gustos" my friend! All those watches are Grails for me too. Yes, you are fortunate having these dream watches come true...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-11:15
... and I´m very happy for you. All of them ar superb examples of its class. I specially love the FF vintage which I have been lusting for long. I agree completely with your definition of Grail. Thank you so much for sharing Grails and thoughts! Hagwe! Ab... 
login to reply

Mi gran placer Nicolas!! Ah yes, the FF is now in another level. Guess it is a train I missed now. You have made a good move with your FF collection, and I´m happy for you. I only wish...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-13:18
... you will let me try one of them during my next visit! Buen fin de semana amigo mio! Abel
login to reply

Con mucho gusto! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-15:06
login to reply

The pleasure will be mine! Look forward to that! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-17:50
login to reply

A receptionist asking you:"Do you need a wake up call?"

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-11:56
"No. Thank you. I have got an alarm watch. It is an automatik." I cannot forget that scene! I was laughing in silence because that woman would most probably know nothing or not much about watches. I certainly knew what you were meaning 😀. Top pieces!!! ... 
login to reply

I said that? In Hamburg? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-15:04
login to reply

Yes, at our meeting in Hamburg. 😀 [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 6th, 2020-22:02
login to reply

LOL!!! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-23:08
login to reply

You must remind me to tell you a story ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-16:32
About a friend that made a big mistake using a hotel phone 😉
login to reply

Guess I would like to hear that story too! :))) [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-16:35
login to reply

It would certainly make you laugh...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:45
Needs to be told after dinner one night.
login to reply

Amazing Grail

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 6th, 2020-17:01
I.csn only yearn at all your grail.
login to reply

You are too kind, my friend. Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-23:09
login to reply

You are a lucky man! Totally agree on your

 
 By: timerider : March 7th, 2020-09:14
Grail definition. Not available for judging on this Patek Not available for judging Best to all, Tim ...  
login to reply

Hello Timerider!! Thank you for sharing your Grail Watches! You are a Lucky Man as well! ;) Beautiful timepieces...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-06:13
... all of them, but I´m specially in love with your salmon dial Breguet and your Lange Datograph. Breathtaking timepieces!! Glad you found your Grails and I wish you you´ll get the other ones in a near future! Hagwe my friend! Abel
login to reply

Thanks Abel! [nt]

 
 By: timerider : March 8th, 2020-06:54
login to reply

Great selection of your “greatest hits” Nicolas..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 7th, 2020-16:28
The PP World Timer is über cool.
login to reply

Fantastic collection!!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : March 7th, 2020-22:44
most of them are THE absolute grail (that couldn't be obtained) for me you definitely a lucky collector, my friend and i'm lucky enough to join this forum & be able to look at your pictures of those grail watches. cheers
login to reply

Super series and theme, amigo. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 6th, 2020-06:32
login to reply

Muchas gracias mi querido amigo Nicolas! Abel [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-11:15
login to reply

Two beautiful Grails Tyo! The Breguet La Tradition is in my Grails wish book too. I was very near to catch one a couple of years ago, but finaly I couldn´t make it. A superb timepiece...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-11:24
... agree with you: it is a Masterpiece. But why you wouldn´t wear it ?? That´s part of the beauty of collecting timepieces: we can wear Masterpieces like this in our wrists. Not doing so means not enjoying them at full I feel. The Reverso Rouge is a char... 
login to reply

I don't because where I live I prefer to wear bracelet or rubber

 
 By: Tyo : March 6th, 2020-11:38
it's more convenient
login to reply

Ahh yes, but you can remedy that! You can wear your Breguet with a sporty nylon or rubber straps so you can enjoy it more. Some guys will think it is a heresy to wear such...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-13:26
... an important classic watch this way, but if leather is the reason not to wear it, I would do it. Your Breguet is a true beauty which deserves to be worn, and you as an owner deserve to enjoy (no matter the straps!). That´s my view of course. This is a... 
login to reply

Both are so dreamy to look at [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 6th, 2020-17:24
login to reply

Superb Reverso..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:46
Definitely one for a collection 🙏
login to reply

For me branding is more important than a particular model...

 
 By: myles721 : March 6th, 2020-13:19
Seamaster PO Chrono (I also own Speedmasters) is the watch… But more importantly it is the brand ethos that really matters. Is there provenance? Do they really make the best gear?… Or is it all for show? Do they stand behind their products?… What is their... 
login to reply

As per your request...

 
 By: myles721 : March 6th, 2020-14:14
...  
login to reply

Undoubtedly grail

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 6th, 2020-17:25
Fiting to your definition to the dot
login to reply

Two great watches...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:48
The start of an Omega collection ?
login to reply

I also have..

 
 By: myles721 : March 8th, 2020-08:43
the Seamaster PO 2500 movement. This is a beater that I wear over my parka when I’m snowboarding etc. I love collections but tend not to collect. Having said that I LOVE the Omega Roulette Seamaster (the one with the football timer on it) the Kennedy Tank...  
login to reply

Grails

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 6th, 2020-17:23
IMHO every piece I get is a grail. I never knew whether I can get it or not. (due to rarity or specific limited number or other reason). Most of all due to limited budget, I have to always ask myself, is it another true love or just passion and desire.
login to reply

Good answer Gelato Monster! These are questions we collectors do ourselves some times: which? where? when? Budget allow? ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 6th, 2020-17:55
While love, passion and desire are part of our game... Always! May be you can share some of your Grails with us? Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

In my case

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:12
There is thin line differentiating passion and stupidly in love 🤣🤣
login to reply

I think we could all agree with that 😬 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:49
login to reply

I am with you [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:52
login to reply

That’s an interesting insight 🤔 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:48
login to reply

Like Captain and Amanico said a grail watch can be a cheap watch or a expensive one but its all about the hunt and the journey towards getting or owning that watch

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-02:42
I fully agree with them and thats why most of my watches are ,,grails,,imho . I am proud to own them and most of them tell a particular story as well . So its hard to just pick one or two to post here . Will pic a few but at no particular order. I don’t w...  
login to reply

Thank you so much Watchonthewrist for sharing with us...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-03:28
... your Grail Watches! I can well understand your point. All these superb watches are true Grails for us!! Keep enjoying them so much!! Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

Thank you so much dear Abel [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:27
login to reply

My big pleasure dear Watchonthewrist!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-13:37
Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

Outstanding indie watches! I see you have a liking for salmon dials :)

 
 By: NT931 : March 7th, 2020-04:36
Love the Chronometer Contemporain and the bespoke Kudoke!
login to reply

The Salmon are romantic yet exciting [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-08:01
login to reply

Guilty 😉 i am a sucker for Salmon dials and indie brands [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:27
login to reply

Impressive array of Grails...

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-05:28
each of them have a very different character
login to reply

Thanks my friend , i know we have similar taste 😉 [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:28
login to reply

great minds think alike ;-) [nt]

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-11:18
login to reply

Wow. I. LOVE all your grails [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:46
login to reply

Thanks so much 🤗 [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:28
login to reply

Those all definitely qualify as grails!

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-14:08
A very well thought out and impressive collection!
login to reply

Thank you so much for your kind words [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 8th, 2020-04:36
login to reply

Thanks 🙏🏻 🤗 [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 8th, 2020-04:36
login to reply

Amazing post Watchonthewrist

 
 By: Geo : March 8th, 2020-07:35
Love the Gronefeld, Mosewr and amazing Vianney Halter. GEO
login to reply

Grail Spam !...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:53
That’s a whole new thing. A fabulous and well thought out collection.
login to reply

Thank you so much dear friend 🤗🙏🏻 [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 8th, 2020-08:35
login to reply

My soulpacer

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:24
The firsts bunch are Gshock. I couldnt post it now
login to reply

The Tribute

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:42
My dream started on the Polaris ...  
login to reply

damn...i was exactly looking for these plants that grow watches ;-)

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-11:19
love your Reverso Bleu !
login to reply

🤣🤣 [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-11:33
login to reply

:-)) [nt]

 
 By: FabR : March 7th, 2020-16:19
login to reply

A wonderful way to start dreaming Gelato Monster!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-13:41
And your dreams kept coming so beautifully!! Does your plant receive any special treatment to grow like this? Lol! Thank you so much for sharing your dreams my friend!! Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

😁

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-17:03
Thank you Abel. Yes I give my plants gelato🍦🍧🍨, once every evening
login to reply

Can you buy those plants ?...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:54
I could definitely do with at least one ☝️
login to reply

I’ll try that 😉 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-11:41
login to reply

Sublime Trio, mon ami. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2020-13:14
login to reply

The Enamel

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-07:44
Snow Queen ...  
login to reply

Wow thats a gorgeous Sarpaneva.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:30
A absolute grail imho(but not for everyone 😉)
login to reply

Thank you watchonwrist

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-11:33
It is nothing compare to yours
login to reply

Oh my friend!! Another dream come true!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-13:43
Superb!! Keep sweet dreaming my friend! Cheers! Abel
login to reply

Thank you. It is my simple dream for enamel

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-17:07
Perhaps is is nothing the. expensive ultra class brand enamel I can only admire.
login to reply

Now that’s very cool 😎 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:55
login to reply

Thank you Cpt [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 8th, 2020-08:49
login to reply

My clouds across the moon

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-21:50
...  
login to reply

Great looking Omega 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:56
login to reply

Grail is something that led towards start of a new journey or something very elusive like a horizon...

 
 By: mahesh : March 7th, 2020-09:47
in that way...everything started with this 'quartz' watch....but i still have it & whenever i see it - it brings me memories from 2009 ! I've seen this pic posted by one of our fellow purist (Credits to our fellow purist, but unfortunately i don't rec...  
login to reply

That LC is amazing my friend (looks like a Amanico pic 🤔)

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 7th, 2020-10:33
The first watch is always something special. I still own my frist watch .will never part with it
login to reply

Hello Dear Mahesh!! I love your definition of Grail...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-13:56
Elusive as a horizon is so true in most of them!! Patience and perseverance and a dose of help from Lady Luck can make those dreams come true! Besutiful way to begin your journey. No matter movement type or price main thing is that it started the fire of ...  
login to reply

Heavenly gorgeous piece [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 7th, 2020-17:27
login to reply

+1

 
 By: mahesh : March 8th, 2020-01:00
sir...no...no....no jumping the queue ;-)
login to reply

wow...Abel - i didn't know you've this one !

 
 By: mahesh : March 8th, 2020-00:56
when i got a chance to visit JLC, i shared this pic and asked about it too... in deed it is a very very gorgeous piece - i often don't download a pic of watches posted by someone, but the pic i posted is at least in my phone for few years now ! when you'r... 
login to reply

You are killing me with this one! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2020-13:15
login to reply

The LC is definitely a Grail 🙏 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:57
No message body
login to reply

👍👍 [nt]

 
 By: mahesh : March 8th, 2020-22:07
login to reply

My current grail watch and perhaps a future grail watch

 
 By: brauner : March 7th, 2020-11:50
Current Future ...  
login to reply

Superb present Grail Watch dear Brauner!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-14:01
And an intriguing shot of the Grail you have on your sights! May your dream come true soon!! Hagwe my friend! Abel
login to reply

Since "The Grail in "reality" is/was mostlikely a modest cup ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 7th, 2020-12:01
... that turns live into a perpetual event, there can not be an end. Having said that and to refer to your points you have made to me a grail watch is rare. A limited piece in a relative low number from an haute orology house defines that category. Like t...  
login to reply

Beautiful definitions of Grail Watches you share with us...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-14:08
... my dear friend Moritz! I completely agree with your thoughts... split seconds is a fantastic complication to have in a chrono ... and any of the grails you show ate Grails in my book. The Breguet La Tradition is in my sights since long ago. I was very... 
login to reply

Beautiful collection of true grails [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 8th, 2020-05:10
login to reply

Thank you watchonthewrist. I am quite happy with them 😀 [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 8th, 2020-06:18
login to reply

Very elegant grail count [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 8th, 2020-08:55
login to reply

Appreciate your view on it, Gelato Monster. [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 8th, 2020-11:09
login to reply

Thanks Abel for a nice and thought-provoking theme this week! :-) Since "grail" has already been defined extensively (and in various interesting ways) by other friends in this thread...

 
 By: FabR : March 7th, 2020-14:11
..Let me also add my personal and very theoretical definition... My "grail" must: 1) Be created by my favorite watch brand; 2) Carry an iconic, 40+ year-old movement on one side and a masterpiece on the dial, authored by the most talented contemporary art...  
login to reply

Love the 4th photo, dual wielding some heavy wrist weaponry with an outfit to match!

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-14:40
And the last one as well, just perfect!
login to reply

A breathtaking beauty indeed. A fabulous timepiece. May be next time you can connect with it or let it go forever. It is something strange...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-16:54
... our relation with watches, and how we feel with our Grails. Thank you for sharing these great shots. Hagwe! Abel
login to reply

Thanks, the thing with the 6102 is how much more amazing it looks in the metal than in the pictures! I remember I was trying it on inside, but they asked me to go outside under the sun...

 
 By: FabR : March 7th, 2020-17:02
If it was beautiful inside, it was literally *irresistible* outside!! We had a special appointment in Milano to discuss it again a few weeks later, after which and much consideration I (reluctantly!) decided to pass...but this 6102P is a true marvel, they... 
login to reply

I can well imagine that dear Fab. Truth is that the experience of examining a watch in the metal is supreme. Much more in the case of these...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-18:55
... So important pieces which we consider Grails. This has been my own experience and it can be an exhilarating feeling every time we have in our hands and wrists the pieces we have been lusting through magazines, books, or internet pictures. Best, Abel
login to reply

The 6102P is great, but I much prefer yours regardless

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-21:11
Far more attractive and wearable!
login to reply

Honestly agree :-) Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: FabR : March 8th, 2020-08:52
login to reply

Thank you so much my dear Fab! So glad you like the theme ! I love your definition of Grail Watch and that you have fullfilled it completely.

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-16:43
Your sublime PP Bocadasse ticks all the boxes on your list. And is without doubt a Grail in any book. Not easy to find a piece which fills so completely our dreams! I wish you'll keep loving and enjoying it so much in the best of good health my friend! Ha... 
login to reply

Thanks my friend, the more I think about it the more I realize I got really lucky with this piece! :-)

 
 By: FabR : March 7th, 2020-16:56
The problem this year or in the near future will be to find another one that I will love as much, but this in a sense makes the search and the wait even more fascinating! Cheers.
login to reply

My big pleasure dear Fab! I can well understand you: as much as we are happy to find such a marvelous Grail Watch at same time it sets...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-18:51
... a high standard for a next Grail to meet. Agree that this makes more fascinanting the hunt whichever the time it takes. Good luck with your hunting and enjoy so much your Boccadasse and your watch collection along your journey. Best! Abel
login to reply

I only have one watch, and it's a grail that will be difficult for me to surpass...

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-14:30
I had been looking at watches for about 3 years and not buying any, but then I spontaneously bid on this Moritz Grossmann sight unseen in the last hours of an online auction a bit over a year ago. A perfect size for me at 36mm wide and 8mm thick. One of b...  
login to reply

I was thinking that I do not know this MG 🤔

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 7th, 2020-14:47
The reason is simple: a piece unique. A very, very nice MG!
login to reply

Hello Jleno! You share a very interesting and unique story and a fabulous timepiece. That's a different approach to collecting (a single piece) and to...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-17:14
... define Grail. I remember reading a long debate discussing if a collection could be composed of only one piece. The debate was long, the conclussion was yes, it can. Because most probably it will became a link in a long chain of pieces which be replaci... 
login to reply

Thanks for your comments!

 
 By: jleno : March 7th, 2020-21:27
As cool of a 1-watch collection it would make, I'm sure I'll be tempted to get more. That being said, I don't see myself ever trading or selling this one!
login to reply

wow...that dial is immaculate, elegant & very understated !

 
 By: mahesh : March 8th, 2020-01:06
i equally like the 'side-step' sub-seconds dial...kinda quirky touch. Best, mahesh.,
login to reply

That’s definitely a grail watch imho 😱

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 8th, 2020-05:09
What a stunning masterpiece.
login to reply

Very late to the club. I hope, not too late 😊

 
 By: MTR : March 7th, 2020-18:34
A grail watch for me is a watch I love and adore for many years. A watch that appeals to all my senses. It has to be a piece I desire heavily. So intensely that I think of it before I fall asleep and when I wake up again. It has to represent core values l...  
login to reply

Never is late to read such a thoughtfull post dear Thomas! I share with you the feelings you describe about the Grail Watches we own or we look ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-18:46
... forward to own in the future. Now your Grails: a minute repeater is something which I have in my wish list since long ago. A watch like your IWC would be a sublime way to fill that. A marvelous piece which I have listened thanks to you. A marvelous ex... 
login to reply

Thank you for your kind words, dear Abel!

 
 By: MTR : March 7th, 2020-18:57
Yes, I fully understand your thoughts and feelings about a MR. It is such an anachronistic and romantic marvel. Both - a MR as well as a PC - especially remind me of the value of time and how fast it is passing... Cheers, dear Abel, and HAGWE, too! Thomas... 
login to reply

My big pleasure dear Thomas!! Absolutely agree with...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-19:43
... your comments and share your feelings about MR and PC complications. Thank you for your kind wishes. Same to you! Abel
login to reply

Thank you

 
 By: MTR : March 8th, 2020-05:39
🙏
login to reply

That's so nice!

 
 By: MTR : March 8th, 2020-05:34
You have made my day! And I just saw your pure Moser and the Moser of your „boss“ which are true marvels, too! Have a great Sunday Thomas
login to reply

Absolutely share your feelings!! [nt]

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-05:52
login to reply

sublime beauty Thomas [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 8th, 2020-08:57
login to reply

sublime beauty Thomas [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 8th, 2020-08:57
login to reply

Thank you so much!

 
 By: MTR : March 8th, 2020-09:05
Which one do you mean? IWC or Moser? 🤗 Cheers Thomas
login to reply

The grail is always...

 
 By: fernando : March 7th, 2020-19:07
the next one but perhaps this one at the time, I thought was the end all. Best fernando ...  
login to reply

Thank you Fernando for sharing your Grail Watch. This is a modt ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 7th, 2020-19:49
... marvelous timepiece. I know well. I had a unique opportunity of having one on loan for a few days at home enjoying it so much. I showed in a separate post yesterday and intend to post more photographs soon. The movement is breathtaking with its tridim... 
login to reply

Thanks Abel! I saw your post. ;) [nt]

 
 By: fernando : March 7th, 2020-20:10
login to reply

Thank you my friend. Love your Speedy moonshine! [nt]

 
 By: fernando : March 8th, 2020-08:14
login to reply

my mind is double-split between the dial side & the 'devil side'...sorry i mean the movement ;-)

 
 By: mahesh : March 8th, 2020-01:11
& of course you're walking towards the 'hall of fame' in photography !
login to reply

You're too kind Mahesh! Thank you. [nt]

 
 By: fernando : March 8th, 2020-08:15
login to reply

Hehehe... The greedy vision of Grail! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2020-13:18
login to reply

Greed is good! :)) [nt]

 
 By: fernando : March 8th, 2020-19:03
login to reply

My current grail is . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 7th, 2020-19:53
. . . an Omega ref 2410 rg chronometer . . . . . . with grey dial. I believe this one belongs to Erich. The Omega central was a grail for a very long time; even if I could afford one today, it's possible I wouldn't take the plunge. It's still my idea of a...  
login to reply

I´m happy you found your grail dear Art. And I wish you´ll find your ref 2410RG Chronometre grey dial some day soon my friend. The Omega Central...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-06:01
... is a fabulous watch I would love to own. But I ignore its price and have a lot of priorities in my wish list of Grails! Lol! Your black dial Connie is a unique watch related with your birth date and with a unique story behind which makes it more uniqu... 
login to reply

Wow, this 2410 rg... Wow! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2020-13:18
login to reply

Hmm... defining grail watch. Well I have a few that could qualify but in an effort to narrow it down I'll pick the latest that might apply. One that's been a long process to aquire but has

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : March 7th, 2020-20:43
finally landed, Micro rotor... thin.. fits under my tux sleeve!.... well, at least one of us has a Tux! ...  
login to reply

Thank you so much InDebtButOnTime for sharing with us your Superb Parmigiani Fleurier! Elegant and classy... and thin enough to fit under your tuxedo sleeve!! Great!

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-06:08
A beautifully finished movement complements its regal dial. Quite a Grail Watch! Thank you so much again for your submission this week end! Cheers! Abel.
login to reply

Beautiful ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:58
login to reply

Thanks guys! So far I'm really enjoying it. Cheers! [nt]

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : March 8th, 2020-06:49
login to reply

Here are my entries for grail watch

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-07:31
I was completely in awe from both the dial design and technical movement design perspectives when Zeitwerk was first released in 2009. Its dial design is deceivingly simple yet quite complicated. It became my grail instantly. It continued to wow me year a...  
login to reply

More photos

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-07:36
At another baseball game At a car event with another impeccable German machine ...  
login to reply

awesome MJ23

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 8th, 2020-08:59
nothing compares to Zeitwerk
login to reply

Thanks!! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-09:21
login to reply

Great macro shots 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : March 8th, 2020-07:59
login to reply

Thanks Captain! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-08:11
login to reply

Hello Mj23!! A wonderful timepiece you share here as your Grail. The Zeitwerk is really an awesome design which I also have in my personal wish list of Grails.

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-08:24
So innovative and audacious, specially for a brand so traditional as Lange it is a superbly made and attractive timepiece. Keep enjoying it so much! Cheers! Abel
login to reply

Thanks so much, Abel! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-08:33
login to reply

The second picture is really awesome. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 8th, 2020-13:19
login to reply

Thanks Nico! [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : March 8th, 2020-13:59
login to reply

Great theme Abel, I'll play!

 
 By: Alex83 : March 8th, 2020-08:36
For me grail watch by definition is the piece that you do not have and desire the most; as such grails evolve as you acquire those desired watches or taste evolves. So I'll go with the watch that I currently desire the most, think of it since I tried it o...  
login to reply

Thank you so much Alex for sharing your beautiful Grail (no need to tell you how much I love this watch) and also for telling us about your own definition of "Grail". I agree with...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 8th, 2020-08:41
... your point of view about what is a Grail Watch and always feel happy and very fortunate when I can reach a piece I have been coveting and hunting for a very long time. I wish you´ll keep loving and enjoying your Moonshine so much! Hagwe! Abel
login to reply