Horological Meandering

YOU know the one on your mind all week, all month?! Last couple months?? Or just hit you like a lightning rod this afternoon? No thinking allowed! Me... Rolex Datejust 41 black oyster with fluted dial. OR.... Glashutte Senator Chronometer LE 25, WG... hey... 

Something out of my 5 second consciousness, but how can I disagree!!!!

Not my 'orbit' but I certainly appreciate this watch! And how can I say no in 5 seconds!!!

This is a classically beautiful choice and one I can not argue with--in 5 seconds!

I can not argue in 5 seconds!!

I LOVE this Patek in 5 seconds!!!

That's all

A classic choice

Rhodium dial for me

Both of which are existing models that I wish to customize a tad to make it perfect me.

Patek 5990 as a project

I tend toward the classic myself...

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You as well

The Erwin is wonderfully modern and minimalist--I am a huge fan of minimalism.

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. . . Dornblüth 2010, cased in steel, would be my snap call. Just outside my comfort zone financially, but do-able. Honestly, though, if I were to get any four-figure (or low five-figure) watch this year, chances are good it'll be a vintage Omega. I have ... 

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These choices are very YOU... and that is the fun of knowing each other as collectors, Art. I always enjoy your posts and views... I love Dornbluth and vintage Omega.

I am thinking about adding it seriously to my collection, I love the dimensions and the tungsten fluted bezel ...  

Second thought: if a really nice Omega with a waffle dial and a 491 movement came my way, I would be tempted and it would be within budget.

But worth waiting for. A fun chrono for sure and a big one.

I always enjoy your down to earth classic choices, Nicolas.. and find them a bit surprising... but a stunning modern Rolex is irresistible.. guilty!!

No argument here.

The sum is greater than its parts, as they say. That $ could certainly be committed to an independent or a piece far more horologically personal, meaningful ( you might say) but... well... The Rolex holds its spell...

WITH YOU!!!

A very select and divine choice

Obtainable 5520 Unobtainable Saxonia Cyclop

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by Kikuchi Nakagawa. Superb hands, numerals and dial in a very wearable 36.8mm case. Black polishing everywhere! ...  

I think so too!

Great taste, as always.

The only thing stopping me is my watch diet!

I have decided to place an order today!

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It is less advertising and distribution/dealer fat, better for heart. PP is independent .

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I had hoped to see the watch in person last year but all trips were cancelled. And it now looks unlikely (to me) that I will be in Japan this year either.

But I would be willing to order this watch without even trying it on. For a start the dimensions are great for both you and me. The finishing of the case, hands and numerals are among the best around. My qualms would be as follows - is the bezel too wide ... 

Obviously VERY Patek influenced, but verrrrry nice

but arguably better finished.

I am intrigued no doubt.

I'll keep saving money to buy watches for my "women"... Next one will be a Tudor for sure, perhaps a Royal!!!! A dive Doxa might also be a target, but not for me! ...

The Ref 25572BA, I tried it recently and can’t stop thinking about it! ...  

took me one second!

Love this choice

are Ludovic Ballouard's Upside Down and the Eichi II. When or if they ever happen, that's another question!

The 1955 is a cool "blink" towards the year I was born which adds a further dimension when it is passed on to the next generation.

Baume and Mercier Clifton Baumatic moon phase stainless steel 42mm, deployment clasp, quick release strap change. MOA10548.

Which version is up for grabs, but that's what leapt to mind.



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I am not the only one that thought it was an interesting question. Me being a rookie when it comes to horology took the opportunity to study closely what some of the people I have been following more closely wrote. I might even change my answer next time ... 

2020 was such a profound year for me, and it wasn't just COVID, that I've walked away with a deep appreciation for what I have and practically no desire to add anything new. If was the first year in 17 years that I did not buy a new watch and I don't see ...