Horological Meandering

Speed/Sea Master and the Submariner/Sea Dweller…

 

 

Would also like to add the Reverso:

 

 

And the Memovox:

 

 

 

 

The AP Royal Oak and PP Calatrava also pop in to mind as classics that one day should be experienced…

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

with obvious nods to Sea/Speedmaster almost every sport Rolex ever made... and of course AP RO and ROO.

As much as I love the Reverso, and it's well established iconic status, and longevity in design and concept....it has not inspired watch making or watch genre in any way. It remains...reverso, and it hasn't evolved, nor have other brands or watchmakers inspired by the reverso made something similar or beyond.

Thus I humbly opine that it is NOT a essential and defining watch.

Best, with respect

Horo

And I think you are right.

 

But, when the Reverso was borne there ware several brands that made them.

 

And more recently some versions of the Reverso have been spotted…

 

 

 

(Web pics, sorry don't know who to credit)

 

I agree that it might not be the most “copied” watch but there are some followers.

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

So I'll add few more that were important for me to sink
deep into abyss of horological madness ... my  Magnificent seven
Panerai Logo
AP RO
JLC Reverso
PP Calatrava
and last but not least
JLC Atmos
Cheers
Damjan

 those big glass-encased thingies! And no doubt unmatched in the horological world.

BTW if you have tons of cash, the Paris JLC has both variations of the Mark Newsom Atmos, the Marquetry Klindt Atmos, the homage to the original, etc.

All numbered 7

but I was so crazed by Andrew's beautiful writting

that I just couldn't go by

a) "watch tragic should have experienced"

b) "that define the various classes of horology"

c) "understanding of their design and significance"

 

so I put 1 clock among 6 watches :0)

It's no surprise that all Atmos have No 7 .... Nicolas

lives in Paris :0)))

and yes Klimt (or is there also Klindt) Atmos is top of class!

 

Regards

Damjan

I suggest the Chronoswiss Regulateur - the first modern regulator that opened the door for many others to go down the quirky dial path.
Also for the unashamed use of existing materials and movements without pretense that it was their own work.

The Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview hummmmmer for technical bravery and mastery. It didn't last but it will hold a place in the hearts of many many collectors

 
Need I say more about this one?
Although there were a few TimeZone specials, none have the staying power and dare I say it, Sanitary Design of this baby (and there are some available still!)

 

Hi

Here's my list and yes its JLC centric but so are my preferences, in no particular order

Reverso
Memovox
Futurematic
Seiko 5
Rolex Submariner
Vulcain cricket
Patek Calatrava
Swatch
Fifty Fathoms
Omega Speedmaster
Bulova Accutron

And finally something different - Anything with a ETA 2892 as its been such a significant movement across a whole range of brands, I know its not a watch, but I still think its very significant.

Cheers

JML

Interesting inclusion of the 2892, and I have to agree with you regarding its significance. We need a separate thread on significant movements!

Interestingly, many of the watches that posters have mentioned also have iconic and significant movements inside.

Thanks for the list.

Andrew

The Opus V:

For me it defined a lot of trends: original time display, innovative design, size...



Fr.Xavier

 

and surely they deserve honourable mention?  The Santos is one of the very first specific wristwatch designs and, as it is still manufactured today, the oldest surviving design family.  Also the Tank: a classic design of extreme longevity that has pretty much defined elegant timekeeping for the lady of the house.

I'd also nominate Timex: horologically of very little interest and not particularly well made, but these watches (especially in their manifestation as cartoon character watches) have been the very first mechanical watch for whole generations of kids, defining habits and tastes and interest.

Alex

The mother of all concept watches, in my opinion.

And one of the first, if not the first, to use silicon for the escapement, in silence, while others communicated a lot on this new material ... Later.

Best,

Nicolas.

1) The Rolex Submariner - This is the watch that I am reminded of, when the word diving is ever mentioned.

2) The original Heaur Carrea.

3) Rolex Day Date on a president bracelet - I believe that this watch was the first one that the day of the week was splet in full?

4) PP Calatrava.

5) Omega Original Speedmaster

The list could go on and on.......................But as so many on my list, have already been mentioned time and time again, I shall leave it at that.

But strange to see that there is no mention of any Breguet, in the various list??

in general.  I am partial to the fifty fathoms because I recently acquired one.  Am I correct that the fifty fathoms is considered the first modern dive watch with a rotating bezel, etc.  I would think Cartier would be on the list due to being involved in making the wristwatch popular.

Stewart

It has been written that it was the first " modern " diving watch, born in 1953.... With the Rolex Submariner.

Hard to tell which of the FF or the Sub came first, though.

Best,

Nicolas.