Horological Meandering

The one watch that you are hankering for? The one that’s achievable and not waiting for you to win the state lottery or an elderly benefactor to leave you his estate.
 
The reason I ask is that I am in horological limbo and have been since I achieved a grail of sorts two years ago. Contentment is one thing, but I need some inspiration! Perhaps you can encourage me with your current suggestions?

Regards

Andrew
There's no place like HoMe!

I have been hankering after this piece now, not sure why but it is now under my skin.

 

I have seen a few but none with agreat dial with enamelled letters!

 

maybe..........

 

Julian

The 5130 World Time and the 5205 Annual Calender.

But Patek movements don't shoot me through the heart like Lange. I always look at them and wonder why they aren't better finished at this level of watchmaking. Is it just me? But I love their dials and the case of the 5205 strikes me as the right balance between traditional and modern. I'd be very happy with either.

Andrew

I think they have two different dials with different continents, not sure which I would choose or really care.  Either would be great.

Stewart

It's fantastic and thanks for mentioning it. I love the aesthetics as well as the thoughtful mechanical design - one button to instantly jump time zones, hack seconds and synchronised bi-directional date. And if anyone hasn't seen the dial, they absolutely have to. A work of art.

I have never posted this up before, but how does Asia / Oceania look on my wrist?

to have a picture of it on my wrist.  Thanks for the photo.

Stewart

.. my focus now is vintage, especially those "legendary (in my mind)" one....

I have accumulated somewhat satisfactory portfolio of legendary movement watches but still there are some left on the list...

The top of which are....
VC, Chronometre Royal in 50s, cal. 1007 or 1008
Zenith El Primero 1969, cal. 3019

These guys are really special, in my mind, in the history of horology.  I am waiting to find ones with B & P, both or either at least....

Sorry, if my "category" doesn't fit the question...

Best,
Ken

Yes, I feel the same as you, Ken. The difficulty with vintage is finding watches in the right condition, but there are a few, including a 1969 Speedmaster, that I would happily have.

Andrew

So far none really grabs me but I do think of 1-2 pieces already.

Nothing in the top stratosphere but not that cheap either :p

Both are from Hublot

Well, let's see what I have...

Omega Ck 2998, Omega 33.3, Longines Manual Chronometer, Longines 30 CH Diving,  Beba Chronometer, IWC 666 without date, and Ref 812, JLC Polaris II Red, JLC Memovox Ref 3160 ( So called WT ) , E 855 Blue Scale dial, and E 11005, JLC Reverso Rouge, Tudor 94010 M.N, Tudor 7159, Tudor 7926, Rolex Daytona 16520 Black, Blancpain FF No rad BUND, and Barakuda, Bretling Unitime, Zenith Cal 135 Chronometre ( double signature with Favre Leuba for me, please ), Zenith S 58, manual, Hamilton " Mark 11 ", Grana " WWW ", Minerva Big Pilot Chrono, Lemania TG 195, Tissot 33.3, Tissot Navigator World Time, GP Vintage Chronograph, Heuer Vintage Carrera 2 Subdials and no date, Eberhard Scientigraph, Mido Multifort, Ulysse Nardin Manual Chronometer, and a few Vintage Chronos, Vacheron Chronometre Royal auto, with the crab lugs, in white gold, Jardur White Dialaed Chrono, and another Jardur Time Only, Panerai Pam 372...

Well, I may include at least 10 others, but it is just to give you an idea of what is in my affordable list.

There is no watch which is above 9000 Euros, here, and very few which reach this maximum. Isn't that come good news?

Best,

Nicolas

that you are a modest man

Best my passionate friend
What a list
Regards
Damjan

Nor my high list!



Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-05-09 23:53:03

I would love to know the "several lists" that you have, Nicolas!

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That number is very, very big!

Even my children don't have wish lists this long.

You definitely have some classics and important watches there. Hope you achieve at least some of them, Nicolas.

Andrew

Compared to the 2 other lists!

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-05-10 23:22:38

...and modest taste!

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Rasta Milgauss and Submariner 50th Anniv aka Kermit
(only "the original fat & flat" series)
Funny or better sad thing is that I was sure
that they are unaffordable for me
now I'll pay price of both of them
for something completely different

Best
Damjan

I had one but it changed every single day that I log here.

On the doable side, I'm looking to a GP Sea Hawk (the 42mm, please), several Zenith (Capitain, 135 etc.).

The fact is that there are so many desirable pieces outside that is impossible to predict the next one.

Cheers,

Nilo

Has been the top of my list for the past 3 years, but funds were slow to accumulate due to pesky monetary commitments. That has been overcome as of late, and I am searching for my first.

My short list, 5 pieces or so, are all Lange.. after that I have plans for an RM. For now though, my question is which Lange; and in which metal?

What is tops on your list Andrew?

Best,

Colton

That is honestly the 'problem'. There are some watches I like, possibly even love, but none that I want to commit to for life. A strange feeling. That's why I'm looking for inspiration.

Actually Lange is very close to the top of the list. And at the very top for movements and finish. I just need a case and dial that speaks to my heart. Possibly a Lange 1 moonphase with the warmth of a RG case and possibly an original 1815 chronograph but the nibbled 3 and 9 annoy me.

But Lange is a very astute suggestion. What are your favourite five?

Andrew

To find one's self in... a passion for watches, a love for various brands; but nothing currently that has the power to make you want it enough to reach out.

The Lange 1 MP is a beautiful watch, classicly sized with that wonderfully poetic complication that hides it's complexity very subtlely. I agree the RG would bring warmth, I've found that in all the Lange's i have handled. The original 1815 chrono is another winner, yet I do agree that the numerals cut off is regretable.

For my own personal tastes, I enjoy the Lange 1 in several variations, the Dato, Zeitwerk, Richard Lange and RL Toubillon PLM. 4 of those 5 I consider attainable, but my problem is which to move on first. I've followed Lange so intently for the past 4-5 years that each elicits different feelings, and there is no clear choice for my first.

Apologies for the delayed response, but I look forward to seeing what you decide on!

Best,

Colton

...I am constantly tempted by Habring's split second chrono. Dial in blue, please.

There are a few that I have been hankering after, they are ordered and some part paid for... but taking their time to materialise!

Near top of list and not yet purchased there is a Zeitwerk Striking Hour, a Lange 31, a Breguet and a couple of independents!   The problem is they all keep changing for top spot...

Cheers
Andrew

Top of my list is the Breguet Reveil Musical.  That said, I am now lusting after the new PP Nautilus 5980/1 in full Rose Gold bracelet. I now it is showy, but it is also very me. What do the PuristS think of this watch?