Author Topic: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono (Read 13500 times)

ExplorerII · « **on:** July 21, 2014, 04:32:09 PM »

Don't think I have seen such a thread here (apologise if there is) so am starting one. Every Gentleman needs a collection of watches for different occasions. For the sake of having an elegant collection lets narrow it down to: The Dress Watch, The Work Watch or Daily Beater, The Chrono Watch and The Complication Watch.

Let's start with the Chrono on for this thread.

If you could have only one Chrono what would it be?

For me, I am thinking along the lines of either Zenith or Rolex (veering more towards Zenith). Let the fun begin!

http://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en/el-primero-410-183.html

And remember, you can only have ONE! (i.e. it's not only about having lots of money to buy many watches ).

contender · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:26:45 PM »

Rolex Daytona without any doubt

ck77 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:30:43 PM »

Am biased.

Omega Speedmaster Professional

swleong · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:34:07 PM »

Rolex Daytona Paul Newman!!!

TheHobbit · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:37:25 PM »

This....

Photo: Borrowed from the Internet

TJWN · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:38:39 PM »

Turbine Chrono because of the easy to read 60 minutes counter

hanz079 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2014, 06:04:09 PM »

Like ck77, I am biased also...
This one definitely...

Yoda · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2014, 06:59:05 PM »

This moon watch

Calibr · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:30:57 PM »

Quote from: ck77 on July 21, 2014, 05:30:43 PM

Am biased.
Omega Speedmaster Professional

Second that!

G.MAC · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:33:02 PM »

Gentleman watch? Then I must say this one right here

fifty5 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:42:32 PM »

Omega Dark Side of the Moon!

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2014, 07:50:53 PM »

U need a "dress" chrono that can rock both jeans and suit.

ExplorerII · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:14:22 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on July 21, 2014, 07:50:53 PM

U need a "dress" chrono that can rock both jeans and suit

Perfection!

el118 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:41:56 PM »

If one like Chrono watch purely on aesthetic perspective, plenty of choices around. but on practicality, most of the chrono with screw down crown are "impossible" to use when the watch is on wrist. one have to practically remove the watch from the wrist, unscrew the chrono crown before starting to time. which i find is ridiculous and defeat the purpose.

dualcarb · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:31:45 PM »

This one...

ExplorerII · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:19:36 AM »

Calling for Patek 5270 owners!

Enkidu · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:41:06 AM »

meoramri · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:56:44 AM »

This is my grail chrono....

jacky8888 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:21:05 AM »

definitely this one.....

Godzillaz · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:50:24 AM »

Eric, that's because those are inherently sport chrono and the purpose is waterproofing.

Regard
Tyler

Quote from: el118 on July 21, 2014, 08:41:56 PM

If one like Chrono watch purely on aesthetic perspective, plenty of choices around. but on practicality, most of the chrono with screw down crown are "impossible" to use when the watch is on wrist. one have to practically remove the watch from the wrist, unscrew the chrono crown before starting to time. which i find is ridiculous and defeat the purpose.

llcj · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:06:48 AM »

I think he must be a fan of those pre-daytona models... exquisite taste.

Quote from: Godzillaz on July 22, 2014, 09:50:24 AM

Eric, that's because those are inherently sport chrono and the purpose is waterproofing.

Regard
Tyler

Quote from: el118 on July 21, 2014, 08:41:56 PM
If one like Chrono watch purely on aesthetic perspective, plenty of choices around. but on practicality, most of the chrono with screw down crown are "impossible" to use when the watch is on wrist. one have to practically remove the watch from the wrist, unscrew the chrono crown before starting to time. which i find is ridiculous and defeat the purpose.

el118 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:30:02 PM »

Quote from: Godzillaz on July 22, 2014, 09:50:24 AM

Eric, that's because those are inherently sport chrono and the purpose is waterproofing.

Regard
Tyler

Quote from: el118 on July 21, 2014, 08:41:56 PM
If one like Chrono watch purely on aesthetic perspective, plenty of choices around. but on practicality, most of the chrono with screw down crown are "impossible" to use when the watch is on wrist. one have to practically remove the watch from the wrist, unscrew the chrono crown before starting to time. which i find is ridiculous and defeat the purpose.

Yes i know. just that i find it end up "purely" for aesthetic purpose. i would prefer the Chrono on AP offshore that is readily "useable" if there is a need.

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:47:57 PM »

if chrono zenith 1/10 tht the right choice .....

Yikkie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:39:54 PM »

Gotta have an El Primero.

ExplorerII · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:40:28 PM »

Quote from: jacky8888 on July 22, 2014, 08:21:05 AM

definitely this one.....

Is this the white gold model?

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Author Topic: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono (Read 13500 times)