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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: Kennypane on September 12, 2012, 11:19:49 PM
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Guys, not sure if this had been asked, if you had to make a choice and because it is a matter of utmost importance, that from your current collection of watches, you have to pick just one watch to keep for life, and forego the rest for a life and death situation, and no more future addition, just that one watch! Which would it be and why? Care to play. This is serious just like the hobby of horology. Which one?
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"...pick just one watch to keep for life, and forego the rest for a life and death situation, and no more future addition..."
- Rolex Submariner Bicolor (Blue face)
I am participating in this thread simply because it is a welcome change from the rather `intense' discussions MWF have been witnessing lately. Rather refreshing...:thumbsup:
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This thread can be intense too Hans :) just kidding. Thx. But why do you pick the bicolored blue dial Sub over the rest of your pieces?
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For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
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looking at my limited collection, it would be the IWC Ingy Ceramic, as i think it can last the longest....
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I will keep a Casio G-Shock, robust, reliable and LCD screen is big enough for my eye when I'm at age of 50 above, and best part is changing a battery is cheap compare to servicing a mechanical watch :Cheers:
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For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
++1 :thumbsup:
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PP aquanaut. very versatile. fits most occasion.
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G-Shock G1200....suitable for any situation...and would last for a very long time (if not forever)
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Without doubt, g shock frogman... ;D
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GMT master II !
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seiko marine master sbdx001 ;D
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WHY YOU ... ! >:(
How can you ask a question like this :o
I almost got a heart attack. The mere thought of it almost fainted me.
Joking aside. I have ponder on this question numerous time and each time I have no answer.
An easy answer would be my 1st serious watch. The one that my wife gave me. A truthful answer will be when I get down to 1 watch it won't stay "1" watch for very long. Watches tend to have baby, don't you know ;)
Regard
Tyler
Guys, not sure if this had been asked, if you had to make a choice and because it is a matter of utmost importance, that from your current collection of watches, you have to pick just one watch to keep for life, and forego the rest for a life and death situation, and no more future addition, just that one watch! Which would it be and why? Care to play. This is serious just like the hobby of horology. Which one?
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Keep my PP 5711/1a
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I would say Submariner 14060m
Its versatile... I can wear it in ALL occasion......
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Has to be this one which I have kept since 2008.Its got almost everything (to me at least)..chrono for timing purposes,day/date for absent minded me,well made solid link bracelet,bright lume,super legibility.Wish it had a unidirectional bezel as well but then again you can'thave it all.It is a take-anywhere watch
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/IWC/IMG_0510.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/besview/IWC/dsc02256.jpg)
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sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
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If possible, the 16750...
but if need to raise more cash...then i wont mind living with a G-Shock...
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For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
Tony, u have no choice but must pick one pls. Does not matter. This is hypothetical life and death situation only. Just wanna see hoe everyone view their collection what it means to keep the one important watch, for sentimental reason or any other reasons. Cannot say sell all or u be disqualified :)
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Sorry guys. How do I reply individually to your replies ah?
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looking at my limited collection, it would be the IWC Ingy Ceramic, as i think it can last the longest....
Dumb dumb me. Earlier I stupidly copy and paste your replies. Now I figured liao. Leong, nice choice. So u chose the Inge Ceramic cos u think ceramic last longest? Hmmm.. Fair enuff cos ceramic is light and hard but not really sure it's longevity though. Never mind cis I like the Inge ceramic. Thx
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For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
Tony, pls pick one cos u cannot sell all.
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I will keep a Casio G-Shock, robust, reliable and LCD screen is big enough for my eye when I'm at age of 50 above, and best part is changing a battery is cheap compare to servicing a mechanical watch :Cheers:
Hi Gabriel I think when u reach 50, long sightedness I think the Laco suits u better than the GShock ler cos digital quite difficult to see. Also at night no light, u press the button with trembling hands cos old d, so Laco better i think. Also the rule here does not dictate that u are gonna be poor when u choose that one watch, so, go on and pick a mechanical watch. Need not be battery powered. Also battery not cheap anymore, I changed the batt on my wife Tag, Renata cost way more than what I paid for years back :(
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:thumbsup:
For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
++1 :thumbsup:
Cannot cannot. U must keep one. At least keep your Sea Dweller, Sea Dweller :thumbsup:
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PP aquanaut. very versatile. fits most occasion.
Waahhh u got PP Aquanaut. Nice nice. Good choice. Carry on with a brand so revered in watch collecting, the Patek, and Aquanaut is the sports range for active wear. Why not. Quite a cool watch I like. Keep for generations some more.
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G-Shock G1200....suitable for any situation...and would last for a very long time (if not forever)
To me quartz is as long as the circuit boards still work and ensuring when battery dies and we are aware of it so that the watch still works. But then can the GShock rubber material on the case and strap last so long?
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Without doubt, g shock frogman... ;D
To be honest I quite like GShocks. And to be honest, I have never worn a GShock before my whole life. I always walk past windows looking at Mudman, Frogman and the classics, those simpler and earlier model Gs. When I was young I wore Casio but no GShocks. Easily shocked ones. Alba, Edec I cannot remember the brand name. Went Uni my dad bought me more Casio digital but never GShocks. :( I am sure they are tough like hockey pucks. But the rubber material I not sure cos it's gonna be my one watch lifetime only.
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GMT master II !
Good choice. Ceramic or non ceramic / aluminium bezel? I guess we may need a very versatile watch to carry on as our only watch. 3 timezones, Rolex some more, sure can last wan. :thumbsup:
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seiko marine master sbdx001 ;D
Ivan, why not the SD Deepsea which u used as your icon? I have seen the Seiko Marinemaster before at Moments, that watch shop at the Curve. Not bad. But expensive for a Seiko. Don't know.
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An easy answer would be my 1st serious watch. The one that my wife gave me. A truthful answer will be when I get down to 1 watch it won't stay "1" watch..
Tyler, whether faint or heart attack, u got no choice. Have to pick one. Which watch is that, the one your wife gave you? Must be some real sentimental and romantic watch I bet.
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Keep my PP 5711/1a
That is a real all time classic!!! Nice choice. Just like the Royal Oak. Very the nice. I was once at Kinokuniya buying some watch magazines and next to me was a young stylish handsome manly man wearing a 5711 the earlier models, smaller diameter one, 5711 too, right? Honest story.
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I would say Submariner 14060m
Its versatile... I can wear it in ALL occasion......
I was thinking of my own 14060m, Jacky but also torn between the Sub and 114270. The Sub nice to be the only watch cos I can turn the bezel but I don't dive and only occasional swim and shower or sometimes get in the rain whereas the 114270 so simple, understated, classy, 36mm charm and I don't go cave exploring or climb mount Everest, not even small hills or cliffs but it's nice to wear. So how?
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Has to be this one which I have kept since 2008.Its got almost everything (to me at least)..chrono for timing purposes,day/date for absent minded me,well made solid link bracelet,bright lume,super legibility.Wish it had a unidirectional bezel as well but then again you can'thave it all.It is a take-anywhere watch
Nice watch I like the amagnetism of it. It looks quite mucho. Ya, wish it had a bidirectional 12 hour time intervals so that we can use it like a second timezone when we travel. I got mine in 2008 too from Pavilion IWC. My regular friend who worked in Sincere KL Plaza last time, top salesman then moved to SWG also top salesman there who can also sell for Rolex and IWC at Pavillion was responsible in showing it to me one weekend. Some of u may know this guy.
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sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
It need not be a large collection at all, dpKong. It is supposed to be from your current collection. Small collection easier to focus too. I am sure u have one.
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sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
same here .. :'(
but mine would be same as besview's, i like the watch because it can match diff straps for diff occasions/mood ... 3717, nice on leather, carbon strap, ss and nato.
target for 40th birthday or (38th depending on economic situation)
:P
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It's a tough call between my Sub 14060M and Rootbeer 16713.
Something that I can still see myself wearing when I am 80. Timeless and comfortable. But when I am a frail 70 year old, a smaller ExpI would be more suitable.
It'll be real awkward seeing an old man with a ROO on the wrist or even leaving a big arse Barrichello as an heirloom.
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same here .. :'(
but mine would be same as besview's, i like the watch because it can match diff straps for diff occasions/mood ... 3717, nice on leather, carbon strap, ss and nato.
target for 40th birthday or (38th depending on economic situation)
:P
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U like better buy now lor. 3717 price for leather one is now at least 50% higher compared to back in 2008. Not encouraging buying watch for investment but to point out prices always up, never down. Hope u get it for your 38th burpday. Congrats first ;)
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sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
Sure boh brother? :laugh:
Please pass me your Arabic dialed 116523..... I am sure I can live with that one as my only watch ;D
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It's a tough call between my Sub 14060M and Rootbeer 16713.
Something that I can still see myself wearing when I am 80. Timeless and comfortable. But when I am a frail 70 year old, a smaller ExpI would be more suitable.
It'll be real awkward seeing an old man with a ROO on the wrist or even leaving a big arse Barrichello as an heirloom.
True enough, Terrence but maybe at age 70 we may not be frail? the Sub may last longer for it's ever surviving classic look. Yeah I like you Rootbeer when I first came across it here, different from the everyday 16710s that we see around. Well u can always change it to Coke or Pepsi through bezel change. A bit modified but use original Rilex parts only.
ROO is different league. The muthafu@@ing pieces are huge and so pricey that I dont understand why: a bit like Big Bang series outside big and adventurous, inside movement nothing to shout about. I am talking about the watch, not the Korean hip hop band which I happen to have 2 of their CDs :p
I have seen old strong uncles wearing Sub before. Happen to know one who smokes like 3 packs a day wearing his Sub. Quite cool. Steve Macqueen oriental style. Exp I will fit right on the wrist and not move about too much if compared to bigger pieces. Good point.
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sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
Sure boh brother? :laugh:
Please pass me your Arabic dialed 116523..... I am sure I can live with that one as my only watch ;D
dpkong si peh humble. Got Dayto also never mention. Wear la! Keep for what? U dont wear the watch no happy.
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I've got to keep the ss daytona in that case. regards tony.
For a life n death situation , I'll sell all. regards tony
Tony, pls pick one cos u cannot sell all.
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I know you love your Daytona Dpkong.Regards tony..
sadly, my current collection is not large enough for me to decide which watch to keep for life. i think it's because i haven't got that one yet.
Sure boh brother? :laugh:
Please pass me your Arabic dialed 116523..... I am sure I can live with that one as my only watch ;D
dpkong si peh humble. Got Dayto also never mention. Wear la! Keep for what? U dont wear the watch no happy.
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Has to be this one which I have kept since 2008.Its got almost everything (to me at least)..chrono for timing purposes,day/date for absent minded me,well made solid link bracelet,bright lume,super legibility.Wish it had a unidirectional bezel as well but then again you can'thave it all.It is a take-anywhere watch
Nice watch I like the amagnetism of it. It looks quite mucho. Ya, wish it had a bidirectional 12 hour time intervals so that we can use it like a second timezone when we travel. I got mine in 2008 too from Pavilion IWC. My regular friend who worked in Sincere KL Plaza last time, top salesman then moved to SWG also top salesman there who can also sell for Rolex and IWC at Pavillion was responsible in showing it to me one weekend. Some of u may know this guy.
You can actually use the chrono function as a second timezone but troublesome in that have to wait for 12 noon to strike on either timezone then you press start the chrono button.You then adjust the regular hands to the other timezone
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I would say Submariner 14060m
Its versatile... I can wear it in ALL occasion......
I was thinking of my own 14060m, Jacky but also torn between the Sub and 114270. The Sub nice to be the only watch cos I can turn the bezel but I don't dive and only occasional swim and shower or sometimes get in the rain whereas the 114270 so simple, understated, classy, 36mm charm and I don't go cave exploring or climb mount Everest, not even small hills or cliffs but it's nice to wear. So how?
daytona maybe? sub profile too chunky for proper evening wear.
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A reverso GMT
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Sure boh brother? :laugh:
Please pass me your Arabic dialed 116523..... I am sure I can live with that one as my only watch ;D
It is a beauty but then being human, are we ever satisfied?? :HammerHead:
I know you love your Daytona Dpkong.Regards tony..
Oh yes, I do love Daytonas indeed...
dpkong si peh humble. Got Dayto also never mention. Wear la! Keep for what? U dont wear the watch no happy.
Which one to wear is the problem... Am thinking to let one go for a new grail...
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(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc457/dpkong/IMG_0986800x598.jpg)
I hope you will not sell either before I get to meet up with you in Kuching and see these watches up close. :thumbsup:
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I hope you will not sell either before I get to meet up with you in Kuching and see these watches up close. :thumbsup:
I'll take a cheque if you want one... :Laughing_on_floor:
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I hope you will not sell either before I get to meet up with you in Kuching and see these watches up close. :thumbsup:
I'll take a cheque if you want one... :Laughing_on_floor:
That's a quick one, but I am just not a chrono guy unfortunately. Not a single chrono in my collection except seiko quartz chronos. But those 2 you have there are BEAUTIFUL........I would urge you to wear one on each wrist on 21 Dec 2012 just unless the Mayan prophecy comes true..... ;D
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That's a quick one, but I am just not a chrono guy unfortunately. Not a single chrono in my collection except seiko quartz chronos. But those 2 you have there are BEAUTIFUL........I would urge you to wear one on each wrist on 21 Dec 2012 just unless the Mayan prophecy comes true..... ;D
There's no date so they're not worried about the Mayan prophecy
:Laughing_on_floor:
Oh.. and I read somewhere that the Mayan calendar didn't consider the leap year issue so technically, we've passed the Earth's use-by date...
:Cheers:
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Rolex SDDS!!
hopefully can add that one into my KFL (Keep for Life) stuff ;D
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Everyone here finds the Crown as their keeper. Says something about the brand, doesn't it?
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Though i not yet owned a Rolex Submarine, it will be the only watch if i can only keep one watch.
It has the feature like gold, it can be easily converted to cash in any countries. :thumbsup:
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Wow, another 4 year old thread revived.
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Wow, another 4 year old thread revived.
Ya it's pretty funny. Apologies as I have taken a very laidback perspective on watches lately.
Other than buying a GMTiiC 2 years ago I have gone dry season.
I have been a lurker for most part of watch reading sites.
Just browsing at new releases, how ppl view this hobby, etc.
I also found watch prices despite slump in sales of major brands, they still rocket their prices.
To wear a Honday City on my wrist now equivalent to getting a new Dayto Ceramic.
Watching how Panerai recycle ideas and design over and over again, and calling them with different numbers is mind boggling.
I can't find any watch brands appealing to me to make me want to get one.
My priorities changed past say 2 to 3 years..
But it's all good.
Paid of my house for the family, and comfortably reducing my mortgages on 2 other investment properties.
Not bragging but sharing. Just being frank.
Past months I look at shoes and cars.
Purchased the same 2 pairs of Cheaney penny loafers last 6 months for work wearing. Crazy?
Now just saving up as much as I can for the future.