If you could choose any watch in the world, but you could only ever own one, which one would it be?
I know this question has been asked many times across various forums, but would love what watch crunchers choose as their one and only watch.
No need to elaborate with your choice.
" Lets be straight to the answer"
Please put brand and model on the comments.
Thanks 😊
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Ray
Welcome to my WatchCrunch profile.
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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1
watch
in collection
6.20”
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15.75 cm
Heart - Rolex Explorer 1
Head - G-Shock GBD 200
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 - Black Bezel
Batman
NAVITIMER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 43
VC222
VC222
5167/1A AQUANAUT l, would get the rubber strap as well then I would have everything I need.
The Omega Seamaster 300M Pro, 2531.80. My favorite version of the SMP, my grail, and the one that I’d pick.
Mido ocean star 200 black face
GS Whirlpool
If it would magically never need to be serviced, any AL&S, especially Zeitwerk.
Lange Odysseus
Longines conquest 34 mm
I chose this
5326g, still.
The #1 thing I don't like about that watch are the hands. They look weird to me. What do you think? (Obviously you don't mind them considering this is your grail but I want to hear some opinions about them. 😂)
I love the open sword hands. Obviously taste is subjective, but they really just tickle my fancy. The lume is pretty good on them too!
Citizen Promaster Tough - radio controlled 💪😎
As a watch collector for over a decade, I've observed significant changes in both the watch collecting community and the industry. Discussions about preferred watch brands and models are common on watch forums, and certain timepieces used to consistently garner consensus, such as the Rolex Submariner and Daytona, the Omega Speedmaster, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Calatrava, AP Royal Oak. However, I'm really surprised at how quickly opinions and preferences have diversified, reflecting a broader range of tastes and interests.
I'm gonna have to go with the Granf Seiko Tentagraph 😉
The Omega Seamaster 300M Pro, 2531.80. My favorite version of the SMP, my grail, and the one that I’d pick.
Absolutely. This is my favorite and my grail also. This and a cache of straps, this would be my one and only.
This one. My grail. I have it. #shunbun
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi
On a jubilee bracelet, of course 😉
On a jubilee bracelet, of course 😉
Actually, no. On a black canvas or nylon two piece strap
VC222
FP Journe Chronomètre
The Kikuchi Nakagawa "Murakumo" white dial with the stunning spade hour hand.
The waitlist for it is obscenely long, but if I could snag just one watch, this would be it.
Rolex...but torn between the Explorer II and the Sub. I spose I'd go Submariner, but it'd be a tough decision.
As a watch collector for over a decade, I've observed significant changes in both the watch collecting community and the industry. Discussions about preferred watch brands and models are common on watch forums, and certain timepieces used to consistently garner consensus, such as the Rolex Submariner and Daytona, the Omega Speedmaster, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Calatrava, AP Royal Oak. However, I'm really surprised at how quickly opinions and preferences have diversified, reflecting a broader range of tastes and interests.
Anyway, my only one watch if ever
NAVITIMER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 43
Great choice but I would go with 46mm with the simple B logo in house BO1 movement if I could mix and match favourite Breitling watches.
My brilliant dad’s simple steel Rolex OP, circa late 50s -60s manual date change in the exact condition the watch came through Canada Customs in 1961, I would also like to be my 10 year old self to receive the watch.