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    Do you own your favourite watch?

    The "coke" Rolex GMTIIs produced between 2000 and 2003 (SEL, Superluminova, with lug holes) are my favourite watches. Its a subjective opinion of course, but i cant see any negatives in mine and owning it has been nothing but a pleasure. Remove the prospect of a significant profit and i would not swap it for another watch; new or vintage.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/7DE6yW8y93juLh4r1

    How many of us own our favourite watch?

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    Yes. SDc. No question. Ticks every box for me. Really stopped the 'quest for the pne' when I got this. It's like being married. I still look at others. Wouldn't mind trying them but nothing does it for me like this one.

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    Favourite? Yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manganr View Post
    Yes. SDc. No question. Ticks every box for me. Really stopped the 'quest for the pne' when I got this. It's like being married. I still look at others. Wouldn't mind trying them but nothing does it for me like this one.

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    Good analogy. I love mine. It's all l need in a watch. Though I'm not perhaps so faithful a husband as you!

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    Yes, all of them ;)

    But No.1 is the SD 16600
    It's just a matter of time...

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    I think so - although I have two....

    Daily - Seiko auto SNK805K2



    Grail - IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000



    Between these two - i am pretty happy.

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    At the moment my datejust is my favourite so yes. That might change when the next candidate arrives however.

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    Yep. Speedmaster for me

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    Some on here won't own their favourite watch until they've made all the payments 😁
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    I will on Thursday 😃

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    Yes, it's a Grand Seiko SBGR001.
    Gets better each time it goes on.

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    Yes, my Speedmaster Professional.

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    My grail is the Pepsi GMT, unfortunately I don't own one but I have over a hundred other watches to console myself with.
    I have a submariner, 1984, and a couple of Tudor watches though so if anyone fancies a trade.
    Rolex prices are completely stupid now so even though I have the dosh I just can't bear to pay £6,000 for a watch which after all is just another watch .
    I'm just a very naughty boy.

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    I own my 2nd favourite watch:


    But this is the one I would love to own:

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    Yep, both my Speedmaster and Aerospace are my two favourite watches. However, I'd love to say I'm content but that just isn't true....

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    Quote Originally Posted by luddite View Post
    My grail is the Pepsi GMT, unfortunately I don't own one but I have over a hundred other watches to console myself with.
    I have a submariner, 1984, and a couple of Tudor watches though so if anyone fancies a trade.
    Rolex prices are completely stupid now so even though I have the dosh I just can't bear to pay £6,000 for a watch which after all is just another watch .
    HAHA!




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    Quote Originally Posted by forpetesake View Post
    Yes, it's a Grand Seiko SBGR001.
    Gets better each time it goes on.
    I feel the same way about my Grand Seiko SBGR053.

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    My current favourite is the DSSD d blue. But it is constantly being jostled for that position .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robsmck View Post
    My current favourite is the DSSD d blue. But it is constantly being jostled for that position .

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    Like C I still own this, and have added the 126660 JC to the collection. However. I do seem to be dipping in my interest in watches ATM. Maybe I need some watch retail therapy.

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    I do.
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    What a beautiful dial that Omega has.

    I don't own my favourite watch... yet. Mortgage and three kids is doing a decent job of slowing things down.

    I love dress watches, and have tried many on out of interest, but I know I don't go to anything that warrant owning one. I'll tick a Nomos off the list some point soon, but thats about as dressy as i'll ever get.
    Last edited by Miocene; 17th September 2017 at 22:39.

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    I think my favourite watch is a nautilus and I don't own one. But if I did own it I'm not sure it would live up to my expectations!


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    Fave Watch = Rolex Sub Date
    Own it - Yes
    Grail - Rolex SD

    Everyday Beater = Orange Monster/Seiko SKX007/Ball Fireman

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    Yes .
    Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.

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    Yes, my '68 (Transitional) Speedmaster, which I happen to have been wearing for the past few days.

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    Yes. This Hamilton Pioneer 'Team Earth'...


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    Impossible to say.

    I really like the look of the Fifty Fathoms, but would it be my favourite watch if I owned one?

    I don't think you know what your favourite watch is, unless you own and wear it...

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    Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?

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    In the BLNR I think I own my favourite every day watch.

    Until I own a 5146 though I don't think I'll have my outright favourite.

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    I am not certain that I own my favourite watch, unless you try them all how could you?

    After owning many forum favourites I am finally lucky enough to own a watch that....

    • I cant wait to put on
    • Enjoy wearing whenever I can
    • Stare at even when I already know the time
    • Can wear all day/night without wanting to take it off
    • Can enjoy wearing without worrying about its rarity/rising value
    • Made me sell the rest of my collection with no regret (at all)
    • Stopped me wanting to try/buy any other watches
    • Feels like it belongs on my wrist
    • Has very nearly weaned me off this forum

    Who knows how long these feelings will last? it has been 6 months which is the longest honeymoon period yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by Montybaber View Post
    I am not certain that I own my favourite watch, unless you try them all how could you?

    After owning many forum favourites I am finally lucky enough to own a watch that....

    • I cant wait to put on
    • Enjoy wearing whenever I can
    • Stare at even when I already know the time
    • Can wear all day/night without wanting to take it off
    • Can enjoy wearing without worrying about its rarity/rising value
    • Made me sell the rest of my collection with no regret (at all)
    • Stopped me wanting to try/buy any other watches
    • Feels like it belongs on my wrist
    • Has very nearly weaned me off this forum

    Who knows how long these feelings will last? it has been 6 months which is the longest honeymoon period yet
    Don't tell me - a wrist mounted ORGASMATRON!
    Last edited by forpetesake; 18th September 2017 at 09:27.

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    Yes. AP ROO diver in both standard dial variants.
    It's been my favourite for a few years but I'd always been put off because the they have a bit of a reputation for being rapper watches plus servicing is mythically eye watering. It's actually not that bad.
    Eventually I just thought eff it. What's the point in having a grail that you could get but choose not to because Rolex is the safer option.
    I still love my 1680 and wear it occasionally but the fit finish and comfort of the APs makes them my go-to's.
    I wish I'd just done it sooner before all the obnoxious price rises. :-/


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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    Yes. AP ROO diver in both standard dial variants.
    It's been my favourite for a few years but I'd always been put off because the they have a bit of a reputation for being rapper watches plus servicing is mythically eye watering. It's actually not that bad.
    Eventually I just thought eff it. What's the point in having a grail that you could get but choose not to because Rolex is the safer option.
    I still love my 1680 and wear it occasionally but the fit finish and comfort of the APs makes them my go-to's.
    I wish I'd just done it sooner before all the obnoxious price rises. :-/

    Stunning pair, well impressed with those. AP might have to feature now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    Yes. AP ROO diver in both standard dial variants.
    It's been my favourite for a few years but I'd always been put off because the they have a bit of a reputation for being rapper watches plus servicing is mythically eye watering. It's actually not that bad.
    Eventually I just thought eff it. What's the point in having a grail that you could get but choose not to because Rolex is the safer option.
    I still love my 1680 and wear it occasionally but the fit finish and comfort of the APs makes them my go-to's.
    I wish I'd just done it sooner before all the obnoxious price rises. :-/

    What model are these please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    Yes. AP ROO diver in both standard dial variants.
    It's been my favourite for a few years but I'd always been put off because the they have a bit of a reputation for being rapper watches plus servicing is mythically eye watering. It's actually not that bad.
    Eventually I just thought eff it. What's the point in having a grail that you could get but choose not to because Rolex is the safer option.
    I still love my 1680 and wear it occasionally but the fit finish and comfort of the APs makes them my go-to's.
    I wish I'd just done it sooner before all the obnoxious price rises. :-/

    Nearly 5 years later its still my favourite watch so I am at least consistent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Montybaber View Post
    I am not certain that I own my favourite watch, unless you try them all how could you?

    After owning many forum favourites I am finally lucky enough to own a watch that....

    • I cant wait to put on
    • Enjoy wearing whenever I can
    • Stare at even when I already know the time
    • Can wear all day/night without wanting to take it off
    • Can enjoy wearing without worrying about its rarity/rising value
    • Made me sell the rest of my collection with no regret (at all)
    • Stopped me wanting to try/buy any other watches
    • Feels like it belongs on my wrist
    • Has very nearly weaned me off this forum

    Who knows how long these feelings will last? it has been 6 months which is the longest honeymoon period yet
    Ohhhh go on, what is it, give us a clue at least!! I have a few favourites and I do own my favourite daily wearer, the new Explorer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by raysablade View Post
    The "coke" Rolex GMTIIs produced between 2000 and 2003 (SEL, Superluminova, with lug holes) are my favourite watches. Its a subjective opinion of course, but i cant see any negatives in mine and owning it has been nothing but a pleasure. Remove the prospect of a significant profit and i would not swap it for another watch; new or vintage.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/7DE6yW8y93juLh4r1

    How many of us own our favourite watch?
    Always loved the Coke GMT's and one of these could be my first Rolex, the one I really want though is the 16760 "Fat Lady" just that little bit different but different nonetheless..

    Oh........PLEASE get that wrist jam cleaned out the end links

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    Quote Originally Posted by murkeywaters View Post
    Oh........PLEASE get that wrist jam cleaned out the end links
    That was the first thing i did when i saw the photos.

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    Yep. 16610. 'Nuff said.

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    Today, Yes.

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    I have some of my favourite watches. The rest are absurdly expensive, and I can't make peace with the idea of buying and wearing what I consider to be absurdly expensive watches, even if I theoretically could. The clue is the 'absurdly' part.
    Last edited by Itsguy; 18th September 2017 at 17:46.

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    I'm always on the hunt for the next favourite! Fancy a bulgari recently

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    Of course I do. That'sthe whole point.
    Infact I have quite a bunch.


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    Yes I do, it's this:



    Not my most iconic, expensive, or newest, but my fave, and always the one I reach for, unless I need a G-Shock. I can't imagine liking another watch more, it just suits me.

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    For the time being, yes.




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    When I was looking for something new last summer and considering lots of options, this is the one that I just kept returning to. I love the look of it and the feel of it on, also like the fact that I've never seen another being worn in the flesh.


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    This is a favourite of mine. I have about 60 watches and a lot more expensive than this, but I just like the way the damn thing looks. I even like the way, when using the chrono', it un-winds when resetting. Though it can be annoying at times, when cooking, waiting for the reset to zero.




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