Three levels of watch you want
I ask this question of various folks in various context but I think this is a fun exercise for this group.
What watch do you want under these three criteria?
1) what watch would you buy if money is no issue?
2) what watch would you buy that you could afford but may not be reasonable? It would come close to breaking the bank.
3) what watch would you buy given your current budget? (This one may just be your next purchase)
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Legalkimchi
Watch lover, youtuber (not of watches). Here to be friendly and geek out.
Austin, TX
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
1. A Vacheron Constantin 222 in stainless steel, money no object they can make me one as I cannot rock an all gold one!
2. Tudor North Flag with bracelet and strap
3. Casio Oceanus T200
1) JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual
2) Omega Speedmaster - only unreasonable as I can’t see myself wearing thousands on my wrist
3) Seiko Cocktail Time Frozen Margarita
1. A Vacheron Constantin 222 in stainless steel, money no object they can make me one as I cannot rock an all gold one!
2. Tudor North Flag with bracelet and strap
3. Casio Oceanus T200
With you on the VC 222 👌
1. Vacheron Constantin 222 yellow gold
2. Glashutte Original Sea Q panoramic date in blue.
3. Casio F-91W
Platinum Daytona
VC Fifty Six blue dial
Sub no date
1) a. Longe and Sohne odysseus Ive loved it ever since seeing it.
2) my realistic grail is the Monta triumph. It does everything very well and should last a life time.
3) gshock 5610. Dont have one and since i have to adult everyday with my check ... lol
Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy.
Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.
Circula Watches Supersport gmt.
Hahaha. This is easy. Patek 5326G, Patek 5326G, and NOT Patek 5326G. I should add, I am not looking at any watch right now. I am either stuck, satiated, or unable to afford, but unclear to me which.
1) Vacheron Overseas Blue Chrono
2) Rolex GMT Master 2 Batgirl
3) Monta Skyquest GMT
Patek Calatrava 5226G
JLC Polaris Chrono
Grand Seiko SBGM221
Vacheron Constantin 222
2. Rolex Cellini Prince
3. Bulgari Octo Roma
1. Rolex Submariner
2. Tudor Black Bay 54/58
3. Orient Mako 2
1. VC Metiers D’Art
2. JLC Reverso
3. Seiko SBP289 Mystic Forest (Matrix Ginza)
1) ALS Richard Lange "Pour La Merite" Tourbillon, white gold.
2) VC 222 gold. I can see myself going nuts on several pieces of art to reach that price, but I'd never blow that much on a watch. Probably my just about attainable grail that I'll never purchase.
3) Steel Daytona, but I'm still not convinced it's the right thing to do.
1) Something ridiculous from Jacob & Co. like the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal or the Astronomia Triple-Axis Tourbillon. If money is truly no object, that would be part of a big collection and wouldn’t be a daily wear. Crazy ostentatious, but what absolute works of art.
2) Rolex GMT-Master II “Batgirl.” Five figures for a tool watch is probably unreasonable for me, but I just love that watch. Black and blue are my favorite colors, and I dig the Jubilee bracelet. I’ve tried the Batgirl on a couple times, and it positively sings to me.
3) Venezianico Nereide w/tungsten bezel. This one fits well within my budget and ticks a lot of boxes for me. Tungsten is an underutilized material in watchmaking; it has a cool look and insane scratch resistance. Plus Venezianico’s designs are very pleasing. They’re an up and coming brand, for sure.
1) ressence type 3bbb
2) (oh boy there's loads) tudor bb38, speedmaster racing, aqua terra
3) tissot gentleman
Casio
Casio
Casio
Trust me, I have Casios on my mind which fulfil all the criteria. I just don't want to get too specific because it's not only a bit sad but also a bit personal in some cases, and it will make me look like a bigger fool than I'm usually able to portray myself on my own without any help.
Dude don't put yourself down like that man. Casio is awesome and the best way to not be a fool is to believe in yourself. I believe in you so believe in yourself too my g
Never seen that Aragon Millipede interesting bracelet
That's why I like it. It's a statement piece without being gaudy.
https://youtu.be/_7LoMaTk9HI
1. Rolex pepsi metorite gmt
2. Green dial Tissot Prx
3. Casio f91w
I ordered one like 30 minutes ago lol
Looks like you love pistachio. The breitling premier b01 something or another looks good in pics and has similar ish style as your #2, 3.
This is the Breitling I'd want.
1) Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Snoopy
2) Accutron Astronaut
3) Hamilton Khaki Pilot Automatic
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This is the Breitling I'd want.
Nice. More aggressive and bold vs the more classic chrono I mentioned
My sm300
My Aqua Terra
My Willards
VC 222 all gold
Cartier Tank Louis in gold
Rolex DJ36
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Damned when I saw the first 2 pictures I told myself "did I already answered that thread ??"
My third choice would be a Christopher Ward C63/C65 or a 2nd hand Citizen Chronomaster Jounetsu.
That's why I like it. It's a statement piece without being gaudy.
https://youtu.be/_7LoMaTk9HI
Not your cup of tea?
Rolex Submariner, no date.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch (Hesalite)
Steinhart Adventure Classic
1) RGM Pennsylvania Tourbillon (~$98,500 depending upon optional features selected.)
2) Vintage Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision (~$3,700 used.)
3) Tissot Seastar 1000 30 Bar Chronograph (Pepsi bezel) ($399.44 on Amazon.)