I Love But Would NEVER Own

As a pilot's watch fanatic I would love to own the Seiko Kamikaze watch. The history of that watch is insane let alone that it was build with a one-way ticket.

What a crown!!!!!

Absolutely anything which is gorgeous but too big for me.

Examples might be the Mercedes IWC Pilot Chronograph (love the colour and the whole look.)

A more recent one would be the new JLC Reverso Tribute Chronograph (two stunning sides.)

Every time I look at them on the wrist I would feel just this shade of "its a bit big for me.."

That reverso tho.. god its sexy..

I’m with you on both!!!!!!

I love the Goofy Panda by Studio Underdog it’s just a fantastic looking watch.

I love chronographs and I love watches that look a little bit different and this one more than covers that. But I have a requirement of 100m wr on all my watches so I won’t be buying this despite how much I love it.

Cannot think of a reason to not buy a watch that I love that is not cost.

Just curious, but why the 100m water resistance requirement?

RM! 🤔🤨🤪

I love doing water sports and I have kids who love being in the water. I had a Swatch which had 50m wr that I went surfing with and water got in and it broke. I just decided that I didn’t want to have to worry about that and I’d just buy watches I could wear no matter what I was doing.

I can think of a number of watches that would fall under that category. There’s one that stands out. But first, the reasoning.

Like most folks, I don’t have a bottomless bank account and watches, as much as I love them, are not exactly at the top of my (and definitively not the significant other) list of priorities. That being said, and also, when I do buy, I like to splurge a bit, so we’re talking between 2-5k left back at the AD. I could see myself spending up to 10k on a watch, maybe to celebrate a landmark event. But realistically, if I’m aiming for diversity in my collection (diver, dress, chrono,…), I can’t really afford to double the category.

And here comes the one. A chronograph I would love to have, but frankly, in my eyes, the Speedmaster scratches that itch just a little bit better.

I’m talking about the Zenith El Primero. Particularly the A384 Revival. What a watch! But then again, no space for it. Besides the fact it is slightly over budget.

I would love this V&C overseas but the cost is crazy . I think the dial is so simple but stunning . My humble opinion of course ! I’d actually love to hear from anyone with visual , affordable alternatives to this piece 🎉

Interesting, even 50m wr possibly isn't sufficient for non-diving situations. I don't do much water sports, so have no idea. Thanks!

I might have been unlucky and the surf was very rough so if you’re just swimming or doing light stuff on the surface you’ll probably be okay but I don’t want to take the risk.

If I can afford it I will wear it 😂

I’ve recently fell in love with the Explorer and every time I go into my local AD I try it on. The thing is that I just bought a new Speedy for a milestone moment and can’t allow myself two new expensive watches. So the question is, will I ever be willing to give up my beloved Speedy? Probably not (I’m a space nerd). But where there’s a will, there’s a way…. Maybe I don’t have to get rid of it? Maybe sell the new Speedy and get an older used Speedy and an older Explorer? Will I regret it? How do I scratch the itch?! Aggghhh!