What's The Rarest Watch You Own?
Literally in terms of numbers produced.
Here's mine. Ulysses Nardin Diver Lemon Shark, one of 300. Absolutely perfect bezel action and finishing, the textured dial is amazing, and the signed crown lines up perpendicular to the case when screwed down (not even Rolex does that); yet everyone shits on the modified Sellita that powers it.
The second rarest one I've got is a Seiko Ripley in the proper colour, one of 3000.
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This Casio JDM model.
This Casio JDM model.
Whoa that is sick. Reminds me of a Mk III Speedmaster
#iwc Tribute to 3705 in Ceratanium limited to 1000 pieces
That’s a cool watch. I love the lemon shark name (yes, I googled to check if it was a real shark species!) and yellow accenting. Selitta movement is a big plus in my book, especially when it comes to servicing. Exotic movements would put me off.
That would be my latest acquisition, Laco Augsburg Oliv 39 limited to 250 pieces.
Sinn U50 Pro. This is number 30 of 150.
I'm going to say my Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT+- because I have never seen another one in this color. Onyx Dragon, your watch is unbelievable.
I used to own a rare watch. One of the last American made Hamilton watches produced.
It was a pristine example and I didn’t want to be the first to scratch it so I sold it to a collector friend who will treat it as a proper collectible.
I want a wearable collection, not a display collection.
#iwc Tribute to 3705 in Ceratanium limited to 1000 pieces
I’ve always loved their Pilot range but could never bring myself to get one. Ceratanium looks fantastic
That’s a cool watch. I love the lemon shark name (yes, I googled to check if it was a real shark species!) and yellow accenting. Selitta movement is a big plus in my book, especially when it comes to servicing. Exotic movements would put me off.
Exactly. Try getting a quote to service a Laureato. One of the reasons why I don’t own one anymore
That would be my latest acquisition, Laco Augsburg Oliv 39 limited to 250 pieces.
Is that a bronze case? How did you get it to patina so evenly?
I'm going to say my Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT+- because I have never seen another one in this color. Onyx Dragon, your watch is unbelievable.
Definitely not the wackiest Ulysse-Nardin but what is with that complication at 11 LOL. I’m a fan
I’ve always loved their Pilot range but could never bring myself to get one. Ceratanium looks fantastic
Ceratanium has got a special color to it. It’s not as dark as ceramic and has a stealthy matte metallic look. Difficult to describe haha
Might be cheating since it's a small independent, but my Jaeger and Benzinger LE is 1 of 40. Absolutely love this watch!
Is that a bronze case? How did you get it to patina so evenly?
Nope. The case is actually ss with bronze PVD coating. 😉
Aquatico bronze diver,limited run of 30
I used to own a rare watch. One of the last American made Hamilton watches produced.
It was a pristine example and I didn’t want to be the first to scratch it so I sold it to a collector friend who will treat it as a proper collectible.
I want a wearable collection, not a display collection.
I was in a similar situation, also with a rare Hamilton.
I used to own a Hamilton electric Meteor. One of the more unusual assymmetrical designs by the great Richard Arbib. Hamilton made only 3000 (1500 with black dials and 1500 with white dials) from 1960 to 1962.
It always kept horrible time hahaha, as most of the Hamilton electric watches did. Instead of paying several hundred dollars to get it serviced, I ended up selling it since I rarely ever wore it.
I was in a similar situation, also with a rare Hamilton.
I used to own a Hamilton electric Meteor. One of the more unusual assymmetrical designs by the great Richard Arbib. Hamilton made only 3000 (1500 with black dials and 1500 with white dials) from 1960 to 1962.
It always kept horrible time hahaha, as most of the Hamilton electric watches did. Instead of paying several hundred dollars to get it serviced, I ended up selling it since I rarely ever wore it.
I also had a Meteor and a few other Electrics. They keep good time when properly serviced.
I also had a Meteor and a few other Electrics. They keep good time when properly serviced.
Stunning watch!! Mine was exactly the same with a black outer dial on a black croc strap.
Hamilton should really think about re-releasing these case designs with automatic movements like Bulova recently did when they relaunched the Accutron brand.
Stunning watch!! Mine was exactly the same with a black outer dial on a black croc strap.
Hamilton should really think about re-releasing these case designs with automatic movements like Bulova recently did when they relaunched the Accutron brand.
If they would do anything like the abominations of the current Ventura line, I’m happier if they leave their iconic Arbib designs in the vault for now.
This one…
The Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub MK1
Rarer that rocking horse poop.
My Seiko 3823-7000. Still has the original bracelet which was only offered for a very short time.
This Radio Shack brand!