Most satisfying purchase in 2021

[GB-man]

This thread brings the heat. Sheesh

[rootbeer7]

Having a lot of time to re-evaluate my collection in 2020, there were a couple of changes. I missed having a Panerai, so in came an old-school decorated 112, but most satisfying was a a Franck Muller I lusted after 20 years ago, but could never afford. Now languishing somewhere below (you fill in the gap) in popularity, you get a lot of watch for the money.

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by cotway

Wedding watch…asked the boutique to engrave the balance cock with initials and the case with the wedding date…Germany obliged…thank you Aya at the NYC boutique!

Cool! Would you mind sharing it with us?

[cotway]

I assume you would like to see the back?


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[scottwmitch]

For sure my Zenith Chronomaster Sport!


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[fmc000]

Originally Posted by cotway

I assume you would like to see the back?


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Yes, thank you. I can't see the initials on the balance cock, though.

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[justcruisin]

My perfect two watch collection complete in 2021 - hard to pick which of the two was “most satisfying”. The Daytona I’ve been wanting since 2018 (SS or WG) when SS was 15-17k/WG was below retail. When I was finally ready to celebrate a milestone promotion, couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger. Come end of 2020 for another milestone promotion, registered interest for the WG Daytona again and picked up a Lange 1 MP. Long road, but these two watches cover those milestones and most occasions I wear them for. The Oysterflex allows me to wear the Daytona on absolutely anything casual, with the Lange covering my other needs. Overall, was patient and had a fun journey. I wear both in rotation, 7 days a week. No wrist time for the others.

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[Bearxj86]

Cost an arm and a leg but the 15202ip..



Dollar for dollar it would be this pair



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[southnc]

Patek 5235R - Just amazed that you can get this for more than 10K under list.

Considering what this watch offers: movement made for the model (rare for Patek), 1st true hacking movement (non-chrono), Spiromax, Pulsomax, historically accurate regulator design, Annual Calendar, and outstanding legibility thanks to use of white lacquered hands (like FP Journe CB).
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The watch is beautiful, with less controversial colors that the original WG version had. The ghosted brand name is very cool.
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It is also very accurate and the 40.5 mm size is not too big.
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The micro-rotor movement is nicely finished and allows full-viewing of the caliber.
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Annual calendar works well and, whilst symmetry with dial is not perfect, it blends in very well and is easy to read like the time.
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Will never understand how buyers will slurp their sports watches with an underwhelming 324 movement, whilst ignoring this stunning piece. In any case, better for me.

[ap1]

Probably this one




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[ap1]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I'm very lucky to acquire both these watches this year, and I can't really decide which one is more satisfying.

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[Stranger]

Nice shirt @ap1 !

[samuel019]

Great idea for a thread

Granted we are talking about 2021, 2020 was my busiest year ever with 7 new additions but in the spirit of the thread 2021 was my most “heavy” and rewarding

Can’t pick just one but these 2 changed my outlook significantly in 2021

[cotway]

Originally Posted by fmc000

Yes, thank you. I can't see the initials on the balance cock, though.

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You should be able to see a D C at the top…


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[fmc000]

Yup, thanks. So cool!

[_speedmaster_]

Easily my UJ. Might be my favorite purchase to date.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ap1

Thanks buddy!
Nice watch and nice shirt

[GST15]

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[Bearxj86]

Have to admit finding this NOS limited piece after being denied an everest was really satisfying..






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[JMac6]

These were satisfying in very different ways:

This one, because it is my first Patek and I feel significantly more "focused" going forward:



This one, the OF, because it is just a joy to wear:

[rlj676]

Black Daytona in honor of the birth of my son. That it also helped mark my 40th and a promotion was nice too. But maybe those should justify some other acquisitions lol.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by JMac6

This one, the OF, because it is just a joy to wear:

Well played!

EXACTLY, the Bvlgari Octo is a joy to wear.

[Flying Clog]

Two purchases standout this year.

First is my California dial PAM424. Traded a bronze IWC Spitfire and couldn’t be happier.




Earlier this year, I saw the Hermes H08 online from Watches & Wonders and registered interest with my local Hermes store. Trying it on I knew it was coming home with me.




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[7sins]

It has been quite a year for new watches but YTD definitely the RM and maybe the RG jumbo a close second, however that might change here end of Nov, early Dec. Should be an interesting closeout to the year.

[enjoythemusic]

For wristwatches....

This might seem like a weird pick; this was a slow year. Will try to do a bit 'better' for 2022. Nevertheless, it's a wonderful timepiece, and historic too as the world's first METAS-certified non-Omega. Wears well and very accurate too. Wish I had a pic of the movement, it really is quite lovely in that badarse kinda way.

I'm stealing a movement pic.

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[rlj676]

Originally Posted by 7sins

It has been quite a year for new watches but YTD definitely the RM and maybe the RG jumbo a close second, however that might change here end of Nov, early Dec. Should be an interesting closeout to the year.

RM in a Diablo? That is awesome. Both bold design ahead of their times.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by rlj676

RM in a Diablo? That is awesome. Both bold design ahead of their times.

Great eye and thank you for the kind words! Love the diablo roadster, most fun and analog car I have ever owned, makes fixing everything that goes wrong worth it.

[rlj676]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Great eye and thank you for the kind words! Love the diablo roadster, most fun and analog car I have ever owned, makes fixing everything that goes wrong worth

That steering wheel narrowed down for sure

Actually non-watch I got a 997 turbo this year so that might trump the Daytona lol. And that is called an analog car… but yeah I think not compared to a Diablo!

Wish I didn’t have to resize pics off phone.

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

The only watch I purchased this year so far. Very satisfying.

Needs a Speedmaster. Looks great! Kudos to the other Speedys in this thread, too.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by 7sins

It has been quite a year for new watches but YTD definitely the RM and maybe the RG jumbo a close second, however that might change here end of Nov, early Dec. Should be an interesting closeout to the year.

Nice Diablo (what a classic!) and RM bro