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unknown · 29 November 2020, 06:58 PM

Just for fun ...
Imagine you win an watch related contest and you win 100K.
only a few rules....

1/ ONLY 1 watch not 4 watches that cost 25K. If you choose a 50K watch you don't get the other 50K on your bank :-)

2/ ONLY new watches, no vintage

3/ You get it within one week so if it has a waiting list, you get the first one available

4/ You're NEVER allowed to sell or trade it for another watch.

What brand would you probably buy ?

Russell996 · 29 November 2020, 08:42 PM

Since you are never able to sell or trade the piece for the purposes of this poll the value retention is ignored, it simply comes down to your current favourite piece at $100k, for this reason alone I hope the poll will reflect a bit of diversity compared to the obvious.

MCMartiny · 29 November 2020, 09:06 PM

I voted Lange (Langematik Perpetual Honeygold)...but would also seriously consider a Voutilainen in white gold.

mongrelnomoad · 29 November 2020, 10:37 PM

I voted Lange - quite a few at that price, and they all beat the equivalent Patek or VC, and associated independents, though I'd be very tempted to commission something interesting - a perpetual calendar or a rattrapante - from Ateliers de Chronometrie. Problem is, the watches I really want, cost a lot more. lol. There's quite a gap between $100k and a Roger Smith.

toolr · 29 November 2020, 10:59 PM

Patek 5320G

1William · 29 November 2020, 11:15 PM

PP in some version.

brandrea · 29 November 2020, 11:27 PM

A vintage Rolex

enjoythemusic · 29 November 2020, 11:34 PM

Pateks are soooooooo boooorning and predictable, plus everyone with a few quid has one.

Why no MB&F? You know, true creativity and freedom of mechanical design and engineering.

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DoraTheExplorerII · 29 November 2020, 11:37 PM

What are my options for a 100k Rolex?

Benzsiam · 30 November 2020, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoraTheExplorerII

What are my options for a 100k Rolex?

Vintage Rolex or Rainbow Daytona

Swaye · 30 November 2020, 12:46 AM

FPJ Optimum (they are pushing up on 100K now in Platinum)

Etschell · 30 November 2020, 01:05 AM

Vc overseas perpetual gold.

mongrelnomoad · 30 November 2020, 01:16 AM

From all the unspecified Pateks in this thread, the name recognition really is priceless...

sokoloka · 30 November 2020, 02:06 AM

Audemars Piguet, no question for me.

mongrelnomoad · 30 November 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sokoloka

Audemars Piguet, no question for me.

Just out of interest, which one? Cos the RO Openworked is the only one that would get a look-in for me...

texasmade · 30 November 2020, 03:03 AM

AP for me also. 15202 in YG with champagne dial.

Pw92676 · 30 November 2020, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Why no MB&F? You know, true creativity and freedom of mechanical design and engineering.

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Vc overseas perpetual gold.

Lot of good options here. Love these above. I think the VC would be damn tempting. It’s a watch I can almost see myself saying let me put all my chips in on it then walk away from the table.

I bet I’m not the only crazy one on here to think “only have 100 to spend on a watch? But my real grail costs more”. LOL. We are a crazy and fortunate bunch.

MILGAUSS88 · 30 November 2020, 03:34 AM

Interesting to see so few people choosing Rolex.
However there really is no new Rolex for $100,000 that I want. All of the ones I prefer are below $50k. So, it would seem like a waste given this scenario.

My choice was Lange. In that price range, just prefer it to Patek or Journe. I think the just offer a lot more.

EEpro · 30 November 2020, 03:37 AM

Platona and a Camry.

DGB · 30 November 2020, 04:46 AM

Journe for the technical aspect of the movement
Voutilainen for the craftsmanship

madgpol · 30 November 2020, 04:52 AM

Easy Patek perpetual calender

bogdoc · 30 November 2020, 06:08 AM

I voted for PP before reading your post. I am still standing by it especially if I am never allowed to sell it.

Jay (Eire) · 30 November 2020, 09:42 AM

Other for me; since it’s a guilt free $100k can I have a Vianny Halter Antiqua?

sokoloka · 30 November 2020, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Just out of interest, which one? Cos the RO Openworked is the only one that would get a look-in for me...

Fortunate enough to already have one of those in steel so one of their ceramic pieces are next in my line of sight.

26579CE - black ceramic perpetual calendar, although checking it's now $102k USD after the recent price bump. Just outside of the $100k limit!

sokoloka · 30 November 2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

AP for me also. 15202 in YG with champagne dial.

Also an excellent choice. I'm a big fan of their RG but wouldn't say no to a YG piece if the right one came up.

ChaseATX · 30 November 2020, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaye

FPJ Optimum (they are pushing up on 100K now in Platinum)

Great choice

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_speedmaster_ · 30 November 2020, 10:31 AM

If only new watches are allowed, Romain Gauthier micro rotor.

7sins · 30 November 2020, 10:55 AM

with $40k to spare

or this at MSRP and not having to pay sales tax to keep it under 100k

dchang81 · 30 November 2020, 11:09 AM

Mbf lm1

NYG1121 · 30 November 2020, 11:21 AM

If one any only, I have to get the platona because it would be the most versatile and care free

View Poll Results: options
Audemars Piguet	22	9.91%
Rolex	9	4.05%
Patek	85	38.29%
Vacheron	13	5.86%
Lange & Söhne	40	18.02%
FP Journe	29	13.06%
Breguet	3	1.35%
JLC	3	1.35%
Ulysse Nardin	0	0%
Other	18	8.11%
Voters: 222. You may not vote on this poll

29 November 2020, 06:58 PM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,802	You could spend 100.000 USD on 1 watch ... Just for fun ... Imagine you win an watch related contest and you win 100K. only a few rules.... 1/ ONLY 1 watch not 4 watches that cost 25K. If you choose a 50K watch you don't get the other 50K on your bank :-) 2/ ONLY new watches, no vintage 3/ You get it within one week so if it has a waiting list, you get the first one available 4/ You're NEVER allowed to sell or trade it for another watch. What brand would you probably buy ? __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

29 November 2020, 11:34 PM	#8
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,445	Pateks are soooooooo boooorning and predictable, plus everyone with a few quid has one. Why no MB&F? You know, true creativity and freedom of mechanical design and engineering. HM7_Red_Face_thumb.jpg LM2_RG_Face_Blue_thumb.jpg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

30 November 2020, 12:46 AM	#11
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	FPJ Optimum (they are pushing up on 100K now in Platinum) __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

30 November 2020, 01:05 AM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Vc overseas perpetual gold. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

29 November 2020, 08:42 PM	#2
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,180	Since you are never able to sell or trade the piece for the purposes of this poll the value retention is ignored, it simply comes down to your current favourite piece at $100k, for this reason alone I hope the poll will reflect a bit of diversity compared to the obvious.

29 November 2020, 09:06 PM	#3
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	I voted Lange (Langematik Perpetual Honeygold)...but would also seriously consider a Voutilainen in white gold.

29 November 2020, 10:37 PM	#4
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,847	I voted Lange - quite a few at that price, and they all beat the equivalent Patek or VC, and associated independents, though I'd be very tempted to commission something interesting - a perpetual calendar or a rattrapante - from Ateliers de Chronometrie. Problem is, the watches I really want, cost a lot more. lol. There's quite a gap between $100k and a Roger Smith.

29 November 2020, 10:59 PM	#5
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,339	Patek 5320G

29 November 2020, 11:15 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	PP in some version.

29 November 2020, 11:27 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,696	A vintage Rolex

29 November 2020, 11:37 PM	#9
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	What are my options for a 100k Rolex?

30 November 2020, 01:16 AM	#13
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,847	From all the unspecified Pateks in this thread, the name recognition really is priceless...

30 November 2020, 02:06 AM	#14
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Audemars Piguet, no question for me. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

30 November 2020, 03:03 AM	#16
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	AP for me also. 15202 in YG with champagne dial.

30 November 2020, 03:34 AM	#18
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,949	Interesting to see so few people choosing Rolex. However there really is no new Rolex for $100,000 that I want. All of the ones I prefer are below $50k. So, it would seem like a waste given this scenario. My choice was Lange. In that price range, just prefer it to Patek or Journe. I think the just offer a lot more.

30 November 2020, 03:37 AM	#19
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	Platona and a Camry. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

30 November 2020, 04:46 AM	#20
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 989	Journe for the technical aspect of the movement Voutilainen for the craftsmanship

30 November 2020, 04:52 AM	#21
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	Easy Patek perpetual calender

30 November 2020, 06:08 AM	#22
bogdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 382	I voted for PP before reading your post. I am still standing by it especially if I am never allowed to sell it.

30 November 2020, 09:42 AM	#23
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,469	Other for me; since it’s a guilt free $100k can I have a Vianny Halter Antiqua?

30 November 2020, 10:31 AM	#27
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	If only new watches are allowed, Romain Gauthier micro rotor. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

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7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	with $40k to spare or this at MSRP and not having to pay sales tax to keep it under 100k __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

30 November 2020, 11:09 AM	#29
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,042	Mbf lm1

30 November 2020, 11:21 AM	#30
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,767	If one any only, I have to get the platona because it would be the most versatile and care free

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