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MCMartiny · 14 February 2016, 03:00 AM

Let's play a little game:

If you were going to trade ALL your current watches to a single "grail watch" and then wear that for the rest of your life and in time pass it on to your son, which Patek (new of vintage) would you settle for as your "exit watch"?

locutus49 · 14 February 2016, 03:06 AM

5070

cinch · 14 February 2016, 03:09 AM

5970

Oryx · 14 February 2016, 03:14 AM

5970P or 5070P or 5131 (any metal variant)

ap1 · 14 February 2016, 03:37 AM

Man 5270 from nyc2la sure looks like it BUT if only one, I'd go more versatile with platinum 5711

Oryx · 14 February 2016, 04:04 AM

yes the 5711P is also a good shout

nyc2la · 14 February 2016, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

Man 5270 from nyc2la sure looks like it BUT if only one, I'd go more versatile with platinum 5711

Cheers!

Right now, my 5270, but I withhold judgment until I see the 5170p (if and when it comes out - one can dream, right?) 👏🍻

Footnote, my Platona is so versatile and dreamy. It fits the bill for a one and only, but the 5270 trumps it, IMHO, in the heirloom category.

kilyung · 14 February 2016, 04:48 AM

Patek 5078

GB-man · 14 February 2016, 05:58 AM

Well I couldn't do that but if I was inclined to try, it would be a 5711P.

subtona · 14 February 2016, 06:05 AM

Honestly don't know that there is one but this is so lovely.

If water resistant to 100meters and 2-3mm bigger, I would sell everything to own it as my one and only.

Pictured hear with Ben clymers sweater

Oryx · 14 February 2016, 06:11 AM

the 5078 is really something…. as is the 5959

Flying Clog · 14 February 2016, 07:00 AM

For me either the 5396, 5159 or 5205

Just the hands on the first two I could sit and look at all day.

kneedeep · 14 February 2016, 07:21 AM

5970 for me

WAK4 · 14 February 2016, 07:29 AM

Sadly, probably a steel nautilus 5712, 5726, or the 5164.

Not that I have to sell my collection to get it, but one of those would be a Patek, that if I could have just one watch, would make me happy to wear every day.

nyc2la · 14 February 2016, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

Sadly, probably a steel nautilus 5712, 5726, or the 5164.

Not that I have to sell my collection to get it, but one of those would be a Patek, that if I could have just one watch, would make me happy to wear every day.

Nothing sad about that at all! All those are great watches!

brandrea · 14 February 2016, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Patek 5078

Beautiful

Fiery · 14 February 2016, 07:56 AM

That's actually a tough question for me. Prestige, movement and general "wow" factor wise my grail is the 3970J. But I know I wouldn't be able to wear that watch everyday, but would only put it on for special occasions. So it wouldn't work as an only watch. Therefore I'd pick a sporty steel Patek, probably the 5990. Unless of course Patek rolls out a steel Nautilus perpetual calendar this year...

Lordofrolex · 14 February 2016, 07:57 AM

I'm a simple guys li would probably choose plat DD40

RUK · 14 February 2016, 08:29 AM

This is pretty easy - 5208P

All the words needed to make it an exit watch

Patek
Platinum
Perpetual
Minute repeater
Mono pusher chronograph

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Chasseur · 14 February 2016, 08:30 AM

I talked to my 17 years old son during Christmas and I told him that I am going to offer him a watch for his 18.
His answer has been: I know it represents a lot to you but I will have such a marvelous watch when I will be able to afford it
So,so,so I can't play the game

Sam Philip · 14 February 2016, 09:04 AM

Patek 1527

RussW · 14 February 2016, 09:42 AM

Probably the 5370

Hamish · 14 February 2016, 10:36 AM

But maybe a little small

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Patek 5078

busytimmy · 14 February 2016, 10:37 AM

2499

Hamish · 14 February 2016, 10:45 AM

But I am not sure about legibility or the dial colour

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUK

This is pretty easy - 5208P

All the words needed to make it an exit watch

Patek
Platinum
Perpetual
Minute repeater
Mono pusher chronograph

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

jc-watch · 14 February 2016, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamish

But I am not sure about legibility

No worries! Just strike that bad boy! ;-)

jon_jon · 14 February 2016, 10:52 AM

Caliber 89 or Henry Graves watch

AK797 · 14 February 2016, 11:12 AM

I thought a 5970P or a 5370 but probably Stephen's blue 5270G.

AK797 · 14 February 2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Caliber 89 or Henry Graves watch

I watched the Sotheby's auction for the HG, was an amazing atmosphere in the place as it was knocked down for the record, and the bald guy from Beverly Hills Pawn was actually in the audience.

malarky_hk · 14 February 2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chasseur

I talked to my 17 years old son during Christmas and I told him that I am going to offer him a watch for his 18.
His answer has been: I know it represents a lot to you but I will have such a marvelous watch when I will be able to afford it
So,so,so I can't play the game

John, given your son's response feel free to adopt me. I'm not picky and would gladly take anything in your collection with joy.

14 February 2016, 03:00 AM	#1
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Exit Watch Let's play a little game: If you were going to trade ALL your current watches to a single "grail watch" and then wear that for the rest of your life and in time pass it on to your son, which Patek (new of vintage) would you settle for as your "exit watch"?

14 February 2016, 07:56 AM	#17
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	That's actually a tough question for me. Prestige, movement and general "wow" factor wise my grail is the 3970J. But I know I wouldn't be able to wear that watch everyday, but would only put it on for special occasions. So it wouldn't work as an only watch. Therefore I'd pick a sporty steel Patek, probably the 5990. Unless of course Patek rolls out a steel Nautilus perpetual calendar this year... __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

14 February 2016, 07:57 AM	#18
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	I'm a simple guys li would probably choose plat DD40 __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

14 February 2016, 08:29 AM	#19
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Exit Watch This is pretty easy - 5208P All the words needed to make it an exit watch Patek Platinum Perpetual Minute repeater Mono pusher chronograph Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

14 February 2016, 10:37 AM	#24
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Exit Watch 2499

14 February 2016, 03:06 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	5070

14 February 2016, 03:09 AM	#3
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	5970

14 February 2016, 03:14 AM	#4
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,887	5970P or 5070P or 5131 (any metal variant)

14 February 2016, 03:37 AM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,089	Man 5270 from nyc2la sure looks like it BUT if only one, I'd go more versatile with platinum 5711

14 February 2016, 04:04 AM	#6
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,887	yes the 5711P is also a good shout

14 February 2016, 04:48 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Patek 5078

14 February 2016, 05:58 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,899	Well I couldn't do that but if I was inclined to try, it would be a 5711P.

14 February 2016, 06:11 AM	#11
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,887	the 5078 is really something…. as is the 5959

14 February 2016, 07:00 AM	#12
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	For me either the 5396, 5159 or 5205 Just the hands on the first two I could sit and look at all day.

14 February 2016, 07:21 AM	#13
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	5970 for me

14 February 2016, 07:29 AM	#14
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	Sadly, probably a steel nautilus 5712, 5726, or the 5164. Not that I have to sell my collection to get it, but one of those would be a Patek, that if I could have just one watch, would make me happy to wear every day.

14 February 2016, 08:30 AM	#20
Chasseur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,077	I talked to my 17 years old son during Christmas and I told him that I am going to offer him a watch for his 18. His answer has been: I know it represents a lot to you but I will have such a marvelous watch when I will be able to afford it So,so,so I can't play the game

14 February 2016, 09:04 AM	#21
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Patek 1527

14 February 2016, 09:42 AM	#22
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	Probably the 5370

14 February 2016, 11:12 AM	#28
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	I thought a 5970P or a 5370 but probably Stephen's blue 5270G.

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