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boychild · 25 November 2022, 10:26 AM

Only 10 options were allowed in the poll. Apologies if it was limited. Cheers!

HogwldFLTR · 25 November 2022, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by boychild

Only 10 options were allowed in the poll. Apologies if it was limited. Cheers!

I guess you're still composing the poll.

boychild · 25 November 2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I guess you're still composing the poll.

LOL yes - carefully selecting. Done.

TimeAZ · 25 November 2022, 10:40 AM

1. Sorry, but Omega doesn't belong on this list.
2. I'd probably lean towards an FP Journe. The Souverain is a masterpiece.

Polar Bear · 25 November 2022, 10:45 AM

Grail is an interesting term
I have "attainable Grails" (Grail watches that i could see myself affording/justifying one day) and "Grail Grail" (Grail watches that are so far out of my financial reach and extremely difficult to justify given my net worth)

If we're talking the 2nd one, its Patek all day long (5524R)
Honorable mentions go to AP (Double Balance Openworked) or VC (Historiques 1921)

douglasf13 · 25 November 2022, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

1. Sorry, but Omega doesn't belong on this list.
2. I'd probably lean towards an FP Journe. The Souverain is a masterpiece.

I mean, it does as much as Rolex.

Polar Bear · 25 November 2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

1. Sorry, but Omega doesn't belong on this list.
2. I'd probably lean towards an FP Journe. The Souverain is a masterpiece.

A Moonshine Gold Speedmaster or Platinum 321 is not something worthy of Grail Status?

ganagati · 25 November 2022, 11:18 AM

other: Philippe Dufour.

brandrea · 25 November 2022, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I mean, it does as much as Rolex.

Right?

I don't really believe in grail watches ... but this one is right up there in terms of significance to me

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Tim Plains · 25 November 2022, 11:29 AM

Rolex and Omega are as high up the ladder and I want to go.

enjoythemusic · 25 November 2022, 11:50 AM

Oystersteel92 · 25 November 2022, 12:05 PM

Going to go with Rolex all the way, as it's not only my favorite brand, but the one that I have the best chance of actually getting from an AD.

I like some Pateks, and I've liked Lange since they came back around in the 1990s, but I also don't really do dress watches on leather straps, and both those brands are primarily that type of watch. They also seem far more delicate than Rolex, which built it's rep on robustness. You could go skin diving in just about any Rolex Oyster. Try that with a Patek or a Lange.

fishingbear · 25 November 2022, 12:13 PM

This is a Rolex Forum so…..

fuzzy_panda · 25 November 2022, 01:11 PM

I have my grail in two categories, attainable with saving up, and unattainable grails. Rolex would be my attainable grail watches, eg BLRO, Panda Daytona. Patek/A Lange would be my unattainable grails (at least the ones i want, e.g. Nautilus perpetual and Datograph perpetual)

hambone1983 · 25 November 2022, 01:19 PM

Patek 6102p

True "holy grail" watch, since I highly doubt I'll ever actually see one, let alone own it.

kieselguhr · 25 November 2022, 01:43 PM

A Lange und Söhne Striking Time in white gold. The dream, where it will remain, indefinitely.

BradSomrak · 25 November 2022, 02:16 PM

Roger Smith.

One day.

douglasf13 · 25 November 2022, 02:19 PM

I kinda only ever wanted a single Rolex to bang around every day. The rest of the stuff I enjoy looking at without the need to own.

fskywalker · 25 November 2022, 10:23 PM

Voted Rolex, PP would be my second choice

AzPaul · 25 November 2022, 11:50 PM

Some people came by here yesterday looking for a grail.
I told them we already got one.
It's very nice.

jingerman · 26 November 2022, 12:13 AM

A Lange!!

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HHIslander · 26 November 2022, 12:22 AM

VC Overseas Chronograph 5500 reverse panda.

denmanproject · 26 November 2022, 12:39 AM

Greubel Forsey

Blansky · 26 November 2022, 01:26 AM

Other, I guess.

Not really looking but it would probably be this one...

Lang & Heyne.

1William · 26 November 2022, 01:31 AM

Rolex as a brand and PP for one off watches.

subtona · 26 November 2022, 01:33 AM

Patek

pickettt · 26 November 2022, 01:34 AM

Grand Seiko

Star Ferry · 26 November 2022, 01:38 AM

Picked Lange because I feel the last few years have ruined Rolex, Patek and AP. I now associate all three brands with crypto bros, COVID relief scammers, and insufferable personality generally.

enjoythemusic · 26 November 2022, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BradSomrak

Roger Smith.
One day.

You have chosen... wisely.

subtona · 26 November 2022, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I mean, it does as much as Rolex.

Not really. The construction is not of the same caliber.

Agree journe should have been included as well as a few other independents.

Possibly the OP is not yet as familiar with the lesser advertised brands though I am sure his participation in the forum will get him up to speed

View Poll Results: What's your #1 brand for your grail watch?
Rolex	59	30.10%
Patek Philippe	72	36.73%
Audemars Piguet	19	9.69%
Jaeger-LeCoultre	1	0.51%
A.Lange & Söhne	23	11.73%
Vacheron Constantin	6	3.06%
IWC	1	0.51%
Omega	6	3.06%
Piaget	0	0%
None	9	4.59%
Voters: 196. You may not vote on this poll

25 November 2022, 10:26 AM	#1
boychild "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Cris Location: New York City Posts: 631	Poll: What's your #1 brand for your grail watch? Only 10 options were allowed in the poll. Apologies if it was limited. Cheers!

25 November 2022, 10:40 AM	#4
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,130	1. Sorry, but Omega doesn't belong on this list. 2. I'd probably lean towards an FP Journe. The Souverain is a masterpiece. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

25 November 2022, 10:45 AM	#5
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	Grail is an interesting term I have "attainable Grails" (Grail watches that i could see myself affording/justifying one day) and "Grail Grail" (Grail watches that are so far out of my financial reach and extremely difficult to justify given my net worth) If we're talking the 2nd one, its Patek all day long (5524R) Honorable mentions go to AP (Double Balance Openworked) or VC (Historiques 1921) __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

25 November 2022, 11:50 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,409	__________________ __________________ “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.

25 November 2022, 11:18 AM	#8
ganagati "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GMT -8 Posts: 335	other: Philippe Dufour.

25 November 2022, 11:29 AM	#10
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: It's not Tim Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,100	Rolex and Omega are as high up the ladder and I want to go.

25 November 2022, 12:05 PM	#12
Oystersteel92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The South, USA Posts: 912	Going to go with Rolex all the way, as it's not only my favorite brand, but the one that I have the best chance of actually getting from an AD. I like some Pateks, and I've liked Lange since they came back around in the 1990s, but I also don't really do dress watches on leather straps, and both those brands are primarily that type of watch. They also seem far more delicate than Rolex, which built it's rep on robustness. You could go skin diving in just about any Rolex Oyster. Try that with a Patek or a Lange.

25 November 2022, 12:13 PM	#13
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,386	This is a Rolex Forum so…..

25 November 2022, 01:11 PM	#14
fuzzy_panda "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Real Name: James Location: New Zealand Watch: OP41 Green Posts: 65	I have my grail in two categories, attainable with saving up, and unattainable grails. Rolex would be my attainable grail watches, eg BLRO, Panda Daytona. Patek/A Lange would be my unattainable grails (at least the ones i want, e.g. Nautilus perpetual and Datograph perpetual)

25 November 2022, 01:19 PM	#15
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	Patek 6102p True "holy grail" watch, since I highly doubt I'll ever actually see one, let alone own it.

25 November 2022, 01:43 PM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,417	Poll: What's your #1 brand for your grail watch? A Lange und Söhne Striking Time in white gold. The dream, where it will remain, indefinitely.

25 November 2022, 02:16 PM	#17
BradSomrak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 566	Roger Smith. One day.

25 November 2022, 02:19 PM	#18
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I kinda only ever wanted a single Rolex to bang around every day. The rest of the stuff I enjoy looking at without the need to own.

25 November 2022, 10:23 PM	#19
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,594	Voted Rolex, PP would be my second choice __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

25 November 2022, 11:50 PM	#20
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,196	Some people came by here yesterday looking for a grail. I told them we already got one. It's very nice. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

26 November 2022, 12:13 AM	#21
jingerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Singapore Posts: 108	A Lange!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2022, 12:22 AM	#22
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,182	VC Overseas Chronograph 5500 reverse panda.

26 November 2022, 12:39 AM	#23
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,355	Greubel Forsey

26 November 2022, 01:31 AM	#25
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,689	Rolex as a brand and PP for one off watches.

26 November 2022, 01:33 AM	#26
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,988	Patek __________________

26 November 2022, 01:34 AM	#27
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	Grand Seiko

26 November 2022, 01:38 AM	#28
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Picked Lange because I feel the last few years have ruined Rolex, Patek and AP. I now associate all three brands with crypto bros, COVID relief scammers, and insufferable personality generally.

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