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Ba Ba · 21 January 2018, 10:51 PM

Here are two examples. Agree?

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ap1 · 21 January 2018, 11:41 PM

They are in the WIS world but I’d insert a Daytona over the 1 to really nail home the topic. Real nice though!

Something like this

mps354 · 21 January 2018, 11:53 PM

Tremendous duo that often comes to mind when thinking about modern classics. Not the full list, but on the list

Rickn · 22 January 2018, 12:25 AM

I’d say Sub, 15202,5711, daytona and Speedy are the icons. Sadly other than a lvc, I don’t have any of them.

brandrea · 22 January 2018, 12:28 AM

I’d say a Submariner would qualify as well

thomaspp · 22 January 2018, 01:32 AM

Very nice. That Lange is not for me though and would not put it in the same category to a nautilus in terms of "forever design."

JJ WA · 22 January 2018, 02:35 AM

A modern iconic trio.

GP13 · 22 January 2018, 02:45 AM

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A modern iconic trio.

Nice trio!

AK797 · 22 January 2018, 03:11 AM

For sure, with the 15202, they have very distinctive and iconic looks.

ap1 · 22 January 2018, 03:18 AM

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A modern iconic trio.

tyler1980 · 22 January 2018, 03:23 AM

im going to go in a different direction here. The 5711, daytona's, subs, etc are iconic but not modern iconic. They are very similar to the design of the originals that are at least four decades old.

For modern iconic I am going to say the aquanaut. Its on rubber (modern idea), classic styling yet a different design entirely than a Nautilus. It was very different when it was first released and has become very recognizable. To me thats the definition of a modern iconic watch.

kvossoughi · 22 January 2018, 05:20 AM

Aquanaut's popularity has definitely spiked this year after many years of being in the background. A lot of the of the old school icons spent many years under appreciated until the general public caught on to their charms. The aquanaut's time has finally come.

SL BRABUS · 22 January 2018, 05:34 AM

Nice....!!!

kneedeep · 22 January 2018, 06:49 AM

Depends on your definition of modern, but I'd say for "recent" modern the 5711, 15202. Going back before those another 20ish years, I'd go with Speedmaster Hesalite, Submariner, GMT, Daytona.

RussW · 22 January 2018, 07:51 AM

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Here are two examples. Agree?

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I agree on the 5711.

I wouldn’t consider the Lange at all iconic, at least not in the top 10. A datograph possibly.

RussW · 22 January 2018, 07:54 AM

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I’d say Sub, 15202,5711, daytona and Speedy are the icons. Sadly other than a lvc, I don’t have any of them.

Agree with the list. Would probably add a Cartier in there too.

RussW · 22 January 2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

im going to go in a different direction here. The 5711, daytona's, subs, etc are iconic but not modern iconic. They are very similar to the design of the originals that are at least four decades old.

For modern iconic I am going to say the aquanaut. Its on rubber (modern idea), classic styling yet a different design entirely than a Nautilus. It was very different when it was first released and has become very recognizable. To me thats the definition of a modern iconic watch.

That’s a good argument. However a Daytona 116500, for example, is a very different beast to a vintage Daytona, although the heritage is clear. I’d still class it as a modern classic.

Finding a truly modern watch, with an original design, that we could call a modern classic is tricky as iconic status is not reached overnight. I agree the 5167 probably meets that definition. I’d also add the 5070. Also, reluctantly the AP ROO.

As far as future classics go, if I were a betting man, the 5524 has potential.

codecow · 22 January 2018, 09:24 AM

5522 needs a place in this list.

ap1 · 22 January 2018, 10:51 AM

^ there he goes again

GB-man · 22 January 2018, 11:11 AM

I would agree.

scrappy · 22 January 2018, 11:22 AM

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5522 needs a place in this list.

What's iconic about the 5522?

codecow · 22 January 2018, 11:44 AM

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What's iconic about the 5522?

The proud tradition of Patek pilot watches being restored starting with the 5524 and then realized with the steel case that collectors asked for. The timeless design and readability of the dial makes for a combination that many would consider to be truly iconic.

JorgeCCW · 22 January 2018, 11:56 AM

A watch to be iconic needs to have history in the market ( tried , test it and survived) , like Daytona , Speedy, 15202 , 5711... etc

AK797 · 22 January 2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kvossoughi

Aquanaut's popularity has definitely spiked this year after many years of being in the background. A lot of the of the old school icons spent many years under appreciated until the general public caught on to their charms. The aquanaut's time has finally come.

It's really more the 5164 and like the 5712 they have both risen to prominence recently over their simpler brothers and not just due to availability.

scrappy · 22 January 2018, 01:51 PM

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A watch to be iconic needs to have history in the market ( tried , test it and survived) , like Daytona , Speedy, 15202 , 5711... etc

100% agree.

GB-man · 22 January 2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by codecow

The proud tradition of Patek pilot watches being restored starting with the 5524 and then realized with the steel case that collectors asked for. The timeless design and readability of the dial makes for a combination that many would consider to be truly iconic.

scrappy · 22 January 2018, 01:57 PM

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The proud tradition of Patek pilot watches being restored starting with the 5524 and then realized with the steel case that collectors asked for. The timeless design and readability of the dial makes for a combination that many would consider to be truly iconic.

I personally think the 5524 has a better chance than the 5522 of becoming iconic. As you said, it was the first modern Patek to restore that tradition.

GB-man · 22 January 2018, 02:08 PM

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I personally think the 5524 has a better chance than the 5522 of becoming iconic. As you said, it was the first modern Patek to restore that tradition.

He’s having a go

JJ WA · 22 January 2018, 07:33 PM

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A watch to be iconic needs to have history in the market ( tried , test it and survived) , like Daytona , Speedy, 15202 , 5711... etc

Exactly this ^

Ba Ba · 22 January 2018, 08:40 PM

How to define Modern Iconic is up to each one of us. I personally think it should be release within the pass 20-30 years and has a reputation among collectors. It has to standout from peers and set the trend instead of following. Both Lange 1 and 5711 deserve to be named modern iconic.

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21 January 2018, 10:51 PM	#1
Ba Ba "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here Posts: 129	Modern Iconic Watches Here are two examples. Agree? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2018, 11:41 PM	#2
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Modern Iconic Watches They are in the WIS world but I’d insert a Daytona over the 1 to really nail home the topic. Real nice though! Something like this

22 January 2018, 01:32 AM	#6
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Very nice. That Lange is not for me though and would not put it in the same category to a nautilus in terms of "forever design." __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

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22 January 2018, 06:49 AM	#14
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Depends on your definition of modern, but I'd say for "recent" modern the 5711, 15202. Going back before those another 20ish years, I'd go with Speedmaster Hesalite, Submariner, GMT, Daytona. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

21 January 2018, 11:53 PM	#3
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Tremendous duo that often comes to mind when thinking about modern classics. Not the full list, but on the list

22 January 2018, 12:25 AM	#4
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I’d say Sub, 15202,5711, daytona and Speedy are the icons. Sadly other than a lvc, I don’t have any of them.

22 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	I’d say a Submariner would qualify as well

22 January 2018, 03:11 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,235	For sure, with the 15202, they have very distinctive and iconic looks.

22 January 2018, 03:23 AM	#11
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	im going to go in a different direction here. The 5711, daytona's, subs, etc are iconic but not modern iconic. They are very similar to the design of the originals that are at least four decades old. For modern iconic I am going to say the aquanaut. Its on rubber (modern idea), classic styling yet a different design entirely than a Nautilus. It was very different when it was first released and has become very recognizable. To me thats the definition of a modern iconic watch.

22 January 2018, 05:20 AM	#12
kvossoughi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kamiar Location: Chicago Watch: Patek 5960g Posts: 119	Aquanaut's popularity has definitely spiked this year after many years of being in the background. A lot of the of the old school icons spent many years under appreciated until the general public caught on to their charms. The aquanaut's time has finally come.

22 January 2018, 09:24 AM	#18
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,786	5522 needs a place in this list.

22 January 2018, 10:51 AM	#19
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	^ there he goes again

22 January 2018, 11:11 AM	#20
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	I would agree. __________________

22 January 2018, 11:56 AM	#23
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	A watch to be iconic needs to have history in the market ( tried , test it and survived) , like Daytona , Speedy, 15202 , 5711... etc __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

22 January 2018, 08:40 PM	#30
Ba Ba "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here Posts: 129	How to define Modern Iconic is up to each one of us. I personally think it should be release within the pass 20-30 years and has a reputation among collectors. It has to standout from peers and set the trend instead of following. Both Lange 1 and 5711 deserve to be named modern iconic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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