Tried on my Holy Grail, what’s yours?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Ungucpho

Patek Pilots watch

everything about that watch is perfect. Love mine

[carlhaluss]

Sounds like that is pretty close to MSRP, although I can't say. I'm in Canada, and the Rolex website displays CAD by default, so I'm not sure what MSRP is in USD.

I know from experience that it is really tempting to do a rather impulsive purchase, and maybe kind of talk yourself into the watch being the one you really want. Just be sure it really is the one you want. I am no expert, but in resale on gold watches you could take quite a hit.

Anyway, I know it is tempting. While I am not really a Daytona fan, I can certainly see the beauty in that model (I just looked it up on the Rolex website).

Hope you end up getting exactly the one you want. If this is indeed "it", then look forward to pics.

Cheers,
Carl

[edyu]

I'm still looking for that WG blue daytona locally so I can see what it looks like. I was fully set on buying it if Basel 2019 doesn't have anything I like until I saw both the YG and WG YM2 so now I might buy a YM2 instead of the WG blue daytona (which can change again if I actually get to see that daytona).

Originally Posted by dkg1616

So I am in Philly for a meeting and was able to sneak away and walk down Walnut street before dinner. First, I swung by Tiffianys to check out the engagement ring I am building my soon to be fiancé’s off of. Good news is it’s absolutely perfect.

Okay now to the good stuff. I was able to swing by the local AD, Govberg, and started chatting with the sales manager. He asked what I was looking for and I told him blue skydweller / white Daytona. He started giving me the supply speech and I jokingly interrupted to let him know I knew the gig.

He then asks “what are your thoughts on the white gold, blue face Daytona; you get the best of both worlds.” I immediately said that is my holy grail watch (actually exact words haha). He comes from the back with the piece and let me try it on, gosh was is beautiful! I was actually so excited I didn’t even think about taking a pic for all of you!

He then does his sales speach and let’s me know that “just for you, I’ll let this go for 34k out the door”. At this time I can fathom spending that on a daily watch, but lord knows I want to! Who knows! By the time I can actually get the white Daytona / blue skydweller I may just bite the bullet on the blue Daytona!

Would love to see any pics of those who own one!

[Jason71]

I am quite fortunate that I also own my grail. It wasn’t without sacrifice, but it’s all mine.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

my AD might do trades no idea, but if they do they go to a broker wholesale who then resells them. they have nothing to do with retailing used watches in the store. Im not against trade ins, i am against a dealer being heavily into the pre owned business as i think you should be primarily an AD if you are an AD.

Too many used watches and it looks like a used car lot and that's not very "luxury" is it? Luxury is what they are selling and used is used regardless of the price and if its more or less than retail

FWIW Govberg actually has a teeny tiny section of their store for pre-owned. Most of their preowned stock is housed in their (Govberg/Watchbox) headquarters outside of Philly where it is by appointment only.


I do agree it’s terrible optics to be an AD and then have their pre-owned arm selling the same “used” watches for above retail. Such are these crazy times.

OP, by the time you are ready to buy that blue dialed Daytona, price may come back down .


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[Kingsking]

Platona is the ultimate goal, maybe one day when i decide im ready to be a 1 watch guy and ive got the extra cash to blow.

[MechMovement]

PP 5740

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[Kaioken x20]

Day-Date 2 in platinum 218206 with romans

I think i'm still saving for the YG Sub or Yachtmaster 2. Price is out of reach at the moment.

[Roger Lococco]

I have my grail :)




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[sechsgang]

Got my grail today, unreal thing to actually have it at home vs just seeing it in pics.

[artp1085]

I bought many watches from them over the years. When Karen was there it was a pleasure. Now it's all about how much money they can make. The manager is a phony. Promised things and failed to deliver. I would never do business with them again

[Ben.McDonald7]

My BLNR is my grail... Although if I had to have a new grail it would probably be a Patent Aquanaut

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[joli160]

I'm so lucky I have mine

[Fab410]

Originally Posted by Ungucpho

Patek Pilots watch

Love that watch....someday!!


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[Fab410]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Got my grail today, unreal thing to actually have it at home vs just seeing it in pics.

Congrats what a beautiful piece wear it in good health.


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[Carry The Interest]

Originally Posted by Ungucpho

Patek Pilots watch

Yes!!! That and a 5712a for me, please!

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Ungucpho

Patek Pilots watch

Mine too!! It fits so nicely on my wrist !!




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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Mine too!! It fits so nicely on my wrist !!




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never would have thought the most polarizing patek in a long time would get some love in the Rolex section

its a watch you have to handle IRL for sure

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

never would have thought the most polarizing patek in a long time would get some love in the Rolex section

its a watch you have to handle IRL for sure

Yeah you can’t buy this watch sight unseen. It’s much larger than expected. For a Patek it is a “large” watch that pics don’t really portray

Oddly for a $40k+ watch the leather strap from that comes with it is woefully inadequate.




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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Yeah you can’t buy this watch sight unseen. It’s much larger than expected. For a Patek it is a “large” watch that pics don’t really portray

Oddly for a $40k+ watch the leather strap from that comes with it is woefully inadequate.




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its a big patek, but smaller than non Patek 42mm watches for sure. someone wanting a big wearing 42mm will probably be disappointed.

[Fleetlord]

This would do nicely.

https://www.hdunique.com/shop/watche...ref-1860-1969/

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Ungucpho

Patek Pilots watch

Yeah...I'm a fan.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

its a big patek, but smaller than non Patek 42mm watches for sure. someone wanting a big wearing 42mm will probably be disappointed.

Very true


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[johnnyjazz]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I am quite fortunate that I also own my grail. It wasn’t without sacrifice, but it’s all mine.

What a beauty, congrats.

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by SearChart

The one this belongs to...

You have some cool stuff lying around the bench Bas.

[HorologyK]

Hmmmm, sounds like George...

[007_Omega]

Honestly, my "holy grail" used to be a a JC Deepsea but that has settled down because of the impracticality of the watch.

I consider a "holy grail" something I want to own in the future but isn't entirely realistic. That takes out the Explorer II and Pepsi which are both watches I want to own one day but are still achievable.

A 5711 and 15202 are two watches on my distant radar that are both very hard to get and not in budget so those two are an option.

As far as vintage Rolex, love the 1655. 1016 is another one I'm a big fan of but I'd have a really hard time putting down that kind of cash for such a simple watch.

[brandrea]

I’m not sure I believe in the concept of grail watches .. there are a lot of references I like but I honestly don’t think I have one be all end all grail.

[Ungucpho]

Unobtainable watch

[awol123]

This is my grail watch goal