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Cmaster03 · 7 July 2008, 05:12 AM

Like many of you I suspect, I have a "Grail List" or informal list of watches I would like to acquire and for specific reasons. I generally break mine down into "this would be nice, but long-range" or in other words not must haves...and those I long for to the point where I must have them.

I admit my list is very history/old-fashioned oriented. I won't go into the pocket watches...that's another list!

Just for fun, here goes.

1. Rolex Submariner. Just acquired my Sub Date 16610 in May and checked this one off the list. I had wanted one as long as I could remember. The quintessential diver, James Bond's first watch in the movies...the Sub is an icon.

2. Omega Speedmaster Professional. The Moon Watch. I haven't decided if I need a pre-moon caliber 321 or if I could live with an 861 or 1861. One of the later models would probably suffice as I intend to wear the heck out of my Moon Watch!

3. Rolex GMT Master. This is another one that I am leaning towards modern first, then perhaps vintage.

4. Doxa orange faced Diver. I'm a Clive Cussler fan, what can I say?

5. Rolex Sea-Dweller. The ultimate diver...so cool it almost hurts. Even after the Deep Sea hits the market, I think my jones will be for the ol' SD.

6. Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin dress watch. I would love to have one example of Haute Horlogerie for special occasions and to just admire. Might go vintage on this one.

7. Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual. The model Hemingway mentioned in "Across the River and Into the Trees" made the Rolex reputation early on. Got to have a nice vintage Oyster Perpetual.

Honorable mention

1. Kobold Polar Surveyor. I just like these.

2. Panerai. I am warming to these all the time. Something stainless, plain, with the crown guard would be nice.

Down the road...

I could see myself, given time and budgeting, to acquire some vintage classics like a 1680 and 5513 Subs, etc. A Datejust would also be tres cool.

If you've read this far, thanks for your indulgence. My list is pretty modest by many standards, impossibly over the top by others. It gives me something to think about and work towards. I don't think a collector ever stops collecting until the finish line.

Alas, I am a collector. One good watch should be enough for anybody, right? Okay, two so you have one for when your primary is being serviced...

And then you need that dress watch...

RW16610 · 7 July 2008, 05:19 AM

Quite the list, some excellent watchs on it.

lorsban · 7 July 2008, 06:03 PM

Nice list!

A few years down the road, I'd like to get myself an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in SS with a silver dial.

And if I win the lottery or something, maybe a JLC skeleton or Breguet Tourbillon or a Richard Mille watch. And of course, a Patek Calatrava or Piaget Antiplano.

DeepSeaWatches · 8 July 2008, 03:28 AM

Great list! :)

Prince · 8 July 2008, 03:40 AM

Good luck with your hunt, Clyde.

I only have one watch on my list now - the Bark Day-Date!

cr1ckett · 8 July 2008, 10:51 PM

Impressive list. Just keep on ticking the boxes and try not to comprimise otherwise you'll just be selling them on again.

n9zez · 9 July 2008, 03:29 AM

Nice list, good luck on your endeavors!

7 July 2008, 05:12 AM	#1
Cmaster03 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 167	My Grail List...Work In Progress Like many of you I suspect, I have a "Grail List" or informal list of watches I would like to acquire and for specific reasons. I generally break mine down into "this would be nice, but long-range" or in other words not must haves...and those I long for to the point where I must have them. I admit my list is very history/old-fashioned oriented. I won't go into the pocket watches...that's another list! Just for fun, here goes. 1. Rolex Submariner. Just acquired my Sub Date 16610 in May and checked this one off the list. I had wanted one as long as I could remember. The quintessential diver, James Bond's first watch in the movies...the Sub is an icon. 2. Omega Speedmaster Professional. The Moon Watch. I haven't decided if I need a pre-moon caliber 321 or if I could live with an 861 or 1861. One of the later models would probably suffice as I intend to wear the heck out of my Moon Watch! 3. Rolex GMT Master. This is another one that I am leaning towards modern first, then perhaps vintage. 4. Doxa orange faced Diver. I'm a Clive Cussler fan, what can I say? 5. Rolex Sea-Dweller. The ultimate diver...so cool it almost hurts. Even after the Deep Sea hits the market, I think my jones will be for the ol' SD. 6. Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin dress watch. I would love to have one example of Haute Horlogerie for special occasions and to just admire. Might go vintage on this one. 7. Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual. The model Hemingway mentioned in "Across the River and Into the Trees" made the Rolex reputation early on. Got to have a nice vintage Oyster Perpetual. Honorable mention 1. Kobold Polar Surveyor. I just like these. 2. Panerai. I am warming to these all the time. Something stainless, plain, with the crown guard would be nice. Down the road... I could see myself, given time and budgeting, to acquire some vintage classics like a 1680 and 5513 Subs, etc. A Datejust would also be tres cool. If you've read this far, thanks for your indulgence. My list is pretty modest by many standards, impossibly over the top by others. It gives me something to think about and work towards. I don't think a collector ever stops collecting until the finish line. Alas, I am a collector. One good watch should be enough for anybody, right? Okay, two so you have one for when your primary is being serviced... And then you need that dress watch...

8 July 2008, 03:28 AM	#4
DeepSeaWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 266	Great list! :) __________________ Rolex: 16600 \| 116400 V Panerai: Fiddy \| 232 Sinn : U1

8 July 2008, 03:40 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Good luck with your hunt, Clyde. I only have one watch on my list now - the Bark Day-Date! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

9 July 2008, 03:29 AM	#7
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Nice list, good luck on your endeavors! __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

7 July 2008, 05:19 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,017	Quite the list, some excellent watchs on it.

7 July 2008, 06:03 PM	#3
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Nice list! A few years down the road, I'd like to get myself an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in SS with a silver dial. And if I win the lottery or something, maybe a JLC skeleton or Breguet Tourbillon or a Richard Mille watch. And of course, a Patek Calatrava or Piaget Antiplano.

8 July 2008, 10:51 PM	#6
cr1ckett Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 123	Impressive list. Just keep on ticking the boxes and try not to comprimise otherwise you'll just be selling them on again.

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