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apeogre 3T WIS 
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So I've found my 1st Grail watch. I want to buy it, but I just can't justify the money. What does everyone else do when they find "that watch"? Do they find a good homage watch or just suck it up and let the credit card to the talkin? By the way this is my first grail  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Ah, the Kermit sub. A worthy grail indeed.yourock.gif As for a grail, if you want it bad enough you'll get it one way or the other. You may sell off others in your collection or another asset you have. The credit card thing is tempting but dangerous. It is up to you to make it happen.:D |
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KenC Admin 
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Well, 1st you try to find it from a known reliable preowned dealer....watches (yes, even Rolex) are like cars...once you drive them off the lot, there is substantial depreciation. |
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apeogre 3T WIS
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Thankfully I haven't tried it on, so that bug hasn't bitten me that bad yet. But there's one right downtown and it looks sooooooo goooood. What are your first grails? |
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KenC Admin
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I guess I'm strange in that regard...I don't think in terms of "grails"...just watches I'd like to have! |
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philskywalker Guest
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My first grail watch was the Breitling Bentley. Alas, i never got it but after some heavy research and shopping I found that the Super Avenger was a comparable in size and more reasonably priced. After chasing quite a few different leads I found one 100 miles away. After that I got into boating a feel in love with the Corum Admirals Cup 48. I paid way too much for it, and hence, never wear it. It sits in the winder. I was so impressed with Breitling I recently ( 4 days ago) purchased a Chronomat from my local AD...and love it. Next up is a Rolex. After my divorce, that is. Hahahaha |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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If I can come up with the funds I go for it if not I look for a nice Homage. ;) |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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When I find my next grail, I really save up for it and try not to be diverted by "minor" watches but sometimes that's hard to do (keep eyes off the "minors") because when some funds are on the ready, some other watches start talking to me . |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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I've already found my grail watch. It is a 1900 Zenith Grand Prix pocket watch from the Paris World's Fair. The watch is being serviced by Zenith in Switzerland, I aspect that it will arrive by the end of August. Stayed Tuned for the update. This watch was actually my second choice after the Longines Grand Prix pocket watch,but it took to many years to look for one. The price of the Longines that was going for was a little above the stratosphere. Last edited on Sat Aug 1st, 2009 12:47 pm by Simon_Leung |
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village 3T WIS 
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KenC wrote: I guess I'm strange in that regard...I don't think in terms of "grails"...just watches I'd like to have! That makes me strange as well then! |
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smith1792 3T WIS 
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This too is my ultimate grail. For some reason, Rolex has always been "the watch" to have for me. I've seen these in person, and no picture can do it justice. With a combination of the Sea Dweller face (large markers) and that green bezel, WOW! There is a savings pile for this which has grown little by little over the past 3.5 years. Stu |
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apeogre 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: If I can come up with the funds I go for it if not I look for a nice Homage. ;) I was wondering if anyone else took that option. The debaufre looks pretty nice and is pretty affordable in comparison. I'm not sure if spending 10 times the price will give me 10 times the satisfaction. Stu sounds like you're probably getting pretty close. How do you have the discipline to save for so long? I am impressed! I keep finding too many cool things to buy. Watches, motorcycle stuff, camera stuff, RC planes.... Andy |
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smith1792 3T WIS
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Just beware about an homage. The "green" on their bezels will not be the same as the Rolex. As far as 10x the price for 10x the watch, it's like this: If you want it, get it. If or when the need should ever arise, you can walk into almost any reputable jeweler in the world and get a good price for it. I put $1200 a year away for five (5) years before I bought my Harley (2006 FLHRI). This I want almost as much. Stu (but the DOXA 800Ti is a close second) |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Hey Andy, it sounds like you are getting some great advice from your fellow 3T members. I would suggest one other technique for saving for the Rolex. As an old AFSOC pilot I know you're on the road (TDY) very often, well don't spend all of your TDY check (deposit). It used to be easier because the Govt. would mail you a separate check which I would put into my "fun things for Norm" account. You could see if any of the other crew members want a Rolex also, then you might be able to get the Auth. Dealer to give you a discount because he sold two watches at the same time? Good luck with the Rolex and fly safe, cheers. Norm (Stormin) P.S. There are several excellent Rolex type (homage) watches out there but there is only one Rolex! I say if it is possible get the Rolex and I bet you'll never wish you had bought the homage.  |
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