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mcwright Admin 
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I've seen a lot of talk here about grails, but nobody seems to mention what they are going/saving for. So, how about saying what you are planning on getting. Or, hoping to get. :) |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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This is My Grail! http://www.picciones.com/ulysse_nardin/complications/freak_OM_rose_gold.html |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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This would be mine. http://rgmwatches.com/151ER.html |
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KenC Admin 
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My dreams are much larger...................I hope for a LUPAH and membership on the Kool-Ade Forum!  Oh, and to get to "hang out" with JS!!! |
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IW 3T WIS 
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Is there ever truly a GRAIL watch? I thought it was the Submariner, but, nope. What do I lust after next? One of those SINN watches with the yellow tipped GMT hand - even without chrono. . . |
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IW 3T WIS
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What's yours? ???cat28.gif mcwright wrote: I've seen a lot of talk here about grails, but nobody seems to mention what they are going/saving for. So, how about saying what you are planning on getting. Or, hoping to get. :) |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I can't even pretend to understand what the heck the watch Oscar wants is... WHAT A FREAK!! This is how I feel today...    or     or    |
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KenC Admin
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Okay, okay.................a Grand Seiko GMT, but after I get that, I'll want something else. I have had the 18k Rolex Presidential, Cartier's and all that "good" stuff. I still have a TT Rolex GMT Master II and a TT Breiltling Windrider Chronomat (wife also has the "blizted out" diamond bezeled Rolex Justdate 18k Presidential and a TT Carier de Santos)....but I get a bigger kick out of getting a great deal on a Hammy, Zeno, Mink, Seiko or whatever) than I do out of owning a high dollar watch! |
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Docrwm 3T WIS 
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Edgel 3T WIS
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I forgot this one. It's the real obtainable "GRAIL' for me. http://www.timezone.com/library/rdnotebook/200509073623 |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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50th anniversary Rolex Submariner ..... :P |
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mcwright Admin
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So far, I like the simplicity of the Sub, the Seiko and the Oris Fank Sinatra (without that strap though). All the ones posted are great choices. I agree though, Oscar's is a bit out there.  |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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to many to name but the Breitling chronomatic is way up there..... |
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KenC Admin
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mcwright wrote: I agree though, Oscar's is a bit out there. _____________________________________________________________ They don't call it the FREAK for nothing!!! |
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Docrwm 3T WIS
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mcwright wrote: So far, I like the simplicity of the Sub, the Seiko and the Oris Fank Sinatra (without that strap though). All the ones posted are great choices. I agree though, Oscar's is a bit out there. Thanks about the Seiko. I have posted elsewhere about it (can't recall if I have here at 3T). I refer to it personally as the "Emperor's Seiko" as it was made for his "Household". No way to know really if the Emperor wore this model (or any watch for that matter) but the evidence that Seiko made these for the household of the Emperor is pretty strong. GS+ quality movement, VERY understated, and rare. The chances of my actually getting one are slim but....... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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KenC wrote: The U.N "FREAK" is a Horological Marvel...if you notice there is No Crown...there is No other Watch in the World that is manufactured,looks or tells Time like the Freak! cool10.gifhand6.gif http://www.tp178.com/mh/freak_production/freak_prod.html mcwright wrote: |
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yamahaki Guest
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Since I already have my grail watch, The Enzo with custom bezel with bracelet would be my pick, and its already on the way. |
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IW 3T WIS
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Oscar - I happen to love the Freak ever since I saw it a few years back. Ingenious method of winding and setting the time. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - FREAK away my good man!!!! |
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daanbc 3T WIS 
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Mine would be always the "next one". I am constantly learning new things and watches all the time, My mind wanders from one watch to the other. |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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My current grail lust is for a Fortis B42 Cosmonaut chronograph...don't think I can afford one though unless I sell off an existing grail or two...GULP! Last edited on Sat Jan 27th, 2007 11:43 pm by pacifichrono |
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TMK 3T WIS 
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Vogard...check them out...interesting technology :) Regards, Ted |
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mcwright Admin
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Again, some cool timepieces. I think you have to have a Pilot's license to wear that Fortis. That is one hunk of a watch. Ditto for the Vogard. Gorgeous blue color. |
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Docrwm 3T WIS
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I've seen a couple of the B42's on sales fora lately but even there they are running $2k or so.........Looks like a nice watch |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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IW wrote: Marc...I fell in Love with the "Freak" once I saw it in all it's Glory!!cool10.gif..but I doubt I will be dropping $40,000. on a Watch right now:D...my more obtainable Grail is the Cartier Roadster and I will have one this Year!hand6.gif Oscar - I happen to love the Freak ever since I saw it a few years back. Ingenious method of winding and setting the time. Attachment: cartierroadster.jpg (Downloaded 52 times) |
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Gregger 3T WIS
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O.A. Gaspar wrote: IW wrote: Oscar, I would bet that if you had a fire sale on your collection you could buy two $40K's.... :D |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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My most prised possession above any other, is a Breitling Navitimer World. No watch can ever compare in my eyes, all of the rest are just for fun. |
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KenC Admin
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Gregger wrote: O.A. Gaspar wrote:IW wrote: ...................or more! smile8.gif |
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IW 3T WIS
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UN makes some great pieces; also got to see the Sonata; another nice 'Grail' watch. Good luck in obtaining your Cartier - good choice! My 'reachable' watch would be a Blancpain Triple Date in stainless. Another favorite!!! O.A. Gaspar wrote: IW wrote: |
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Gregger 3T WIS
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I'm likin this one also!!!!!!!! |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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I have the watches I want within my price range .Occasionally however temptation overcomes my better impulses and i will make a purchase.Last night i picked up a watch for approximately $9.00 ( including a new battery)at Walmart. It is base metal with a ss finish.Dimensions are 45 by 45 and 11mm thick including the faux turning bezel with dimpled indentations at the hours. The case is panerai style with a set stem at 4 o clock. ( 5 is impossible)It is 25 mm between the lugs .It has stick hands with a red second hand.Now here comes the parts i would like to change the lume is poor with only the 12 and 6 painted in lume along with the hands all other hour markers are red rectangles with black rectangles between interrupted by white lines for minute markers The rest of the dial is silvertone ( Ok that is not too bad ) What I really would like to change is the oval centered in the midst of the dial with a 60's vintage ford thunderbird inside it and the word thunderbird in bold script above and the ford oval underneath the 12 also there is a large arrow sign in the background..The face itself is 35 mm across. I am sure it will grow on me though.I bought 2 bands for it 22mm for 10 bucks.Twenty four mm bands were awfully expensive and 22 mm works and still looks nice .The band on it now is a light brown speidel leather band with a snake print called Karing snake.I had a few extra holes punched in it so it would fit better and had battery installed in a small pocket watch at the same time.My local jeweler says the t -Bird watch has a good strong movement in it one properly sized for It. Last edited on Tue Jan 30th, 2007 12:20 pm by James Haury |
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KenC Admin
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James Haury wrote: I have the watches I want within my price range .Occasionally however temptation overcomes my better impulses and i will make a purchase.Last night i picked up a watch for approximately $9.00 ( including a new battery)at Walmart. It is base metal with a ss finish.Dimensions are 45 by 45 and 11mm thick including the faux turning bezel with dimpled indentations at the hours. The case is panerai style with a set stem at 5 o clock. It is 25 mm between the lugs .It has stick hands with a red second hand.Now here comes the parts i would like to change the lume is poor with only the 12 and 6 painted in lume along with the hands all other hour markers are red rectangles with black rectangles between interrupted by white lines for minute markers The rest of the dial is silvertone ( Ok that is not too bad ) What I really would like to change is the oval centered in the midst of the dial with a 60's vintage ford thunderbird inside it and the word thunderbird in bold script above and the ford oval under neath the 12 also there is a large arrow sign in the background..The face itself is 35 mm across. I am sure it will grow on me though. I can't even get lunch for $9.00.................sounds HUGE! |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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(Edgel.)I read all 3 parts of the article regarding the Seiko spring drive it is very impressive and a technological tour de force. (Ken C) . The Thunderbird watch is rather large but but no bigger than my Georg Olsen .I have to get a strap i really like for it now as it came on a cuff strap in black leather.I am tempted to get a strap from West Coast Time for it but that would be twice the original cost of the watch . There is a dealer near me who i can check for take off bands in 24 mm he sells them for 5 dollars, but I am leaning towards a military look for this one. I could let the cuff strap go for shipping costs to interested parties at my discretion. I think it may be imnnapropriate for the expensive watches most people have here though. Also it is only about 7.5 inches so it would not work for the large wristed. Last edited on Mon Jan 29th, 2007 09:27 am by James Haury |
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