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Joey_V · 19 July 2011, 12:00 PM

I'm sure this resonates with a lot of us WIS... but there's grails and then there's GRAILS. A grail is something tough to acquire BUT a GRAIL is something that you know you may NEVER acquire... something either so rare, unique, or just so costly that unless the lottery drops onto your lap, there's no way.

For example:

My grail is something like the RG Daytona w/ black dial and RG subdials.

My GRAIL is Platinum DDII w/ ICE BLUE Dial +/- Diamond romans!

What's yours?

jms_w · 19 July 2011, 12:06 PM

My "grail" is something Jaeger LeCoultre but my "GRAIL" is an A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual.

HongNinja · 19 July 2011, 12:07 PM

If we are talking Rolex, I'd say the all white gold Submariner +- diamonds, platinum Presidential, or gold Daytona....

Current (possibly attainable) grail would be a crispy DeepSea.

Joey_V · 19 July 2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HongNinja

If we are talking Rolex, I'd say the all white gold Submariner +- diamonds, platinum Presidential, or gold Daytona....

Current (possibly attainable) grail would be a crispy DeepSea.

Ah yes... Deepsea is crispy. I had it on my wrist last week and am kicking myself for not getting it last year.

Megalobyte · 19 July 2011, 12:22 PM

2 grails, one GRAIL.

AP ROO Diver
BP 50F

Patek Jumbo Nautilus.

GradyPhilpott · 19 July 2011, 12:28 PM

Patek Calatrava 5127G

I know I'll never get one, but it makes my heart race.

The very fact that it has a screw-down crown and is water-resistant to only 30m and costs $20,000 on a leather strap makes it a horribly impractical timepiece in my opinion, but one does not question too much the affairs of the heart.

BeekerMuppet · 19 July 2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Patek Calatrava 5127G

I know I'll never get one, but it makes my heart race.

The very fact that it has a screw-down crown and is water-resistant to only 30m and costs $20,000 on a leather strap makes it a horribly impractical timepiece in my opinion, but one does not question too much the affairs of the heart.

What a stunning watch! Never seen it before. Thanks for mentioning

cosimo · 19 July 2011, 12:30 PM

GRAIL: Ive seen the platinium DD with an ice blue roman meteorite dial. I can safely say that I will never own that watch.

It took almost 10 years of dreaming to get my first grail- blusey.
Then my second grail came quickly, as a colleague had the IRS man "a-callin" and I picked up his YG DD champange roman dial.

Jason71 · 19 July 2011, 12:36 PM

I have one grail -- White gold blue sub. I have it.

My GRAIL is -- 1665 Comex SeaDweller -- probably will never own it

Etur · 19 July 2011, 12:45 PM

this one:

TSW · 19 July 2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Etur

this one:

Love it Eugene

Getting my Rosegold chrono sometime soon

Etur · 20 July 2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Love it Eugene

Getting my Rosegold chrono sometime soon

Oh man… this is stunning watch … please post a lot of pictures when you will get it!

Esquire · 19 July 2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I have one grail -- White gold blue sub. I have it.

My GRAIL is -- 1665 Comex SeaDweller -- probably will never own it

I had a chance to buy a 1665 at $3,500. I couldn't get to the AD fast enough.

My GRAIL is a tourbillon, probably a JLC tourbillon model like the Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2:

That's obviously not realistic, because I'm spending my time on a forum rather than developing the billion-dollar patent that would be necessary to own that watch, so probably another JLC:

It's just brilliant. It evokes more emotion than any Patek I've ever seen, and it's much cheaper, yet just as elegant and rich in haute horlogerie.

Mr JJ · 19 July 2011, 12:40 PM

The Hautlence HL2_0 a miracle of modern watch construction
and a rarely spoken of brand! Then add to this the wonder brand of Greubel Forsey and the Double Tourbillon and these two brands are the kind of unobtainable Grails, i wish i was capable of owning..but the cost is totally ridiculous!

Nalk7 · 19 July 2011, 12:42 PM

My grail is a 1016 explorer

My GRAIL is a everose White dial day-date --- I'm still so young and with gold prices going up, who knows if I'll ever justify the price :p

johnbeth · 19 July 2011, 12:44 PM

I hate two beautiful watches in my collection which are my grails and I adore them.

Very hard to have a one grail as there are too many watches to list that I would like to own as well and that includes Rolex vintage and current models.

chibatastic · 19 July 2011, 01:00 PM

For me, much like the Highlander - there can be only one.
my grail is a GMT2c.

Chibatastic

JUSTROLEXES · 19 July 2011, 01:03 PM

Think positive Joey and that way your GRAIL can become a grail

Michael M. · 19 July 2011, 01:56 PM

My Grail is a 6265 Daytona, but my GRAIL is a 3970 Patek

htc8p · 19 July 2011, 02:03 PM

i dont get it why would you want something you can never attain. i can understand appreciating it in all its beauty but thats about it.

its better to have attainable collections

Esquire · 19 July 2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

i dont get it why would you want something you can never attain. i can understand appreciating it in all its beauty but thats about it.

its better to have attainable collections

There's nothing wrong with setting your standards high, that's why it's a grail, or GRAIL. If it's easily attainable, it's not much of a grail.

chestercopperpot · 19 July 2011, 02:14 PM

i guess my grail would be a patek nautilus...as my wife will murder me if i ever spent that kind of money on a watch.

bewithabob · 19 July 2011, 02:27 PM

I have my grail. Meteorite! Take a look: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267

kareemthedream33 · 19 July 2011, 03:41 PM

My Grail is a YG Daytona on brown croc strap.

My GRAIL would be something by either Lange and Sohne or Patek. I'd really have to sit down and think about it.

masterkiller · 19 July 2011, 03:51 PM

Grails: Sub 116618LB (YG, Blue dial Bezel), AP ROO SS Rubberclad (Black dial, white subdials)

GRAILS: Patek Nautulus Jumbo SS, APROO Rubberclad Rosegold

/masterkiller

TimeOnHand · 19 July 2011, 04:09 PM

I am luck to have my two Grails...

jay_kay · 19 July 2011, 04:12 PM

For me my grail would be a PAM203 1950 Luminor with the original 8 day angelus movement. Unless I win the lottery I don't think I'll ever own one of those!!

Slightly more realistic and my second choice would be a PAM127 from 2003. Virtually the same watch but with a standard eta movement and a fifth of the price. I'd definately sell something to fund one if the right watch came along!!

apeogre · 19 July 2011, 04:35 PM

My grail is a hulk, my GRAIL is an Urwerk 103T. Either the Mexican Fireleg or white gold.

Fiery · 19 July 2011, 05:18 PM

Grail: AP Royal Oak 15300ST

GRAIL: Patek Nautilus 5980

I know it's a Rolex forum, but I'm 100% content with my Sub-C, and cannot find another Rolex I would want. Until the new SS Daytona with ceramic bezel arrives

Yoda · 19 July 2011, 07:16 PM

I am lucky I have my grail watches already. Maybe a PP with a tourbillion, then again maybe not.

19 July 2011, 12:00 PM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	There's grails and then there's GRAILS! I'm sure this resonates with a lot of us WIS... but there's grails and then there's GRAILS. A grail is something tough to acquire BUT a GRAIL is something that you know you may NEVER acquire... something either so rare, unique, or just so costly that unless the lottery drops onto your lap, there's no way. For example: My grail is something like the RG Daytona w/ black dial and RG subdials. My GRAIL is Platinum DDII w/ ICE BLUE Dial +/- Diamond romans! What's yours? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

19 July 2011, 12:06 PM	#2
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	My "grail" is something Jaeger LeCoultre but my "GRAIL" is an A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual. __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

19 July 2011, 12:28 PM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Patek Calatrava 5127G I know I'll never get one, but it makes my heart race. The very fact that it has a screw-down crown and is water-resistant to only 30m and costs $20,000 on a leather strap makes it a horribly impractical timepiece in my opinion, but one does not question too much the affairs of the heart. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 July 2011, 12:36 PM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I have one grail -- White gold blue sub. I have it. My GRAIL is -- 1665 Comex SeaDweller -- probably will never own it __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

19 July 2011, 12:45 PM	#10
Etur "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eugene Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 121	this one: Attached Images

19 July 2011, 12:07 PM	#3
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	If we are talking Rolex, I'd say the all white gold Submariner +- diamonds, platinum Presidential, or gold Daytona.... Current (possibly attainable) grail would be a crispy DeepSea.

19 July 2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	2 grails, one GRAIL. AP ROO Diver BP 50F Patek Jumbo Nautilus.

19 July 2011, 12:30 PM	#8
cosimo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: florida,usa Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	GRAIL: Ive seen the platinium DD with an ice blue roman meteorite dial. I can safely say that I will never own that watch. It took almost 10 years of dreaming to get my first grail- blusey. Then my second grail came quickly, as a colleague had the IRS man "a-callin" and I picked up his YG DD champange roman dial.

19 July 2011, 12:40 PM	#14
Mr JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney Watch: 16610N Posts: 215	Hautlence HL2_0 and Greubel Forsey The Hautlence HL2_0 a miracle of modern watch construction and a rarely spoken of brand! Then add to this the wonder brand of Greubel Forsey and the Double Tourbillon and these two brands are the kind of unobtainable Grails, i wish i was capable of owning..but the cost is totally ridiculous! Attached Images

19 July 2011, 12:42 PM	#15
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	My grail is a 1016 explorer My GRAIL is a everose White dial day-date --- I'm still so young and with gold prices going up, who knows if I'll ever justify the price :p

19 July 2011, 12:44 PM	#16
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I hate two beautiful watches in my collection which are my grails and I adore them. Very hard to have a one grail as there are too many watches to list that I would like to own as well and that includes Rolex vintage and current models.

19 July 2011, 01:00 PM	#17
chibatastic Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 26	For me, much like the Highlander - there can be only one. my grail is a GMT2c. Chibatastic

19 July 2011, 01:03 PM	#18
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Think positive Joey and that way your GRAIL can become a grail __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

19 July 2011, 01:56 PM	#19
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	My Grail is a 6265 Daytona, but my GRAIL is a 3970 Patek

19 July 2011, 02:03 PM	#20
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i dont get it why would you want something you can never attain. i can understand appreciating it in all its beauty but thats about it. its better to have attainable collections

19 July 2011, 02:14 PM	#22
chestercopperpot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 249	i guess my grail would be a patek nautilus...as my wife will murder me if i ever spent that kind of money on a watch.

19 July 2011, 02:27 PM	#23
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I have my grail. Meteorite! Take a look: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267 __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

19 July 2011, 03:41 PM	#24
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	My Grail is a YG Daytona on brown croc strap. My GRAIL would be something by either Lange and Sohne or Patek. I'd really have to sit down and think about it.

19 July 2011, 03:51 PM	#25
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Grails: Sub 116618LB (YG, Blue dial Bezel), AP ROO SS Rubberclad (Black dial, white subdials) GRAILS: Patek Nautulus Jumbo SS, APROO Rubberclad Rosegold /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

19 July 2011, 04:09 PM	#26
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I am luck to have my two Grails... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

19 July 2011, 04:12 PM	#27
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	For me my grail would be a PAM203 1950 Luminor with the original 8 day angelus movement. Unless I win the lottery I don't think I'll ever own one of those!! Slightly more realistic and my second choice would be a PAM127 from 2003. Virtually the same watch but with a standard eta movement and a fifth of the price. I'd definately sell something to fund one if the right watch came along!! __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

19 July 2011, 04:35 PM	#28
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	My grail is a hulk, my GRAIL is an Urwerk 103T. Either the Mexican Fireleg or white gold.

19 July 2011, 05:18 PM	#29
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Grail: AP Royal Oak 15300ST GRAIL: Patek Nautilus 5980 I know it's a Rolex forum, but I'm 100% content with my Sub-C, and cannot find another Rolex I would want. Until the new SS Daytona with ceramic bezel arrives __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

19 July 2011, 07:16 PM	#30
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	I am lucky I have my grail watches already. Maybe a PP with a tourbillion, then again maybe not.

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