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RRP · 2 April 2012, 06:10 AM

Simple thread, if you could only wear one watch for the rest of your life what would that watch be?

nauticajoe · 2 April 2012, 06:14 AM

This:

brettpaul · 2 April 2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

This:

x3 Joe! I just pulled my SD out of the safe tonight after not having worn it since Christmas (when Santa brought me a 14060) and am giddy about wearing it tomorrow!! Great choice!!

HongNinja · 2 April 2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

This:

X2!! SD is the ultimate "lifetime" Rolex watch for me. Beach to tuxedo, it always works.

Paulie 50 · 2 May 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

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Same here

drockadam · 2 April 2012, 06:16 AM

It would be a 16610 Submariner.

thewatchguy93 · 2 April 2012, 06:20 AM

Think I'd take the one on the left..

RRP · 2 April 2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Think I'd take the one on the left..

great choice! combines the strength and lifetime reliability of a tool watch whilst the yellow gold gives it the dress watch appearance.

JustABreathAway · 2 April 2012, 06:21 AM

My avatar - 218238, champagne Romans

Varoom · 2 April 2012, 06:25 AM

My Deepsea ;)

withthesword · 2 April 2012, 06:26 AM

i've got what i need for the rest of my life, thanks to my wife!

Fiery · 2 April 2012, 06:28 AM

My Sub-C:

superdog · 2 April 2012, 06:31 AM

I just don't think I could wear only one.

Jassen2270 · 2 April 2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I just don't think I could wear only one.

Well stated. I have several different watches that mean a lot and couldn't choose just one. Also, several more I plan to get!

SaddleSC · 2 April 2012, 06:32 AM

kilyung · 2 April 2012, 06:33 AM

RRP · 2 April 2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

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Originally Posted by kilyung

very nice! Am i right in saying that these lovely watches are white gold?

kilyung · 2 April 2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RRP

very nice! Am i right in saying that these lovely watches are white gold?

HL65 · 2 April 2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RRP

very nice! Am i right in saying that these lovely watches are white gold?

Thanks and yes they are.

ideal-watches · 2 April 2012, 06:34 AM

The most iconic watch of all time: Rolex SS Sub in any iteration.

Boothroyd · 2 April 2012, 06:36 AM

My Explorer I. (I know I am in the minority on this one).

HL65 · 2 April 2012, 06:36 AM

subtona · 2 April 2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

come on Ken, there is no possible way you could choose from that insane collection of yours

it would take me the rest of my life to decide

that said if that is your choice, it says a whole lot about the good ole sub.

my choice would be similar, just couldn't pick which one:

FremStar · 2 April 2012, 07:59 AM

Plain and simple... The 1655 simply because I currently do not own it and hands down must have been the most controversial non precious metal Rolex ever produced.

rolio · 1 May 2012, 11:35 PM

One watch, one love: classic GMT

FremStar · 1 May 2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Plain and simple... The 1655 simply because I currently do not own it and hands down must have been the most controversial non precious metal Rolex ever produced.

Hmmm... Did I really say that?

Now that I own a 1655, I can honestly say that it will be hard to take this one off! Now when folks tell me to act and dress my age I can just roll up my sleeve and carry on!

carlhaluss · 2 April 2012, 08:12 AM

After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one:

I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father:

In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over.
I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size.

Cheers

Carl

RRP · 2 April 2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by carlhaluss

After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one:

I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father:

In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over.
I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size.

Cheers

Carl

Amazing post, thank you for sharing. I think it is always good to own a watch that symbolizes a particular period/event or era like your Speedmaster does. A watch that you can connect with on a non-physical level. I hope you continue to enjoy wearing it in good health.

The Golden Crown · 2 April 2012, 06:44 AM

Course the DJ

mopsey · 2 April 2012, 06:45 AM

216570

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carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one: I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father: In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over. I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size. Cheers Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

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