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Tools · 9 November 2007, 12:38 AM

Lot's of new folks here, and plenty of old friends..

Have you found your Grail Watch yet ???

Maybe someone on the board has it ?? Maybe it's out of your reach ?

Or maybe you're still thinking about it ?

Mine used to be the TT Black Sub....But I've had one of those for so long now, I find plenty of others to lust after..

I especially like the Red Sub...Several members have fine examples..... Yep, that's mine..

What's yours..????

padi56 · 9 November 2007, 12:42 AM

Rolex Prince 1936-42 vintage, doctor syle dial pref SS,but would take a silver or TT if the price was right.

f16570 · 9 November 2007, 12:44 AM

I think you are gonna get a lot of replies saying SS Daytona, but that is so predictable. Not sure if there is a grail watch for me but I would like to see if owning 2 reduced the cravings

GMT IIc would maybe go a little way on this.

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worktolivelife · 9 November 2007, 12:48 AM

This One!

f16570 · 9 November 2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

This One!

STUNNING

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SPACE-DWELLER · 9 November 2007, 12:50 AM

If I were to choose a grail Rolex watch, I would choose the:

1665 DRSD, or
1680 Red, or
6263 Daytona, silver dial.

But since "grail" per definition suggests only ONE watch, probably the 6263 would get my vote:

The most beautiful Rolex watch EVER made, IMHO.

HDHNTER · 9 November 2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

But since "grail" per definition suggests only ONE watch, probably the 6263 would get my vote:

The most beautiful Rolex watch EVER made, IMHO.

I completely agree!

JJ Irani · 9 November 2007, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Rolex Prince 1936-42 vintage, doctor syle dial pref SS,but would take a silver or TT if the price was right.

Hey Padi,

Great to have you back and posting. Trust things are much better now on the health front, my friend!!

Keep well, pal!!

JJ

JohnEaton · 2 February 2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Rolex Prince 1936-42 vintage, doctor syle dial pref SS,but would take a silver or TT if the price was right.

I love the old Prince or "Doctor's Watch"

Here's one from Eaton's of Canada, the last of the Rolexes with factory dials other than Rolex.

redshirt1957 · 9 November 2007, 12:57 AM

I can quickly answer that questions when it comes to cars, guitars, and coins. When it comes to Rolex watches and women; I change my mind daily. Not talking love...talking lust.

mike · 9 November 2007, 01:11 AM

As I've said before, not the rarest or the most expensive, but the 6542 has always held something special for me.

And again NOT MY PHOTO

HDHNTER · 9 November 2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

As I've said before, not the rarest or the most expensive, but the 6542 has always held something special for me.

And again NOT MY PHOTO

How difficult is it to find this model? Looks great!

Dan Pierce · 9 November 2007, 01:31 AM

Bo,
I would agree if it had a rotating bezel. Don't think the Daytona ever came with one.

But that is a sticking example.

Mike,
That thang is a beauty!

Really has a look all it's own.

dP

904L_addict · 9 November 2007, 01:31 AM

for me, it'd be this one but I'd go nuts when first ding shows up on bezel

mike · 9 November 2007, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

How difficult is it to find this model? Looks great!

The 6542 turns up now and again on SCs and once in a wahile on the bay. Nice ones in an all correct configuration are rare. The bakelite insert was known to be fragile and today command $$$$$.
As with a lot of references at the time these watches were well used. Who would have known what the future held.

Downing · 9 November 2007, 04:49 AM

Mine is a combination wristwatch/pocket watch with the unfortunate but also amusing name of Julius Assmann 4 by Glashütte Original. If I ever hit the lottery...

Orchi · 2 February 2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

The 6542 turns up now and again on SCs and once in a wahile on the bay. Nice ones in an all correct configuration are rare. The bakelite insert was known to be fragile and today command $$$$$.
As with a lot of references at the time these watches were well used. Who would have known what the future held.

Err buddy Mike...Orchi would NOT mind to pay $$$$$ for a complete n original bakelite bezel assembly for this GMT 6542...as well.

Chris B · 9 November 2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

As I've said before, not the rarest or the most expensive, but the 6542 has always held something special for me.

And again NOT MY PHOTO

Thats a terrific pic Mike, almost Dali-esque

Here's my grail watch, I wanted it for ages & was on the waiting list for what seemed an eternity, when it arrived boy what a feeling it was like all my birthdays came at once, just like having your first.........you know

Beef · 31 January 2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

As I've said before, not the rarest or the most expensive, but the 6542 has always held something special for me.

And again NOT MY PHOTO

I'm with Mike. The 6542 is the ticket. But who wouldn't love a Pussy Galore?!

Hicks · 9 November 2007, 01:11 AM

Actually, my grail watch at the moment would be the Rolex Submariner. I'm planning to buy that one early 2008. Then, my grail watch will be the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time. What a watch!!

Atomant · 9 November 2007, 01:13 AM

1680 Submariner date and the SS Daytona w/ metorite dial.

arttay10 · 9 November 2007, 01:10 AM

If I had to choose

... I have two grail watches:
One is obtainable ..

I8kt YM with MOP and Ruby Dial.

The other- if I get to the YM, I have a slim chance of maybe one day owning one of these...

Plat Pres - with diamond and Meteorite Dial....

I'd sell my soul for either !!!

yachtsales · 9 November 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

If I had to choose

... I have two grail watches:
One is obtainable ..

I8kt YM with MOP and Ruby Dial.

The other- if I get to the YM, I have a slim chance of maybe one day owning one of these...

Plat Pres - with diamond and Meteorite Dial....

I'd sell my soul for either !!!

I LIKE YOUR TASTE!! The Plat DD is mine, but with the Prez bracelet

arttay10 · 9 November 2007, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yachtsales

I LIKE YOUR TASTE!! The Plat DD is mine, but with the Prez bracelet

Great minds buddy !!

Like I said... I 'd sell my soul, I'd even sell my wife. (Althogh I'd be lucky to buy a Tudor that needs work - from that sale

)

yachtsales · 9 November 2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Great minds buddy !!

Like I said... I 'd sell my soul, I'd even sell my wife. (Althogh I'd be lucky to buy a Tudor that needs work - from that sale

)

I have a friend with the YG Yachtmaster MOP dial, it is stunning in person!!!

Mort · 9 November 2007, 01:17 AM

Mine is a Patek 5146 J. It is out of my reach at the moment, but one day maybe. I used to say that about owning a DD or a Rolex in general. Maybe for my 50th birthday, that gives me 5 years to save up.

Ed Rooney · 9 November 2007, 01:21 AM

Royal Navy Sub

Fitchy · 9 November 2007, 01:44 AM

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver....Oh yes!, you will be mine.

HDHNTER · 9 November 2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitchy

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver....Oh yes!, you will be mine.

Excellent choice

Jedi · 9 November 2007, 02:00 AM

Milgauss 1019

9 November 2007, 12:38 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	What's your Grail Watch ??? Lot's of new folks here, and plenty of old friends.. Have you found your Grail Watch yet ??? Maybe someone on the board has it ?? Maybe it's out of your reach ? Or maybe you're still thinking about it ? Mine used to be the TT Black Sub....But I've had one of those for so long now, I find plenty of others to lust after.. I especially like the Red Sub...Several members have fine examples..... Yep, that's mine.. What's yours..????

9 November 2007, 12:42 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Rolex Prince 1936-42 vintage, doctor syle dial pref SS,but would take a silver or TT if the price was right. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 November 2007, 12:48 AM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Not a Rolex! This One! Attached Images __________________ MEMBER NO.142

9 November 2007, 12:50 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	If I were to choose a grail Rolex watch, I would choose the: 1665 DRSD, or 1680 Red, or 6263 Daytona, silver dial. But since "grail" per definition suggests only ONE watch, probably the 6263 would get my vote: The most beautiful Rolex watch EVER made, IMHO. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 November 2007, 01:31 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Bo, I would agree if it had a rotating bezel. Don't think the Daytona ever came with one. But that is a sticking example. Mike, That thang is a beauty! Really has a look all it's own. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 November 2007, 12:44 AM	#3
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I think you are gonna get a lot of replies saying SS Daytona, but that is so predictable. Not sure if there is a grail watch for me but I would like to see if owning 2 reduced the cravings GMT IIc would maybe go a little way on this. f

9 November 2007, 12:57 AM	#10
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I can quickly answer that questions when it comes to cars, guitars, and coins. When it comes to Rolex watches and women; I change my mind daily. Not talking love...talking lust.

9 November 2007, 01:11 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As I've said before, not the rarest or the most expensive, but the 6542 has always held something special for me. And again NOT MY PHOTO

9 November 2007, 01:31 AM	#14
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	Pp 5980 for me, it'd be this one but I'd go nuts when first ding shows up on bezel Attached Images

9 November 2007, 04:49 AM	#16
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Mine is a combination wristwatch/pocket watch with the unfortunate but also amusing name of Julius Assmann 4 by Glashütte Original. If I ever hit the lottery... __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

9 November 2007, 01:11 AM	#20
Hicks Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Netherlands Watch: Omega 2221.80 Posts: 61	Actually, my grail watch at the moment would be the Rolex Submariner. I'm planning to buy that one early 2008. Then, my grail watch will be the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time. What a watch!!

9 November 2007, 01:13 AM	#21
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	1680 Submariner date and the SS Daytona w/ metorite dial. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

9 November 2007, 01:10 AM	#22
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	If I had to choose ... I have two grail watches: One is obtainable .. I8kt YM with MOP and Ruby Dial. The other- if I get to the YM, I have a slim chance of maybe one day owning one of these... Plat Pres - with diamond and Meteorite Dial.... I'd sell my soul for either !!!

9 November 2007, 01:17 AM	#26
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Mine is a Patek 5146 J. It is out of my reach at the moment, but one day maybe. I used to say that about owning a DD or a Rolex in general. Maybe for my 50th birthday, that gives me 5 years to save up.

9 November 2007, 01:21 AM	#27
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Royal Navy Sub

9 November 2007, 01:44 AM	#28
Fitchy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Royston Location: Essex, England Watch: it! Posts: 145	Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver....Oh yes!, you will be mine.

9 November 2007, 02:00 AM	#30
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Milgauss 1019

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