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vh2k · 20 July 2020, 01:02 AM

The goal...

Build a collection of five (5) watches that offers the best combination of “balance, timelessness, versatility, and value.” You don’t have to provide specific references or details — just the collection.

READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY:

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex.
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega.
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek.
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange.
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. It can be any watch under $20,000 but it can’t be a Rolex, Omega, Patek or Lange. It can be VC, Breitling, Zenith, Seiko, or whatever.

Here is an example:

1. Rolex Daytona
2. Omega Seamaster
3. Patek Calatrava
4. Lange Odysseus
5. Breitling Navitimer

You can offer your own Fantastic Five or modify someone else’s to “perfect” it. If you just want to comment, that’s fine too.

Enjoy!

jgottsman11 · 20 July 2020, 01:08 AM

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - 36mm Day Date
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - Lange 1
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - AP Royal Oak 15450

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jgottsman11

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - 36mm Day Date
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - Lange 1
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - AP Royal Oak 15450

You nailed the iconic “if I can only have one from this brand” models. Great strategy. Not sure you can get a new Royal Oak for under $20,000... but great effort.

Polarexplorerii · 20 July 2020, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jgottsman11

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - 36mm Day Date
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - Lange 1
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - AP Royal Oak 15450

damm good taste… Exactly my style

Swaye · 20 July 2020, 01:09 AM

1) Rolex 1675 (vintage)
2) Omega Speedmaster Pro (chrono)
3) Patek 5167 (rubber)
4) FPJ Chronometre Blue (cannot pick any ALS over the CB, sorry)(dress)
5) Panerai 911 (diver)

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Swaye

1) Rolex 1675 (vintage)
2) Omega Speedmaster Pro (chrono)
3) Patek 5167 (rubber)
4) FPJ Chronometre Blue (cannot pick any ALS over the CB, sorry)(dress)
5) Panerai 911 (diver)

You can do it. Please edit #4. Otherwise, disqualified.

Swaye · 20 July 2020, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

You can do it. Please edit #4. Otherwise, disqualified.

I suppose I am disqualified. Not a fan of ALS.

904VT · 20 July 2020, 01:09 AM

Day Date TEM, Speedy Pro, 5170, Datograph Up/Down, Platona

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Day Date TEM, Speedy Pro, 5170, Datograph Up/Down, Platona

Can’t have two Rolex models. Edit #5.

904VT · 21 July 2020, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Can’t have two Rolex models. Edit #5.

I'd rather only have 4 watches then. Not much >$20k that I want that isn't Rolex. Too high of service costs imo to justify adding. Omega certainly wouldn't be in my personal 5, so I would drop that as well

garyk · 20 July 2020, 01:10 AM

YG Daytona PN dial
SS Daytona white dial C
first model JC DSSD
116613LB Bluesy
JM YG Daytona green dial

I have the first 4, waiting on the JM Daytona...

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

YG Daytona PN dial
SS Daytona white dial C
first model JC DSSD
116613LB Bluesy
JM YG Daytona green dial

I have the first 4, waiting on the JM Daytona...

Disqualified. Read the rules.

garyk · 20 July 2020, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Disqualified. Read the rules.

Haha, I was going by the last line, kind of plays fast and loose with the rules lol...

"You can offer your own Fantastic Five or modify someone else’s to “perfect” it. If you just want to comment, that’s fine too."

Mine falls under, "Comment"...maybe

bp1000 · 20 July 2020, 01:36 AM

Like the theme!

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex.

2. Watch #2 must be an Omega.

3. Watch #3 must be a Patek.

4. Watch #4 must be a Lange.

5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD
Bb 58

mbalmz · 20 July 2020, 01:43 AM

1 rolex pepsi gmt

2 omega speedmaster

3 patek 3970 perpetual calendar chrono

4 lange 1

5 AP royal oak 15450 37mm

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

1 rolex pepsi gmt
2 omega speedmaster
3 patek 3970 perpetual calendar chrono
4 lange 1
5 AP royal oak 15450 37mm

Pepsi for your Rolex pick, huh? Overall, sound reasoning. Well done.

mbalmz · 20 July 2020, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Pepsi for your Rolex pick, huh? Overall, sound reasoning. Well done.

my thinking was I can’t not have a dual time zone watch and unlike a patek travel time for example, the pepsi can be thrown on a rubber strap and double as a diver.

that and I’ve never been quite daytona crazy, and I’ve got two other chronos in the bunch.

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

my thinking was I can’t not have a dual time zone watch and unlike a patek travel time for example, the pepsi can be thrown on a rubber strap and double as a diver.

that and I’ve never been quite daytona crazy, and I’ve got two other chronos in the bunch.

Thanks for clarifying. Makes sense.

REQUIEMnJADED4U · 21 July 2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mbalmz

1 rolex pepsi gmt

2 omega speedmaster

3 patek 3970 perpetual calendar chrono

4 lange 1

5 AP royal oak 15450 37mm

WOW! We agreed on 4 of the 5 but my 5th would be an AP Royal Oak 26331.

Aberdein · 20 July 2020, 02:01 AM

1. Rolex St St GMT Pepsi
2. Rolex WG Oysterflex Daytona
3. Rolex TT Blue Sub. (Bluesy)
4. Omega Speedmaster
5. AP Royal Oak Gold on leather strap.

Yeah Yeah I know, not following rules so disqualified...

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aberdein

1. Rolex St St GMT
2. Rolex WG Oysterflex Daytona
3. Rolex TT Blue Sub. (Bluesy)
4. Omega Speedmaster
5. AP Royal Oak Gold on leather strap.

Yeah Yeah I know, not following rules so disqualified...

It’s all good, brother. Oysterflex Daytona, huh? Interesting choice for an Ultimate Fantastic Five.

bp1000 · 20 July 2020, 02:06 AM

No idea why people aren’t engaging with the theme

These threads come up all the time and it’s just a wall of Rolex. Yea I get it’s a Rolex forum but collecting and diversity is always good, I normally don’t post on these but I like this theme!

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

No idea why people aren’t engaging with the theme

These threads come up all the time and it’s just a wall of Rolex. Yea I get it’s a Rolex forum but collecting and diversity is always good, I normally don’t post on these but I like this theme!

Amen, brother. It’s just a discussion topic — not life or death. I know Rolex enthusiasts can apply some analytical critical thinking here!!!

BTW, your selections really give us a great window into your particular style and taste for chronos and subdials. That’s how it’s done!

VK1984 · 20 July 2020, 02:56 AM

Nice question. Here’s my take on it - technically within your rules (certainly not within my budget or reality) I believe ��

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex ~ Paul Newman’s, Paul Newman Daytona
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega ~ the lost Speedmaster of Buzz Aldrin (I don’t think Neil Armstrong’s actually went onto the moon and stayed in the shuttle)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. ~ Salmon Dial Patek 5004
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. ~ Lange 1 in Steel
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD ~ Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue (because I’d need a watch that I could actually wear out of the house! ��)

abozz · 20 July 2020, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VK1984

Nice question. Here’s my take on it - technically within your rules (certainly not within my budget or reality) I believe ��

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex ~ Paul Newman’s, Paul Newman Daytona
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega ~ the lost Speedmaster of Buzz Aldrin (I don’t think Neil Armstrong’s actually went onto the moon and stayed in the shuttle)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. ~ Salmon Dial Patek 5004
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. ~ Lange 1 in Steel
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD ~ Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue (because I’d need a watch that I could actually wear out of the house! ��)

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sammy11 · 21 July 2020, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VK1984

Nice question. Here’s my take on it - technically within your rules (certainly not within my budget or reality) I believe ��

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex ~ Paul Newman’s, Paul Newman Daytona
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega ~ the lost Speedmaster of Buzz Aldrin (I don’t think Neil Armstrong’s actually went onto the moon and stayed in the shuttle)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. ~ Salmon Dial Patek 5004
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. ~ Lange 1 in Steel
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD ~ Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue (because I’d need a watch that I could actually wear out of the house! ��)

I was just going to say, what about a watch you would actually wear!! 5 isn't so much of a WildCard, but a flavour of the day - Airking would be a really awesome consideration. It's totally underrated. Find one to see in the metal - its weight and class is lost in images.

VK1984 · 21 July 2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sammy11

I was just going to say, what about a watch you would actually wear!! 5 isn't so much of a WildCard, but a flavour of the day - Airking would be a really awesome consideration. It's totally underrated. Find one to see in the metal - its weight and class is lost in images.

Never seen one in the metal but picking that would break the rules as you’re not allowed a Rolex for pick 5

If I was then my Explorer 1 would be the pick to wear every day

Gerardus · 20 July 2020, 02:58 AM

OP rules:

1. 116613LB (followed close by the 118238)
2. Omega Seamaster 41mm 210.30.42.20.03.001 Blue dial
3. Patek Nautilus 5711 white dial.
4. Lange (does nothing for me, sorry)
5. PAM722

My current fav 5 (each brand one reference):

1. 116613LB (followed close by the 118238)
2. Audemars Piguet Diver Royal Oak Offshore 15710ST.OO.A002CA.01
3. PAM 722
4. Breitling Chronomat Evo Ref. B 13356 (Steel and Case & Yellow Gold Bezel with dark blue Baton dial)
5. Cartier Santos LM WSSA0030 Blue dial

tenementhall · 20 July 2020, 03:05 AM

1) Rolex (sports automatic): WG GMT Master II BLRO (with the blue dial)

2) Omega (sports manual): 45th Anniversary Silver Snoopy Speedmaster

3) Patek (dress automatic): Celestial (the blue night sky one)

4) Lange (dress manual): Lange 1 Moonphase (with day-night indicator)

5) Cartier (jewelry classic quartz): Tank Solo

vh2k · 20 July 2020, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tenementhall

1) Rolex (sports automatic): WG GMT Master II BLRO (with the blue dial)
2) Omega (sports manual): 45th Anniversary Silver Snoopy Speedmaster
3) Patek (dress automatic): Celestial (the blue night sky one)
4) Lange (dress manual): Lange 1 Moonphase (with day-night indicator)
5) Cartier (jewelry classic quartz): Tank Solo

Nice to see people throwing in a Cartier!

20 July 2020, 01:10 AM	#11
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,758	YG Daytona PN dial SS Daytona white dial C first model JC DSSD 116613LB Bluesy JM YG Daytona green dial I have the first 4, waiting on the JM Daytona... __________________

20 July 2020, 01:43 AM	#15
mbalmz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,366	What is your ULTIMATE Fantastic FIVE? 1 rolex pepsi gmt 2 omega speedmaster 3 patek 3970 perpetual calendar chrono 4 lange 1 5 AP royal oak 15450 37mm __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

20 July 2020, 02:58 AM	#28
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	OP rules: 1. 116613LB (followed close by the 118238) 2. Omega Seamaster 41mm 210.30.42.20.03.001 Blue dial 3. Patek Nautilus 5711 white dial. 4. Lange (does nothing for me, sorry) 5. PAM722 My current fav 5 (each brand one reference): 1. 116613LB (followed close by the 118238) 2. Audemars Piguet Diver Royal Oak Offshore 15710ST.OO.A002CA.01 3. PAM 722 4. Breitling Chronomat Evo Ref. B 13356 (Steel and Case & Yellow Gold Bezel with dark blue Baton dial) 5. Cartier Santos LM WSSA0030 Blue dial __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

20 July 2020, 01:02 AM	#1
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	What is your ULTIMATE Fantastic FIVE? The goal... Build a collection of five (5) watches that offers the best combination of “balance, timelessness, versatility, and value.” You don’t have to provide specific references or details — just the collection. READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY: 1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. 2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. 3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. 4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. 5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. It can be any watch under $20,000 but it can’t be a Rolex, Omega, Patek or Lange. It can be VC, Breitling, Zenith, Seiko, or whatever. Here is an example: 1. Rolex Daytona 2. Omega Seamaster 3. Patek Calatrava 4. Lange Odysseus 5. Breitling Navitimer You can offer your own Fantastic Five or modify someone else’s to “perfect” it. If you just want to comment, that’s fine too. Enjoy!

20 July 2020, 01:08 AM	#2
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: 5164R Posts: 1,450	1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - 36mm Day Date 2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster 3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712 4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - Lange 1 5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - AP Royal Oak 15450 __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

20 July 2020, 01:09 AM	#5
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	1) Rolex 1675 (vintage) 2) Omega Speedmaster Pro (chrono) 3) Patek 5167 (rubber) 4) FPJ Chronometre Blue (cannot pick any ALS over the CB, sorry)(dress) 5) Panerai 911 (diver) __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

20 July 2020, 01:09 AM	#8
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Day Date TEM, Speedy Pro, 5170, Datograph Up/Down, Platona

20 July 2020, 01:36 AM	#14
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,978	Like the theme! 1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. 2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. 3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. 4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. 5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD Bb 58

20 July 2020, 02:01 AM	#20
Aberdein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Scotland Watch: 1982 GMT 16750Matt Posts: 530	1. Rolex St St GMT Pepsi 2. Rolex WG Oysterflex Daytona 3. Rolex TT Blue Sub. (Bluesy) 4. Omega Speedmaster 5. AP Royal Oak Gold on leather strap. Yeah Yeah I know, not following rules so disqualified...

20 July 2020, 02:06 AM	#22
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,978	No idea why people aren’t engaging with the theme These threads come up all the time and it’s just a wall of Rolex. Yea I get it’s a Rolex forum but collecting and diversity is always good, I normally don’t post on these but I like this theme!

20 July 2020, 02:56 AM	#24
VK1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK Posts: 383	Nice question. Here’s my take on it - technically within your rules (certainly not within my budget or reality) I believe �� 1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex ~ Paul Newman’s, Paul Newman Daytona 2. Watch #2 must be an Omega ~ the lost Speedmaster of Buzz Aldrin (I don’t think Neil Armstrong’s actually went onto the moon and stayed in the shuttle) 3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. ~ Salmon Dial Patek 5004 4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. ~ Lange 1 in Steel 5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD ~ Tudor Black Bay 58 Navy Blue (because I’d need a watch that I could actually wear out of the house! ��)

20 July 2020, 03:05 AM	#29
tenementhall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Home Posts: 240	1) Rolex (sports automatic): WG GMT Master II BLRO (with the blue dial) 2) Omega (sports manual): 45th Anniversary Silver Snoopy Speedmaster 3) Patek (dress automatic): Celestial (the blue night sky one) 4) Lange (dress manual): Lange 1 Moonphase (with day-night indicator) 5) Cartier (jewelry classic quartz): Tank Solo

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