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FremStar · 12 February 2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

No such watch exists for me. I have multiple grails--modern and vintage--Rolex and others and all have different meaning and equally important. Sorry....Cheers.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sadly I no longer believe in grails.

Two of my favorite gents on TRF! I can't believe what I'm reading almost hurtful as when I found out there was no Santa Claus

I guess this is what happens when one has acquired legendary horology references and everything just seems common!

My Rolex grail is below...

AK797 · 12 February 2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sadly I no longer believe in grails.

Not even that 262880F?

gwozhog · 12 February 2013, 12:26 PM

I used to like very expensive cars and watches until I found out they need expensive maintenance. Rolex is probably the only brand in the world that would buy your way out of a prison in any 3rd world country so I'm good with my sub.

White_Au · 12 February 2013, 12:33 PM

This.

mruhland31 · 12 February 2013, 12:38 PM

I just got it....Sub C..today w my first day wearing it..I can honestly say its amazing...well worth the wait...I'm in love

thomaspp · 12 February 2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jbird

What's your holy grail watch? The one you would sell any other watches for. Mine is a 1980 red sub although a 5513 might be more realistic right now.

You?

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

No such watch exists for me. I have multiple grails--modern and vintage--Rolex and others and all have different meaning and equally important. Sorry....Cheers.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sadly I no longer believe in grails.

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Two of my favorite gents on TRF! I can't believe what I'm reading almost hurtful as when I found out there was no Santa Claus

I guess this is what happens when one has acquired legendary horology references and everything just seems common!

My Rolex grail is below...

What is a grail? A piece you want but cannot attain? A watch you have currently lusted over for years/months? Or maybe a watch that you believe is gorgeous but would not in all honestly want to own?

Maxtor · 12 February 2013, 12:44 PM

I think grail has now just become shorthand for "the watch I would love to have".

I think it should mean the object, that once secured, ends the search forever (or close).

If someone has purchased their grail watch and then given up on searching for and buying other watches for at least 10 years... then I think that was truly a grail watch for them.

sms715 · 12 February 2013, 12:44 PM

So many grails, so little time... But I'll start with the platinum day date....

burger'n'fries · 12 February 2013, 12:49 PM

too many...in random order...

iwc big pilot 5009
dssd
pam 438
rolex 1016
pp nautilus white dial
yg dd 2

(subject to change at any moment)

FremStar · 12 February 2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

What is a grail? A piece you want but cannot attain? A watch you have currently lusted over for years/months? Or maybe a watch that you believe is gorgeous but would not in all honestly want to own?

We all know the term grail is subjective, however, for me and my collecting habits a timepiece grail was to obtain a birth year 1655. Some folks associate grail with cost... Not me.

burger'n'fries · 12 February 2013, 12:55 PM

hear, hear sam

lol, but this hobby/passion that we share is a bit pricey at times.

Rogdogg · 12 February 2013, 01:02 PM

There are currently 2 watches right now that I would love to have and due to the price of each of them they would be my "grail" watches.
I would like a 1980 Explorer 2, similar to Sam above. I chose 1980 as this is my birth year.
Only since joining TRF have I heard of people buying a birth year watch and I kind of like that idea, having a watch on my wrist that is the same age as me.
Of the modern collection it is most definitely the WG Sub or "Smurf". I love it.
I think both of them, while not attainable right now, fall into the price range that they are reasonably achievable some day for me. While a $100k Patek with many complications is probably a true Grail I could never see myself spending the money on one. Unless I won Euromillions

thomaspp · 12 February 2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

We all know the term grail is subjective, however, for me and my collecting habits a timepiece grail was to obtain a birth year 1655. Some folks associate grail with cost... Not me.

Thanks Sam. I hear you. Maybe I haven't indulged this hobby enough or for sufficient time, but I have yet to set my sights on one watch that I'd kill for if you know what i mean. A date year watch might be a nice idea for me to explore.

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Originally Posted by burger'n'fries

hear, hear sam

lol, but this hobby/passion that we share is a bit pricey at times.

Oh yes.

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Originally Posted by Maxtor

I think grail has now just become shorthand for "the watch I would love to have".

I think it should mean the object, that once secured, ends the search forever (or close).

If someone has purchased their grail watch and then given up on searching for and buying other watches for at least 10 years... then I think that was truly a grail watch for them.

Thanks, Max. The 10 year test sounds pretty solid to me.

mikkibarry · 12 February 2013, 01:07 PM

Not my picture, but this:

Chaching · 12 February 2013, 01:15 PM

This..my Rolex Grail below.....I no longer believe in "Grails" ....

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zeuloa · 12 February 2013, 01:20 PM

There are plenty of great complicated watches that would be nice to have from PP, VC, etc... But in the long run I think I would appreciate a watch that I can wear daily with useful complications TO ME (although an amazing complication, I don't need a minute repeater letting me know every hour).

With this in mind, I think this one I would enjoy the most:

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Patek Philippe 5960p

Why? It has an annual calendar which only needs adjusting on February 28th (can't live without the date), it has the first in-house PP chronograph caliber(great for timing steaks!), it has luminous hands (sleep with watch on and always look at time in middle of night), it's made of platinum (corrosion free, strong, flies under radar) it's water resistant (put this baby on a NATO and its ready to go swimming), and the icing on the cake - it has a power reserve and a diamond!

zeuloa · 12 February 2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zeuloa

There are plenty of great complicated watches that would be nice to have from PP, VC, etc... But in the long run I think I would appreciate a watch that I can wear daily with useful complications TO ME (although an amazing complication, I don't need a minute repeater letting me know every hour).

With this in mind, I think this one I would enjoy the most:

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Patek Philippe 5960p

Why? It has an annual calendar which only needs adjusting on February 28th (can't live without the date), it has the first in-house PP chronograph caliber(great for timing steaks!), it has luminous hands (sleep with watch on and always look at time in middle of night), it's made of platinum (corrosion free, strong, flies under radar) it's water resistant (put this baby on a NATO and its ready to go swimming), and the icing on the cake - it has a power reserve and a diamond!

..... Now, my ultimate grail would be the 5204:

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HRV · 12 February 2013, 03:20 PM

Can I wait till Basel before answering.........

CharlieSheen · 12 February 2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

I can't believe what I'm reading almost hurtful as when I found out there was no Santa Claus

Sam - No Santa Clause?? glad you are just kidding! my stomach turned in disbelief!

benlee · 12 February 2013, 03:33 PM

Short Term - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400

Mid Term - Rolex White Gold Skydweller

Long Term - Patek Philippe Platinum Minute Repeater Chronograph 5208P

And after that, I will stop buying watches....

Roselló · 12 February 2013, 03:45 PM

16600 & 116200

sea-dweller · 12 February 2013, 04:22 PM

GMT 1675 or Paul Newman Daytona

salem65 · 12 February 2013, 04:39 PM

The Patek 5167A is my grail. Would I sell other watches for it? Not a chance. They have more sentimental value than any new watch would have.

jimmypark54 · 12 February 2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sadly I no longer believe in grails.

because you got of them

Annan · 12 February 2013, 04:51 PM

As already said by others, my "grail" changes. For me, it's almost daily as I look at the WRUW threads on this forum.

Pressed for an answer today, I'd have to say the YG DDII, white dial with romans.

conkers · 12 February 2013, 04:51 PM

Think I am with Ben on this, ie a 5208P, but also have a hankering for a 5213G, and a Richard Mille RM012 Platinum.

I also have one AP ROO grail, and I think I may have found one, but will only reveal which once I have secured it!

vince211 · 12 February 2013, 05:54 PM

PP nautilus chrono and aquanaut jumbo.

Ap15400 white dial, Safari

18 k yg sub

Up

kymwatchlog · 12 February 2013, 05:57 PM

Rolex grail? recently added the Daytona so that is already an achievement for me. Maybe next is YMII. But hope to also add the Exp1 (sold to fund Daytona) and DSSD (maybe, maybe not) first.

Non-Rolex grail? AP RO and Patek Nautilus

aboen · 12 February 2013, 06:23 PM

I tremendously enjoy my attainable watches.

Psmith · 12 February 2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

...when I found out there was no Santa Claus

Sam... what are you saying...??!?

12 February 2013, 12:26 PM	#33
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I used to like very expensive cars and watches until I found out they need expensive maintenance. Rolex is probably the only brand in the world that would buy your way out of a prison in any 3rd world country so I'm good with my sub. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

12 February 2013, 12:33 PM	#34
White_Au "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 515	This. Attached Images

12 February 2013, 01:07 PM	#44
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Not my picture, but this: Attached Images __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

12 February 2013, 01:20 PM	#46
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	There are plenty of great complicated watches that would be nice to have from PP, VC, etc... But in the long run I think I would appreciate a watch that I can wear daily with useful complications TO ME (although an amazing complication, I don't need a minute repeater letting me know every hour). With this in mind, I think this one I would enjoy the most: Patek Philippe 5960p Why? It has an annual calendar which only needs adjusting on February 28th (can't live without the date), it has the first in-house PP chronograph caliber(great for timing steaks!), it has luminous hands (sleep with watch on and always look at time in middle of night), it's made of platinum (corrosion free, strong, flies under radar) it's water resistant (put this baby on a NATO and its ready to go swimming), and the icing on the cake - it has a power reserve and a diamond!

12 February 2013, 03:45 PM	#51
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	16600 & 116200 __________________ ......... All In.

12 February 2013, 12:38 PM	#35
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	I just got it....Sub C..today w my first day wearing it..I can honestly say its amazing...well worth the wait...I'm in love

12 February 2013, 12:44 PM	#37
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	I think grail has now just become shorthand for "the watch I would love to have". I think it should mean the object, that once secured, ends the search forever (or close). If someone has purchased their grail watch and then given up on searching for and buying other watches for at least 10 years... then I think that was truly a grail watch for them.

12 February 2013, 12:44 PM	#38
sms715 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: scott Location: Va Beach Watch: 14000, 14060M Posts: 96	So many grails, so little time... But I'll start with the platinum day date....

12 February 2013, 12:49 PM	#39
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	too many...in random order... iwc big pilot 5009 dssd pam 438 rolex 1016 pp nautilus white dial yg dd 2 (subject to change at any moment)

12 February 2013, 12:55 PM	#41
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	hear, hear sam lol, but this hobby/passion that we share is a bit pricey at times.

12 February 2013, 01:02 PM	#42
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	There are currently 2 watches right now that I would love to have and due to the price of each of them they would be my "grail" watches. I would like a 1980 Explorer 2, similar to Sam above. I chose 1980 as this is my birth year. Only since joining TRF have I heard of people buying a birth year watch and I kind of like that idea, having a watch on my wrist that is the same age as me. Of the modern collection it is most definitely the WG Sub or "Smurf". I love it. I think both of them, while not attainable right now, fall into the price range that they are reasonably achievable some day for me. While a $100k Patek with many complications is probably a true Grail I could never see myself spending the money on one. Unless I won Euromillions

12 February 2013, 01:15 PM	#45
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	This..my Rolex Grail below.....I no longer believe in "Grails" ....

12 February 2013, 03:20 PM	#48
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Can I wait till Basel before answering.........

12 February 2013, 03:33 PM	#50
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Short Term - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 Mid Term - Rolex White Gold Skydweller Long Term - Patek Philippe Platinum Minute Repeater Chronograph 5208P And after that, I will stop buying watches....

12 February 2013, 04:22 PM	#52
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	GMT 1675 or Paul Newman Daytona

12 February 2013, 04:39 PM	#53
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	The Patek 5167A is my grail. Would I sell other watches for it? Not a chance. They have more sentimental value than any new watch would have. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

12 February 2013, 04:51 PM	#55
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	As already said by others, my "grail" changes. For me, it's almost daily as I look at the WRUW threads on this forum. Pressed for an answer today, I'd have to say the YG DDII, white dial with romans. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

12 February 2013, 04:51 PM	#56
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Think I am with Ben on this, ie a 5208P, but also have a hankering for a 5213G, and a Richard Mille RM012 Platinum. I also have one AP ROO grail, and I think I may have found one, but will only reveal which once I have secured it!

12 February 2013, 05:54 PM	#57
vince211 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Sub-c Posts: 190	PP nautilus chrono and aquanaut jumbo. Ap15400 white dial, Safari 18 k yg sub Up

12 February 2013, 05:57 PM	#58
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Rolex grail? recently added the Daytona so that is already an achievement for me. Maybe next is YMII. But hope to also add the Exp1 (sold to fund Daytona) and DSSD (maybe, maybe not) first. Non-Rolex grail? AP RO and Patek Nautilus

12 February 2013, 06:23 PM	#59
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	I tremendously enjoy my attainable watches.

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