Is grail overused?

[Sublovin]

Just for the sake of interesting conversation, I thought I would post this to evoke some opinions.
One thing I can say about the forums here, the term grill gets used Plenty...
I can't help but chuckle when I read a post by someone who says something like "After three long months I finally obtained my grill!"
To each their own, and I am happy for people getting things they want, but sometimes I feel like we go a bit overboard with the use of this word.
My grail would likely be something along the lines of a Panerai 021, which I have wanted for approx. 15 years, and the price is insane.
I just feel like a watch that can easily be obtained in a short period of time, should not have the word grail attached to it. It doesn't mean that you want the piece any less, or that you'll get any less enjoyment from it, just that the term should be reserved for loftier goals.

Thoughts?

[THC]

Grail is like infinity, one can never truly get there

[Toony]

I feel that Grail is an ever moving target. I always wanted a 116619 and got it. Love the watch. It's a beauty. Then the other day I walk into AD and try on a 228206 quadrant dial (a watch I never really had my eye on). And guess what, now I have a new Grail. The watch is absolutely the most amazing watch I ever put on for me. Maybe the term is used to often but that don't make it less meaningful.

[slorollin]

Yeah, but whatcha' gonna do? I'm irritated by people that use the word "like" 12 times in a single sentence. Can't worry too much about it. You'll just make yourself crazy. OK, I'm going back to working on peace in the Middle East now.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Is grail overused?

Yes. Absolutely.

[capote]

Yes

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by slorollin

Yeah, but whatcha' gonna do? I'm irritated by people that use the word "like" 12 times in a single sentence. Can't worry too much about it. You'll just make yourself crazy. OK, I'm going back to working on peace in the Middle East now.

I hear ya...trust me, it's not bothering me all that much. It would just be more impactful if the term were reserved for greater achievement. Now when I see 10 threads a day titled "incoming Grail ", only to find it is another BLNR...not so exciting.

[scimps]

It makes me laugh that you keep spelling it wrong - even though it's the main noun in your post!

But I do agree

[GB-man]

Yes it is.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by scimps

It makes me laugh that you keep spelling it wrong - even though it's the main noun in your post!

But I do agree

TBH I would love to use my grill at all, but it's been rather cold here until recently 🔥😂❄️

[lhanddds]

Yes

[Jack T]

Others have said it as well, the term 'Grail' is misused.

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by scimps

it makes me laugh that you keep spelling it wrong - even though it's the main noun in your post!

But i do agree

And I agree too

[fskywalker]

Fully agree with you! Think that a grail is something you really really like, hard to source or to fund, something you will appreciate once obtain for a long time.

Some people use the term really loosely, calling almost any watch they like "grail", only to then dump it when they get bored.


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[droptopman]

Yes, way overused.
I always associated the term to watches that are long term goals and hard to access. Watches that in some cases take years to find a solid example to acquire.
Generally not watches that one could find at most AD's.

[Robrob777]

Yes the Grill is overused no doubt.

[Cru Jones]

seeing as a "grail" should be unobtainable, i would answer "yes" to the question.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by scimps

It makes me laugh that you keep spelling it wrong - even though it's the main noun in your post!

But I do agree

Good old iPhone....

[ratty]

Yes, I think it is.

[herts9]

Overused? Not so much. There are lots of members here, so you see grail a lot with dreams being realized.

Some grails are PP Calatravas. Others are SS Submariners.

But once one is obtained, there's always another one out there that might have interest piqued!

[Abdullah71601]

A grail is not a goal. Saving up for some period of time to buy something, even if it's decades, still doesn't make the object a grail. It's remains a goal, with easily defined means to obtain it.

A relevant grail for this thread is that people stop using the word grail for things easily obtained with a wad of money.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by THC

Grail is like infinity, one can never truly get there

And there you have it!!! For any WIS this is spot on!!!

Regardless of reference!!!

[Speed]

Monty Python and the Holy Grill...great film! 😆

That said, I'd agree that "Grail" is overused.

The term is a stretch to apply to a mass-produced watch. I would think it has more applicability to a one-of-a-kind vintage watch - the existence of which may even be in doubt!

Ok that's extreme...so maybe a Perfect Red Sub or 6263 could qualify. 😬

[wuyeah]

"Grail" doesn't feel as real on TRF, some guys here seems to nail every grail people drool about.

[Boaters]

I was wondering were the mac salad was ... No really I think everybody thinks of it different a grail to me would be a BLRO but to someone else it might be a Timex Indigo. I do believe a grail should be within reach but for some it's not.

[LuminousMaximus]

grail
ɡrāl/
noun
noun: Grail; noun: Holy Grail; noun: the Grail; noun: grail; plural noun: grails

1.
(in medieval legend) the cup or platter used by Jesus at the Last Supper, and in which Joseph of Arimathea received Christ's blood at the Cross. Quests for it undertaken by medieval knights are described in versions of the Arthurian legends written from the early 13th century onward.
2.
a thing that is being earnestly pursued or sought after.
"profit has become the holy grail"

Origin

As long as your purchasing the "grail," then it's all good...

[watchwatcher]

I agree with the spirit of your post...yes, the word "grail" is overused. And maybe even fair to say misused (depending of course how you define the word).

For many posts here on TRF, the word "grail" really means "special" or "requiring great sacrifice/self-discipline", or "I worked my a$$ off to get this"...but heck, grail sounds a lot better when you're posting an incoming.

To my fellow enthusiasts: if you use the word "grail" in your incoming post...you've got my attention!

[Lordofrolex]

I also agree with your statement about the overuse of the term. To me grail is something almost unattainable without some sort of outside sources. Something tenable even if it takes 10 years to be isn't considered a grail. Buying a DD40 or a gold sub is on my list to get. May take 5 years but doesn't mean its a grail. A grail in my opinion is a PP Grand Complication $150k. Most people cant or will justify having a watch that expensive and most would need some sort of outside source to obtain that. Selling of a company, Winning the lottery, Inheriting, inventing something.

So while most of you say its a term of defined goal i think its more of an unattainable goal which if for some how you do get it you've finally gotten your grail.

[Dubarzy]

Used far too often

[Tmac478]

Yes because people's likes and desires are constantly changing.
I was sure that a white Daytona was my "grail" watch.
I finally got one and flipped it 6 weeks later. Go figure...