Going to one watch only - ideas welcome

[enjoythemusic]

OP, also remember the cost and TIME it takes for servicing. Some companies take 6 months(!). Agree watetproofness should be 100m. Gotta +1 for the SS SkyD, plus you can have both bracelets and am sure someone has end bits for leather/rubber straps.

[Maxtor]

That white dial Nautilus looks amazing!

Good luck with your quest... although I think if you got it down to one watch it would likely just be the first watch you have to start building a new collection. That is how it goes.

[Notimetodie]

Thank you all. Lot of great suggestions. VC dual time extremely compelling, if ALS did the Odysseus white gold version (or a new rose gold) with a bracelet and strap change option like VC that would probably be it for me. Also agree that Rolex sky dweller is as good of an all rounder as it gets and it’s robustness, ease / time of service is a huge plus. PP 5726 or 5990 would work but I thought those were well in excess of 100k. Last one I am throwing into the mix is bathyscaphe annual calendar moon phase.

[RTG]

The Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complete? Heck of a lot of watch for the money. You can get the amazing bracelet and strap for different looks. Leaves a lot of money left over for fun times and adventures.

[cfree011]

Blancpain leman perpetual calendar Chrono - perfect for daily as it is a high horology movement with 80m water resistance perfect for swimming.

Also how about JLC Extreme Lab 2?

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[Jmaster]

Originally Posted by pbj1925

another vote for a vco 7900v. You'll have a ton of cash leftover along with 3 easy change straps to change up your look on demand.

+1

And there are rumors that a v7920 is coming or is out and it’s 1.3mm thinner. That would be the watch to get.

[rapide66]

Originally Posted by cfree011

Blancpain leman perpetual calendar Chrono - perfect for daily as it is a high horology movement with 80m water resistance perfect for swimming.

Also how about JLC Extreme Lab 2?

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Good point, I actually wore the Blancpain leman perpetual calendar Chrono as my only/daily watch for ~5 years. Also, wearing it regularly helps keep me from having to set the perpetual calendar mechanism.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by RTG

It is closer to high horology than anything you have suggested. It might not pass your jewelry standard but when it comes to keeping accurate time and surviving indefinite daily use, it is hard to name a better option given OP’s total criteria.

AP sends out a sparkly trinket that can’t keep time and that is considered haute horology??? Only for people who wear uncomfortable shoes in the name of style.

Love your comment!

I would go for RG Sky D. with blue-green dial.

[CNY]

And fancy complication on a sports Lange, AP, VC, Patek, Moser, Czapek, etc. should perfectly fit the bill. A few things to consider: 1) do they fill damage or polish it? 2) is 42mm+ really what you’ll want in ten years.. twenty?

Personally I’d go with an Odysseu or VC dual time, but I prefer ’simpler’ complications. The new perpetual aquanaut and VC are also tremendous.

Edit: turns out the 5261R is 30mm wr. What a shame, Patek.

[cfree011]

Originally Posted by rapide66

Good point, I actually wore the Blancpain leman perpetual calendar Chrono as my only/daily watch for ~5 years. Also, wearing it regularly helps keep me from having to set the perpetual calendar mechanism.

This is beautiful! How did you like it? Any issues during your ownership?

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[shafran]

What about the parmigiani tonda pf annual calendar. WR to 100m, ss or rg.

[shafran]

[WatchTimes]

I could never do just one watch, three would be the least I could do.
They would be a DD40, GMTIIc Pepsi and a GShock

[rapide66]

Originally Posted by cfree011

This is beautiful! How did you like it? Any issues during your ownership?

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I used to have the chrono running all the time and wore it everywhere, even while go-karting so perhaps it was not ideal.

A few months ago I had to have it serviced after the power reserve didn't function properly, but this was after a decent 6 years of wear. Servicing was surprisingly not too expensive for a grand complication.

[Nathan_]

I had the same requirements 2 years ago.

I went with the VC 7900V (black dial) and still in the honeymoon period.

150M water/dust resistant, date wheel & GMT is perfect for a daily and its bloody comfortable on the rubber, of which VC make in multiple colours.

7 year warranty or balance of, if it's still within the standard warranty window.

[Guppydriver]

Originally Posted by RTG

For an only watch that is worn daily; I would eliminate brands who may require more servicing, or brands that take a ridiculous amount of time to service. I want something durable, reliable, accurate, shock resistant, swimmable, dual time zone, annual calendar with a clear date display. E-harmony found a match:

Really solid point for those considering a one watch collection.

[kaiserphoenix]

It wouldn’t be my choice but I thought i would just throw it out there, how about the JLC Polaris perpetual? Perpetual Calendar with high water resistance.

[charger_vital]

I think you need to bite the bullet and get a grey market 5990 (with some good negotiation skills). It has the dual time. I know that you don't like the chrono, but it has the dual time... And if you are only going to one watch, I could not think of a better watch to have.

Though, for half the price, my second choice would be a an AP Royal Oak Dual Time. 26120ST.

[cascavel]

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto.

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by cascavel

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto.

Yes, I agree. Best time/date watch around. But no dual time.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by subtona

If one watch, Sub is always the answer….