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kcmo · 26 March 2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stusrt

I think a lot of us lose insight to Rolex since we're such fans -
a SUB is now $6,000 - that is just FOR A WATCH.

that is a LOT of money -
even used at $4k - that's a lot of money.
Many people have to save up a long time to have that type of disposible cash. And many people will never have $6k to throw down on a watch.

so yes - I can see a SUB (or even an Omega or TAG for some) being a grail watch.

Totally agree! These are NOT inexpensive items.

larrysb · 26 March 2010, 08:06 AM

Pretty much every day.

<-------- See avatar.

The only time I don't is if I'm doing something that could damage the watch, like working on the car or airplane or house and such. But I wear it when I wash dishes in the sink.

When it gets all scratched up (badge of honor) and ready for service, off it will to the RSC for a clean, lube and polish.

I intend to wear it until I assume room temperature.

tifosi · 19 March 2010, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

I'm surprised at how many guy's consider a sub their grail.

Not everyone can afford a Patek....

Anyway...my grail just happens to be my 14060M and yes I wear it everyday.

sakuraba · 26 March 2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Not everyone can afford a Patek....

Not everyone wants a Patek!

I've never really seen the allure of a Patek. Sure they're nice, but there are so many Rolexes I'd rather own in the rarified price range they sell in.

Besides with the recent thread on Patek service costs, it really reinforces my notion, of "nice to admire and look at, but not for me".

InVision · 18 March 2010, 12:33 PM

Every chance I get, which is not much, since my everyday is a GMT-IIc.

Got 3 safe queens glad to say none are my grail..

Mike

sea-dweller · 18 March 2010, 01:02 PM

No, I rotate watches...

Widows Son · 18 March 2010, 01:12 PM

Most of my watches are vintage. I have them serviced and they're all in the rotation. Like my Brother from Utah, I get alot of chances to wear them at Lodge meetings and Inspections.

nads070 · 18 March 2010, 01:24 PM

Wear mine as much as I can! Try to give my other watches some love too...
Maybe I'll start wearing on both wrists. l

Renoir · 19 March 2010, 01:26 AM

Absolutely!

Mxf255 · 19 March 2010, 02:46 AM

I do. Everyday. It's my deepsea

DRAWTOOL · 19 March 2010, 03:08 AM

I wear my "grail" (14060M) on Fridays and special days, my MK-II Vantage on Wenesdays and Exp-ll the rest of the time.

GoldenBear · 19 March 2010, 03:12 AM

I have three awesome watches, a SS Sub, a TT Sub and a Breitling Emergency. My grail is the one I have on at the time.

gmaines · 19 March 2010, 03:13 AM

yes I do, it looks great...

SCD · 19 March 2010, 03:14 AM

Wearing it was the whole point. Of course I do. I haven't worn it playing tennis though.

GradyPhilpott · 19 March 2010, 08:29 AM

Yes.

scottschoe · 19 March 2010, 10:38 AM

Yes, but there's another grail I still want...

marcinthemiddle · 19 March 2010, 05:28 PM

I used to wear it all the time till recently- Thinking about a 'new' grail now....especially because I'm positive I won't miss it.

Andad · 19 March 2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patek5107

Hello All,
My holygrail watch is my Patek 5107 in White Gold.

I am curious about who wears their holygrail watch everyday.

I tend to wear my Patek on special occassion/weekends and when I am feeling a bit down (and need a pickup).

My watch is white gold and has a leather strap. So it is not ideal for everyday wear in the tropics!

I suppose, if my holygrail watch was a Steel Daytona. You could wear it alot more?

I once had a Rolex 18238 (it was my holy grail watch) and I was always conscious of scratching it, stretch and other horrors!

I am sure a 'Holy grail' is something you strive to find but never can.

If you do find it then it is not a 'Holy grail' anymore.

If the 5107 is your grail why did you ask me if swapping it for a gold Sub was a good deal.

EddyMerckx · 26 March 2010, 04:04 AM

wear my DSSD every day ...

I mean if you're married a super-model you gotta hit it, right?

Joey_V · 19 March 2010, 05:58 PM

No because I don't have my grail.

Singslinger · 19 March 2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

No because I don't have my grail.

Me too.

Solar · 26 March 2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Me too.

Me three.......I think that's the point of the grail. Mine's the yellow gold GMT IIc.

Hooper · 26 March 2010, 09:13 AM

My Sub is my Grail.........for now

kjb · 25 March 2010, 09:47 PM

I wear my PP 5712 2 to 3 times a week. If it gets scratched I just clean it up like my Rolex. I think its a shame some folks don't actually wear there grail watches.

stusrt · 26 March 2010, 12:30 AM

My holy grail is the AP RO in rose gold.
Someday I plan on selling everything and buying it - so I'll have to wear it everyday!

(pic taken from google search)

andy102 · 26 March 2010, 12:50 AM

I think a watch has to be worn to be fully appreciated, if not why buy it.

ersnyder · 26 March 2010, 02:26 AM

My grail... No, I don't wear it every day but it is always in consideration!

Esexx · 26 March 2010, 02:39 AM

I do!

When my in-law asked if I was going to wear it everyday, I said yes. My wife was suprised and responded with a ...you are?"

I told her, "It's a watch ment to be worn. What would be the point of letting it sit in a case or drawer?"

However, if it were a wg sub or meteorite...that would be a different story.

DSJ · 26 March 2010, 03:25 AM

While I have multiple watches, I still think that the best situation is finding a one-and-only watch you wear every day. I've pretty much got it down to two: Exp2 most days, Submariner some days!

rad87gn · 26 March 2010, 03:55 AM

I rotate and wear them all.

18 March 2010, 01:02 PM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	No, I rotate watches... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 March 2010, 01:24 PM	#8
nads070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Watch: 16622 YM Posts: 374	Wear mine as much as I can! Try to give my other watches some love too... Maybe I'll start wearing on both wrists. l __________________ O.G. TRF member #415

19 March 2010, 03:12 AM	#12
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I have three awesome watches, a SS Sub, a TT Sub and a Breitling Emergency. My grail is the one I have on at the time. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

19 March 2010, 10:38 AM	#16
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Yes, but there's another grail I still want... __________________ __________________

19 March 2010, 05:58 PM	#20
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	No because I don't have my grail. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 March 2010, 08:06 AM	#2
larrysb Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 155	Pretty much every day. <-------- See avatar. The only time I don't is if I'm doing something that could damage the watch, like working on the car or airplane or house and such. But I wear it when I wash dishes in the sink. When it gets all scratched up (badge of honor) and ready for service, off it will to the RSC for a clean, lube and polish. I intend to wear it until I assume room temperature.

18 March 2010, 12:33 PM	#5
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Every chance I get, which is not much, since my everyday is a GMT-IIc. Got 3 safe queens glad to say none are my grail.. Mike

18 March 2010, 01:12 PM	#7
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Most of my watches are vintage. I have them serviced and they're all in the rotation. Like my Brother from Utah, I get alot of chances to wear them at Lodge meetings and Inspections.

19 March 2010, 01:26 AM	#9
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Absolutely!

19 March 2010, 02:46 AM	#10
Mxf255 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 44	I do. Everyday. It's my deepsea

19 March 2010, 03:13 AM	#13
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	yes I do, it looks great...

19 March 2010, 03:14 AM	#14
SCD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 511	Wearing it was the whole point. Of course I do. I haven't worn it playing tennis though.

19 March 2010, 08:29 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Yes.

19 March 2010, 05:28 PM	#17
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I used to wear it all the time till recently- Thinking about a 'new' grail now....especially because I'm positive I won't miss it.

26 March 2010, 04:04 AM	#19
EddyMerckx "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary Posts: 9	wear my DSSD every day ... I mean if you're married a super-model you gotta hit it, right?

26 March 2010, 09:13 AM	#23
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	My Sub is my Grail.........for now

25 March 2010, 09:47 PM	#24
kjb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Keith Location: FL Watch: PP 5712 Posts: 434	I wear my PP 5712 2 to 3 times a week. If it gets scratched I just clean it up like my Rolex. I think its a shame some folks don't actually wear there grail watches.

26 March 2010, 12:30 AM	#25
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	Yes !!!!!! My holy grail is the AP RO in rose gold. Someday I plan on selling everything and buying it - so I'll have to wear it everyday! (pic taken from google search) Attached Images

26 March 2010, 12:50 AM	#26
andy102 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 43	I think a watch has to be worn to be fully appreciated, if not why buy it.

26 March 2010, 02:26 AM	#27
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	My grail... No, I don't wear it every day but it is always in consideration!

26 March 2010, 02:39 AM	#28
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	I do! When my in-law asked if I was going to wear it everyday, I said yes. My wife was suprised and responded with a ...you are?" I told her, "It's a watch ment to be worn. What would be the point of letting it sit in a case or drawer?" However, if it were a wg sub or meteorite...that would be a different story. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

26 March 2010, 03:25 AM	#29
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	While I have multiple watches, I still think that the best situation is finding a one-and-only watch you wear every day. I've pretty much got it down to two: Exp2 most days, Submariner some days! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

26 March 2010, 03:55 AM	#30
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I rotate and wear them all. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

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