What is your ULTIMATE Fantastic FIVE?

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by zjd168

I don't have problem to add some omega to my collection if the price happens to be right, but I yet to find any one that I can think of to make it to the “ultimate fantastic five" with passion. I can name a few models from JLC, PAM, Blancpain, IWC or even Cartier.

Thanks for sharing. BTW, interesting that nobody has selected a JLC as their wild card yet.

[bp1000]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Thanks for sharing. BTW, interesting that nobody has selected a JLC as their wild card yet.

Believe me I nearly did. The new master calendar chronograph in steel from this year is an absolute belter

As you had Patek and ALS in there as key choices and typically their best pieces are on leather, I didn’t want to pick another leather choice

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Believe me I nearly did. The new master calendar chronograph in steel from this year is an absolute belter

As you had Patek and ALS in there as key choices and typically their best pieces are on leather, I didn’t want to pick another leather choice

Totally logical. I’ll mix up the brand requirements next time. ;)

[Mr DateJust]

118206

Moon watch

5146 WG or a Platinum Nautilus

Don’t like them

AP Royal Oak

[Nixshah]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Love these threads. My choices probably would vary on a daily basis but heres today’s choices. In a chrono mood I guess lol.

Lange Lumen - the aficionado’s choice. Well done.

[Polarexplorerii]

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

[LOWERCASE GUY]

Fun post, type of thing I think about too...

1. Rolex DD40 (Champagne, baguette diamond dial)
2. Omega Speedmaster
3. Patek Nautilus (5711 Blue dial)
4. Lange 1 time zone (Pink gold with dial in argenté)
5. AP royal oak chrono 41mm (Blue/grey rhodium dial)

My favorite models (not including above brands)
1. Hublot - Spirit of Big Bang
2. IWC - Portuguese Chrono
3. Tudor - BB Heritage 41mm
4. Grand Seiko - Spring Drive
5. Blancpain - 50 Fathoms

My 5 favorite Rolex
1. DD40 (Champagne, baguette diamond dial)
2. Cellini Moonphase
3. JC DSSD
4. SubC
5. Milgauss z-blue

Ah that was fun, and quite tricky.

[abozz]

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! ��)

Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

[garyk]

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

[Lamontsanders]

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - Sky Dweller
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega - Spectre seamaster (love that lollipop)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek - 5712
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange - Black dial Lange 1
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD - VC overseas 4500v

[SearChart]

1 my olive OP 34mm.
2 my vintage Omega 30T2 from the mid 1940's.
3 18k YG Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.96, preferably a later model with shock absorber, I don't fancy making balance staffs on a lathe again...

4 Lange 1815 'honey gold' limited edition.
5 Grand Seiko sbgw231, manual wind.

[DC116710LN]

1. 116500LN (White)
2. I'm not overly fond of Omega but perhaps the Railmaster on a strap
3. 5726 (Grey Dial)
4. I find the Saxonia Thin to be beautiful in its simplicity
5. JLC Reverso

[Boba Fett]

1 5 digit pepsi GMT.
2 moonwatch.
3 6300g grand complications.
4 zietwork striking time.
5 Tudor bb58 blue.
Pretty low key for the wild card but made up for in cost elsewhere, would.make a great beater for the collection.

[Jpccarguy]

I see the ALS choice as being a challenge for many of us. It's up there, but not at the top for all of us. Maybe allow #4 & #5 to be open. I have my own list if ALS is off.

1. 116515 Daytona on OF
2. Speedy Pro Sapphire Sandwich
3. Aquanaut 5168G
4. VC Traditionnelle Small Seconds with Guilloché dial
5. GS Ti Diver spring drive

[MCMartiny]

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - Submariner (No-date)
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster (Moonwatch)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712/1A
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - 1815 Chronograph Boutique Edition
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain (Rose Gold)

[Roli4life]

These are mine.

1. Sub Hulk
2. Speedy Ultraman
3. 5790
4. zietwerk
5. JLC Navy SEAL incursion edition

[brandrea]

I can’t get on board with the rules so I’m out

[Krash]

1. Rolex Submariner 114060
2. Omega Speedmaster Pro Sapphire Sandwich
3. Patek Nautilus 5711 (Blue dial)
4. Lange 1815 White Gold (might as well get a simple dress watch to balance things out)
5. Breitling Navitimer B01 (sort of redundant with the Speedmaster, but both are top 5 watches for me)

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by DC116710LN

1. 116500LN (White)
2. I'm not overly fond of Omega but perhaps the Railmaster on a strap
3. 5726 (Grey Dial)
4. I find the Saxonia Thin to be beautiful in its simplicity
5. JLC Reverso

Thanks for sticking to the rules. Well done.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

Fun post, type of thing I think about too...

1. Rolex DD40 (Champagne, baguette diamond dial)
2. Omega Speedmaster
3. Patek Nautilus (5711 Blue dial)
4. Lange 1 time zone (Pink gold with dial in argenté)
5. AP royal oak chrono 41mm (Blue/grey rhodium dial)

My favorite models (not including above brands)
1. Hublot - Spirit of Big Bang
2. IWC - Portuguese Chrono
3. Tudor - BB Heritage 41mm
4. Grand Seiko - Spring Drive
5. Blancpain - 50 Fathoms

My 5 favorite Rolex
1. DD40 (Champagne, baguette diamond dial)
2. Cellini Moonphase
3. JC DSSD
4. SubC
5. Milgauss z-blue

Ah that was fun, and quite tricky.

Very thoughtful reply. Thanks, LCG!

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Krash

1. Rolex Submariner 114060
2. Omega Speedmaster Pro Sapphire Sandwich
3. Patek Nautilus 5711 (Blue dial)
4. Lange 1815 White Gold (might as well get a simple dress watch to balance things out)
5. Breitling Navitimer B01 (sort of redundant with the Speedmaster, but both are top 5 watches for me)

There’s something about the Breitling Navitimer that speaks to me too. It’s the way the crystal spans the entire diameter of the dial/case — giving it huge presence and showcasing the detail of the dial.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by vh2k

There’s something about the Breitling Navitimer that speaks to me too. It’s the way the crystal spans the entire diameter of the dial/case — giving it huge presence and showcasing the detail of the dial.

Navitimer B01 is a classic. I put it in the same category as the Submariner and Speedmaster. My 3 all-time favorites...

I was going to buy one a couple weeks ago but went with the Speedmaster instead. No regrets, but eventually I'll have both.

[irate.alien]

1. Rolex Explorer 1016
2. Omega Speedmaster 105.012
3. Patek 5370P
4. ALS Lange 1 in white gold
5. Glashütte Original 70s Chronograph blue dial

[MCMartiny]

Originally Posted by MCMartiny

1. Watch #1 must be a Rolex. - Submariner (No-date)
2. Watch #2 must be an Omega. - Speedmaster (Moonwatch)
3. Watch #3 must be a Patek. - 5712/1A
4. Watch #4 must be a Lange. - 1815 Chronograph Boutique Edition
5. Watch #5 is a WILD CARD. - Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain (Rose Gold)

Did not see the $20,000 limit for no. 5, in that case I change my choice to: Urban Jürgensen Alfred (42mm)

[904VT]

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

[pearson1995]

I'll play

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.

1. Rolex BLNR
2. Moonwatch
3. 3940
4. Lange 1 moon phase RG
5. Overseas 4500

Bit of everything there, admittedly haven't put too much thought into it though

[Jerrocop]

1. DD 228235
2. SpeedMaster Racing 329.32.44.51.06.001
3. Aquanaut 5168G-001
4. Zeitwerk Decimal Strike
5. JLC Duometre Spherotourbillion Moon

[TswaneNguni]

Platona
Pass
Pass
A Lange & Sohne Grand Complication
Jaeger leCoultre Grand Tradition Grand Complication

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Platona
Pass
Pass
A Lange & Sohne Grand Complication
Jaeger leCoultre Grand Tradition Grand Complication

Disqualified.

[Kube]

1. 116610LN
2. Pass
3. 5711
4. Zeitwerk Platinum
5. Pass

The parameters don't' fit my ultimate fantastic five

My fantastic five (at the moment) would be Rolex, Journe, Patek, Lange, and a wild card like voutilainen. lol