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Rashid.bk · 4 August 2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

Explain what? Not sure what the question is but if it is why is the Speedmaster number 1 and not the Daytona my guess would be because an actor who wore a Rolex on the cover of an Italian magazine does not trump the first watch worn on the moon and later used by the Apollo 13 crew to time a thruster burn to exactly calculate reentry to Earth's atmosphere, thus saving their lives. Call me crazy.

I love reading this, maybe my new sig line.

zama · 4 August 2013, 08:11 PM

I love the look of my Heuer, And do think it looks terrific, horrible time piece though, gains a couple of minutes a day. I am surprised how many rate the Monaco it came well after the originals and is as much a movie piece as anything else.

A lot of this comes down to volume vs uniqueness, personally I think the original Daytona deserves its place not sure a modern version does.

Chainring · 4 August 2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I love reading this, maybe my new sig line.

Haha. Let's not get carried away! But I find it interesting that no one disputes the Speedmaster. I don't own one (yet) but I hope to sometime next year. The fun is putting them on the list and slowly marking them off. I also think that if a Heuer is on the list it should be the Monaco. Seeing Ken's '70 1133B convinced me.

HL65 · 4 August 2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

I love the look of my Heuer, And do think it looks terrific, horrible time piece though, gains a couple of minutes a day. I am surprised how many rate the Monaco it came well after the originals and is as much a movie piece as anything else.

A lot of this comes down to volume vs uniqueness, personally I think the original Daytona deserves its place not sure a modern version does.

Being the first automatic Chrono gives it importance in the chrono category as well as it's iconic look.
The caliber 11 is a great movement and for me mine keeps good time still after 43 years.

cruvon · 4 August 2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Being the first automatic Chrono gives it importance in the chrono category as well as it's iconic look.
The caliber 11 is a great movement and for me mine keeps good time still after 43 years.

Awesome icon Ken!

HL65 · 4 August 2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Awesome icon Ken!

Alcan · 4 August 2013, 09:46 PM

2 out of 5 so far.....

cruvon · 4 August 2013, 10:13 PM

Ok I'll play on behalf of Breitling collectors:)..

1) The chrono that catapulted Breitling to another level, the 1954-55 first generation pre 806 Navitimer made specially for pilot members of the AOPA(http://www.aopa.org/) and http://www.aopa.org/About-AOPA/Gover...y-of-AOPA.aspx in the U.S. These were distributed by Wakmann in the US due to a Swiss watch embargo back then. Has an interesting array of sliderule and aviation complications to measure ground speed, fuel consumption, addition/mult/division, speed/gradient, etc.. Sports a Valjoux 72 movement.

2) 1946 triple date chronograph Datora 785 in 18kt Rose Gold (Valjoux 72C movement), one of the most beautiful chronos have come across.

HL65 · 4 August 2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Ok I'll play on behalf of Breitling collectors:)..

1) The chrono that catapulted Breitling to another level, the 1954-55 first generation pre 806 Navitimer made specially for pilot members of the AOPA(http://www.aopa.org/) in the U.S. These were distribued by Wakmann in the US due to a Swiss watch embargo back then. Has an interesting array of sliderule and aviation complications to measure ground speed, fuel consumption, addition/mult/division, sped, etc.. Sports a Valjoux 72 movement.

2) 1946 triple date chronograph Datora in 18kt Rose Gold (Valjoux 72C movement), one of the most beautiful chronos have come across.

Very nice San!

cruvon · 4 August 2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice San!

Thanks Ken

lsettle · 4 August 2013, 10:24 PM

Sold a motorcycle to purchase my Speedy, no regrets

HL65 · 5 August 2013, 01:19 AM

60' 2998-2 iconic wrist wear....Cheers,

rolexdatejust2 · 5 August 2013, 01:20 AM

Disagreed with the list.
Breguet Type XXI or XX needs to be there as well as Zenith.

Tudor66 · 5 August 2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

I sold the speedy. I will hang myself now.

I've bought then sold three vintage speedmasters - 1969, 1971, and a 1984- the problem is that they felt too big on my wrist, so no regrets on my side...

unknown · 5 August 2013, 02:54 AM

The zenith el primero should be on top of that list

hpowders · 5 August 2013, 05:16 AM

The Omega Speedmaster Pro deserves to be at the top of the list.
It's about time I get one since I already have the strap picked out.
Image was supplied off of Heuerville's web page.

(DMB) · 5 August 2013, 05:58 AM

Speedmaster, Daytona, Navitimer definitely. I'd throw the Heuer Monaco in though.

AK797 · 5 August 2013, 06:43 AM

Id throw the AP ROO in there for a modern classic icon that's highly prized by those after the ultimate sports prestige watch and who obviously have a bit of coin.

springer · 5 August 2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Hard to disagree with that list.

X2. Looks like they nailed it pretty good.

cruvon · 5 August 2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

60' 2998-2 iconic wrist wear....Cheers,

Pure chocolate and worthy of first place:)

DreambreaX · 5 August 2013, 03:54 PM

Tag Heuer Carrera DAY DATE

HL65 · 5 August 2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Pure chocolate and worthy of first place:)

witch watch · 5 August 2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

I love the look of my Heuer, And do think it looks terrific, horrible time piece though, gains a couple of minutes a day. I am surprised how many rate the Monaco it came well after the originals and is as much a movie piece as anything else.
.

I agree. As much as I love the Monaco the Carrera has that little bit 'more' to it. I'll add my voice to the calls for the El Primero too

MP5 · 5 August 2013, 07:40 PM

Seiko gets no love, you swiss snobs

The Waddler · 5 August 2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainring

Explain what? Not sure what the question is but if it is why is the Speedmaster number 1 and not the Daytona my guess would be because an actor who wore a Rolex on the cover of an Italian magazine does not trump the first watch worn on the moon and later used by the Apollo 13 crew to time a thruster burn to exactly calculate reentry to Earth's atmosphere, thus saving their lives. Call me crazy.

Best post I have read in a LONG time

beshannon · 5 August 2013, 10:31 PM

Good list, I have the Speedmaster and the Daytona covered

yld2rob · 5 August 2013, 10:50 PM

I agree. After I get my BLNR, I think a Speedy is in order.

powerfunk · 5 August 2013, 11:28 PM

I actually agree with this list (except that the Tag should be a Monaco, obviously).

I like Zenith a lot, and the El Primero is an iconic movement. But is the Zenith 3019 (or any particular Zenith watch) really more iconic than any of those 5? I'd have to say no.

landroverking · 6 August 2013, 06:08 AM

SMP
Daytona
Heuer (none that say Tag)
Zenith
Navtimer.

Ck8 · 6 August 2013, 06:53 AM

I have 2 out of 5, does this mean I have good taste!

4 August 2013, 08:11 PM	#62
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I love the look of my Heuer, And do think it looks terrific, horrible time piece though, gains a couple of minutes a day. I am surprised how many rate the Monaco it came well after the originals and is as much a movie piece as anything else. A lot of this comes down to volume vs uniqueness, personally I think the original Daytona deserves its place not sure a modern version does. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

4 August 2013, 09:46 PM	#67
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	2 out of 5 so far..... Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

4 August 2013, 10:13 PM	#68
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Ok I'll play on behalf of Breitling collectors:).. 1) The chrono that catapulted Breitling to another level, the 1954-55 first generation pre 806 Navitimer made specially for pilot members of the AOPA(http://www.aopa.org/) and http://www.aopa.org/About-AOPA/Gover...y-of-AOPA.aspx in the U.S. These were distributed by Wakmann in the US due to a Swiss watch embargo back then. Has an interesting array of sliderule and aviation complications to measure ground speed, fuel consumption, addition/mult/division, speed/gradient, etc.. Sports a Valjoux 72 movement. 2) 1946 triple date chronograph Datora 785 in 18kt Rose Gold (Valjoux 72C movement), one of the most beautiful chronos have come across. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

5 August 2013, 01:19 AM	#72
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	60' 2998-2 iconic wrist wear....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 August 2013, 02:54 AM	#75
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	The zenith el primero should be on top of that list __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

4 August 2013, 10:24 PM	#71
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	Sold a motorcycle to purchase my Speedy, no regrets

5 August 2013, 01:20 AM	#73
rolexdatejust2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 1	Disagreed with the list. Breguet Type XXI or XX needs to be there as well as Zenith.

5 August 2013, 05:16 AM	#76
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	The Omega Speedmaster Pro deserves to be at the top of the list. It's about time I get one since I already have the strap picked out. Image was supplied off of Heuerville's web page. Attached Images __________________ Rolex 114060 Submariner No Date Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date Black Dial Panerai Luminor 112 Omega Speedmaster Professional Grand Seiko SBGX061

5 August 2013, 05:58 AM	#77
(DMB) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 211	Speedmaster, Daytona, Navitimer definitely. I'd throw the Heuer Monaco in though.

5 August 2013, 06:43 AM	#78
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Id throw the AP ROO in there for a modern classic icon that's highly prized by those after the ultimate sports prestige watch and who obviously have a bit of coin.

5 August 2013, 03:54 PM	#81
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Tag Heuer Carrera DAY DATE

5 August 2013, 07:40 PM	#84
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Seiko gets no love, you swiss snobs

5 August 2013, 10:31 PM	#86
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Good list, I have the Speedmaster and the Daytona covered __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 August 2013, 10:50 PM	#87
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	I agree. After I get my BLNR, I think a Speedy is in order. __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

5 August 2013, 11:28 PM	#88
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I actually agree with this list (except that the Tag should be a Monaco, obviously). I like Zenith a lot, and the El Primero is an iconic movement. But is the Zenith 3019 (or any particular Zenith watch) really more iconic than any of those 5? I'd have to say no.

6 August 2013, 06:08 AM	#89
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	SMP Daytona Heuer (none that say Tag) Zenith Navtimer.

6 August 2013, 06:53 AM	#90
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	I have 2 out of 5, does this mean I have good taste! __________________ I like wonton noodles soup - Mark 哥

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