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Beaumont Miller II · 20 January 2011, 08:22 AM

I just purchased this last month after having it on my grail list for over 2 years.

745Li · 20 January 2011, 09:04 AM

My Rolex Grail is a White Dial Daytona and I plan on obtaining it sometime this year if I can find one.

My actual grail watch is the Daymatic ...

But the IWC Perpetual Calendar is a close second ...

HL65 · 20 January 2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

I just purchased this last month after having it on my grail list for over 2 years.

John--very nice as well--looks vaguely familiar--much like the Lange Datograph above--I have seen them somewhere before!!

whatimeisit · 20 January 2011, 01:44 PM

i have a yearly grail program...started 4 yrs.ago.....trying to get 1 of each brand

2007 - Cartier Santos 101
2008 - Breitling SuperOcean Valjoux 7750
2009 - Corum Admirals Cup 44
2010 - Rolex OPD & Rolex GMT II Coke edition

and for 2011 not until October ...but i want to add to my collection a Panerai that has SS or titanium bracelet..

RUSH2689 · 20 January 2011, 02:24 PM

This is the coolest Rolex in my book

z0mghenry · 20 February 2011, 11:06 AM

I was fortunate enough to purchase my grail this year, a Sub C. However, much like others there can never be just one grail, there's always a next one.

Rolex grail: DJII steel and white gold

Non-Rolex grail: Blancpain Leman 2863-1130a-71

SubKing · 20 January 2011, 09:52 AM

this was one of two grails i always wanted and recently bought a couple months back

as for my 2nd grail that i have yet to find would be a gilt 6538 big crown bond sub, or a 5510 would do for that matter.

HL65 · 20 January 2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

this was one of two grails i always wanted and recently bought a couple months back

as for my 2nd grail that i have yet to find would be a gilt 6538 big crown bond sub, or a 5510 would do for that matter.

Very nice!!!!

GolfGuy · 20 January 2011, 12:33 PM

One of these days I am going to thin out the collection and get a YG DD 118238 w/champagne dial and be done with it....

Thrashing53x11 · 20 February 2011, 12:05 PM

Gilt dials really do rock - love looking at the 6542 bakelite. The vintage bracelet is classic on the '58. The 1665 with an ivory patina and that domed crystal is cool too.

mrm3daytona · 20 February 2011, 07:42 PM

everose daytona what else

Riseman Weather · 20 February 2011, 08:11 PM

A Rolex Submariner before it became fancy and bigger.

Sweramic · 20 February 2011, 08:53 PM

Waaaay too many to choose from.. For Rolex, maybe a YG GMT IIc with black dial.

I also want a Hublot Big Bang!

roley798 · 20 February 2011, 09:13 PM

Wg yachtmaster 2 or a yg gmt 2 green dial.

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HL65 · 20 February 2011, 10:32 PM

Definitely these two-My Sub grails: Me 58' perfect 6538 4 line Big Crown Sub and her perfect sidekick 5513 Milsub: Grail tandem--a lovely couple they make:

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sttevo · 21 February 2011, 12:01 AM

My grail would have to be this little baby...

nyfida · 21 February 2011, 01:58 AM

Yellow gold Paul Newman daytona or yellow gmt. The ss models are easier to obtain while gold is a challenge for me.

Edensknight · 7 March 2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sttevo

My grail would have to be this little baby...

Stevo, my friend, I wholeheartedly agree! And, what a stunning and detailed picture. The new GMT II is still one of the most impressive Rolex models ever designed. And, the implementation by Rolex of the Green Marker (which commemorates a model-design by Rolex that has existed for 50 years) is a benchmark identifier that is an attractive feature that clearly distinguishes this specific model apart from other designs.

GED · 27 April 2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sttevo

My grail would have to be this little baby...

Beeper · 27 April 2011, 10:29 AM

I'll keep dreaming as I wait for the lottery to finally go my way...

MrNemo · 7 March 2011, 12:12 PM

If I had to choose, it would be the same two mentioned by SteelerFan1965, or lately, a DZ San Marco. But I don't really think about them as grails and would be just as happy with many other watches.

When I was a kid, my brother got me a knock-off Tag Heuer S/el. It was the biggest piece of trash in the world... nastly nickel-plated copper that left my wrist green. Yuck.

10 years later, I got one of those watches. Then a vintage Sub became the grail. I now have an awesome 5513 with a superdome. Then a PVD Explorer II... etc etc

When I finally realized that "grail" became equated with "whatever watch is just out of reach cost wise," I realized I was buying for the wrong reasons.

When I stopped caring about the novelty of having an "impressive" watch, the "grail" became having my favorite watch from each manufacturer that "speaks" to me, usually awatch that really signifies the style or philosophy of a company (like a Ball Mad Cow, Sinn U1, Marathon CSAR, Anonimo Militare Automatico/Bronze Polluce).

Christiaan · 7 March 2011, 12:15 PM

I dont have a grail watch, rather a grail collection:
Rolex 18k GMT C
Rolex DD II RG
Rolex WG Daytona with Panda dial
Patek 5130R
VC World Time RG
JLC Master Geo RG
GP WW TC power reserve WG
Breguet Hora Mundi YG
Lange Time Zone RG

That should about cover it...:-)

7sins · 7 March 2011, 12:27 PM

Neither of which anytime soon.

liptonnr · 7 March 2011, 01:18 PM

Rolex: Blue Sub-c 18K WG. I love it!
Patek Philippe: Calatrava 5119g

horseco · 7 March 2011, 02:06 PM

Rolex Masterpiece 18948, champagne dial...

kareemthedream33 · 7 March 2011, 02:11 PM

I want a platinum DD with ice blue roman dial, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to own one someday if i work hard so that doesn't count as my Grail. My dream Grail would be something like this. And if I could afford this there's a good chance I'd have a Patek to go with it.

OneilC · 27 April 2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I want a platinum DD with ice blue roman dial, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to own one someday if i work hard so that doesn't count as my Grail. My dream Grail would be something like this. And if I could afford this there's a good chance I'd have a Patek to go with it.

Exquisite taste. Those are mine as well.

An SS Daytona is more attainable right now

Beeper · 27 April 2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

Awesome choice.

bewithabob · 7 March 2011, 04:08 PM

I landed my grail- the WG Meteorite Daytona back in 2008- here are some macros....http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267
The texture of this dial just bowled me over when I first saw it... it seems to glint, like ice...particularly in the twilight... and the red hands ... well...

Jagatai · 8 April 2011, 04:32 AM

Milsub 5513!!!

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20 January 2011, 08:22 AM	#1
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	I just purchased this last month after having it on my grail list for over 2 years. __________________

20 February 2011, 10:32 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Definitely these two-My Sub grails: Me 58' perfect 6538 4 line Big Crown Sub and her perfect sidekick 5513 Milsub: Grail tandem--a lovely couple they make: __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 March 2011, 12:15 PM	#22
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I dont have a grail watch, rather a grail collection: Rolex 18k GMT C Rolex DD II RG Rolex WG Daytona with Panda dial Patek 5130R VC World Time RG JLC Master Geo RG GP WW TC power reserve WG Breguet Hora Mundi YG Lange Time Zone RG That should about cover it...:-) __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

7 March 2011, 04:08 PM	#29
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I landed my grail- the WG Meteorite Daytona back in 2008- here are some macros....http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267 The texture of this dial just bowled me over when I first saw it... it seems to glint, like ice...particularly in the twilight... and the red hands ... well... __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

20 January 2011, 09:04 AM	#2
745Li "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex GMT-2 Pepsi Posts: 5	My Rolex Grail is a White Dial Daytona and I plan on obtaining it sometime this year if I can find one. My actual grail watch is the Daymatic ... But the IWC Perpetual Calendar is a close second ...

20 January 2011, 01:44 PM	#4
whatimeisit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 12	i have a yearly grail program...started 4 yrs.ago.....trying to get 1 of each brand 2007 - Cartier Santos 101 2008 - Breitling SuperOcean Valjoux 7750 2009 - Corum Admirals Cup 44 2010 - Rolex OPD & Rolex GMT II Coke edition and for 2011 not until October ...but i want to add to my collection a Panerai that has SS or titanium bracelet..

20 January 2011, 02:24 PM	#5
RUSH2689 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Watch: Recon Posts: 253	This is the coolest Rolex in my book

20 February 2011, 11:06 AM	#6
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	I was fortunate enough to purchase my grail this year, a Sub C. However, much like others there can never be just one grail, there's always a next one. Rolex grail: DJII steel and white gold Non-Rolex grail: Blancpain Leman 2863-1130a-71

20 January 2011, 09:52 AM	#7
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	this was one of two grails i always wanted and recently bought a couple months back as for my 2nd grail that i have yet to find would be a gilt 6538 big crown bond sub, or a 5510 would do for that matter.

20 January 2011, 12:33 PM	#9
GolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230	One of these days I am going to thin out the collection and get a YG DD 118238 w/champagne dial and be done with it....

20 February 2011, 12:05 PM	#10
Thrashing53x11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Corona Del Mar, C Posts: 7	Gilt dials really do rock - love looking at the 6542 bakelite. The vintage bracelet is classic on the '58. The 1665 with an ivory patina and that domed crystal is cool too.

20 February 2011, 07:42 PM	#11
mrm3daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: los angeles Watch: Everrose Daytona Posts: 11	everose daytona what else

20 February 2011, 08:11 PM	#12
Riseman Weather Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: G-Shock Riseman Posts: 198	A Rolex Submariner before it became fancy and bigger.

20 February 2011, 08:53 PM	#13
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Waaaay too many to choose from.. For Rolex, maybe a YG GMT IIc with black dial. I also want a Hublot Big Bang!

20 February 2011, 09:13 PM	#14
roley798 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 66	Wg yachtmaster 2 or a yg gmt 2 green dial. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

21 February 2011, 12:01 AM	#16
sttevo Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Watch: Subbage Posts: 26	My grail would have to be this little baby...

21 February 2011, 01:58 AM	#17
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	Yellow gold Paul Newman daytona or yellow gmt. The ss models are easier to obtain while gold is a challenge for me.

27 April 2011, 10:29 AM	#20
Beeper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: MA, USA Posts: 145	I'll keep dreaming as I wait for the lottery to finally go my way...

7 March 2011, 12:12 PM	#21
MrNemo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Shane Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 169	If I had to choose, it would be the same two mentioned by SteelerFan1965, or lately, a DZ San Marco. But I don't really think about them as grails and would be just as happy with many other watches. When I was a kid, my brother got me a knock-off Tag Heuer S/el. It was the biggest piece of trash in the world... nastly nickel-plated copper that left my wrist green. Yuck. 10 years later, I got one of those watches. Then a vintage Sub became the grail. I now have an awesome 5513 with a superdome. Then a PVD Explorer II... etc etc When I finally realized that "grail" became equated with "whatever watch is just out of reach cost wise," I realized I was buying for the wrong reasons. When I stopped caring about the novelty of having an "impressive" watch, the "grail" became having my favorite watch from each manufacturer that "speaks" to me, usually awatch that really signifies the style or philosophy of a company (like a Ball Mad Cow, Sinn U1, Marathon CSAR, Anonimo Militare Automatico/Bronze Polluce).

7 March 2011, 12:27 PM	#23
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	Neither of which anytime soon.

7 March 2011, 01:18 PM	#24
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Rolex: Blue Sub-c 18K WG. I love it! Patek Philippe: Calatrava 5119g

7 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#25
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Rolex Masterpiece 18948, champagne dial...

7 March 2011, 02:11 PM	#26
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I want a platinum DD with ice blue roman dial, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to own one someday if i work hard so that doesn't count as my Grail. My dream Grail would be something like this. And if I could afford this there's a good chance I'd have a Patek to go with it.

8 April 2011, 04:32 AM	#30
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Milsub 5513!!! -

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