If money was no issue

[sakuraba]

Still Rolex for me.

There was a time when I was really in love with Pateks, but the servicing cost and turn around time is just ridiculous. Even if money were not an issue in your scenario (and it always is ), my patience only goes so far.

[Frogman4me]

1680 Red, 1655 Explorer, Zenith and Newman Daytonas

[scarlet knight]

I'd get a Lange 1. They have a new one with an automatic movement.

I tried on a FP Journe at their NYC boutique. OK!

I would have to get a Patek. Some are too small, some look dated, sure I could find one I like. I wasn't a big fan of AP's Royal Oak from pictures, but then I tried one on. They look good!

I have a Rolex GMTIIc, a Panerai 005, IWC 3706 and a few Omegas. Honestly , I am happy with what I have if the lottery doesn't pan out.

[darthmouse]

Whatever looks good to me. Of those listed, I'd pick Patek and Rolex...

But if money weren't an issue, then why not get them all?

[Joe(UK)]

money no issue eh......

heres what id buy 1 for each day

Sunday) Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph



Monday) SS Zenith Daytona White



Tuesday) Comex SD



Wednesday) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Safari



Thursday) Panerai 249



Friday) Panerai 201A



Saturday) WG Sub-C



How about that?

Joe

[L-16610]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Still Rolex for me.

There was a time when I was really in love with Pateks, but the servicing cost and turn around time is just ridiculous. Even if money were not an issue in your scenario (and it always is ), my patience only goes so far.

servicing can take some time, not always
But the cost ? Too high ? I think it is pretty cheap
I think it is 800 usd for a complete service (movement + polishing the case)
Ho wmuch does Rolex Charge ? 500 usd ?
Since the Patek is at least 3 times the price of the rolex I think the 800 compared with 500 is not too much

[rolexcd]

One and only one PP. A lot of Rolexes and a lot of PAMs.

[NMS75]

I love Omega and Rolex. Sure there are better watch brands but Omega and Rolex make the ones I like most. I would therefore have my favorite watches made by each.

M

[sea-dweller]

I would increase my Rolex collection !

[Traveler]

One Rolex of every model and color combination !

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by L-16610

servicing can take some time, not always
But the cost ? Too high ? I think it is pretty cheap
I think it is 800 usd for a complete service (movement + polishing the case)
Ho wmuch does Rolex Charge ? 500 usd ?
Since the Patek is at least 3 times the price of the rolex I think the 800 compared with 500 is not too much

Here are some horror stories I filed in my brain under "Why I Won't Complain About Rolex Servicing"

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service

Granted, they may be exceptions. For $800 it wouldn't sound too bad.

[Paracentesis]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Here are some horror stories I filed in my brain under "Why I Won't Complain About Rolex Servicing"

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service

Granted, they may be exceptions. For $800 it wouldn't sound too bad.

Hmmm. These look rather like "urban myths" to me, and that is being charitable. Check PP's website for the true costs.

As for Rolex servicing, well 16 weeks' wait is what I have been told. Anyone think that's acceptable?

[Lagunatic]

My favorite watch is the Patek Phillipe Nautilus. I could have bought one over 10 years ago for $4000 brand new from an upscale watch co. in South Coast Plaza. I thought it was too much money at the time. Now it is $20,000.

[gmtobsessed]

Some preV and LE pams
one or two LE ROO
1675 & 5513

[mpkRolex]

this along with my gmtiic would make a very good combo..

[Rani Drama]

Oh man i already have this figured out.

1 Patek 5712G (Nautilus white gold on black leather strap with moon phase and power reserve) oh and matching cufflinks ;) you can tell it would be the dress up watch.

1 APROO Rose Gold Rubber Clad (the beach watch)

1 116509 White Gold Daytona Black Dial (The evening watch)

and my 116610 as a beater. (The Daytime watch)

now if i was a BILLIONAIRE that would be a whole other story.

[L-16610]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Here are some horror stories I filed in my brain under "Why I Won't Complain About Rolex Servicing"

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...=patek+service

Granted, they may be exceptions. For $800 it wouldn't sound too bad.

Those will probably be very expensive complications or watches which were totally broken. Or really vintage pieces where they had to produce new parts, they had not in stock.
At least Patek will service every watch they ever made. Rolex tells you to f@#& off after 20 or 25 years they won't service your watch anymore

You can see the price in CHF (Swiss Franc) on their site

www.patek.com
watch maintenance
service cost

[PanosI]

More Rolex and a PP

[Psmith]

Rolex and PAMs... but perhaps a Blancpain as well...

[Daytonamania]

I'd go for a Richard Mille because the watch looks so different from everything else.
Awesome dials and details .

[scl6118]

I would have mostly Rolexes, but would also buy a Lange.

[Watch Fan]

Well, being it's a Rolex forum...........let me think.

[sleddog]

Another vote for Rolex...!
I'm completely adddicted to the brand and all models....

[wisguy]

For me it would be a PP Nautilus, an AP ROO and a Platinum DD.

I think those three cover all the bases.

[Andrés G]

I voted PP but I would have to get one of each.

[pz93c]

No object? Track down one of the two the SS DD's. Maybe both.

Otherwise, I'm happy with what I have.

[AntonisCy]

Pp

[cousie]

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar

One day... (Probably will cost +500.000 euros :( ...)

[esm]

if money was no issue- i will have at least one of each from all of the brands listed above.

(okay, back to the reality...)

[HL65]

Incoming--New arrival this week....Money is an issue as I have to spend it to get it!!!