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roadie1 · 2 April 2012, 08:09 AM

Tough one but have to say Sub C.

carlhaluss · 2 April 2012, 08:12 AM

After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one:

I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father:

In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over.
I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size.

Cheers

Carl

RLX-lvr · 2 April 2012, 08:18 AM

For me, my gilt gmt.

RRP · 2 April 2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one:

I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father:

In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over.
I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size.

Cheers

Carl

Amazing post, thank you for sharing. I think it is always good to own a watch that symbolizes a particular period/event or era like your Speedmaster does. A watch that you can connect with on a non-physical level. I hope you continue to enjoy wearing it in good health.

HunterST · 2 April 2012, 08:34 AM

18k 1675 Nipple Dial.

TakesALickin · 2 April 2012, 08:38 AM

I've started spending time on this forum because I own a 14060M, and it is a wonderful watch. But if I had to pick from my collection today just one to keep forever, it'd be the Seiko MM300. It's just an awesome build quality, great design, perfect for me in every way. Heresy on a Rolex forum? I suppose, but I love that watch.

jmsrolls · 2 April 2012, 09:32 AM

Fr. John+

alpharulez · 2 April 2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vallhalla68

Easy choice. The Explorer ll 216570

An absolute beauty!

GEO_79 · 2 April 2012, 09:41 AM

the one from my avatar

watchfreak2003 · 2 April 2012, 09:52 AM

Sky-Dweller!

horseco · 2 April 2012, 09:59 AM

I would get the AP ROC...

renfield33 · 2 April 2012, 10:10 AM

Probably my GMT II.

rohardi · 2 April 2012, 10:25 AM

My Sub C 116610LN!

Rollie2011 · 2 April 2012, 10:28 AM

<----- that one

Sub C LN

cjohns · 2 April 2012, 10:31 AM

One that shoots out hundred dollar bills!!!!!!!!

WHSclub · 2 April 2012, 11:19 AM

116610!

JimSnyder · 2 April 2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TakesALickin

I've started spending time on this forum because I own a 14060M, and it is a wonderful watch. But if I had to pick from my collection today just one to keep forever, it'd be the Seiko MM300. It's just an awesome build quality, great design, perfect for me in every way. Heresy on a Rolex forum? I suppose, but I love that watch.

The Marine Master is a fantastic watch Jeff. Great choice

Dr. Robert · 2 April 2012, 11:30 AM

one watch...bah humbug, blasphemy for us watch geeks.....but....if I had to have just 1 watch, it'd be this one....

horseco · 2 April 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

one watch...bah humbug, blasphemy for us watch geeks.....but....if I had to have just 1 watch, it'd be this one....

A very reasonable, if some what sober choice...

mbuckley · 2 April 2012, 11:46 AM

Milgauss GV with green crystal----

mbuckley · 2 April 2012, 11:52 AM

Milgauuss forever!

77T · 2 April 2012, 11:59 AM

A President or a Datejust perhaps.

Rags · 2 April 2012, 12:26 PM

Sub C...

Z32 · 2 April 2012, 12:26 PM

Submariner and it would either be the 16610 or 14060.

TakesALickin · 2 April 2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

The Marine Master is a fantastic watch Jeff. Great choice

Thanks, Jim! Tough to split the wrist time between that and the Rolex. Troubles, troubles...

Atomant · 2 April 2012, 12:38 PM

SeaDweller

kcmo · 2 April 2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

A President or a Datejust perhaps.

Agree

Jassen2270 · 2 April 2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

I just don't think I could wear only one.

Well stated. I have several different watches that mean a lot and couldn't choose just one. Also, several more I plan to get!

VetteBandit · 2 April 2012, 12:43 PM

If its one Rolex it would prob be this one:

Too hard with other non Rolex brands involved, I'd need to really think about it.

sfglenrock · 2 April 2012, 12:56 PM

Simple one for me. I love my 1675 GMT and my Tudor big block, but the one watch would be my 1680. As close to perfect as I can imagine...

2 April 2012, 08:12 AM	#32
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	After many Breitlings, Rolexes, Omegas and a Cartier, this would be the one: I don't know how I ignored this watch for so long. I think it was mainly because I didn't need or want a chronograph, and I thought it was too big for me. Once a friend of mine on anothe forum said he was getting one, I went down to the Omega Boutique and had a look. I started to get very interested, when I found it has a manually wound movment, and a hesalite crystal. Two things I have been wanting for a long time. In addition, I well remember watching the moon landing in 1969 with my father: In other ways 1969 was a huge year for me. So, now I have an Omega Speedmaster Professional, and I have no doubt whatsoever that it is the one. For a couple of years, it was my Rolex Explorer I 36mm, but this has taken over. I love the looks of it, and in addition it is the most comfortable watch I have had, even though it is 42mm wide. More comfortable, in fact, than my Explorer, which is odd with the Explorer having the tapering bracelet, and the smaller size. Cheers Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

2 April 2012, 08:34 AM	#35
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	18k 1675 Nipple Dial. __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

2 April 2012, 08:38 AM	#36
TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	I've started spending time on this forum because I own a 14060M, and it is a wonderful watch. But if I had to pick from my collection today just one to keep forever, it'd be the Seiko MM300. It's just an awesome build quality, great design, perfect for me in every way. Heresy on a Rolex forum? I suppose, but I love that watch. __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

2 April 2012, 09:52 AM	#40
watchfreak2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jesper Geisler Location: Cph. Denmark Posts: 362	Sky-Dweller! __________________ Jesper

2 April 2012, 10:10 AM	#42
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	Probably my GMT II. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

2 April 2012, 08:09 AM	#31
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	Tough one but have to say Sub C.

2 April 2012, 08:18 AM	#33
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	For me, my gilt gmt.

2 April 2012, 09:32 AM	#37
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Fr. John+

2 April 2012, 09:41 AM	#39
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	the one from my avatar

2 April 2012, 09:59 AM	#41
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I would get the AP ROC...

2 April 2012, 10:25 AM	#43
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	My Sub C 116610LN!

2 April 2012, 10:28 AM	#44
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	<----- that one Sub C LN __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

2 April 2012, 10:31 AM	#45
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	One that shoots out hundred dollar bills!!!!!!!! __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

2 April 2012, 11:19 AM	#46
WHSclub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: arizona Posts: 129	116610!

2 April 2012, 11:30 AM	#48
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	one watch...bah humbug, blasphemy for us watch geeks.....but....if I had to have just 1 watch, it'd be this one.... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 April 2012, 11:46 AM	#50
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	Milgauss GV with green crystal----

2 April 2012, 11:52 AM	#51
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	sorry forgot picture Milgauuss forever! Attached Images

2 April 2012, 11:59 AM	#52
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	A President or a Datejust perhaps. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 April 2012, 12:26 PM	#53
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Sub C... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

2 April 2012, 12:26 PM	#54
Z32 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Carlos Location: Fort Worth Posts: 29	Submariner and it would either be the 16610 or 14060.

2 April 2012, 12:38 PM	#56
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	SeaDweller Attached Images __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

2 April 2012, 12:43 PM	#59
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	If its one Rolex it would prob be this one: Too hard with other non Rolex brands involved, I'd need to really think about it. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

2 April 2012, 12:56 PM	#60
sfglenrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ & Cape Cod Watch: Smallcrown Posts: 287	Simple one for me. I love my 1675 GMT and my Tudor big block, but the one watch would be my 1680. As close to perfect as I can imagine... __________________ Steve

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