What is your favorite Non Rolex watch, and why? (pictures required...)

[Rscmaine]

For me it is this nice 1950 Hamilton Tank - my daughters gave it to me. (ages 11 and 14)

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[2th Dr]

Well I would say my Tudor, but that technically IS Rolex...

So my only other non-Rolex is this one, which I absolutely LOVE!

It looks and feels just as good as a Rolex IMHO.

[Mosco]

This is the favorite one I actually own, Breguet 5827 in white gold:



This is the favorite that I would like to own, Breguet 5847 in rose gold, hopefully here soon:

[ducatidoc]

I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.

[Mosco]

David, she's a beauty!

[ducatidoc]

Originally Posted by Mosco

David, she's a beauty!

Thanks Greg: It's the only one I've ever seen on a bracelet.

[Idle Swede]

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My Midas 9631.

I just love how the elegant, (now extinct) almost SS flix O' flex bracelet hugs your wrist and at the same time pulls your hair off.

With it's unbreakable mainspring.......who needs service.

Not only is this rare and highly collectable watch beautiful, (in its own way) it is also the worlds fastest watch as it easely makes 1 hour in just 32 minutes, (world record?).

I dare you to find another one.

[sea-dweller]

I only have Rolexes and G Shocks, so G Shock. I love G Shocks for their durability and reliability -

[Ed Rooney]

My new favorite vintage diver.

[snow_rocks]

Sorry, but the one I don't own, hence, no pics!

[rsg]

My favorite non Rolex that I own would have to be this Patek.

[Trurolexer]

Panerai...

[pz93c]

Inherited. Bulova Accutron Deep Sea.

What can I say?

[daveathall]

Glashutte Original Senator Sixties, love the simplicity.

[JBat]

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:



After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

[buz-lh]

This one for now. Pam88

[everose]

Originally Posted by JBat

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:



After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

John.....WOW....Stunning Blue on that SMP

I would love a G-shock as a workhorse, but i reach my tech limits daily just attempting to use my cell phone

Atomic watches????.....will they still work if you are NOT in Japan,Germany,UK,USA,etc????????

[sunburst]

Sinn 103 St Ty on NATO strap made out of German flight jacket.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

My new favorite vintage diver.

After reading that article, I was wondering how many people out there were gonna snatch up this watch.

My favorite non-Rolex I own...

PAM 111 (G series with painted dial).

Love the simplicity.

[stockae92]

this one:



- great size and fit for my wrist size, being big @ 41mm but not too over sized
- fantastic lume
- co-axial movement (claimed longer period between service and better time keeping through out the power reserve range)
- great looking and comfortable non-tapering 20mm bracelet with great solid clasp
- nice contempory case shape with thin and slightly contour profile

[CPTL]

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.

That is one that I would just love to have. IMO they completely ruined the classic El Primero chronomaster when they blew it up and blinged it out several years ago.

I haven't seen one for sale in quite a while. I prefer it on the black strap with white stitching...great watch!!

If you have more Zenith chronos, I'd love to see a collection shot.

[rfknauss]

Originally Posted by JBat

Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:



After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping:

Love that blue dial on the Seamaster! Wish Rolex offered a blue dial on their SS Submariner models.

[Alcan]

My current favourite non Rolex is this 1970's Heuer Carrera.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Alcan

My current favourite non Rolex is this 1970's Heuer Carrera.

Im not surprised, that is stunning, watch of the thread IMHO.

[Noonan]

My favorite that I own is my Breitling Colt. My overall favorite watch is the A. Lange - Lange 1 Moonphase. One day...

[Perdu]

This one. Extremely accurate and very much a tool watch.

[CKLinLA]

My fave non-Rolex, is this vintage bumper movement JLC from the 1950s.
Its not a sought after/collector type watch, but I still like how the design looks vintage and yet slightly different from most from that period.

[clew84]

Vintage Heuer Autavia - terrible Mac shot but only one I have at the moment.

[dalip]

currently this one:

[Mike B]

This one : Mostly becuase it's a very durable watch, and super hard to beat for the money. Plus, it's an Omega ! :)