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SecretSauce · 10 February 2010, 02:01 PM

Ok people, WIS help needed. A good friend of mine is getting a watch from his wife for their anniverary. He asked me for my list of the top 5 watches so that he can indicate what he wants.

I imagine they have a budget within the luxury catagory (so no need to get carried away, e.g. Richard Mille...). The watch is for daily use.

Ladies and gentlement, start your engines! Let me have your lists! Here's mine (in no particular order):

1. Rolex Submariner (both Date and non-Date get to share one spot!)
2. Omega Seamaster
3. Omega Speedmaster
4. IWC Spitfire Mark XVI
5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control

Debate and disagreement welcome!!!

Boopie · 10 February 2010, 02:17 PM

There are so many to list...part of it depends on what type of watch he likes (e.g. a dressy watch on a leather band, sports watch on a metal bracelet, gold vs. stainless, etc.), how often he would wear it (e.g. daily "beater" vs. special occasion), etc. I have a male colleague whose wife gave him a Rolex Cellini for their 40th anniversary. That is a watch that gets very little "love" on this website, and yet he loves it. I have other male colleagues (also age 60+) that have a gold Day/Date (President) as their daily watch, and wouldn't wear a Submariner.

You haven't listed any Patek Phillippe, and to some that is the "ultimate" watch.

So, while probably each of us could come up with a "top 5" list, part of it depends on personal preference, use of watch, lifestyle/personal style, age, etc.

kyle L · 10 February 2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boopie

There are so many to list...part of it depends on what type of watch he likes (e.g. a dressy watch on a leather band, sports watch on a metal bracelet, gold vs. stainless, etc.), how often he would wear it (e.g. daily "beater" vs. special occasion), etc. I have a male colleague whose wife gave him a Rolex Cellini for their 40th anniversary. That is a watch that gets very little "love" on this website, and yet he loves it. I have other male colleagues (also age 60+) that have a gold Day/Date (President) as their daily watch, and wouldn't wear a Submariner.

You haven't listed any Patek Phillippe, and to some that is the "ultimate" watch.

So, while probably each of us could come up with a "top 5" list, part of it depends on personal preference, use of watch, lifestyle/personal style, age, etc.

That's probably the best post you will get.

Speed · 10 February 2010, 02:21 PM

I like the option of the Omega Seamaster...but afraid unless it is the discontinued 2254, the new ones just do not turn me on.

If he is not a true Rolex fan, I would put the Speedmaster at the top.

submariner16610 · 10 February 2010, 02:26 PM

my top 5 all time fave
1. daytona ss,wg
2. royal oak offshore(steel bracelet)
3. sub date 16610
4. gmt2c ss,tt,yg
5. panerai 312,233 and daydate tied at 5th spot

submariner16610 · 10 February 2010, 02:31 PM

ill just consider rolex,ap,panerai and patek. I don't care for other brands.Coz my thinking is always like this: If i'll buy omega or tag or breitling,i'll just save more and go for rolex. it has good resale,gorgeous looking watch and of course prestige!!Just my 2 cents. But the watches u mentioned above are all good brands..

jvo300 · 10 February 2010, 02:36 PM

I'm an under $7k sports watch kind of guy, so my list (in no particular order) is as follows:

1. GMT IIC
2. Panerai 312
3. Omega Planet Ocean
4. Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch
5. Rolex Submariner

ParisDakarBmw · 10 February 2010, 02:49 PM

Pepsi, Seadweller, Breitling Superocean chrono, Super Avenger Chrono, Cosmonaute

bewithabob · 10 February 2010, 03:55 PM

1. Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial White Gold
2. Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel
3. Rolex Daytona YG Paul Newman Dial with red hands
4. Rolex GMTII and Rolex Datejust (tie)
5. IWC Big Pilot

SecretSauce · 10 February 2010, 04:40 PM

Nice suggestions - keep 'em coming! Bob, I like the focus on Daytona!

Earl Camembert · 10 February 2010, 04:45 PM

Can we talk? Quartz none dare speak it's name.

SecretSauce · 10 February 2010, 04:50 PM

indeed!

Singslinger · 10 February 2010, 06:49 PM

I recall WatchTime magazine once running an article about the "must-have'' watches in any respectable collection. Sorry, I can't remember all the watches that were featured, but if memory serves me right, the list included Rolex's S/S Sub, Omega's Speedmaster Professional ( the Moonwatch) and Breitling's Navitimer.

blackmsport · 10 February 2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

1. Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial White Gold
2. Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel
3. Rolex Daytona YG Paul Newman Dial with red hands
4. Rolex GMTII and Rolex Datejust (tie)
5. IWC Big Pilot

too many rolexes in your top 5.... Omega speedmaster should be in the list and even Tag heuer 2000/link/sel

BASSETHOUNDS · 10 February 2010, 07:00 PM

Where are the BIG names ? P.Patek , Vacheron Constantin , Breguet , Franck Muller , Lange & Sohne , Richard Mille and the top Audemars Piguet etc.. ?

Fiery · 11 February 2010, 06:45 AM

I'm also a sports watch type of guy, so here's my list, in no particular order:

1) Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (SS, black bezel, 42mm)
2) Rolex Submariner Date (SS, black bezel)
3) Rolex GMT IIC (SS)
4) Rolex Daytona (SS, white dial)
5) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (black dial)

I haven't included the Omega Speedmaster Pro "Moon Watch", because not all watch enthusiast likes manual wound watches. I haven't included the Breitling Chronomat B01, because it's quite a polarizing (love or hate) piece.

esm · 11 February 2010, 06:53 AM

Are you able to tell us his watch history? Or at least what is he wearing now?

mfer · 11 February 2010, 06:58 AM

How about 5 iconic watchs from different brands?

Rolex = sub
Panerai = 111
IWC = Pilot
Omega = speedy
Blancpain = fifty fathoms or Cartier = Santos

Icons of the brans IMHO.

dotcomakazee · 11 February 2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmsport

too many rolexes in your top 5.... Omega speedmaster should be in the list and even Tag heuer 2000/link/sel

Uhm.....Tag? Are you serious?

dotcomakazee · 11 February 2010, 07:07 AM

My list:

1) Rolex DSSD (tie)
1) Panerai 233 (tie)
3) Rolex GMT IIc
4) Rolex Daytona (great watch but slight demerits for no date)
5) Rolex Submariner

Bonus #6: The very underrated Rolex Polar Explorer II

blackmsport · 11 February 2010, 07:25 AM

My list
Rolex : either DJ or Sub
Omega : Speedmaster
Breiting : Super Ocean
Tag Heuer : Carrera
IWC : Pilot

Jason71 · 11 February 2010, 08:43 AM

Rolex SeaDweller -- First Watch EVER to be used with a HRV
Rolex GMT
Omega Ploprof
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Omega Speedmaster

(no particular order)

chebert · 11 February 2010, 09:11 AM

rolex gmt2c
rolex ss daytona
panerai
omega speedmaster
ap royal oak

DSJ · 12 February 2010, 01:48 AM

Not enough information, but lack any other data, I would actually say Rolex Datejust.

richardmenard · 12 February 2010, 03:40 AM

My 2 cents...

1) Patek - Calatrava
2) Rolex - DateJust
3) Tag Heuer - Monaco
4) Rolex - Submariner
5) Tag Heuer - Link

Prince Tudor · 12 February 2010, 05:21 AM

In no particular order

Rolex Sub (any variation)
Rolex EXP II (Polar)
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Omega Seamaster (any variation incl. PO)
Speedmaster Pro Moon watch if no date and manual wind is OK.

Cartier Santos XL is nice too but maybe not ideal if it's your only "luxury" watch.

LynchFan · 12 February 2010, 05:22 AM

1. AP ROO
2. GMT 2c 116710
3. 16610
4. Patek 5980
5. Panerai 026K

I know, I know, I'm a poor kid and I'm too young to wear gold watches.....

c_mccann · 12 February 2010, 05:28 AM

I'd figure the datejust in the lists more, it is a timeless design, more so than the Omega Seamaster, nothing against that watch..

dapri · 12 February 2010, 05:29 AM

The list of stealth wealth:

Patek Philippe - Nautilus
Audemars Piguet - Royal oak
Rolex - Submariner 5513 with gilt dial and faded insert/Daytona 6263 or similiar reference
Breguet - Aeronavale type XX
Jaeger le Coultre - Reverso grande date

Thank you

Joe(UK) · 12 February 2010, 05:32 AM

ok here are mine;

1. 5512 sub!
2. Zenith Daytona SS white face
3. GMT 2C (mine oh yeah!)
4. PP Nautilus
5. Panerai 217

LOVE my sports watches! and also love this thread!

10 February 2010, 02:01 PM	#1
SecretSauce Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BKK Watch: 16610 Posts: 116	Top 5 Watches of All Time! Help needed! Ok people, WIS help needed. A good friend of mine is getting a watch from his wife for their anniverary. He asked me for my list of the top 5 watches so that he can indicate what he wants. I imagine they have a budget within the luxury catagory (so no need to get carried away, e.g. Richard Mille...). The watch is for daily use. Ladies and gentlement, start your engines! Let me have your lists! Here's mine (in no particular order): 1. Rolex Submariner (both Date and non-Date get to share one spot!) 2. Omega Seamaster 3. Omega Speedmaster 4. IWC Spitfire Mark XVI 5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Debate and disagreement welcome!!!

10 February 2010, 03:55 PM	#9
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	1. Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial White Gold 2. Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel 3. Rolex Daytona YG Paul Newman Dial with red hands 4. Rolex GMTII and Rolex Datejust (tie) 5. IWC Big Pilot __________________ 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."

11 February 2010, 06:58 AM	#18
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	How about 5 iconic watchs from different brands? Rolex = sub Panerai = 111 IWC = Pilot Omega = speedy Blancpain = fifty fathoms or Cartier = Santos Icons of the brans IMHO. __________________ member#3242

11 February 2010, 07:07 AM	#20
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	My list: 1) Rolex DSSD (tie) 1) Panerai 233 (tie) 3) Rolex GMT IIc 4) Rolex Daytona (great watch but slight demerits for no date) 5) Rolex Submariner Bonus #6: The very underrated Rolex Polar Explorer II __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

11 February 2010, 08:43 AM	#22
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Rolex SeaDweller -- First Watch EVER to be used with a HRV Rolex GMT Omega Ploprof Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Omega Speedmaster (no particular order) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

10 February 2010, 02:17 PM	#2
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	There are so many to list...part of it depends on what type of watch he likes (e.g. a dressy watch on a leather band, sports watch on a metal bracelet, gold vs. stainless, etc.), how often he would wear it (e.g. daily "beater" vs. special occasion), etc. I have a male colleague whose wife gave him a Rolex Cellini for their 40th anniversary. That is a watch that gets very little "love" on this website, and yet he loves it. I have other male colleagues (also age 60+) that have a gold Day/Date (President) as their daily watch, and wouldn't wear a Submariner. You haven't listed any Patek Phillippe, and to some that is the "ultimate" watch. So, while probably each of us could come up with a "top 5" list, part of it depends on personal preference, use of watch, lifestyle/personal style, age, etc.

10 February 2010, 02:21 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I like the option of the Omega Seamaster...but afraid unless it is the discontinued 2254, the new ones just do not turn me on. If he is not a true Rolex fan, I would put the Speedmaster at the top.

10 February 2010, 02:26 PM	#5
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	my top 5 all time fave 1. daytona ss,wg 2. royal oak offshore(steel bracelet) 3. sub date 16610 4. gmt2c ss,tt,yg 5. panerai 312,233 and daydate tied at 5th spot

10 February 2010, 02:31 PM	#6
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	ill just consider rolex,ap,panerai and patek. I don't care for other brands.Coz my thinking is always like this: If i'll buy omega or tag or breitling,i'll just save more and go for rolex. it has good resale,gorgeous looking watch and of course prestige!!Just my 2 cents. But the watches u mentioned above are all good brands..

10 February 2010, 02:36 PM	#7
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I'm an under $7k sports watch kind of guy, so my list (in no particular order) is as follows: 1. GMT IIC 2. Panerai 312 3. Omega Planet Ocean 4. Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch 5. Rolex Submariner

10 February 2010, 02:49 PM	#8
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Pepsi, Seadweller, Breitling Superocean chrono, Super Avenger Chrono, Cosmonaute

10 February 2010, 04:40 PM	#10
SecretSauce Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BKK Watch: 16610 Posts: 116	Nice suggestions - keep 'em coming! Bob, I like the focus on Daytona!

10 February 2010, 04:45 PM	#11
Earl Camembert Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,858	Can we talk? Quartz none dare speak it's name.

10 February 2010, 04:50 PM	#12
SecretSauce Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BKK Watch: 16610 Posts: 116	indeed!

10 February 2010, 06:49 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I recall WatchTime magazine once running an article about the "must-have'' watches in any respectable collection. Sorry, I can't remember all the watches that were featured, but if memory serves me right, the list included Rolex's S/S Sub, Omega's Speedmaster Professional ( the Moonwatch) and Breitling's Navitimer.

10 February 2010, 07:00 PM	#15
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Where are the BIG names ? P.Patek , Vacheron Constantin , Breguet , Franck Muller , Lange & Sohne , Richard Mille and the top Audemars Piguet etc.. ?

11 February 2010, 06:45 AM	#16
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'm also a sports watch type of guy, so here's my list, in no particular order: 1) Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (SS, black bezel, 42mm) 2) Rolex Submariner Date (SS, black bezel) 3) Rolex GMT IIC (SS) 4) Rolex Daytona (SS, white dial) 5) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (black dial) I haven't included the Omega Speedmaster Pro "Moon Watch", because not all watch enthusiast likes manual wound watches. I haven't included the Breitling Chronomat B01, because it's quite a polarizing (love or hate) piece.

11 February 2010, 06:53 AM	#17
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Are you able to tell us his watch history? Or at least what is he wearing now?

11 February 2010, 07:25 AM	#21
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	My list Rolex : either DJ or Sub Omega : Speedmaster Breiting : Super Ocean Tag Heuer : Carrera IWC : Pilot

11 February 2010, 09:11 AM	#23
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	rolex gmt2c rolex ss daytona panerai omega speedmaster ap royal oak

12 February 2010, 01:48 AM	#24
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Not enough information, but lack any other data, I would actually say Rolex Datejust. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 February 2010, 03:40 AM	#25
richardmenard "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Canada Watch: 116610 Posts: 9	My 2 cents... 1) Patek - Calatrava 2) Rolex - DateJust 3) Tag Heuer - Monaco 4) Rolex - Submariner 5) Tag Heuer - Link

12 February 2010, 05:21 AM	#26
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	In no particular order Rolex Sub (any variation) Rolex EXP II (Polar) Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Omega Seamaster (any variation incl. PO) Speedmaster Pro Moon watch if no date and manual wind is OK. Cartier Santos XL is nice too but maybe not ideal if it's your only "luxury" watch. __________________

12 February 2010, 05:22 AM	#27
LynchFan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: James Location: Minnesota Watch: GMT-IIc Posts: 37	1. AP ROO 2. GMT 2c 116710 3. 16610 4. Patek 5980 5. Panerai 026K I know, I know, I'm a poor kid and I'm too young to wear gold watches.....

12 February 2010, 05:28 AM	#28
c_mccann "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 14	I'd figure the datejust in the lists more, it is a timeless design, more so than the Omega Seamaster, nothing against that watch..

12 February 2010, 05:29 AM	#29
dapri "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	The list of stealth wealth: Patek Philippe - Nautilus Audemars Piguet - Royal oak Rolex - Submariner 5513 with gilt dial and faded insert/Daytona 6263 or similiar reference Breguet - Aeronavale type XX Jaeger le Coultre - Reverso grande date Thank you

12 February 2010, 05:32 AM	#30
Joe(UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Somerset, UK Watch: PAM417, PAM000 Posts: 233	ok here are mine; 1. 5512 sub! 2. Zenith Daytona SS white face 3. GMT 2C (mine oh yeah!) 4. PP Nautilus 5. Panerai 217 LOVE my sports watches! and also love this thread!

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