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jdk123 · 17 April 2013, 09:22 AM

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-10-l...atches-to-own/

Gents, just came across this interesting article and thought I'd share (search did not have this in forum previously.) Thoughts:

Happy to see Submariner #1. Curious they chose picture of ND version with Rehaut engraved?
Datejust comes in at #5
Surprised Daytona not in top 10, however Daytona was a "Notable runner-up"
As noted in comments, some of the prices of the other watches seem higher than MSRP.

Lol-x · 17 April 2013, 09:50 AM

In terms of a military watch the article just missed the mark.
IWC has a much steeped history and involvement in military watches.
Glashutte Original Senator is a nice brand but it is not an historical piece as such.

The Rolex GMT, Sea-Dweller, Daytona would blow half of these watches off the list if the article was done on a proper basis.

The article is more like an info-mercial than a proper impartial analysis, but that is not surprising given the highly populated advertising on the blog.

submariner66 · 17 April 2013, 10:02 AM

Nice article thanks for sharing. These articles are written on every consumer product from t-shirts to cars. They have one goal to help sell the products they are written about. That is why they only feature models that are in current offerings by those brands. Still enjoyed reading it though, just cant "read" too much into it.

RXPete · 17 April 2013, 10:06 AM

I'd like one of each!

hpowders · 17 April 2013, 10:10 AM

And they picked the Sub Dateless for the pic. Nice!

Uhhh... Tag Heuer???

SUBversive · 17 April 2013, 10:23 AM

Thanks for posting. I stopped reading after numbers 1 and 2.

JohnFM · 17 April 2013, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

In terms of a military watch the article just missed the mark.
IWC has a much steeped history and involvement in military watches.
Glashutte Original Senator is a nice brand but it is not an historical piece as such.

The Rolex GMT, Sea-Dweller, Daytona would blow half of these watches off the list if the article was done on a proper basis.

The article is more like an info-mercial than a proper impartial analysis, but that is not surprising given the highly populated advertising on the blog.

Good point on the Glashutte. Still, I might trade my IWC Mark XVI or Stowa Flieger for it. Always liked the look of the Senator Navigator

John

Apdl · 17 April 2013, 02:39 PM

My top 3 made the list :)

GradyPhilpott · 17 April 2013, 07:24 PM

I can agree with the Sub and the Speedy Pro, but after that the list falls apart completely.

There is nothing at all authoritative or objective about this list.

padi56 · 17 April 2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

In terms of a military watch the article just missed the mark.
IWC has a much steeped history and involvement in military watches.
Glashutte Original Senator is a nice brand but it is not an historical piece as such.

The Rolex GMT, Sea-Dweller, Daytona would blow half of these watches off the list if the article was done on a proper basis.

The article is more like an info-mercial than a proper impartial analysis, but that is not surprising given the highly populated advertising on the blog.

Have to agree Steve just one mans opinion and indeed there are many brands steeped in military history like Tudor subs. Even watches from Junghans, Tutima, Glashutte, Lange & Soehne,Omega, Longines, Minerva, Heuer,Zenith,Smiths UK just to name a few.

Bangel · 17 April 2013, 08:20 PM

I found it an interesting read.

The article is quite subjective, but I didn't take it to imply that it was anything else.

landroverking · 17 April 2013, 08:26 PM

It's easy to agree with one and two, however when it comes to the molels IMO only the Sub and SMP should be considered. Not all the other Sub Date models and none of the other Speedmasters.

cop414 · 17 April 2013, 09:07 PM

Not a bad artice, not sure I agree with the so called top ten, I'm sure that we all have one or two on it though!

GradyPhilpott · 17 April 2013, 09:26 PM

The very idea that the DJII is a living legend is absolutely ludicrous and any association with Eisenhower is preposterous.

The DJ II is not a variant of the DJ any more than the Sub Date is a variant of the DJ. It is a model unto itself.

Psmith · 17 April 2013, 10:07 PM

I would have expected to see the Fifty Fathoms on any list of 'legendary' watches

17 April 2013, 09:50 AM	#2
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17 April 2013, 10:06 AM	#4
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17 April 2013, 07:24 PM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I can agree with the Sub and the Speedy Pro, but after that the list falls apart completely. There is nothing at all authoritative or objective about this list. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 April 2013, 09:07 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Not a bad artice, not sure I agree with the so called top ten, I'm sure that we all have one or two on it though! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 April 2013, 09:26 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The very idea that the DJII is a living legend is absolutely ludicrous and any association with Eisenhower is preposterous. The DJ II is not a variant of the DJ any more than the Sub Date is a variant of the DJ. It is a model unto itself. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 April 2013, 09:22 AM	#1
jdk123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 88	Submariner - The #1 Living Legend? http://www.ablogtowatch.com/top-10-l...atches-to-own/ Gents, just came across this interesting article and thought I'd share (search did not have this in forum previously.) Thoughts: Happy to see Submariner #1. Curious they chose picture of ND version with Rehaut engraved? Datejust comes in at #5 Surprised Daytona not in top 10, however Daytona was a "Notable runner-up" As noted in comments, some of the prices of the other watches seem higher than MSRP. __________________ "Of all losses, time is the most irrecuperable, for it could never be redeemed." -King Henry VIII

17 April 2013, 10:02 AM	#3
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Nice article thanks for sharing. These articles are written on every consumer product from t-shirts to cars. They have one goal to help sell the products they are written about. That is why they only feature models that are in current offerings by those brands. Still enjoyed reading it though, just cant "read" too much into it.

17 April 2013, 10:10 AM	#5
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	And they picked the Sub Dateless for the pic. Nice! Uhhh... Tag Heuer???

17 April 2013, 10:23 AM	#6
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Thanks for posting. I stopped reading after numbers 1 and 2.

17 April 2013, 02:39 PM	#8
Apdl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeville, MN Watch: 126610LN Finally! Posts: 414	My top 3 made the list :)

17 April 2013, 08:20 PM	#11
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I found it an interesting read. The article is quite subjective, but I didn't take it to imply that it was anything else.

17 April 2013, 08:26 PM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	It's easy to agree with one and two, however when it comes to the molels IMO only the Sub and SMP should be considered. Not all the other Sub Date models and none of the other Speedmasters.

17 April 2013, 10:07 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would have expected to see the Fifty Fathoms on any list of 'legendary' watches __________________

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