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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 3, 2016 20:25:40 GMT -6
Hmmm, interested in hearing what you all would choose! This idea popped into my head when I was reading about this Laurent Ferrier Swiss FineTiming Limited Edition Galet Square Vintage America I Watch. IMO this watch is beautiful and as I started reading I got interested, until of course the price was included at the end. $42,700. I still think the watch is absolutely stunning. I'll include the article in case you would like to read it. www.ablogtowatch.com/laurent-ferrier-swiss-finetiming-limited-edition-galet-square-vintage-america-i-watch/ |
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Post by rw16610 on Sept 3, 2016 22:00:23 GMT -6
Nice Choice, Marino! That thing's a work of art... wow! Well, for me this is VERY tough. I'm a fan of Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin BUT the last watches I'll buy will certainly be from Rolex and Audemars Piguet. To me AP is on an entirely different level, Haute Horology that's more suitable for everyday use. That being said, nothing else seems to do it for me but this (on a bracelet, though):     Chances are I would go for a bunch of watches with the $40,000 USD budget. Great idea for a topic though, It's always fun participating in these. |
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 3, 2016 22:43:20 GMT -6
Man, I'll have to give this some thought. It's never been a price range I'm even dreamed about. Well, when I was dreaming of a Grail, it wasn't a $40k watch and the vintage market wasn't rampant with pieced together watches passed off as all original. My Grail is an authentic Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller, which some examples now can reach that range.
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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 3, 2016 22:44:00 GMT -6
Nice Choice, Marino! That thing's a work of art... wow! Well, for me this is VERY tough. I'm a fan of Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin BUT the last watches I'll buy will certainly be from Rolex and Audemars Piguet. To me AP is on an entirely different level, Haute Horology that's more suitable for everyday use. That being said, nothing else seems to do it for me but this (on a bracelet, though): Chances are I would go for a bunch of watches with the $40,000 USD budget. Great idea for a topic though, It's always fun participating in these. I would certainly go for several watches instead of one as well, but for the sake of making it hard to choose.. Thats a great choice. I do not tire of AP waffle dials |
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Post by dsimon9 on Sept 4, 2016 12:02:29 GMT -6
Always liked the Patek Phillipe. The problem being that it is difficult to find a watch at $40k. So here is a model close to the $40k limit.   |
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 4, 2016 13:30:52 GMT -6
Man, I'll have to give this some thought. It's never been a price range I'm even dreamed about. Well, when I was dreaming of a Grail, it wasn't a $40k watch and the vintage market wasn't rampant with pieced together watches passed off as all original. My Grail is an authentic Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller, which some examples now can reach that range. After looking around a bit, I think a Double Red Sea Dweller would be what I'd try to acquire if I had a $40k budget. |
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Post by Nicko on Sept 4, 2016 14:42:29 GMT -6
Man, I'll have to give this some thought. It's never been a price range I'm even dreamed about. Well, when I was dreaming of a Grail, it wasn't a $40k watch and the vintage market wasn't rampant with pieced together watches passed off as all original. My Grail is an authentic Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller, which some examples now can reach that range. After looking around a bit, I think a Double Red Sea Dweller would be what I'd try to acquire if I had a $40k budget. You would never buy anything vintage, we know you better than that. Old and rusty just ain't for you. Now, tell the truth, what shiny timepiece would you really buy? |
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 4, 2016 15:15:34 GMT -6
After looking around a bit, I think a Double Red Sea Dweller would be what I'd try to acquire if I had a $40k budget. You would never buy anything vintage, we know you better than that. Old and rusty just ain't for you. Now, tell the truth, what shiny timepiece would you really buy? I might surprise you, and I might do it sooner than you think...  |
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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 4, 2016 16:23:52 GMT -6
You would never buy anything vintage, we know you better than that. Old and rusty just ain't for you. Now, tell the truth, what shiny timepiece would you really buy? I might surprise you, and I might do it sooner than you think... Sounds like a hint to Rogers next incoming |
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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 4, 2016 16:24:50 GMT -6
Man, I'll have to give this some thought. It's never been a price range I'm even dreamed about. Well, when I was dreaming of a Grail, it wasn't a $40k watch and the vintage market wasn't rampant with pieced together watches passed off as all original. My Grail is an authentic Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller, which some examples now can reach that range. After looking around a bit, I think a Double Red Sea Dweller would be what I'd try to acquire if I had a $40k budget. Excellent choice |
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Post by Nicko on Sept 4, 2016 16:35:41 GMT -6
Sorry, Rusty's not for sale 😊  |
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Post by shawndl5 on Sept 4, 2016 18:58:53 GMT -6
The $40k range isn't a price range I think of often, but one brand and model always jumps out at me.  The Lange 1 in platinum Truth be told, if I did have a $40k budget I'd grab multiple watches in a lower price range |
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Post by marinoc81 on Sept 4, 2016 19:03:07 GMT -6
The $40k range isn't a price range I think of often, but one brand and model always jumps out at me. The Lange 1 in platinum Truth be told, if I did have a $40k budget I'd grab multiple watches in a lower price range I would do multiple watches as well. Great choice though, I would choose Lange over Patek personally any day! |
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Post by Baco Noir on Sept 4, 2016 19:17:32 GMT -6
The $40k range isn't a price range I think of often, but one brand and model always jumps out at me. The Lange 1 in platinum Truth be told, if I did have a $40k budget I'd grab multiple watches in a lower price range Well chosen! ALS makes some amazing watches and I hope to own one someday. |
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Post by shawndl5 on Sept 4, 2016 19:27:25 GMT -6
It is my ultimate Grail watch. One day I hope to have my hands on one
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