Watches - Your all time best one.
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http://www.rgmwatches.com/watches/#/caliber-20/
If you have to ask why it's because you didn't go to the link. American craftsmanship at its absolute finest.
If you have to ask why it's because you didn't go to the link. American craftsmanship at its absolute finest.
Yes I agree if cost is no object. But why so expensive? The Pennsylvania Tourbillon is $95,000. I have also included a Chinese made Tourbillon for $600.
I have recently discovered Chinese made movements and I am loving them for their quality at such a low cost.
The Stuhrling watch uses a Hangzhou (PTS) 3310 mechanism which is assembled by hand. To answer the OP, I guess I would pick the Stuhrling because it is obtainable. The RGM I have to love from afar but I can actually own the Hangzhou in my hot little hands. The RGM is reserved for the top 1/2 percent of income earners. I know the OP said cost is no object, but there is something beautiful about a bargain. Haha.
I have simple tastes. My Grail is an Omega Speedmaster Pro. I like everything associated with the Apollo program. It was our country at its zenith
I would go for classic looks of A. Lange & Söhne Grand Complication
shavegn and I think alike. always loved their watches. still have a subscription to Watches magazine to dream
It changes, but right now it is an Omega Speedmaster "Dark side of the moon". I saw one in a shop at the casino the other week, and have been lusting after it ever since.
I'm with you Owen. I had one in the 70's. The band pin snapped and it dropped into the Susquehanna Never to be seen again. $250 in 1973, around $5000-8000 today. In the $2000-4000 used. Way out of my range today.
The house is paid off next year, so that is when I will start saving. My $112k loan costs $177 over 15 years, as opposed to over 300k had I done a 30. I think I earned it
I guess I missed the point? I thought the OP wanted to know our all-time #1 pick with money not a factor in the decision. Maybe I read the post wrong. If we are talking about favorite obtainable watches then I pick my Seiko Black Monster. If I read the OP correctly I stick with my original answer. With unlimited funds the Ferrari beats the Yugo every time.
And ask me again next month and might be something different. But this watch is just incredible. Around 40k I believe.
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Even with unlimited funds I wouldn't spend the money. There is something ugly about a watch that only the wealthiest of people can afford. The craftsmanship of the RGM is flawless, impressive and to the highest standard. But does it really take two man-years (average US watchmaker salary $49,729) to build and assemble each of these RGM stainless steel (precious metals are available at a higher quote price) watches. Or can they build one of these things in a few days (or even weeks) and the thing is practically pure profit priced so only a rare few can obtain it? You didn't miss the point and your selection is a fine one. My bad, I just saw all that money flying out the window, hahaha and my practical side would have me pick the Stuhrling.
Nice watches
I have the same watch Seiko skx007. Changed to metal oyster bracelet and replaced hardlux glass with saphire crystal. One of the toughest watches around. Keeps good time and was in apocalypse now. However someday soon I am buying a Rolex explorer for its simple class!
Sorry OP, I didn't mean to ruin the fun or be a buzz kill. Some watches are a total luxury item and therefore are detached from reality as far as their pricing is concerned. I do prefer a watch that has ultimate workmanship like the RGM or the A. Lange & Sohne over a luxury watch that simply has lots of diamonds attached. Haha.
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A toss up between a Patek 3939 and a Lange Doppelsplit.
Nothing fancy, just a Rolex Oyster a Submariner. I also like the Speedmaster Professional and IWC Portuguese Chrono (white dial and blue hands). Luckily there are good low price alternatives to all.
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