Hey guys,

thought it would be interesting to make a thread on what your favorite piece is in your collection. does not have to be the most valuable just what speaks to you the most and why.

vintage speedy for me of course. My collection has worked its way down but out of the vintage Rolex's, omega's, Heuer and Tudor's ive had my hands on this one speaks to me the most. classic, sporty, and great history as we all know!




let's see em!

 

Hmm, that's a pretty tough question! A bit like asking which one of your children do you love the most.

Although I would say I'm an Omega man, the watch that does it for me at the moment is my Sinn 104 St Sa I, simply because it draws lots of threads together: It's waterproof down to 200m (my Speedmaster isn't - found that out the hard way), it basically does what a Rolex Submariner does without the image problem or the silly price tag, the hands remind me somewhat of the late '60s Seamaster 300M (I've never really been a fan of the broad arrows) and so far it's proving very accurate at circa + / - second per day which is top for a non-COSC movement.

 

ive read alot on that watch, interested in seeing one in person they seem like quite the value for what it is!

very nice piece

 

One of many "favourites". Rolex Prince Observatory duo-dial from circa 1930. Adjusted to 6-positions, 18-jewels. You'll notice the dial has seen better days, but I like it better this way than I would after re-finishing. This one was cased in Canada, so the case is gold filled, not karat gold. Some brassing. I am the second owner, the first owner being my late father.

 

the dial and movement are in great condition for its age! I always admire a watch that has been passed down. excellent

 

I first saw it on a YouTube channel with a rave review. After seeing it in the flesh I bought it the next day. No regrets. You should order the catalogue from SINN, they send you a huge hard bound book - puts Rolex to shame.

 

https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-favourite-omega.33408/

And second post has another three similar threads

 

Favorite? The one I wouldn't part with? That would be my 18 size 1900 Waltham model 1892 Vanguard..... Sooooo accurate, so pretty! I'll let the pictures do the talking:



Have the Swiss ever finished watches this nicely?

 

2 of my favorites:

- LEFT: beater 2531.80: go anywhere, do anything (including cleaning the toilet). With no worries about scratches as it's already well loved. In particular, I love the extremely faded bezel. Put a PO-style curved deployant strap for ultimate comfort. Love it so much that I'm looking for another one with similar faded bezel but with latte tritium lume, then put on a vintage leather strap ala Black Bay Red.

- RIGHT: beater 3592.50: almost vintage at 23 years old. This is my favorite Speedy Pro model as it has the gilt display back which matches perfectly the latte lume. Use the chrono daily to time everything from naps to steaks. Old enough to be cool, cheap enough to be carefree when wearing. Also on a curved deployant strap to make it flexible enough for everything except formal wear.

Both keep really good time to boot

 

My AP ultra-thins:

The 1969 Classique caliber 2003......





....... and the 1971 AP 5279 caliber 2120.

 

My favorite...meaning that if I could only keep/have one watch regarding my very small/humble collection...would be my SEIKO 6309-7049.

I purchased my 6309 new ($140) from the NAS Whiting Field Navy Exchange in 1987 during Navy primary flight training...and I still have all the original boxes and papers. I consider it to be my first dedicated "pilot watch"...I flew dozens and dozens of military missions wearing it...as well as flew thousands of flight hours both in the military and at the airlines wearing it. It also served me well on the mean streets of Cincinnati, Ohio while I served as a full time Cincinnati Police Officer from 2004 to 2006.

In short, my 6309 is my favorite because it has been a faithful companion for almost 30 years...and I continue to fly with it to this day.

Fairly recent file pics of my faithful 6309...

 

Omega Seamaster De Ville 1964
My late father's watch, so if only one watch, then this is the one. He gave it to me prior to a special occasion of mine that he was able to attend. The memories are beautiful as is the watch.

 

I have to agree with @Longbow , favorite of the 'children' is an impossible 'ask', but I suppose if I could only have one watch out of the collection, it might be this:



Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox E855, circa~1969

I absolutely love the alarm complication, but the sheer beauty of the dial, due to its two-tone creamy color and simple indices, along with the fabulous bracelet (the only bracelet you'll ever see me wear), make for horological nirvana for me...

Ask me tomorrow, and I'll probably have a different answer!

 

sorry for the thread repost of sorts, very nice waltham love the movement! and im actually looking to get my hands on a 6309 seems like a great dive watch!

 

The short answer is: Whatever is on my wrist right now.

And right now I'm wearing a Omega Dynamic I cal 752. These oval Dynamics just hug my wrist like no other watch. Bold styling that seems eternally modern.
But soon I'll take it off and put something else on and it will be my favorite watch.

Maybe the Imperial because it just seems so elegant and competent.



Or the Rodney Dangerfield of Constellations, my 168.057 - the most accurate mechanical timepiece I own:


Or, even though I have no need for the alarm, my Vulcain Cricket. I love looking at this watch and it feels so right on my arm,


There's a few more but I'm going to stop with the Grand Prize, thin and classy, sort of the Audrey Hepburn of my watches:
All my favorites.

 

What a cool combo of the 'brick' bracelet and that minimal bezel Grand Prize...

I have to call Dibs!

But since it is a 'favorite', after all, and if you're like me, a 'fave' will never ever leave your possession...

 

I might be tempted to trade you for the JLC alarm...

 

50ish years old, original one owner, complete with 1506 bracelet and original box, in dyer need of a proper servicing, but still seems to have a killer reserve? Love the story this tells

 

My Speedmaster 2915-3 on a 7077/6 bracelet is right up there. It's not 100% correct but the pristine Base 1000 Bezel outshines any flaws.