Which is the rarest watch you’ve ever owned?

BenBagbag · Jan 3, 2019

hbombkid
Rare by saying it’s almost impossible to get it for MSRP. That being said I got a BLNR with no wait at MSRP.

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citizenrich · Jan 4, 2019

The Gallet is the most rare of this bunch but they’re all uncommon for different reasons.

The Rolex 6094 Red Date (first Oyster Case w/ Date) is one of the first 25 made and its in killer condition. Bought it for 500 bucks from a pawn in the middle of nowhere.

sxl2004 · Jan 4, 2019

Only ever saw one like this, but with different retailer name.

Probably not really rare but very uncommon first version.

budgewink · Jan 4, 2019

BenBagbag
"Rare" as in you don't see these that often:

Dibs on that scientific dial!

X350 XJR · Jan 4, 2019

Probably this US market ref 14311.

Njnjcfp88 · Jan 4, 2019

1952 JLC Bradley II ....

TexOmega · Jan 4, 2019

Never seen another Nicely by Breitling, two price points, I'm sure.

They used a Venus 170 in my Nicely.

I like my handset better.

SteveP · Jan 5, 2019

One little word on the dial makes all the difference- 'CHRONOMATIC'

making it one of the very earliest Monacos and not oft seen!

Hunter omega · Jan 5, 2019

Speedmaster édition ED White 100 003 065 mouvement 321

124watchfan · Jan 6, 2019

A kl6610 cal560 in pretty good shape. Because Desmond says it’s rare.

Larry S · Jan 6, 2019

I just realized that I failed to show the rarest in my collection...only two of these RGM 455 exist. Mine and the guy who commissioned the custom enamel dial....

Wildfire · Jan 7, 2019

Going to have to update my answer.

I bought the UNDONE Peanuts Panda last year, one of 150 made, but recently won their “One World” completion for one of three not for sale limited watches.

That will be the rarest watch I own, when it arrives.

rolokr · Mar 4, 2019

Tet
Is fair to say watches from these lesser known brands are often pretty low in n numbers, but this one I only ever saw a single other the same. No longer have the watch.

This was the best watch photo I've ever taken I think.

I got the same waych, pretty cool !

sdre · Mar 4, 2019

my first tropical watch. Pretty happy with it.

1972 recordmaster (I know I should keep it)

my Mk2 1675. Rare in the sense, it's a one owner and sleeve polished.

nttisch23 · Mar 4, 2019

Before I found this, I had never seen it posted anywhere. I fell in love immediately. I would definitely say it’s rare

Professor · Mar 4, 2019

I suspect my Midland is a pretty rare breed. Can't find much of anything on the net about the brand other than one striking example of a higher grade asymetric electro mechanical product with no one able to find any info on it either.

It may not be so uncommon in Europe and just seldom encountered on this side of the pond.

I did find the movement is one once popular with high end Hamilton and similar brands.
Runs like a new one, so likely serviced not long before I got it for a song.

PS
Here's the Electronic Midland I mentioned.

plibou · Mar 4, 2019

This one less than 20 know

Braindrain · Mar 4, 2019

Not expensive, but the only one I've ever seen with this dial. Squale signed 1553 caseback that seems to pre-date the North Eagles ones. Not mil issue but reportedly only available at the Italian PX's while in active service.

Shabbaz · Mar 4, 2019

My first post was incorrect. This is the rarest one...

DanMarin · Mar 5, 2019

I can only think to a limited edition...only 500 made if it's true what is written on the back..😀