Which is the rarest watch you’ve ever owned?

Bill Sohne · Dec 27, 2021

Hi everyone

Everytime someone says “ rare “ watch … I keep think of of ordering a steak at Peter Luger’s .

I always like the term uncommon personally …. But as @Davidt posted it’s fun to revisit …..

Happy
Holidays and good Hunting

Bill

Ron_W · Dec 27, 2021

This one, as it is a 40mm valjoux 22 stepped case late 40`s.

Alpha · Dec 27, 2021

I have yet to see another, but perhaps I need to get out more 😉

Tobias conversion piece,

Mark020 · Dec 27, 2021

An Omega Speedmaster MIR. 1 of 36 if I recall correctly

MikiJ · Dec 27, 2021

Bill Sohne
I always like the term uncommon personally

PitPro told me this years ago and I agree 😉

TheGreekPhysique · Dec 27, 2021

STANDY
A Seamaster in a SS case not seen often ( very rare in this condition )

Sheeesh that case is SHARP.. and I love that first band where did you get it?

SkunkPrince · Dec 27, 2021

I've read my 27.9 SOB NN is super-rare, especially in 17 jewel. That's also 3/0 size, negative set. It was cased in Canada.

wagudc · Dec 27, 2021

seekingseaquest
This sharp 18k Jumbo Geneve..

That is lovely, but from what I have seen on IG you have picked up a number of great watches in the last 20 months. Would you still consider it your rarest? If not what it?

seekingseaquest · Dec 27, 2021

wagudc
That is lovely, but from what I have seen on IG you have picked up a number of great watches in the last 20 months. Would you still consider it your rarest? If not what it?

Your post made me take another look..

I have two watches in my collection in which I have never seen another. The first is this one that I posted above:

seekingseaquest
This one has been replaced by an even rarer Geneve - the only black waffle dial Geneve I’ve ever seen (jumbo 2748 ref).

More photos: https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-very-special-cursive-geneve.127905/

The second is this truly first generation, manual wind Longines Conquest. More info here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-first-longines-conquest.127629/

maanu · Dec 27, 2021

From the UG Sala book

Burr · Dec 27, 2021

Rolex explorer blackout. The silver print on the dial is what did me in.

DaveK · Dec 28, 2021

STANDY
Try finding a coffin marker black dialled Antarctic

I’d like to, is there a dibs list?

Vanallard · Dec 28, 2021

I’ve only seen one other example from a fellow OF member

impalla62ss · Dec 28, 2021

14K Solid Gold Linen Dial 1960 Seamaster cal. 560 TWO (2) adjustment automatic movement with date. According to Desmond:

STANDY · Dec 28, 2021

DaveK
I’d like to, is there a dibs list?

Your now on it 👍

Badwolf · Dec 28, 2021

Fallout Boy · Dec 28, 2021

Voilà my sterling silver BENSON London , Dennison case , enamel dial, 17 jewels, "pure radium"

Pvt-Public · Dec 28, 2021

Not really sure about the rarity thing.

bradurani · Dec 28, 2021

1969 Breitling 2116 calibre 11 18k, a 100 piece limited edition, I've seen photos of 4 others

1972 Seiko 0614-5000 (aka the 06LC), Seikos first digital in titanium. It set numerous firsts, including 1st 6 digit and 1st microlight. Not sure on the production numbers, but a collector on Facebook tracks them an knows of only 6 working examples

1973 Seiko 3823-7030 V.F.A. 18k, Seikos 2nd quartz movement family, and the world's first thermo compensated. It was the world's most accurate watch, beating the Omega Megaquartz 2.4mhz. This is the rate 18k version. I don't know exact numbers but likely low hundreds.

Early 90s Casio AW-20 Skyline Racing. In saw one other photo years back on a car forum but I can't find it now. History unknown

Davidt · Dec 28, 2021

I’ve managed to find just over ten Seamaster 600’s or Seamaster 30’s with original examples of this dial.