What's Your Dream Watch?

Chazzozz on 08/06/2023 - 22:21

I've long been a fan of Longines watches. Other watch makers have their own fans but my heart belongs to the Winged Hourglass. Specifically, I want to own the Ultra Chron - I don't know what it is but this timepiece just speaks to me. It's surprisingly affordable, too, considering it's a high-end Swiss brand, so there's actually hope I may get to own one at some point. If I had to aim lower then the next best would be the Master Collection L2.909.4.78.3, which is such a handsome watch in my eyes.

What's your favourite? Let's see what OzBargainers would buy if money wasn't an object and they didn't have to worry if it was on sale or not (although, that's still a nice idea…)

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  • jv on 08/06/2023 - 22:24
    +2

    This…

    • Chazzozz on 08/06/2023 - 22:40

      Hmmmm…interesting choice. Very retro.

    • Dreamcast on 10/06/2023 - 16:22
      +2

      Is there a SSS version?

    • Analytical Therapist on 12/06/2023 - 20:02

      Not sure if serious or just JV?

  • AustriaBargain on 08/06/2023 - 22:27

    A solid gold milanese loop for Apple Watch.

  • Duckie2hh on 08/06/2023 - 22:27
    +8

    ROWLECKS

  • vodamerc on 08/06/2023 - 22:30

    Richard Mille RM35-01

    • SBOB on 08/06/2023 - 22:51
      +1

      You'd fit in on the grid walk…

  • SBOB on 08/06/2023 - 22:50
    +1

    Random dream watch
    IWC IW3719

    Money no object watch
    Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona

    • Gunnar on 09/06/2023 - 05:43

      That is a very random dream watch. IWC did some very cool stuff 20 years ago! I love that era’s 354803

      I saw that PN in the flesh went it last went up for sale. Happened to wanted by the auction house at the time of sale where they had a mass exhibition for it

      My favourite PN is the 6263 RCO dial

      • SBOB on 09/06/2023 - 06:15

        That is a very random dream watch

        Movie nerd watch choice. Lucky Number Slevin.

        :)

      • Duckie2hh on 09/06/2023 - 09:40

        Why the daytona?

        • SBOB on 09/06/2023 - 11:19

          well, its a Daytona, so that's a classic, and if you look what Paul Newman's Daytona sold for you'll understand the 'money no object' reason for that selected vintage version :)

          • Duckie2hh on 09/06/2023 - 13:49

            @SBOB: Yes but (this is just me thoughts) I feel like people gravitate towards Daytona just because of the resale price and perpetuating the hype. As oppose to picking a no money object watch because you just love the look or the story, etc.

            Just my 5 cents.

        • Gunnar on 09/06/2023 - 18:50

          Love the
          - concentric circles on the dial
          - art deco font
          - Black with white sub dials
          - aesthetic of the RCO on the dial

          I'm actually not a chrono guy, GMTs and dive watches are more my thing. The PN Daytona (well the 6263 reference in general) and the 116500 are the only two Daytonas that have appealed to me

  • Wiadro on 08/06/2023 - 22:52
    +3

    apple watch ultra 2

    • coffeeinmyveins on 08/06/2023 - 23:42
      +7

      your dream watch if money was no object is a $1200 computer watch?

      • Wiadro on 09/06/2023 - 00:08
        +5

        I’ll never win the agreement but I’d rather have a $1200 computer watch which tells me more than the time, than a dedicated watch only for $3k+

        I always want to work smarter and not harder.

        • Chazzozz on 09/06/2023 - 06:55
          +5

          Fair call, everyone is different. I wore an Apple Watch for nearly three years and loved the functionality at first, but once the novelty of it wore off I found the regular interruptions became more of an irritation and I wasn’t using even half the features it provided. I’m now at a point in my life where I appreciate a carefully crafted object that does one thing exceptionally well rather than something which offers a multitude of functions. I guess I could sum it up by saying I want to wear a Swiss watch in my wrist, not. Swiss Army knife.

          • ForkSnorter on 09/06/2023 - 10:21

            @Chazzozz:

            I found the regular interruptions became more of an irritation

            With one button press, you will never be interrupted again.

            I use my Apple Watch mainly for the step counter. But the weather, stop watch, heart rate, and messages come in handy too. Saves me having to pick up the phone.

            When I exercise, I like to get my heart rate to a certain level and keep it there for a while. The Apple Watch is just a simple way of checking that I'm doing that because it has constant heart rate tracking during exercise.

          • ATangk on 10/06/2023 - 20:20
            +4

            @Chazzozz: My most used function on my Apple Watch is to find my phone 😂.

          • Indomietable on 10/06/2023 - 23:32
            +1

            @Chazzozz:

            I appreciate a carefully crafted object that does one thing exceptionally well.

            Mechanical watch is a good jewellery. It sucks at keeping time and I can't think of anything else that mechanical watch does exceptionally well.

        • coffeeinmyveins on 09/06/2023 - 11:00

          No hate, you want function and mechanical watches are more statement/art pieces nowadays than function and I get that.

          I always want to work smarter and not harder.

          Comes down to what you want out of a watch. I had a smart watch (Garmin Venu) and I'm so glad I'm back to mechanical. I'm not constantly looking at it or feel like it's judging me for not getting enough steps. The notifications that constantly come in feel like you are tethered to your phone.

          With one button press, you will never be interrupted again.

          This is true, but also the fact that it's "there" is enough to distract people. It's like the whole putting your phone on the table at lunch vs in your pocket, just the act of it being there means it's a distraction (for some)

          • O15 on 13/06/2023 - 09:48

            @coffeeinmyveins:

            I'm not constantly looking at it

            I have this problem with my analogue /mechanical watches.
            I'll stare at my watch for several seconds and have no idea what the time is. Some of them just look so damn good.

        • fleetfeather on 10/06/2023 - 21:20

          I like that you and most other people adopt this logic. It gives me even greater enjoyment in my interest in mechanical watches

        • hopper on 12/06/2023 - 09:16

          Don’t forget to charge it nightly

    • try2bhelpful on 09/06/2023 - 23:55
      +4

      I’m with you. I spent most of my life wearing watches that told the time and dreaming of my Dick Tracey wrist phone. Now I can have it and much more. To me a watch is a practical thing not a piece of jewellery.

      More than happy for people to have their statement timepieces, and I love a well made watch, but i just need more than that. I have a pair of cuff links that are the insides of a couple of old watches.

  • Jetkuma on 08/06/2023 - 22:57
    +9

    A. Lange & Sohne 1815 - Annual Calendar in Rose Gold - I can only dream of course.

    I'm still very happy with my current watch and it remains on my wrist all the time - IWC - Portugieser Yacht Club

    • Kiro on 12/06/2023 - 20:21

      I'll have what his having.

  • sa-ozzie on 08/06/2023 - 23:15
    +3

    Bay

    • FoxJump on 08/06/2023 - 23:15

      boing boing!

    • GrimCheaper on 10/06/2023 - 19:15

      Tudor Black Bay? I’m thinking the Gold Black Bay 58 18k

  • jjjaar on 08/06/2023 - 23:20
    +3

    Definitely this one

    • Chazzozz on 09/06/2023 - 06:56

      Hey, fashionable yet tasty, too!

  • coffeeinmyveins on 08/06/2023 - 23:42
    +3

    patek philippe grandmaster chime

  • Pelicannn on 09/06/2023 - 00:31

    Calatrava Travel Time 5524G :)

  • bong on 09/06/2023 - 03:21
    +8

    grand seiko whirlpool sbgh267

    • sackrace on 11/06/2023 - 16:20

      The forum special edition.

    • Charmoffensive on 12/06/2023 - 01:02

      I love the gs heritage collection.

  • franco cozzo on 09/06/2023 - 04:14
    +1

    Oulm 55mm multi-complication dial
    …im on the waiting list. alas until then i can only dream about this grail piece….

    • Gunnar on 09/06/2023 - 05:34
      +1

      In gold I hope?

      • franco cozzo on 09/06/2023 - 05:36
        +1

        ….did you really need to ask?

    • Faithgrrl on 12/06/2023 - 13:39
      +1

      There is a waiting list??? It says you can just add to cart?

    • Hawi on 13/06/2023 - 09:18

      55mm is absurd! Hope you have a massive wrist lmao

  • ForkSnorter on 09/06/2023 - 07:17

    A round, rugged Apple Watch, that maybe looks like a diver's watch. With solar power.

    • smartazz104 on 11/06/2023 - 00:11

      Out of curiosity why would you want a round-faced smartwatch? A round face is only useful for an analog dial, and that's it.

      • Tech5 on 11/06/2023 - 14:31
        +1

        I guess because they like mechanical watch aesthetic but functionality of a smartwatch

    • nigel deborah on 13/06/2023 - 11:30

      Unfortunately solar wouldn't come close to generating enough power to be useful, not in regular watch form factor anyway. Maybe you could have a solar backpack or hat accessory with a wire down to the watch for charging, haha.

  • ukulele on 09/06/2023 - 07:37
    +3

    A lange & Sohne zeitwerk. But yeah, never in my lifetime. Couldn't justify it no matter how much money I have.

  • singingwolf on 09/06/2023 - 07:43
    +1

    Fossil Gen 6. Finally got it this week as the prices on eBay finally low, especially when combined with the eBay deals this week.

  • KaTst3R on 09/06/2023 - 08:20
    +1

    A watch that can read my mind and get stuff done before i do it.

  • Bangers on 09/06/2023 - 08:20

    Rolex Perpetual 1908

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 09/06/2023 - 08:26
    +7

    Casio G-Shock Classic DW5600E-1V

    It's the watch your dad had in 1989. It is cool for this fact because you are now the same age as your dad in 1989. You never understood this basic watch in your younger years since you always wanted a Rolex or Omega. You always wanted a Lamborghini or Ferrari too but guess what? You are older and drive a paid off Camry and just like that Camry this little beauty is the most practical thing ever and can probably survive WWIII. It can get beat up, neglected, you can leave it on at the neighbor's pool party and it will always be there to tell you happily that lunch time is in 10 minutes.Yeah 10 minutes can you believe that the morning went so quick for a Tuesday? Also remember it is now March. Yeah February kinda flew by right? It is a certain confidence that lets the world know you aren't compensating for any lack of character. It's not even solar. Keep of the light button and the battery will last 11 years no problem but, you will probably drop it on a cruse before then and have a archaeologist in 3789 C.E. find it in the now drained ocean and think it is a ancient symbol of our god 'Casio'. Yeah it is tougher than nails. And yes button 'A' is recessed more than the other buttons so your grubby mitts won't accidentally hit it and engage the 'change time' mode and eff up you perfectly synced quartz Feng Shui. Casio has got you bro.

    • Chazzozz on 09/06/2023 - 09:53
      +1

      +1 for the description alone!

    • Speckled Jim on 09/06/2023 - 11:18

      Oh, it goes much deeper.

      Sittin' on the train, just mindin' my bizness
      when a fella sat beside me, and he looked so familiar.
      He was tall, he was bald, and as God was my witness,
      he said "Take out yo wallet, if you don't then I'll kill ya".

      I thought: why does this guy seem a bit outta place?
      Then I knew it was him when I studied his face.

      I got mugged on the subway by Riddick Bowe.
      I'm pretty sure that it was him, but I'll never know
      He took my wallet and my watch, it was a Casio.
      I'm gonna pick me up another when I go to the store.

      You know I tried to get away but I was just too slow.
      You're pretty low, Riddick Bowe.

  • chef on 09/06/2023 - 08:50
    +2

    My ultimate dream watch would be a DOXA, favoured by Clive cussler

  • saltypete on 09/06/2023 - 09:00
    +1

    My dream watch is the Longines Legend Diver. So I bought it! Glad I did, no regrets at all.
    If you like that Ultra enough maybe buy it.

    My favourite watch is my daily wear a Garmin G1 Dive computer watch. I absolutely rate good smartwatches now - but the Longines for style, looking good and getting to wear my dream watch every time I want to look decent.

    • Chazzozz on 09/06/2023 - 09:59
      +2

      If you like that Ultra enough maybe buy it.

      I'm waiting for when I can go to one of the Longines boutiques in Melbourne or Sydney to see one in the flesh, and maybe try it on. I really want to hear it ticking, too, 36,000 vibrations per hour would sound amazing.

      • Socialsuicide01 on 09/06/2023 - 11:43

        I own a few 4hz watches and cant hear the tick tock, so be prepared to be disappointed .

      • saltypete on 10/06/2023 - 09:39

        Yes, take your time, look and try one first.
        I dithered for 3 years before I bought my LLD, by that time I knew I wanted it, knew pricing etc and didn’t over pay.

  • Archi on 09/06/2023 - 09:02
    +4

    use your money to buy time, not look at it.

    • WatchNerd on 09/06/2023 - 09:18
      +2

      A watch will help you make more money though because you won't be late to work.

      • lew380 on 09/06/2023 - 21:59
        +1

        This works, the later it gets the faster I drive.

      • BTMoustachio on 18/06/2023 - 20:32

        What's the best watch you own?

    • susmind on 13/06/2023 - 11:16

      8pm to midnight would be my dream watch.

  • dogboy on 09/06/2023 - 09:07
    +5

    Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch

    • Chazzozz on 09/06/2023 - 09:56

      Nice pick. I see these pop up on Antiques Roadshow occasionally and it's always fun to see some pleb's eyes bug out when they're told the watch they bought in 1968 for £300 (which was like two week's wages back then) is now worth something like AU$20K.

      • Gunnar on 09/06/2023 - 18:56

        $20k in two weeks is the average ozbargain salary

  • Ryanek on 09/06/2023 - 09:17
    +1

    The Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon

    • ForkSnorter on 09/06/2023 - 10:16
      +1

      But on the wrist it looks like an ugly mess of metal

      • Ryanek on 09/06/2023 - 10:43

        Oh, you're under the impression I would actually wear it lol.

        It's Grand Seiko's first mechanical complication. That in itself makes it very desirable.

  • dpark88 on 09/06/2023 - 09:26
    +1

    Realistic: AP Royal Oak

    One day: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar

    Dream: Patek Grandmaster Chime

    • mandelbrot on 10/06/2023 - 21:29

      Great choices. I have a Royal Oak, and had a chance to buy a PP perpetual calendar about 10 years ago on holidays in the US. Gave it a miss cos it was a time pressure decision. Bad call. Lol

      • 900dollaridoos on 12/06/2023 - 14:01

        How much did you pay for the AP?

        • mandelbrot on 12/06/2023 - 14:08
          +1

          $13.5k 10 years ago when audusd was 1:1. Now they are selling for 4-5x that secondhand 😱

          • 900dollaridoos on 12/06/2023 - 14:12
            +1

            @mandelbrot: Yeah thats why I asked! Well played!

            • mandelbrot on 12/06/2023 - 14:21
              +1

              @900dollaridoos: I would have never thought luxury watches would have gone up (let alone up so much). Otherwise I would have bought so many more

  • afah0447 on 09/06/2023 - 10:44

    Any Richard Mille, then sell it and buy a house!

    • O15 on 13/06/2023 - 14:05
      +1

      Buy a house plus an actually nice looking watch!
      Richard Mille watches look terrible, to me.

  • Speckled Jim on 09/06/2023 - 10:47
    +1

    A Pretty Watch

    • SBOB on 09/06/2023 - 11:21

      I've read that watch takes about 1min 10s to cover the usual 1 min lap :)

      • Speckled Jim on 09/06/2023 - 20:51

        Don't care. I'd sit in the pits to stare at it and serenade it.

  • 2esc on 09/06/2023 - 10:57
    -5

    No dream watch i have a phone. If i won a watch i would sell it.

  • emblurr on 09/06/2023 - 11:00
    +2

    Tag Heuer Monaco x Gulf special edition
    https://www.watchswiss.com/brands/tag-heuer/heritage-collect…

    • Speckled Jim on 09/06/2023 - 11:26

      Lovely.
      Simon from The Cook and the Chef would sometimes wear a Monaco on that show.

    • buckethat on 10/06/2023 - 22:12

      I hated the Monaco for the longest time but it's really grown on me recently.. not sure how much me getting into F1 in recent years has to do with it..

  • aboza on 09/06/2023 - 11:03

    That Longines Ultra Chron speaks to me so much too - it's a stunner. I am a big fan of Oris and Alpina watches and currently have my eye on the Oris Chronoris Limited Edition.

    • Socialsuicide01 on 09/06/2023 - 11:46

      I own the oris chronoris and love it, its a bit small but wears very well . I purchased mine on Chrono24 ….box papers as new $1100.

      • aboza on 09/06/2023 - 12:35

        Nice one. Chrono24 or Jomashop are my go to stores. Got rolled on the Chronoris Date model on eBay (lost in transit), but I finally got my money back, so the money will go towards the Limited Edition model.

        • Socialsuicide01 on 10/06/2023 - 10:44

          Ive bought a few watches from Chrono24 including a omega triple date, all arrived in perfect condition.
          Have a look at the FB Australian watch buy swap sell group , its very good , i bought the Tissot Heritage 1973 for $1500, as new box and papers ,right now its $3500 on the Tissot site, easy purchase.

  • ozbargainsam on 09/06/2023 - 11:05
    +3

    I'm not a watch guy at all (Apple Watch wearer) but I was in HK recently and saw this for a second as I walked past the store. Guess it was something something at first sight

    https://www.iwc.com/hk/en/watch-collections/portugieser/iw37…

  • Drakesy on 09/06/2023 - 11:20

    I'd be happy with a Rolex "Batgirl"
    Had my eyes on a "Root Beer" but it's a bit flashy.

  • Seraphin7 on 09/06/2023 - 11:31
    +2

    I'd be very happy with this Datejust.

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