[Steve]

I have a modest collection of watches; autos and quartz, numbering about dozen or so. Well, maybe a few more than that.

Last night, my wife commented on the "need" versus the "desire" for watches. She has absolutely no problem with the fact that I collect them. She just kinda' chuckles and rolls her eyes when I do.

It got me thinking, though. I'm not sure which watch I would select if, for whatever reason, I was put in the position of having to choose only one watch to wear for the next, say, two years.

I think I would probably lean towards the SMP, but I'm not certain. The Oris Williams F1 would be another strong consideration (well, if I put the bracelet on it).

Some of you maniacs have huge collections. What would you decide on?

 

[mgiraz]

A gift from my Mom 20 years ago...

or

This should be in my collection forever:

 

[foghorn]

Probably the Planet Ocean since I wear it just about every day for a little while at least.

If timekeeping and overall accuracy were among the criteria I'd pick this Citizen for a 1-2 year stint.

No battery needed and "spot on" every day.
Not to mention a multitude of features-most of which I'll never use!!

 

[boscoe]

Sentimental fave:

 

[alwaysfreewilly]

not too sure. not enough watches (yet) to be willing to sacrifice for the rest. HAHA

 

[Dxomas]

Seems the Doxa Caribbean is my ticket to the must have...

 

[Tom Barry]

Sub

No-date no-brainer for me...The one and only.

 

[nhsmitty]

If choosing simply to choose one watch for two years it would be my G-Shock. Accurate, can handle all situations (except dress), has all the bells and whistles I might need to use in the next two years,

If choosing because I will loose the other watches forever, I would choose my Rolex. The others are easily replaceable (costwise), if I were to even choose to replace some of them. The Rolex isn't easily replaced or even justifiable at this point in my life.

 

[DarkHeart]

My Rolex Milgauss, though I'd bite, kick, scratch, and pull hair to keep my Submariner and IWC Spitfire Chrono.

 

[popeye]

Just one:confused1:

Vintage Seamaster 300....

 

[OmegaX3]

New here, buy Omega's, three so far which is small time in this group. My every day watch is my Omega Seamaster Chronograph. Wear it everyday, I have a Speedmaster that I should never have bought, but you live you learn

 

[triton]

The Speedmaster Pro is my treasure,easy question for me.

 

[ama11441]

My Pal, an Accutron 214 Spaceview.

 

[GradyPhilpott]

I don't think I really own such a watch, but after considerable thought, I decided that this watch has the features that I would consider essential if I could own one watch without much chance of getting another.

Solar-powered, perpetual calendar, dual time, 200m WR, alarm, unidirectional bezel, heavy-duty build, pretty good lume, and suitable enough for any occassion I would likely encounter under such circumstances.

 

[muttley]

My Tag 'Spirotechnique' - a very reliable friend & a sentimental fave. (should be back from service soon.... pics will follow )

 

[rocky]

Built like a tank, Marathon 2007 TSAR.

 

[Datsun240Z71]

 

[two21b]

I had been wanting a Valjoux 7750 for quite a while. I finally picked up a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono. If I had to pick only one watch right now, this is it.

Although, if I only had one watch I probably would put a brown leather strap on it.

 

[JohnR]

I used to think it would be my Sub, but now I think its this one. I really never use the GMT function, but I like it because of the little splash of color on the bezel, it being all brushed so it can take a bit of a beating, not too heavy, too large, perfect for travel if I was only bringing one watch, water proof....

 

[timefinder]

For me, it is NOT my Rolex. It is my Casio Pathfinder. That thing is amazing:

5 alarms
Compass
Altimeter
Barometer
Stopwatch
Multi-time zones
Solar
Atomic
Day - Date - Year
Countdown timer

Well worth the $$$