I must say that somehow I still is drawn to the Rolex Milgauss. So if money was not a option I would have that on my list as well.

And I can say that I would love to add some more vintage to the list - but I'm sure that the price will limit the chance of getting one of these.

I would LOVE a Rolex Explorer II (1655) and a Rolex Gold Sub 1680/8, and of-cause a nice Rolex Daytona with brown sub-dials.

But at the same time I'm a realist - these are over my present level- and I have much more to use my money on, before getting any watch at a price above 50.000 dkr.(8300 US$, 6700 Euro).

This is a funny thing - what is the reason for selecting one watch brand over another.
Many people look at the prestige in a watch brand - Rolex, AP, PP, etc.
But what if these values was not a issue when selecting a watch. All watches - past and present was at the same price - lets say 2000 US$ for any watch, past or present. Which watch would you select.

You have the option for any watch in the world - the watch will always be available for the price. Same model, same brand, etc.

So if you buy a Rolex Daytona - Paul Newman - this would just be a simple watch on the same line as the Omega Speedmaster.
So which watch would you like - vintage, new, limited ed., special - if all watches was equal.

Would you like a :

• Rolex Milsub 5517
• Panerai Pre-A
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Omega Speedmaster
• Royal Oak Off Shore Safari
• Panerai 243
• ...

This is a very nice test for all us WIS - If we had NO limitations on the watch to get - what would it be.

Sometimes I think we all want some special watch - mint in box, safe queens, vintage watch that is almost prestine, etc..

I for one would probally return to my Rolex Explorer II - it has all the qualities I love.

After getting my Linde Werdelin Elemental watch I can now strike this from my list.
What can I say - I now have three different brands - Rolex, Panerai and Linde Werdelin (and my Heuer) - but I do feel that I need the Rolex Daytona or Deep Sea to be complete ;-)
This is the danger with becoming a WIS - you always have a list of watches you would like to own.


So my next watch list is now updated.

• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321/621 (the Moon Watch)
• Rolex vintage models
• Rolex Submariner vintage in GOLD
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Omega Seamaster 300

My new member of the family - The Linde Werdelin Elemental.

Expect much more in depth review of this watch. This watch has been on my "next watch list" for a long time.
Now I finally have added this watch to my little family and is looking forward to It "getting to know" this watch in much more detail.

I plan to make the following "reviews" - more can come.

• Review 1: Linde Werdelin Elemental - Initial Impressions of the watch
• Review 2: Linde Werdelin Elemental - The Linde Werdelin straps
• Review 3: Linde Werdelin Elemental - The finer details
• Review 4: Linde Werdelin Elemental - My Suggestions
• Review 5: Linde Werdelin Elemental - ?

But first some quick photos of this nice watch - and compared to my Panerai's and Rolex's it feels like its own kind.
It is NOT like a Rolex, its is not like a Panerai, etc - this is a special watch.

No more talk now - first some quick photos of this watch and the reviews to come.


The "package":





The watch:


The Elemental in the elements:

After some trouble in receiving the packet - I finally go it!!!
My newest member of the family is a Linde Werdelin Elemental watch - somehow this design has fascinated me for a long time.
So after many months of searching - I finally found what I was looking for - A LW Elemental and including a metal strap as well.

So here are the unpacking pictures for now - expect many photos and my views of this watch.

Now I ask you all - What will be in that box?
Something for the car, the house, a new weber, a new jacket, etc...

I guess you all have a idea of the type of box coming - it must be watch related.

But which watch will it be ?

Will it be a chronograph, will it be a dive watch, will it be a GMT watch? Time will show. I'm close to transfer the money in about a weeks time.
For anyone that is not into watches it can be very difficult to understand the fun in waiting for a box with either a new or used watch. And I could have waited for some extra time - but it is not easy to keep my "nest egg" for watch related buys filed up. There is always something else I would like as well....
So now I have got my money ready - and I better use them on this watch I have had on my mind for more that 2 years.

More info to come....

Have just updated my next watch list - somehow I have made some minor changes to the list, that have moved some watches up and others down.
Well that is the way it goes with this list - there are changes from time to time.

So my next watch list is now with these at the top.

• Linde Werdelin Elemental
• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321/621 (the Moon Watch)
• Rolex vintage models
• Rolex Submariner vintage in GOLD
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Omega Seamaster 300

Now I only have to save up ;-)

It is never a easy task to select you next watch when there are so many nice watches out there and many other nice things to spend your money on. I really could use a new digital camera - like a Nikon D300 or maybe something else to the home, etc. The list is long, but when the next watch is to be selected...
I will go for a Linde Werdelin watch - I have been walking around this brand for so looong. If I don't get one sooner than later I will forever think about it. Almost the same as when I toke the step into Panerai. I did that after many pro and cons, but have not regretted it ever since.

My little visit to Linde Werdelin R&D in Denmark also made had some impact on the quality of the watch, something very difficult on watches almost only available over the net.

The version I'm on the lookout for is the Elemental or Two-timer, the watches from their "original" collection.
Now I hope to be able to find one - if not I might have the get a newer model - "The One" would do fine, and if money was no problem - "The Octopus" would also do nicely.

As you might know I have been on the look out for a new next watch for some time. But have been indecisive on which watch it could be. Should it be the one very high on my list but also relative "easy" to find in the next many years (the Daytona / Deep Sea) or should it be a watch that "might" be more difficult to find as the months go (Linde Werdelin Elemtental / Omega Speedmaster).
Well it is my dilemma and I'm still not sure which way to go.
I must confess that Linde Werdelin Watches are still a lot on my mind. I miss some real life reviews of these watches from people that have them and use them. Are they "just" nice watches or do they have this special thing over them that will make you wear the watch daily for months ongoing. That is for me a must. I will not own a watches I can't wear, use and abuse daily.

On the Omega side - I'm on the lookout for a Speedmaster cal 321 or 861 - best the cal 321 but somehow I think I would use the "newer" version cal 861 more - but I'm not sure. I will still be on the lookout for a nice Omega Speedmaster....

On the more expensive side the Daytona and Deep Sea is a watch I will be able to get now or within the next two years without to much problem.

So my quest is ongoing - But stay tuned I will keep you all updated on my blog.

The Omega Dream watch



The Linde Werdelin watch



The Daytona



The Deep Sea

Will talk to my bank - maybe I can be the lucky owner of a new used watch in the start of the new year. It will NOT be a Rolex Deep Sea, or Rolex Daytona - they are high on the list but my personal finance is in the 3000 EU range for this next watch.
And that does open some possibilities - for some of the watches I have on my next watch list
Somehow I really feel that I miss the Omega in my collection - And I feel that Omega will become the next big thing when it comes to high priced vintage watches - especially the original Seamaster 300 and Omega Speedmaster (aka the moon watch).
I would suspect these watches to be on the raise and demand a high price in the near future.
But at the same time I'm still looking into LW - these watches are also limited - and I would like to have the Elemental model - so I might go with that.
But first I have to talk to my bank ;-)

So my next watch list is now with these at the top.

• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Omega Seamaster 300
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Rolex vintage models will always have its place in my list 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Rolex Submariner vintage in GOLD

My wish list is still in it present state - no major changes - but besides the watches on this list I have other watches I would like to see/try/have if I had the opportunity - My next watch list is to be seen as a realistic list for the next many years.

My present Wish List:

• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Rolex vintage models will always have its place in my list 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)

My other "dream" watches included, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross, IWC and Sinn.

I would like to have a AP Royal Oak Offshore, the Jumbo Naautilus PP, the B&R BR02, Sinn EZM and IWC Ingenieur, But also the Rolex Milgauss, Rolex non date sub and GMTIIC would do fine.

These are watches I keep getting back to but then are not on my list yet - but they are all close to making it onto the list.

I have added the Omega Seamaster 300 to my wanted list - I do think as many others that the Omega vintage watches will become the NEXT big thing for people collecting watches. This included the Omega Speedmasters (cal 321 and 861) and the much forgotten Seamaster 300 - the forerunner for the Rolex milsub. This watch was the official military watch.

Seamaster 300s were issued to British Royal Navy divers from the mid '60s to early '70s. Issued Royal Navy watches can be identified by the presence of military engravings on the back and the solid, fixed strap bars.

Some links related to the Seamaster 300 -

Scubawatch
Scubawatch
Be carefull - many fake versions exist


I would love to add this Omega model to my collection - So I now have two Omega watches on my next watch list.

• The Omega Speedmaster aka the Moon watch - ( cal. 321 / 861)
• The Omega Seamaster 300 -

Some photos of the Omega Seamaster 300 watch including the original Ads in National Geographic.

To put in short - I have put my Next watch wish list a little on hold. There has been some unforeseen issues/expensise now and in the near future so that is way I will not focus that much on my next watch wish list for the next 4-6 month.
So I will keep the list as it is right now - no need to do any changes - the LW is still on the list after my visit. But I will probably not add any new watch the next couple of months or more.
Well thats life and we are all aware of the main focus here in the life - family, friends and having fun.

My present Wish List:

• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Rolex vintage models will always have its place in my list 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)

I guess that we all have a issue when getting a new watch.
Which one to get, should I wait and get the more expensive watch on my list, or should I get a less expensive now and enjoy that and delay the more expensive watch.
Somehow my buying of watches have been - that I have my "list" and then I find another watch I would like - maybe a watch way down on my list or a watch not even on my list.
This was the case for my latest buy. My Panerai 1B, that was not on my list - (the Pam 000 and Pam 005 was). But when I found this nice watch - just begging to come home to me I could not resist.
That buy also delayed the buying of a new Rolex or LW watch, or even the moon watch, etc.
But I guess that is the way of a WIS - never sure what will be the next watch - maybe a good deal jumps up at you.

With my finances I'm not able buy a new watch every year (not in my price range anyway). So I would normally have to save for 1-2 years for a "low" end watch (Some Pam models, Some Rolex, etc.), and 2-3 years for a "high" end watch (daytona, vintage rolex,AP, etc)

So how does my situation look like right now - which watch to get!

• Buying the Rolex Daytona - would mean saving for a longer time
• Buying a Linde Werdelin (still have to try it on) - would delay the Daytona even more
• Buying a Pam Logo - will delay Daytona,
li> etc....

So I'm still a little in the dark - would love a Rolex Daytona - but would it get the wrist time?
Should I get a LW - I like the look and size?
Or should I get a good old fashion Panerai or Rolex model?

Well I think I will go for the "special" watches this time.
So it will be either, Daytona, LW or special Pam.

Somehow my drift away from Panerai has stopped - I will ad some more Pam models to my next watch list - but my main focus right now is to either get a Daytona (black dial) with either zenit or new movement.
It will probally be a new model - but if I found a good deal on a zenit black dial that would be nice.
The other focus is the Linde Werdelin watches - somehow they grow more and more on me. And I think that if I got one in my hand right now I would be sold. SO I wait a little (have to have some finance in place).

Another watch that at some time must have is the Deep Sea - both becasue it is the ultimate tool watch - and because I must have it to "complete" my collection ;-)


New List is now

• Rolex Daytona - black dial
• Rolex Deep Sea
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Panerai models - Pam 064,Pam 001, Pam 002, Pam 287, etc
• Rolex vintage models will always have its place in my list 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• IWC Ingenieur

The following Panerai models I would very much like to have. It is the mainly limited editions and some "semi" vintage models - I do think have some of the history of Panerai in them.
Normaly I'm not into limited editions - but some of the Panerais do have my interest.

To name a few.

• Pam 064 - know as La Bamba
• Pam 217 - A nice pice of Panerai History
• Pam 087 - Like the Blue dial
• Pam 252 - North Pole GMT - somehow I like it
• Pam 194 - Sub 2500 meters - A monster !!
• Pam 001 - A classic
• Pam 002 - A classic
• Pam 196 - That chrono I like - don't like the new version I'm sorry to say

I have updated my Next watch list - well first because I have tried on some new watches and secondly because I would like to add some extra information on the watches I'm interested in.
Watches on photos in magazines, and photos of watches on different forums - all try their best to make "the" watch look super.
That I can understand - I try that my my self ;-I Nobody what their watch to look bad on a photo.

One thing is for sure - the view of a watch can change from positive to negative when you try it out for real - but the other way around can also happen - that you have a "don't know" feeling of the watch - but when you try it out - you positively surprised. And both scenarios have happened to me lately which is why the Rolex Deep Sea has moved down the list. See my comments below.

New List is now

• Black Black Dial Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Black Dial Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• IWC Ingenieur
• Korsbek watch - moved down until I can try it

I will now add some comments to each watch on my list - If I have seen it, used it, worn it, and my comments each watch.

Rolex Daytona
The dream watch for many - the Rolex Steel Daytona - where you had to be on a waiting list for +5 years in order to get it.
Have tried it - and my feelings are both positive and negative.

My feelings after trying it out:
About the same - but on photos it does look super. And it feels solid and good on the wrist. It just feels a little on the small side.

Positive: Super nice watch, the grail watch for many. Right size for everyday wear. High resell value.
Negative: After having PAM's it does look a little small. Dial is not that easy to read.


Linde Werdelin Elemental
Have been a lurker for some years on this brand. I like it - but it was unknown, a little expensive, and it was difficult to get hold on etc.
I did see some photos and heard good things about the watch but was not able to feel it or wear it.
It is a relative unknow brand with limited series. And the main feature is the additional of their land and sea instrument. Now called the Reef and Rock.

My feelings after trying it out:
Much more positive - the case is perfect - and feels very good on the wrist - Extremely well for such a large watch.
It feels very solid on the wrist for this large watch. I like the size and general look and feel. So this was a very positive experience on a watch.

Positive: Sits perfectly on the wrist. Limited series (you become a selected few), good size, A new Panerai brand ?.Overall a positive feel to the watch.
Negative: Rotating bezel a little "loose", unknown resell value, unknown brand and "expensive" (relative).

Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
The classic watch as seen from any watch freak view. The 5513 is the DNA of dive watches, the 1680 is a classic with date, and the 16800 has the vintage look with the mineral crystal. And the 14060 is the Last "true" non COSC sub (like the 5513).

My feelings of this:
These watches are just simple classic. These are difficult to improve on. Nobody will regret any of these watches. This watch will put a smile on your face.

Positive: The DNA of dive watches, everybody know it, size just right for everyday wear. High resell value. A workhorse. A classic now and in 20 years
Negative: "Every body has one".

Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
Latest in the series of Tool watches from Rolex. A monster watch that is build like a tank. This is not a watch for everyone - this is a special tool watch for the extreme divers of the world. The biggest Rolex for now !!

My feelings after trying it out:
I love the photos of this watch - it looks like a real tool watch - used by Comex, build to withstand 3900 meters water pressure, etc. Build to last.
After trying it on I must say this is a BIG watch - and I using Panerai 25C and 1B daily.
The Deep Sea is a tall watch - it sits high on the wrist, and the "strap" can look a little small compared with the watch size.
My feeling after trying it on for 5 min is a little less positive - this is a monster watch - but for daily use .... I really don't know.

Positive: A tool watch - no restrictions. Build for the extreme. Can anyone do it better - I don't think so.
Negative: A big chunk of metal. Sit high on the wrist. Feels heavy.



More to come on the following watches:

• Rolex Gold Sub - yes I know - I'm not into gold - but somehow the old gold subs is growing on me
• Rolex Milgauss (GV model) - It will become a classic - a Rolex that don't look like a Rolex
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• IWC Ingenieur
• Sinn (EZM 1) - have been a fan of Sinn since many years
• Korsbek watch.
• Kobolt - like the clean look - but need some more info.

After having having tried a Linde Werdelin watch on for a very short period - I have moved it up the list - The watch I tried was a Two-Timer with white dial (and I'am not into white dials) but it still got my attention. Will try to get to try some more models soon - so stay tuned ...

So here are my updated "Next Watch List"

New List is now

• Black Black Dial Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Black Dial Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• IWC Ingenieur
• Korsbek watch - moved down until I can try it

Some other watches on the radar but not official on my list yet.
Sinn (EZM 1) - have been a fan of Sinn since many years.
Kobolt - like the clean look - but need some more info.
Rolex Gold Sub - yes I know - I'm not into gold - but somehow the old gold subs is growing on me
Rolex Milgauss (GV model) - It will become a classic - a Rolex that don't look like a Rolex

Now that I have got my hands on a Panerai 1B - I will remove the Panerai 005 logo from my next watch list as well as also remove the Panerai 243 - It looks so good on the photos but I don't tnink that will be for me - My trusty old Panerai 25C - I just love so much. So as of right now I don't have any Panerai on my list. But I do have one in back of my mind I might ad to the list later. I have also added a "danish watch" the Korsbek - somehow I do like the clean and no nonsense watch.

So I have really updated my "Next Watch List"

New List is now

• Black Black Dial Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Black Dial Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800, 14060
• Korsbek watch
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321 (the Moon Watch)
• IWC Ingenieur
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental

The new addition to my next watch list - korsbek watch

This is just for fun - what watches would I buy if money was no subject and I could select the wathes of my "dreams".

My view of watches is that they sould be used - and be pratically - so the most "advanced" watch you will find in my home will be the Rolex Daytona (when I get one). Besides that I will focus on the simple no nonsence watches.

The List will consist of both vintage and new watches, as there are some wathctes I would like but they are not in my "normal" next watch list.

The List (Vintage)

• Two Pre-A Panerais
• Rolex Milsub
• Rolex DRSD Patent Pending
• AP EOD
• Panerai A serie with T-dial
• Tudor MN model
• Rolex Explorer II (1655)
• Panerai La Bomba
• ... more to come ...

The List (Modern)

• Rolex Daytona
• Rolex deep Sea
• PP Nautilus
• Linde Werdelin Elements
• Rolex GMT II NC
• Panerai Submersible 2500 meter
• Panerai North Pole
• ... and many more ...

I have made up my mind. The next watch will be a black dial daytona. I have many watches on my "next watch" list. But the daytona have been in the back of my mind for so many years - that I just as well can give up and give in - and get that one.
And the classic daytona is just that - a classic.

I found this picture on the net and that made up my mind ;-)

It is a classic - and I hope that it don't feel to small on the wrist - as I'm going with a Pam 25c right now.

I don't know how I could forget to have the Omega Speedmaster (The Moon Watch) to my next watch list. Its a true classic on the same line as the rolex submariner. It only shows that a good design can last forever. Sometimes I think that when watchmakers want to make changes to a classic design - they should stop and think twice on what they are doing ("Think twice - Cut once"). The original Omega Speedmaster is the most beautifull watch - I even think as a chronograph it is more perfect than the Rolex daytona !!! Did I mean that. Well yes I did - almost. The rolex daytona is also a beautiful watch and a icon - but the Omega Speedmaster is in the same leauge.
But be sure to check out Maddox site - for a WIS it gives some very inside information on Omega and "The Moon Watch"

The model I would go for should be as "original" as possible - from the years 1965-1972 or or something in that range. Manual wound watch, T dial, cal 321 and ofcause also a velcro strap.

The Speedmaster is the only watch to be worn on the moon (except for the Waltham worn by Dave Scott after the crystal had popped off his Speedmaster), and the only watch flight-qualified for extra-vehicular use by NASA. It is the watch chosen for use in outer space by the Russian space agency NPO Energija. source wikipedia and maddox

New List is now

• Black Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• Omega Speedmaster cal. 321
• IWC Ingenieur
• Panerai 005
• Panerai 243

Article on wathes in space - PDF article
Maddox - site with some good omega links
Watches in Space - a nice webpage - check it out
TimeZone.com Omega forum - the place to go if omega questions ;-)
Maddox info on the price to pay for a Omega Moon Watch.
Other site - Tapestry of Time - with the Omega I want.

Well I can change my mind - I have now updated my "Next Watch List" - and moved a little around on the priority of the watches I "want".
I have some more focus on the Linde Werdelin watches - I have yet to see one in real life - and that could change my view but maybe not - time will show.


New List is now

• Black Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Linde Werdelin Elemental / Hard Black DLC Elemental
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• Rolex GMT II
• IWC Ingenieur
• Panerai 005
• Panerai 243

Well the more I see of this watch the more I see this as my next watch. It has a place as a true Rolex classic - and nobody can say anything negative about it. I would at all times prefere this over the chronographs from Panerai, Hubolt, etc. The only other chonograph watch that will find a way to my desk is a Omega Speedmaster. You can even find a direct compate between Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaser Broad Arrow on this website www.rolexreferencepage.com

But which Rolex model should it be - the new model 116520 with Rolex own movment 4130 (highly recommended) og the older version with the Zenith movment. Should it be a white dial or black dial. Well my priorities are based on price and the fact that any watch I get will not be a safe queen. So I will probally get a Black Dial SS Daytona with the new movement - but that dosen't mean I can't dream of the older Zenith model.

• Black Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Daytona 4130 movement SS

New List is now

• Black Daytona Zenith movement SS
• Black Daytona 4130 movement SS
• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• IWC Ingenieur
• Panerai 005
• Panerai 243
• Linde Werdelin

My old list was focused on Rolex and Panerai - but the more I see the IWC Ingenieur the more I like it - so it has come a little up on my list now.

New List is now

• Rolex models 5513, 1680, 16800
• Black Dial Daytona Rolex
• Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller
• IWC Ingenieur
• Panerai 005
• Panerai 243
• Linde Werdelin

I have added a IWC watch to my next watch line up - the Ingenieur (Reference IW322701) or Big Ingenieur (Reference IW500505) - I do find that it has some nice qualities that could justify this as part of my lineup.

The other watch is more special - it is the Linde Werdelin as the quality of there watches are very good and the idea behinde the watches are very good. I checking out the following models - Elemental or their DLC version.

Today I'm planning to narrow down my search for the next watch. It is not a easy task - I do have a selection of watches I would like to see in my collection in the near future if "time" allow.