Only in watches can one model or reference span from utterly dull to incredibly special depending on the variant. To highlight this unique facet of our world, Erik & Max select a handful of famous models across brands and categories, then attempt to find both the most boring version and the most exceptional or interesting version ever made. This one is a wild ride and as nerdy as it gets. Plus, an Only Wrist for a Hell’s Angel. 

Links Mentioned:

Calatravas:

Boring: 

https://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-christmas-special-the-patek-philippe-calatrava-570/

https://onbehalf.jp/en/item/21026/

https://www.watchprosite.com/patek-philippe/patek-philippe-5296r-comparison-of-standard-or-sector-dial-versions/11.1062453.7707568/

Interesting:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080121/160

https://le-monde-edmond.com/patek-3428-platinum-enamel-dial/

https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-patek-philippe-an-extremely-fine-and-rare-4982656/?

Perpetual Calendar Chronographs:

Boring:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080120/199

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/important-watches-6/4th-series-ref-2499-100-yellow-gold-perpetual

Interesting:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-wild-mostly-complete-story-of-john-lennons-lost-patek-philippe-2499

https://watchesbysjx.com/2016/11/hands-on-with-eric-claptons-custom-dial-patek-philippe-refs-3970-and-5004.html

GMT-Master:

Boring:

https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/the-rolex-fat-lady/732.797658.5353933/

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/watch-review/rolex-gmt-master-ii-16760.html?srsltid=AfmBOorB9I7L5tNOSeAgMlVucad77pIQyuvxklaJcQABKjC6dYMu_g3K

Interesting:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080219/829

https://www.everestbands.com/blogs/bezel-barrel/rolex-vintage-gems-the-concorde-gmt-master?srsltid=AfmBOormU34blZbq0wWwrVCoy1qJw_jgQIFmM8j_a23Oy4Lo010b4Y6X

https://le-monde-edmond.com/in-depth-review-rolex-6542-gmt-master/

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Albino-GMT-Master-6542

https://le-monde-edmond.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/6542Pink_dial.jpeg

Datejust:

Boring:

https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-rolex-datejust-16030-buying-this-classic-wasnt-spooky/

https://timelessvintage.watch/blog/the-buckley-dial

Interesting:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-2/reference-6105-datejust-ovettone-a-pink-gold

https://hairspring.com/finds/honeycomb-dial-ovettone-6305-rolex-datejust/

https://www.monacolegendauctions.com/auction/exclusive-timepieces-24/lot-142

https://hairspring.com/finds/red-jasper-dial-1600-8-rolex-datejust/

Resonance:

Boring:

https://hairspring.com/finds/mop-parking-meter-fp-journe-chronometre-a-resonance/

Interesting:

https://hairspring.com/exclusives/fp-journe/rq-salmon-dial-chronometre-a-resonance-platinum/

https://www.watchprozine.com/f-p-journe/chronometre-a-resonance-20-years-retrospective-exhibition-in-geneva/12240796/9/

Royal Oak:

Boring:

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/collectors-guide-audemars-piguet-14790

https://mrwatchley.com/products/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-foundation-time-for-the-trees-ref-15100st

https://apchronicles.audemarspiguet.com/en/article/guillochage-tapisserie

Interesting:

https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/CH080222/38

https://www.phillips.com/detail/audemars-piguet/CH080222/10

Only Wrist:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C93rPyJJDSB/

https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/04/iwc-big-pilot-shock-absorber-xpl.html