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2016 SOTC

  • 03-01-2016 8:52pm
    #1
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,474 ✭✭✭✭


    So that time of year again :D

    my collection is down to 4 pieces now, i find that most manageable in terms of wearing everything as often as i should but still having a choice. The insurance company requires me to keep everything in a safe so i can be lazy about swapping them around so any more than 4 means one is left unworn for long periods.

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    First up, and my keeper, is my iwc portuguese, i have had this watch 6 or 7 year now so must be due a service soon, the only change in that time is a new oem strap and a new oem deployant instead of the pin buckle. this is my dressiest watch and tends to get worn for formal occasions or formal work occasions.

    Secondly is my hulk submariner, i traded my trusty black dial ceramic sub against this stickered 2015 model in watchfinder in london. it cost a few quid, but factoring in the service soon to be due on the black sub, and the price differential between both when new, it wasnt outrageous.

    i loved the black submariner, but have always admired the lv, its something a little different to the ubiquitous black dialled submariner.

    The new watch also benefits from a 5 year warranty, i admit i havent yet removed all the stickers!

    Thirdly, another rolex and another one new in 2015, i was after a blue dialled watch, and this 116300 fit the bill, a lovely dark blue dial that catches the light beautifully, and the 41mm size suits me a lot better than the older 36mm DJ. Again a 5 year warranty and some stickers to be removed !

    Lastly, my navitimer, another one new to me last year, this is the 43mm version with the B01 movement, another classic and the inhouse movement and subtle changes (black date wheel, red chrono hand, larger size) make it a worthy upgrade on the old ETA powered version.

    Strangely enough all of these watches were bought by me new, such is my OCD buying used has become more difficult so i tend to scour C24 and the UK based sellers for the best deals on unworn watches instead.

    For this year i would really like to add a calibre 11 Monaco (breaking my 4 watch rule!) but not sure what else, the other watches that interest me are a lot more expensive now, id love an AP RO 15400 or a Patek Nautilus but dont see it happening in the next 12 months. That said i am pretty please with this foursome :)

    Thanks for reading!
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