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SOTC(state of the collection) thread.
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Zombie thread but no point starting another really!
Current SOTC.
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Where to next? No where unless I move the Monaco. On a watch buying ban this year but watches on the list include the below in no order:
1) Rolex Hulk
2) Rolex Yachtmaster 42
3) JLC ultra thin Moon
4) Glashutte Panoreserve (Blue or grey)
5) Blue faced Monaco
6) Omega Speedmaster Tuesday 1
Above my collection from last April from earlier in this thread.
Blnr and the Monaco has both been moved since then. Added a speedmaster and move it on also (it’s above in FGs picture!). Added a Stowa marine and a Nomos Ahoi Atlantic.
Future plans
Not really looking to move anything. Could let the Stowa marine go maybe, almost did two weeks ago. Not sure yet on that one. It’s a lovely watch and not a big €€€€ value percentage of the overall collection but it really punches above its weight and gets a lot of wrist time. The only manual wind piece also.
The VC gets very little wrist time (only one on bracelet...); could let it go but it is irreplaceable as they are difficult to get (sadly that doesn’t mean they are appreciating to a fortune...hard to get and in low demand!).
Looking at my previous lists of want above from last year......meh.........would certainly take a Hulk or blue Monaco if they were available at ease at the right €€ just to scratch the itch but I know they wouldn’t stay.
JLC thin moon! Most definitely. The grey faced gold version pls! Not likely though.
Firmly on the radar is an it an Alange & Sohne. Model, most likely a 3 hander saxonia or one of the plainer 1815’s. But they are all equally lovely.0 -
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »
Lovely to see the F91 in that box with the Rollei.
We have one watch in common, we could do a bacon number type index for watch collections.0 -
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I think if I had that VC and Aquanaut, I would not need any more watches, they make a fantastic pairing. The VC for dress/formal and the Aquanaut as the daily.
Great collection!
They are a stunning pair. 2 of the holy 3. There is only a single 1 watch from AP I would wear if I was to try complete a trio, that being the Blue jumbo ultra thin Royal Oak. Impossible to get.
Not sure the VC will stay ultimately. I am just anti bracelet and there are no options with this one that I can find. Nato/rubber or leather is what I like.
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »I like this you know what you like. I have a soft spot for tags myself and would like a monnaco at some point. My collection below, A range of watches, I like different colours and dials. Looking on this thread what I posted before, I was wrong, the speedmaster wears super well and I have worn it a lot. The orange seiko 5 is a fun watch, the ecodrive is never worn...but I am amazed by the technology. Wifes Datejust not pictured, her Tank is a recient addition. Daytona remains my favourite...closely followed by milgauss. Lets hope in 6 months the collection is still intact...strange times.
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I want!! I would like to get a good automatic watch. I have a Fossil one, but its quite large, this would be a nice everyday watch I think.
Warning, seiko 5 is a gateway watch. Once you get it you will want more and more and more. Then you look at the watchbox and you have a grand of watches and think...hummm, maybe a Longines or even a tag....then comes the omega...the comes the rolex...the comes the sell off...then comes the post selloff rebuy and suddenly you have a nice car worth of watches, all of which can only be worn one at a time. You become a total saddo like me, with strong opinions about movements, sizes, brands and values....its a mental illness especially if you have any kind of collector mentality.
Still its a bit of fun, and you could be drinking your money.
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »Warning, seiko 5 is a gateway watch. Once you get it you will want more and more and more. Then you look at the watchbox and you have a grand of watches and think...hummm, maybe a Longines or even a tag....then comes the omega...the comes the rolex...the comes the sell off...then comes the post selloff rebuy and suddenly you have a nice car worth of watches, all of which can only be worn one at a time. You become a total saddo like me, with strong opinions about movements, sizes, brands and values....its a mental illness especially if you have any kind of collector mentality.
Still its a bit of fun, and you could be drinking your money.
I've always wanted a TAG so I'm doomed anyway
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »Warning, seiko 5 is a gateway watch. Once you get it you will want more and more and more. Then you look at the watchbox and you have a grand of watches and think...hummm, maybe a Longines or even a tag....then comes the omega...the comes the rolex...the comes the sell off...then comes the post selloff rebuy and suddenly you have a nice car worth of watches, all of which can only be worn one at a time. You become a total saddo like me, with strong opinions about movements, sizes, brands and values....its a mental illness especially if you have any kind of collector mentality.
Still its a bit of fun, and you could be drinking your money.
Yep sounds exactly like the symptoms I experienced.
Started with a G-Shock 20 years ago.
Then I cought it bad.
My gateway watches were Invicta! Had about 10 of them all 50mm + , luckly there wasnt many for sale in Ireland at the time so when I realised I was losing the plot with them I managed to sell them off for what I paid for them.
Of course what watch did I buy after my invicta clearout. A Seiko which just caused thinks to escalate to me buying a Rolex in 2018 and looking for an 15 year old Rolex in 2020!
So yes I agree, Seiko should come with a warning on the box!0 -
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »its a mental illness especially if you have any kind of collector mentality.
A part of my mental illness. Earlier.
There's about that number again...
Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.
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Yep sounds exactly like the symptoms I experienced.
Started with a G-Shock 20 years ago.
Then I cought it bad.
My gateway watches were Invicta! Had about 10 of them all 50mm + , luckly there wasnt many for sale in Ireland at the time so when I realised I was losing the plot with them I managed to sell them off for what I paid for them.
Of course what watch did I buy after my invicta clearout. A Seiko which just caused thinks to escalate to me buying a Rolex in 2018 and looking for an 15 year old Rolex in 2020!
So yes I agree, Seiko should come with a warning on the box!
Something like the graphic pics of sick babies on the fag boxes!If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.
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Avianna Quaint Typography wrote: »Post of the year right there....why didnt I see it
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I've always wanted a TAG so I'm doomed anyway
Assilimation started :P
You'll buy every other watch but the Tag but it will be in the back of your mind. As you gradually spend more and more on watches you'll then talk yourself into spending a good few quid on a Tag and you'll get one :cool:0 -
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