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2019 Year End Review (Pics Heavy)

  1. sliceoftime_ Dec 11, 2019

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    Hi OF,

    It's that time of the year again, where we reflect and look back on the watches we bought throughout the year. This year has to be one of my favorites, I managed to get some pieces I have been waiting for a while and focused more on the condition of each watch. I realized you really can't have em all, so I definitely have been more focused on my incomings. Some of my favorites are the 2998, Rindt, Royal Oak 4100, and also some lovely Constellations and Datejust.

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    Here's to a better 2020!
     
  2. khanmu Dec 11, 2019

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    Great haul, beautiful watches. And as I’ve been looking for a nice one, dibs on the Movado!
     
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  3. kov Trüffelschwein. Dec 11, 2019

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  4. bubu16 Dec 11, 2019

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    Wow!! Great taste. Love the black dial pieces-DJ and the Connie. DJ imo are not getting the respect they deserve. Yet it is a very iconic Rolex piece. Not too big and not too small either. Unisex and goes well with formal and rugged get ups.
     
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  5. JanV Dec 11, 2019

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    That 2998 is just :cool::cool::cool:
     
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  6. KstateSkier Dec 11, 2019

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    That SeaDweller is SWEET! Eventually I'm going to need to add one of those to my collection. But its going to be several years before I can do so.
     
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  7. budgewink Dec 11, 2019

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    Wow you've had an amazing year! Loving the Omega additions of course. Superb.
     
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  8. alam Dec 11, 2019

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    @sliceoftime_ well done! 2019 was definitely a good year for you! nice pieces, the SD is my favorite! :thumbsup: enjoy!
     
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  9. eskiserkan Dec 11, 2019

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    Really nice collection, good job...
     
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  10. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Dec 12, 2019

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    Wow. Those are amasing. That day-date is perfect. I bought three in 2019 (I think).

    First up was a 116610LV for the wife. So technically not mine (or so she thinks)
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    Second was my Datejust. Absolutely love this watch. Probably my all time fav
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    And third up was the Seiko “Arnie” re-issue
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    But the thing I am most excited about right now is the JB from Forstnerbands on my Speedy. Damn it is cool :cool:

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  11. sliceoftime_ Dec 12, 2019

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    Thanks buddy! Well noted!

    Of course not! That was in 2018 though. ::bleh::

    I have to agree, it just wears so comfortable and the vast variety of dials makes it a joy to hunt and collect as well.

    Thank you!
    Keep the hunt going!

    Thank you!

    Thank you buddy, appreciate it.

    Lovely additions bud, love the JB!
     
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  12. ExpiredWatchdog Dec 13, 2019

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    This year I added my SMPO Chrono
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    And a Milgauss
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  13. mjb Dec 13, 2019

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    Nothing but Omegas were purchased this year by moi.

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  14. gefmey Dec 14, 2019

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    The plan was to buy 0, nada, zilch. This is how it went. IMG_2843.jpg IMG_3445.jpg
     
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  15. Vitezi Dec 14, 2019

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    A sector dial, circa 1936:
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    A raised sector dial circa 1937:
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    An uncommon fliegeruhr, circa 1940:
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  16. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Dec 14, 2019

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    I purchased one watch in 2019...a birth year 105.003-64 Echo Whiskey which I purchased from OF member @Darlinboy. :thumbsup:

    First pic below...Echo Whiskey pickup day [14MAY19] at the downtown Hooters in STL with @Darlinboy as the telephone camera operator dude...

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    A couple of subsequent file pics...

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  17. fbf Dec 14, 2019

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    Geez . Insane collections
     
  18. Flatfoot Dec 20, 2019

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    2019 has brought a number of opportunities to add to my core collection. I’ve been very fortunate to have been able to make these additions.

    This lovely 145.022 69 had a nice step dial and handset, a totally ratty 220 bezel, and a movement number in the correct range for that 220 bezel. The entire watch and it’s parts I believed to be all original. Found it on TRF.
    This watch then became the donor for that dial and handset, which was transferred to my fathers 145.022 69 DON -Replacing the superluminova parts installed in an earlier service. Next a service parts Japan Racing dial, handset and bezel were then installed to the donor watch. The result is first this:
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    And then my dad’s .022 69 DON below with the donor dial and handset fitted. This watch has been around the world - first with my dad and now with me. That the crusty, pock marked bezel oozes character, and finally now matches the aged dial and handset IMHO...
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    Picked up this gem from a long time OF member around mid year:
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    Then this from another OF member:
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    This from a dealer in France through Chrono 24
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    This one through a private individual also in France through Chrono 24
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    This one oddly enough not from a US based seller, but from yet another dealer in France, again through chrono 24.
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    And finally this first generation DeLuca directly through a dealer in Italy:
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    Onward into 2020...
     
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  19. sliceoftime_ Dec 22, 2019

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    Lovely stuff bud.
     
  20. Mauzer Dec 23, 2019

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    Really nice watches TS!

    What is the blue dial on the Datejust called? Looks stunning!
     
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