2019 Year End Review (Pics Heavy)

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Really nice watches TS!

What is the blue dial on the Datejust called? Looks stunning!
Thanks! Its called the Mosaic dial.
 
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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:


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...



Picked up this gem from a long time OF member around mid year:


Then this from another OF member:


This from a dealer in France through Chrono 24


This one through a private individual also in France through Chrono 24



This one oddly enough not from a US based seller, but from yet another dealer in France, again through chrono 24.


And finally this first generation DeLuca directly through a dealer in Italy:


Onward into 2020...

The Kontiki is just wow 🥰. Congrats to this Beauty.
 
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Nice hauls sirs.

2019 was still a great year for me but slower compared to 2018 (which hopefully is my peak). Acquired 30% fewer watches this year than what i acquired last year. Hope trend continues.
 
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Its called the Mosaic dial.
Thought I’ve seen it before, I didn’t knew it was called a mosaic dial!

Thank you, just looked at other pictures: I love it!
 
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My haul was pretty modest this year, but an exciting one nontheless...

I got my very first Omega, and of course it’s a Speedmasrer.



Then proceeded to acquire the Casio G-shock (no picture on the phone) which is an incredibly useful and practical watch to wear when out and about or doing some activity which may be otherwise precarious for a “nice” watch. That was followed up by a small Kickstarter watch by Kingsbury.



But my gf also gifted me a Wolf watch box that I like a lot! I hope to fill that with the most choice pieces for my usual rotation. 2 of 5 slots are taken care of with the Speedy and the G-Shock. 3 more to go.

 
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2019 bought more than 20
Watches bought sold and exchanged...
2020
I hope more!!
 
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2019 bought more than 20
Watches bought sold and exchanged...
2020
I hope more!!

I’m hoping to pick up the same Seamaster that’s in the center of your picture in 2020
 
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I’m hoping to pick up the same Seamaster that’s in the center of your picture in 2020
I just sold it my friend...