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Do The Watch Gods Suffer From Triskaidekaphobia?

  1. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 10, 2015

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    I have a dilemma.

    I started this year with the resolute intention of sticking to a focused list of "target" watches (other than projects). To help me keep focused, I lodged the list with Miss Moneypenny (@MMMD knows who I mean - he called her that) Now this year started with a list of 15 targets, some of which are once in a decade opportunities, but most are eminently achievable and one could be bought any day of the week.

    Having bought the El Primero Rainbow Flyback, I have just sent off the money for another one, but that leaves 13 on the list :eek:. Miss Moneypenny tells me that I can't add to the list until 1st January 2016.

    My question is, How unfavourable are the Gods likely to view this or should I appease them by grabbing one of the other, easier to get, watches asap?
     
  2. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Apr 10, 2015

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    Which holds the most terrors for you? The fear of the number 13 or fear of the vexation of Miss Moneypenny?
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 10, 2015

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    Have you made a worthy sacrifice to the Watch Gods??
     
  4. ulackfocus Apr 10, 2015

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    Chocolate. The Watch Gods LOVE chocolate. Open the front door and throw a few chunks out, then go to the back door and repeat. It might help to hold a hard copy of your target list while doing this sacrifice.
     
  5. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Apr 10, 2015

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    And keep Miss Moneypenny away from the chocolate! They will not forgive that!
     
  6. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 10, 2015

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    You have to get down to the lucky no 8 to appease the Gods now. Hurry

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  7. lillatroll Apr 11, 2015

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    I have the same problem but I was stupid and said it was one watch a year, I have bought three so far. My only saviour is that I get them sent to my brother as I live in the middle east and I don't trust the post service here.