Let’s See Your 2018 Watch Collecting Year End Recap

Kmart · Dec 20, 2018

Dan S
Ouch ... this was an exercise I didn't want to do. I began the year selling, but I did not maintain that discipline and I'm currently at a net gain of +9 (22 in, 13 out). So an early New Years resolution will be to sell at least 5.

Here are some of my favorite acquisitions from 2018.

That Doxa...

Larry S · Dec 20, 2018

Compared to past years I've been rather "parsimonious"...Kept the per watch average down as well, Here goes....

adam78 · Dec 20, 2018

Aaaargh! This is going to take too much time.

Jones in LA · Dec 20, 2018

Some fun ones this year 😀

Seacow · Dec 26, 2018

Finish 2018 with great barn find tudor 94010!
All original and unpolished case. I like when you find watch like this and the crystal is not even polished!

nurseford25 · Dec 27, 2018

Seacow
Finish 2018 with great barn find tudor 94010!
All original and unpolished case. I like when you find watch like this and the crystal is not even polished!

Loving that Tudor. Great find 👍

Kimi Ka · Dec 27, 2018

Larry S
Compared to past years I've been rather "parsimonious"...Kept the per watch average down as well, Here goes....

Excuse my language, but that constellation is absolutely fυcking beautiful.

S.H. · Dec 27, 2018

I have a really hard time finding something that sticks. 9 times out of 10, when it is on the wrist, ... meh. I don't think I will keep my Rolex 16570, modern dials don't do it for me, I will probably trade it in January for something like this + some not insignificant money:

It must be the only modernish chrono whose size pleases me. The 1873 inside is tempting.

This one is a keeper for sure:

Just got this one, I have a good feeling about it:

This one must be worked on:

I also have a 168.024 I'm currently restoring...

I found a few others, more for collecting/safekeeping than for wearing regularly.

GuiltyBoomerang · Dec 27, 2018

2018 has been a collecting year full of hard lessons, unexpected luck, and outpouring of gratefulness to everyone and the community here in OF and watch collecting in general.

I focused more into military watches, acquiring four of the 'Dirty Dozen' :

They were joined with a Grana ATP, 'civilian' 6B/159 in a Denisteel case, and a sterile Cortebert:

Two watches made for pilots of airlines also popped up, and were also watches that I had coveted for some time:

Universal Geneves were also a collection focus, and they came in different colours:

From different time periods:

And made with different purposes:

I wish everyone the best of luck and collecting for the rest of the year and beyond!

maanu · Dec 27, 2018

Vintage watches was the focus and Below are some military watches from this year.

maanu · Dec 27, 2018

Couple of homage to these military Chronograph watches started the year as an inspiration.

Larry S · Dec 27, 2018

maanu
Couple of homage to these military Chronograph watches started the year as an inspiration.

GOOD LORD....You found all those this year? 👍 Did you get anything else done? 😲😁 PS: Marine Star ...Dibs.

tikkathree · Dec 27, 2018

nurseford25
It’s that time of year again. Time to reflect on all of the crazy ways we spend our money antiquated technology.

Bought this early fall.

My bank account says I’m done for the year but there’s still a few weeks left. 😁

That's the "next year" watch for me. Blue teak dial AT with framed date window at three. I have the opaline dial sister watch. Question is how do I fund it 'cos I'm not ready to release any Omega item. Growth in 2019 then? Ho hum.

maanu · Dec 28, 2018

Larry S
GOOD LORD....You found all those this year? 👍 Did you get anything else done? 😲😁 PS: Marine Star ...Dibs.

Thanks I think. You just made me rethink the whole year. I found OF this year and every time I looked in Private Sales, there will be something at a great price. I am working on the rest of the pictures for this area and will add more soon.

PS: You are 4th on the list for that Bulova.

maanu · Dec 28, 2018

Some of the non military watches purchased this year. As you can see vintage just took over all previous and future modern watches by a wide margin, thanks to OF community.

Sorry if I repeated something. I am sure I have missed a few.

bikehomero · Dec 28, 2018

For me, 2018 was an eventful year.

New additions include the Zenith El Primero, the Seamaster 300 and the 2254. But the most important thing was the revision of my Enicar Jet Graph.

Here one foto of my actual collection:

Larry S · Dec 28, 2018

maanu
Thanks I think. You just made me rethink the whole year. I found OF this year and every time I looked in Private Sales, there will be something at a great price. I am working on the rest of the pictures for this area and will add more soon.

PS: You are 4th on the list for that Bulova.

You caught a lot of nice fish. It’s a compliment!

Euxinus · Dec 29, 2018

Archer
My update - no changes. That was easy! 😉

I'm in the same boat.

Something so peaceful about having your itch scratched

seekingseaquest · Dec 30, 2018

I went a bit overboard this year - particularly on Seamasters. Got my first Constellation too (okay, four).

Focus for next year is on projects.

The Constellations..
1956 2852 w/ pie pan arrowhead dial - super sharp w/ original band/buckle

1955 2782 bumper w/ two-tone arrowhead dial

1966 168.005 dog leg

1969 168.019 c-shape w/ linen dial

The Seamaster bumpers..
1951 2577 w/ 351 bumper

1952 2577 w/ 351 bumper, two-tone dial

1952 2577/2520 18K w/ two-tone waffle dial (project for next year)

1953 2767 w/ two-tone waffle dial

1953 2577 gold cap

1954 2767, two-tone w/ patina

1954 2757 Seamaster Calendar (date at 6) w/ arrowhead markers

The Seamaster 500s..
1955 2846 w/ waffle dial

1957 2846 w/ block 3/9 markers & crosshair

1957 2846 solid 14k

1957/8 2846 w/ rose gold markers & crosshair

1957/8 2849 Seamaster Calendar w/ arrowhead markers

1958 2849 Seamaster Calendar w/ nearly pristine black dial, arrowhead markers, & big logo case back

1958 2846 w/ nicely aged black dial & big logo case back (project for next year)

1959 2849 Seamaster Calendar w/ original papers

And the Longines..
1959 101 Flagship w/ 30L movement (w/ original box)

1960 9022 Conquest w/ railtrack dial

1975 1563 Admiral Five Star w/ ultra-chron 431 movement

1972Steve · Dec 30, 2018

So after sifting through these photos it’s very apparent I don’t make enough money to support the habits of other forum members. Holy smokes there are some serious purchases this year for some.

Let’s See Your 2018 Watch Collecting Year End Recap

Kmart

Larry S

adam78

Jones in LA

Seacow

nurseford25

Kimi Ka

S.H.

GuiltyBoomerang

maanu

maanu

Larry S

tikkathree

maanu

maanu

bikehomero

Larry S

Euxinus

seekingseaquest

1972Steve

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