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  1. alkies Jun 4, 2018

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    Hi All!

    I'm a long time fan of the forum and I finally decided to join. I love watches and started collecting roughly 12 years ago. I started out with a ton of inexpensive watches (Parnis, Invicta's, Junkers, etc). I got taste of my first "Luxury" automatic watch and it was a beautiful Tag Heuer Carrera CV2010. It has been all downhill from that point depending on your perspective :) 3 years ago I started focusing on consolidating my collection which was a solid 15. The current state consist of 6 watches and a smart watch. I've owned a ton of different watches in my time collecting, and hope to earn many more. Main reason for my interest in this forum is I'm set on keeping my collection under 10. An Omega has stayed in my collection for roughly 5 years, and I plan to keep it that way! Currently I have a silver dial Omega Aqua-Terra, but previously have owned an Speedy MK II, Planet Ocean 8500, Seamaster Chronograph, and a Speedmaster Panda. I love taking photos of watches. Probably my 2nd favorite hobby. People outside of the WIS community might think its crazy, but at least I'm amongst like minded creative folks here :)

    Thanks for the invite and taking time to read a brief history of my watch collecting Journey! Here are some pics of my current collection. I'll also throw a few other pics that turned out nice.
    Current Collection Pics IMG_1954.jpg IMG_1944.jpg IMG_1935.jpg IMG_1902.JPG IMG_1933.jpg IMG_1955.jpg IMG_1951.jpg IMG_1949.jpg IMG_1931.jpg

    Older pics:
    IMG_1473.JPG IMG_1450.JPG IMG_1230.JPG IMG_1229.JPG IMG_1227.JPG IMG_1212.JPG IMG_1845.jpg
     
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  2. Vitezi Jun 4, 2018

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    Welcome to the forum! You already have an avatar (✓) and have posted pictures of your collection (✓)...of whiskey. Well done! You'll fit right in around here :)
     
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  3. alkies Jun 4, 2018

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    Thank you sir! Whiskey and watches are a great pair
     
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  4. shishy www.hpmor.com Jun 4, 2018

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    Very nice :) welcome. I love that Monaco. I've always had a soft spot for the old 1133b
     
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  5. lustrousaurus Jun 4, 2018

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    Welcome! Very nice collection! What watch are you looking to add next?
     
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  6. rkman11 Jun 4, 2018

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    Welcome! Great collection and beautiful pics!
     
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  7. alkies Jun 4, 2018

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    They are stunning. I love the Calibre 11. It’s a closer homage to the original!
     
  8. alkies Jun 4, 2018

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    I’m torn between 3, I have until next year to decide, but I’m looking at a Speedmaster DSOTM, Omega 300 Master Co-Axial, or jumping up significantly to a Big Crown Pilot 5002.
     
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  9. ulackfocus Jun 4, 2018

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    Interesting choice of screen name for a whiskey collector. :p
     
  10. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 5, 2018

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    Did someone say whisky?

    Nice Hibiki! I’m experimenting with Kikori right now.

    My Single Malts say hi. image.jpg
     
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  11. alkies Jun 5, 2018

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    Kikori is on my short list to try!
     
  12. alam Jun 5, 2018

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    @alkies welcome! watches and whiskey! you will fit right in! :thumbsup: nice group of watches you got there!
     
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  13. monti Jun 5, 2018

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    Welcome. great collection thanks for sharing :)
     
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  14. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 5, 2018

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    It’s interesting it’s rice based and a slightly different process. Think soju that’s been aged at 40%