No More! I’m Declaring a Watch Fast 2022 - Who’s with Me?

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Day one! All aboard!

There is plenty of room in this train to Watch Fast 2022, everyone is welcome to hop on! We already have a great group of ascetics: @sonicosa @Omegafanman @SmithSJ @flw @ikanbilisclub

And remember, if a shady friend offers you a nice watch for a nice price, Just Say No.
 
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This sounds like a good idea. I’ve now got many of the damn things that they can’t all get enough wrist time.
 
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.... very sorry to say so.... but I am pretty sure you are all going to fail . The bug is invicible. Once you got it, no cure. Prestigious or cheap? You wouldn't resist. Just adjust your choice to your bank account .😉😜👍 Happy new collecting year!!! Hehe!
 
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I've decided that I have too many wrist watches so I'm laying off them. However, I am also of the mind that you can never have enough pocket watches.
 
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No More! I’m Declaring a Watch Fast 2022 - Who’s with Me?


Nope, you are on your own there old mate.
 
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Day one! All aboard!

There is plenty of room in this train to Watch Fast 2022, everyone is welcome to hop on! We already have a great group of ascetics: @sonicosa @Omegafanman @SmithSJ @flw @ikanbilisclub

And remember, if a shady friend offers you a nice watch for a nice price, Just Say No.
I am still committed (maybe I should be)... I do have two projects started last year to collect and pay for shortly ...so I am already cheating a bit ;0)
 
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Ah but there are still plenty of vintage watch boxes, bracelets, end links, straps, buckles, clasps, stands and other accessories and parts to be bought. Fill up those storage boxes at home!!
 
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2 Jan and I think I'm doing pretty well!
Sold a watch today to a fellow OFer so just 363 days to go!
 
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Ah but there are still plenty of vintage watch boxes, bracelets, end links, straps, buckles, clasps, stands and other accessories and parts to be bought. Fill up those storage boxes at home!!

My new box is arriving next week..... I was not counting extras 😗
 
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My new box is arriving next week..... I was not counting extras 😗

Yeah, extras don't count 😁 I will probably have to buy a new box as my wife is tired of looking at watch piles on the living room table. I also have to pick up 4 watches from the watchmaker, so that's good as it scratches the itch of getting a new piece.
 
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My new box is arriving next week..... I was not counting extras 😗
You’ll have to share pics - otherwise it isn’t true 😁
 
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I'm in, was already my plan for this year as only bought 2 last year which was a huge change for me. I find myself wanting far less than I have in the past so unless an old wanted bargain presents itself I think it's achievable for the first time in years. Everything I do like us too expensive for what they are these days anyway and genuine bargains rarer than ever.

My weakness has always been 70's watches but even those have now fallen into favour with collectors and I don't get tempted by the prices nice ones now fetch.
 
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I have not seen the bulk of my collection for months, now the bank office is shut for Covid. Just my JLC Master Calendar and a few Timex /Baltics at home. I think I can go a year .
 
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Day 2 of the new year and no watch purchase. (Spring semester tuition paid - ouch!) So far, so good. 🙁😗
 
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I've decided that I have too many wrist watches so I'm laying off them. However, I am also of the mind that you can never have enough pocket watches.

This sounds like a good idea. I’ve now got many of the damn things that they can’t all get enough wrist time.


Pocket watches aren’t encumbered by the need for wrist time 👍
 
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Pocket watches aren’t encumbered by the need for wrist time 👍

But then there is the issue of pocket time!

Luckily there's an easy solution:
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Pocket watches aren’t encumbered by the need for wrist time 👍

duct tape me boy... duct tape.