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

Fritz
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Nothing yet, not a one. Not even an @DaveK lanyard.

I’m looking at my third bicycle of the year though, so there’s always other ways to blow money.

Mmmmmm... Campagnolo!
 
RevZMan123
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After reading @RevZMan123’s post I counted up how many watches I’ve purchased in 2022 and just the thought of admitting it publicly was a bit embarrassing. And it’s not even September.

When I owned a Porsche 944 that needed a lot of work I made a folder called "Do Not Total" ... I continue to use this method. 😁
 
Nupero
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During this recession I've noticed that being poor is like a panacea for obsessive compulsive watch collecting habit... So currently I'm doing a intermittent fast and have not bought a watch in a moth. My last purchase was a 40€ Roamer... Having no money really does wonders!
 
DaveK
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Fritz Fritz
Nothing yet, not a one. Not even an @DaveK lanyard.

LOL… now available in a luxurious black vegetable-tanned cowhide!

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Nupero
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Did anyone get through the year without buying a watch? I certainly didn't 😁

And 2023 is not looking good - I've already bid on an auction that ends in January... 😡
 
Pascal S
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I think I can safely join the 2022 watch fast at this stage. 2023 is a completely different story though...
 
Duracuir1
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25 watches gone. Two « new » ones. Good purge.
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The new acquisitions.
 
Nupero
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Duracuir1 Duracuir1
25 watches gone. Two « new » ones. Good purge.

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RevZMan123
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Nupero Nupero
Did anyone get through the year without buying a watch? I certainly didn't 😁

And 2023 is not looking good - I've already bid on an auction that ends in January... 😡

Yeah not even close. January is already seeing me in the negative lol
 
STANDY
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Nupero Nupero
Panacea…a watch in a moth.

Years ago this would be under your Avatar 😗


@dsio @Trev 😉
 
Fritz
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Nothing... not a one, not even parts or a strap.

However, I made up for it by dropping a ton on bicycle stuff so its not like I’m ahead.

Mmmmmmmm.... Campagnolo....

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just don’t let @DaveK know... he’s kinda sensitive about two wheelers.

I think he may have had a bad experience as a child. So sad.
 
blubarb
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Nupero Nupero
Did anyone get through the year without buying a watch? I certainly didn't 😁

And 2023 is not looking good - I've already bid on an auction that ends in January... 😡

Nope and 2023 is also not looking so good. Definitely a big year if Ω gets the whip out on their secret basement watchmakers and my 321 finally turns up. 😀
 
iamvr
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I’m glad I didn’t commit to this. I would have miserably failed… already in Jan 😁. But 2023 will be the biiiig consolidation year (well let’s see).
 
Pianotuna
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I was going to ask @Nupero how his fast went, but even reading just every other page I can see, maybe not so well. I was much better this year, only four. Two Seiko GS, a Speedie and a Megasonic. So, reasonably weighted towards the quality end. Did sell a few though
 
DaveK
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Fritz Fritz
Nothing... not a one, not even parts or a strap.

However, I made up for it by dropping a ton on bicycle stuff so its not like I’m ahead.

Mmmmmmmm.... Campagnolo....

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just don’t let @DaveK know... he’s kinda sensitive about two wheelers.

I think he may have had a bad experience as a child. So sad.

I don’t have anything against bikes, I just can’t figure out how to ride them

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@Fritz, this one is available for sale locally if you want me to pick it up for you https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/487614610150918/
 
inchpincher
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Zero purchases for me and that’s two years on the wagon. I simply decided not to buy any more until I could be arsed to sell some. I managed to sell one out of fifteen on the cull list.
 
DaveK
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I fell ff the wagon (but only slightly). In terms of velocipedes this is fairly normal where I live…. But things do get a bit weirder in January to see in plough Monday…..
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LOL
 
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