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kyle L
··GrasshopperOpening the package is my favorite part. 😀
The "want" or the "get" - which is better?
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Time Exposure
·I have been through dozens (well, over 30+ years more like hundreds) of wrist watches. Some I flipped out of boredom, others I flipped to fund another trophy, still others I flipped because the zero percent interest ride on a credit card was over (yeah, that's a problem, I know). Still, all wristwatches were flipped with few exceptions: my 40th b-day gift from the wife (Cartier Roadster), a gift from the priest that married my wife and I (vintage Omega Geneve with a cal. 565), and my grail of seven years achieved in 2014 (Patek Nautilus chrono).
But even the Patek gets second thoughts occasionally. Just long enough for me to realize I would rather have that one bad-ass watch than multiple watches.
Meanwhile, as I tell myself I am done with acquiring more watches, I still search. And find. And buy.
What a rush!
So far, besides the three noted above that are highly likely to stay with me, I have three others: all Hamiltons (my favorite style/quality for the discounted price). Khaki mechanical, Khaki chrono, and a freakin' huge Maestro chrono I just received yesterday (thanks @peatnick). And given my history, all three will someday give way to the next big thing (despite feeling at the moment that I would sooner have these Hamiltons than the cash).
Peculiar illness, this watch disease...
But even the Patek gets second thoughts occasionally. Just long enough for me to realize I would rather have that one bad-ass watch than multiple watches.
Meanwhile, as I tell myself I am done with acquiring more watches, I still search. And find. And buy.
What a rush!
So far, besides the three noted above that are highly likely to stay with me, I have three others: all Hamiltons (my favorite style/quality for the discounted price). Khaki mechanical, Khaki chrono, and a freakin' huge Maestro chrono I just received yesterday (thanks @peatnick). And given my history, all three will someday give way to the next big thing (despite feeling at the moment that I would sooner have these Hamiltons than the cash).
Peculiar illness, this watch disease...
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mozambique
·Waiting for it to arrive, hoping it won't get stolen in the mail and/or customs wont realise true value and ding me for duty = major enjoyment
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bazamu
·I take the same approach as CajunTiger, so the hunts tend to be much longer but the payoff is that much greater. Only problem is the story becomes such a part of the watch that selling it becomes unfathomable. Like right now, when I have yet another piece coming on Monday and I've promised my better half that I'll let one of my rarer birds fly to freedom.
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lillatroll
·Searching for them is half the joy but as I only try to buy watches that I love then, for me at least, the putting them on of a morning, winding them up or setting the time and looking at them through out the day is the greatest joy of this hobby of ours.
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Nobel Prize
·Do a lot of Barramundi fishing and the trip to getting where they are
the surrounding landscape while your fishing
The fight of the catching
But to have that beauty in the boat is the thing gives me the biggest buzz of all .
( more fish than watches get released in my neck of the woods )
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerIf you know many watchmakers, you know most of them either roll their eyes at, or get a chuckle out of, the craziness of Rolex collectors. They laugh at the "Ooooooo, a DOUBLE RED!" stuff.
I think most watchmakers see Rolex for what it is, but some are as dazzled by them as the enthusiasts are. I once met up with a watchmaker in the US - was in the area and dropped by his shop. He is a Rolex watchmaker so works on them almost exclusively, and he does trade work for stores, plus some direct work for watch owners. He was wearing a Rolex of course. I was actually wearing the GO when I made that visit, and as he was showing me around his shop he asked to see what I was wearing. When I showed it to him he said:
"Oh, one of those. They can't give those away down here."
My reply was:
"Oh really? Tell me where I can go pick up some spares cheap then!"
He didn't answer...and the topic turned to what cleaning solutions we both used...
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Stewart H
·Do a lot of Barramundi fishing and the trip to getting where they are
the surrounding landscape while your fishing
The fight of the catching
But to have that beauty in the boat is the thing gives me the biggest buzz of all .
( more fish than watches get released in my neck of the woods )
...........barra and chips at Doug's in Sandgate
https://www.facebook.com/Dougs-Seafood-Café-120411808012782/
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Peemacgee
·I love the thrill and even the frustration of the hunt
But as I only buy watches I want to wear - to me the keeping is as important as the buying
Love is a fickle thing - Every time I put a different one on it becomes my 'favourite'
Doesn't stop me looking to buy the next one (every day) or devalue the affection I have for the watches I already have
I don't intend moving any of them on any time soon 😀
But as I only buy watches I want to wear - to me the keeping is as important as the buying
Love is a fickle thing - Every time I put a different one on it becomes my 'favourite'
Doesn't stop me looking to buy the next one (every day) or devalue the affection I have for the watches I already have
I don't intend moving any of them on any time soon 😀
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ahartfie
··The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockFor me it's the keeping and enjoying that's more important than the hunt. Don't get me wrong, I like the hunt, but since I'm pretty strict with myself, I actually don't do much hunting.
--Adam
--Adam
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t_swiss_t
·@CajunTiger - monogamous in women, polygamous in watches?
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ulackfocus
·@CajunTiger - monogamous in women, polygamous in watches?
I used to have an avatar message along those lines:
Be faithful to one woman. Have flings with hundreds of watches.™
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Ravineman
·I have watch hunted only 3 months, and it began after joining this place and learning a bit about the 2 Omegas I own.
Now I want a Speedmaster, a watch I didn't know about three months ago. How did that happen ?
I keep asking myself why I am looking to buy ANY watch.
Watches are beautiful forever, just like Christy Brinkley
Now I want a Speedmaster, a watch I didn't know about three months ago. How did that happen ?
I keep asking myself why I am looking to buy ANY watch.
Watches are beautiful forever, just like Christy Brinkley
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Ninja2789
·I remember watches John Mayers hodinkee interview about how for 10 years he was just buying watches and not collecting.
I run into the same issues myself. My suggestion is two parts.
1. Take your damn time.
My tastes have changed dramatically in the short time I've been engaged in this hobby. Look and learn about all the different brands and watch references out there. Don't be afraid to purchase books (they are expensive!). Because it will help you understand what style speaks to you. Then you can pull the trigger on a purchase and maybe actually keep it.
For Rolex lovers I might suggest Goldebergers iPhone app "vintage Rolex". It's buggy but you get all the pictures of a $1000 book for only $20.
2. Physically try on the watches
I remember I was obsessed with a 1601 sigma dial Rolex with a jubilee bracelet. Then I finally found a decent one. Full lumes. Clean dial. Tight bracelet. Tried it on and realized it looked small and old fashioned on me. Bah!
Luckily that was an early, and affordable, mistake. I can't imagine purchasing a $10k watch without trying on something similar now.
I run into the same issues myself. My suggestion is two parts.
1. Take your damn time.
My tastes have changed dramatically in the short time I've been engaged in this hobby. Look and learn about all the different brands and watch references out there. Don't be afraid to purchase books (they are expensive!). Because it will help you understand what style speaks to you. Then you can pull the trigger on a purchase and maybe actually keep it.
For Rolex lovers I might suggest Goldebergers iPhone app "vintage Rolex". It's buggy but you get all the pictures of a $1000 book for only $20.
2. Physically try on the watches
I remember I was obsessed with a 1601 sigma dial Rolex with a jubilee bracelet. Then I finally found a decent one. Full lumes. Clean dial. Tight bracelet. Tried it on and realized it looked small and old fashioned on me. Bah!
Luckily that was an early, and affordable, mistake. I can't imagine purchasing a $10k watch without trying on something similar now.
