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What did you add to your collection in 2020?

  1. airansun In the shuffling madness Dec 11, 2020

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    Did you acquire good stuff this year?

    It’s nearly the end of year and time for catching up. Did you pick up a new piece or two to brighten this ugly year? Got something special?

    I know it doesn’t really look like it, but I started out the year swearing off new additions.

    So much for that New Year’s resolution this year, as you can see. Of course, the real solution to not buying is not shopping.

    Anyway, here are mine...

    My exploration of early 321 excused these acquisitions.

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    It was impossible to pass on this 5512, as it was under $15k.

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    This was like a cute kitten at the pound. I’d like to argue that it followed me home, but you all wouldn’t believe it.

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    So, what you pick up this grim year?
     
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  2. Vintagewtchzilla Dec 11, 2020

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    the year was boring and disappointing until okt

    i added
    1016 mk3
    1680 red mk2
    5513 maxi mk2
     
  3. kristal Dec 11, 2020

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    A sub 124060 as a gift tomyself for my birthday and couldn't be happier..
     
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  4. Zapatta Dec 11, 2020

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    Angelus Datalarm
    Constellation 14381
    Phenix

    2943 is from 2019
     
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  5. pongster Dec 11, 2020

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    I added quite a few but not as much as 2018 and 2019. I think.
     
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  6. Shabbaz Dec 11, 2020

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    I've bought around 15 watches but sold most of them to fund new watches. I even bought several watches just because of the bracelets. That way I found two 1171's, which I've used for the speedmaster and the 165.024, and a original omega leather strap with original buckle which I'm using right now for the 2852. I also bought some repairing gear but I have'nt got a clue how to use it. Anyway, top 3 would be a super kontiki, a 168.001 and the top gun (which is the reason I call myself Maverick nowadays).
     
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  7. Paul m Wishes he were an Aussie Dec 11, 2020

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    You never know what’s round the corner.looking for a seamaster and this showed on eBay.if anyone knows more about it please share.constellation,speedmaster and since then a seamaster.that’s me done for 2020. image.jpg
     
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  8. Gav1967 Tend not to fret too much Dec 11, 2020

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    Added a small amount this year and sold none ::facepalm1:: much to the disappointment of 'er indoors :whipped:

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  9. pongster Dec 11, 2020

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    that’s the logo of Philippine Airlines on the dial
     
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  10. chadpowe11 Dec 12, 2020

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    Added a few this year.

    Tudor 7804

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    Alpina

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    Lumier Venus 150

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    Rolex 6094 6C4B8977-C249-47A2-AE28-C5BDAFBD5114.jpeg

    Gallet Clamshell Venus 150

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    Omega 2791

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    Cheers
    Chad
     
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  11. rhetoric Dec 12, 2020

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    A lovely plated dress watch from Enicar

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    And a beautiful 14389 Omega

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  12. asrnj77 Dec 12, 2020

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    A Sinn, Bulova, and Seiko. Also have a vintage Citizen Diver that hasn’t arrived yet. Bulova in the shop getting serviced with a new crystal.
     
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  13. Dan S Dec 12, 2020

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    Very quiet year for me. I picked up five watches (shown below). Three were watches I was hunting for, and two were opportunistic. I sold only one, plus some parts and accessories. I plan to start 2021 by selling a handful of less-worn watches.

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  14. Dan S Dec 12, 2020

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    No "like" without photos. ;)
     
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  15. Canuck Dec 12, 2020

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    Mostly Accutrons.
     
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  16. OmegaRody Dec 12, 2020

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    Got the Seamaster Aquaterra rubber band grey dial and the Rolex Op 41 Silver dial. Sold like 5 watches mostly to finance this 2. Will start 2021 adding some complimenting watches.
     
  17. Vintagewtchzilla Dec 12, 2020

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    you can find a couple of nice pics on my instagram as usual :D
     
  18. wilderbeast Dec 13, 2020

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    I’ve not been into vintage as long as most, but 2020 was my most active year. All of these were bought to plug gaps in my collection and all are ones I love wearing. Not included here are a Dugena Monza and Seamaster Compressor, both bought for my wife. E2E19FF7-CB40-4793-8A2B-9F57102C4AA9.jpeg AC1124A1-7183-478E-8B32-C2DFC27A7C1B.jpeg 49C8821B-EDE7-42CC-9ED0-4F1BF450FDA3.jpeg 34BFA6ED-2D89-4C66-A2CD-80DD7AA131C3.jpeg 291CCAF8-4CB3-449E-B45B-083A15023EEE.jpeg 02E1A6B7-6921-40B9-B8DA-885201D9D03A.jpeg 215950DC-1771-4977-8402-4449F65036A4.jpeg 316E07E8-21C1-42FD-9E3E-3E0F04EE287D.jpeg 6661316F-0E33-46F0-BF00-DE5252BBA8AB.jpeg
     
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  19. Hoddspur Dec 13, 2020

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    Next best thing...
     
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  20. Omegafanman Dec 13, 2020

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    For various reasons these are all still a mini-project / need some work... but time poor so 2021 jobs now (more time to save up as well :0)
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