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What were your favorite acquisitions in 2022 (watches)?
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Nupero
·Two beauties.
One cheapo.
One cheapo.
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iamvr
·I'm late in the game but here are my highlights of 2022
The first, and the one to rule them all
My first purchase of the year 2022 was already a big bang: a Speedmaster 145.012-67 found on a local auction site, my first serious Speedy purchase. To feel comfortable to go for it involved a combination of my own research and great help of forum members here. The nerve-wrecking final minutes of the auction, the excitement of actual winning and the anxious wait for the delivery are unforgettable. I shared my buying experience in a separate thread. What makes this purchase extra special is the fact that I made two new friends on OF who I now have regular contact with and happened to meet in person: @Aludic who was most helpful in assessing the watch and encouraging me to go for it and @perenowell who I had not known before and who entered the auction in the final minutes (thanks for driving up the price lol). He ended up being the underbidder, but showed so much sportsmanship and appreciation for my win.
And thanks to @140dave I now have the correct 516 end links for the 1039 that came with the watch.
The Constellations
Omega Constellations still make up the core of my collection, and I'm very happy about three additions this year.
A 2887
A 14381 with a railtrack dial
And a 14900 with an onyx pie pan dial with crosshairs. I'm a bit proud of myself for having been patient and waited for an excellent example to come along.
Late Christmas Eterna Chronometer shopping
I've been an Eterna fan ever since I found the Eterna-Matic thread here, and I've wanted an Eterna Chronometer for a long time. Over Christmas I managed to land two, one of which is pictured here:
2022 was a pretty prolific. So time to slow down in 2023? Yeah, that was the plan until... January
The first, and the one to rule them all
My first purchase of the year 2022 was already a big bang: a Speedmaster 145.012-67 found on a local auction site, my first serious Speedy purchase. To feel comfortable to go for it involved a combination of my own research and great help of forum members here. The nerve-wrecking final minutes of the auction, the excitement of actual winning and the anxious wait for the delivery are unforgettable. I shared my buying experience in a separate thread. What makes this purchase extra special is the fact that I made two new friends on OF who I now have regular contact with and happened to meet in person: @Aludic who was most helpful in assessing the watch and encouraging me to go for it and @perenowell who I had not known before and who entered the auction in the final minutes (thanks for driving up the price lol). He ended up being the underbidder, but showed so much sportsmanship and appreciation for my win.
And thanks to @140dave I now have the correct 516 end links for the 1039 that came with the watch.
The Constellations
Omega Constellations still make up the core of my collection, and I'm very happy about three additions this year.
A 2887
A 14381 with a railtrack dial
And a 14900 with an onyx pie pan dial with crosshairs. I'm a bit proud of myself for having been patient and waited for an excellent example to come along.
Late Christmas Eterna Chronometer shopping
I've been an Eterna fan ever since I found the Eterna-Matic thread here, and I've wanted an Eterna Chronometer for a long time. Over Christmas I managed to land two, one of which is pictured here:
2022 was a pretty prolific. So time to slow down in 2023? Yeah, that was the plan until... January
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vintage hab
·I'm late in the game but here are my highlights of 2022
The first, and the one to rule them all
My first purchase of the year 2022 was already a big bang: a Speedmaster 145.012-67 found on a local auction site, my first serious Speedy purchase. To feel comfortable to go for it involved a combination of my own research and great help of forum members here. The nerve-wrecking final minutes of the auction, the excitement of actual winning and the anxious wait for the delivery are unforgettable. I shared my buying experience in a separate thread. What makes this purchase extra special is the fact that I made two new friends on OF who I now have regular contact with and happened to meet in person: @Aludic who was most helpful in assessing the watch and encouraging me to go for it and @perenowell who I had not known before and who entered the auction in the final minutes (thanks for driving up the price lol). He ended up being the underbidder, but showed so much sportsmanship and appreciation for my win.
And thanks to @140dave I now have the correct 516 end links for the 1039 that came with the watch.
The Constellations
Omega Constellations still make up the core of my collection, and I'm very happy about three additions this year.
A 2887
A 14381 with a railtrack dial
And a 14900 with an onyx pie pan dial with crosshairs. I'm a bit proud of myself for having been patient and waited for an excellent example to come along.
Late Christmas Eterna Chronometer shopping
I've been an Eterna fan ever since I found the Eterna-Matic thread here, and I've wanted an Eterna Chronometer for a long time. Over Christmas I managed to land two, one of which is pictured here:
2022 was a pretty prolific. So time to slow down in 2023? Yeah, that was the plan until... January
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vintage hab
·Great post! It was worth the wait. I particularly like the 14900 Connie and the Centenaire.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanI'm late in the game but here are my highlights of 2022
The first, and the one to rule them all
My first purchase of the year 2022 was already a big bang: a Speedmaster 145.012-67 found on a local auction site, my first serious Speedy purchase. To feel comfortable to go for it involved a combination of my own research and great help of forum members here. The nerve-wrecking final minutes of the auction, the excitement of actual winning and the anxious wait for the delivery are unforgettable. I shared my buying experience in a separate thread. What makes this purchase extra special is the fact that I made two new friends on OF who I now have regular contact with and happened to meet in person: @Aludic who was most helpful in assessing the watch and encouraging me to go for it and @perenowell who I had not known before and who entered the auction in the final minutes (thanks for driving up the price lol). He ended up being the underbidder, but showed so much sportsmanship and appreciation for my win.
And thanks to @140dave I now have the correct 516 end links for the 1039 that came with the watch.
The Constellations
Omega Constellations still make up the core of my collection, and I'm very happy about three additions this year.
A 2887
A 14381 with a railtrack dial
And a 14900 with an onyx pie pan dial with crosshairs. I'm a bit proud of myself for having been patient and waited for an excellent example to come along.
Late Christmas Eterna Chronometer shopping
I've been an Eterna fan ever since I found the Eterna-Matic thread here, and I've wanted an Eterna Chronometer for a long time. Over Christmas I managed to land two, one of which is pictured here:
2022 was a pretty prolific. So time to slow down in 2023? Yeah, that was the plan until... January
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vibe
·I got three grails in 2022 so now I get to take a break in 2023! 1980 Tudor Ranger, 1952 IWC MK XI, 1959 Big Air King
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johnireland
·I bought too many watches last year...was like a fever came over me. Three or four have to go...but this is the one I can't seem to get off my wrist...this is my favorite.
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pdxleaf
··So on and so on and scoobie doobie dooI bought too many watches last year...was like a fever came over me. Three or four have to go...but this is the one I can't seem to get off my wrist...this is my favorite.
Stunning.
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MrFriday*
·End of 2022 I decided that I would need a daily watch next to my 168.004. Then I got the Speedmaster reduced from @pmontoyap. As it has been loved by previous owners I decided for a full overhaul including case restoration at “Die Zeitmesserin“ in Vienna. I love what they did! But have a look yourself:
Laser welding
Finished
Laser welding
Finished
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Tubber
·I bought too many watches last year...was like a fever came over me. Three or four have to go...but this is the one I can't seem to get off my wrist...this is my favorite.
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asrnj77
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Redondo444
·I made a good call on a nice 2471 but also missed plenty of good opportunities.
Anyhow taking a look at this beauty is helping to get over 😀
Anyhow taking a look at this beauty is helping to get over 😀
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perenowell
·I'm late in the game but here are my highlights of 2022
The first, and the one to rule them all
My first purchase of the year 2022 was already a big bang: a Speedmaster 145.012-67 found on a local auction site, my first serious Speedy purchase. To feel comfortable to go for it involved a combination of my own research and great help of forum members here. The nerve-wrecking final minutes of the auction, the excitement of actual winning and the anxious wait for the delivery are unforgettable. I shared my buying experience in a separate thread. What makes this purchase extra special is the fact that I made two new friends on OF who I now have regular contact with and happened to meet in person: @Aludic who was most helpful in assessing the watch and encouraging me to go for it and @perenowell who I had not known before and who entered the auction in the final minutes (thanks for driving up the price lol). He ended up being the underbidder, but showed so much sportsmanship and appreciation for my win.
And thanks to @140dave I now have the correct 516 end links for the 1039 that came with the watch.
The Constellations
Omega Constellations still make up the core of my collection, and I'm very happy about three additions this year.
A 2887
A 14381 with a railtrack dial
And a 14900 with an onyx pie pan dial with crosshairs. I'm a bit proud of myself for having been patient and waited for an excellent example to come along.
Late Christmas Eterna Chronometer shopping
I've been an Eterna fan ever since I found the Eterna-Matic thread here, and I've wanted an Eterna Chronometer for a long time. Over Christmas I managed to land two, one of which is pictured here:
2022 was a pretty prolific. So time to slow down in 2023? Yeah, that was the plan until... January
Nice watches my friend!
Yeah, I lost this auction, but I won a good friend so I'm happy with it! 😉
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johnireland
·If I had that watch I don't think I would need any others (Except possibly a Seiko to knock around).
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Lnaples
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Found this beauty recently
I’ve had a lot of incomings this year as usual (even more going out). Below are my favorites..
37.5mm Omega CK859 (more info here)
NOSish 36mm Baume & Mercier chrono (Valjoux 22) (more info here)
37.5mm Lemania chrono (15TL)
Heuer Triple Date chrono 2543 ref (Valjoux 72c)
Omega Constellation 14393 ref w/ a half waffle rail track dial
Rolex Datejust 1601 linen dial (my first Rolex..)
37.5mm Excelsior Park Snow White chrono (EP4-68)
35mm Longines 12.68z
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