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Togri v. 2.0
··Wow! Custom title... coolI bought no watches in 2024 😮😮 My wild years in that regard is behind me
What were your favorite acquisitions in 2024 (watches)?
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RevZMan123
·While 2024 saw some heavy hitting brands enter my collection like Vacheron and AP, it was clearly a heavy year for the Microbrand -- as expected since it seems like almost everyday saw a new model released on facebook groups or kickstarter.
My first watch of 2024 was from this very forum and was the Henry Archer Nordso Meteorite
Citizen finally realized all the money they were leaving on the table by not making watches in the same range of the movements they dole out like candy to micros ...
Zelos really brought it to market this year and I ended up with 3 of theirs. my favorite being the pre-order of the onyx aurora bronze due in 3-4 weeks. So is it my last watch of 2024 or my first watch of 2025?
3 Omega also made it into my collection, 2 from @MtV , 1 being this Grand Luxe he made perfect
It also seemed like the year of the stone dials -- malachite being a hit, and this one from a Pollack living in Wales, was my favorite of the bunch
Honorable mention has to go to the one Bulova I got this year, which are probably one of the most represented in my collection aside from Omega and Hamilton. The Veteran's Watchmaker Initiative version of the Hack.
My first watch of 2024 was from this very forum and was the Henry Archer Nordso Meteorite
Citizen finally realized all the money they were leaving on the table by not making watches in the same range of the movements they dole out like candy to micros ...
Zelos really brought it to market this year and I ended up with 3 of theirs. my favorite being the pre-order of the onyx aurora bronze due in 3-4 weeks. So is it my last watch of 2024 or my first watch of 2025?
3 Omega also made it into my collection, 2 from @MtV , 1 being this Grand Luxe he made perfect
It also seemed like the year of the stone dials -- malachite being a hit, and this one from a Pollack living in Wales, was my favorite of the bunch
Honorable mention has to go to the one Bulova I got this year, which are probably one of the most represented in my collection aside from Omega and Hamilton. The Veteran's Watchmaker Initiative version of the Hack.
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gbesq
·Here are the fives that I added to my 2024.
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__ryan__
·It has been a quiet year for me. This 44-9990 was the only addition. I wasn't sure about this reference at first -- but it's rather nice in person, with great proportions and interesting lugs.
I have some projects underway and hopefully they will be finished in 2025. Wishing you all a happy new year.
I have some projects underway and hopefully they will be finished in 2025. Wishing you all a happy new year.
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8100_RPM
·I had four new acquisitions in 2024 and I have to say that the Submariner & white dial Speed Pro have been getting the most wrist time lately.
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dougwhiz
·2 vintage size watches I had been hunting. A 167.005 I purchased here, and recently a quadrant dial DeVille, with 2 quadrants sunburst, and 2 brushed for an interesting hourglass dial effect that's a little hard to capture.
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ken_hodson
·Three watches that I've acquired this year.
I generally look for 'fixer-uppers' as I enjoy the challenge of mending + repairing.
Starting with the most recent, I've been after this particular Longines for a while, but they always seem pricey. I was lucky to come across one at auction for a reasonable sum. It needed a service, but the cal. 431 now running well and this is one of my favorites.
Next, a Zenith Victorious. This arrived in a sorry state with bits missing from the calendar works and bent pivots, but it went back together thanks to some parts from a donor movement. I've still to try and improve the hands...
Finally, a Grand Seiko 6145 from Japan. I love this watch, but I'm unsure why...perhaps the simplicity of design? I entrusted this to a professional watchmaker, due to scarcity of parts. He did a great job, it is amazingly accurate.
Here's to 2025, wishing everyone on OF a happy and successful year.
I generally look for 'fixer-uppers' as I enjoy the challenge of mending + repairing.
Starting with the most recent, I've been after this particular Longines for a while, but they always seem pricey. I was lucky to come across one at auction for a reasonable sum. It needed a service, but the cal. 431 now running well and this is one of my favorites.
Next, a Zenith Victorious. This arrived in a sorry state with bits missing from the calendar works and bent pivots, but it went back together thanks to some parts from a donor movement. I've still to try and improve the hands...
Finally, a Grand Seiko 6145 from Japan. I love this watch, but I'm unsure why...perhaps the simplicity of design? I entrusted this to a professional watchmaker, due to scarcity of parts. He did a great job, it is amazingly accurate.
Here's to 2025, wishing everyone on OF a happy and successful year.
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sah
·Traded my Subdate and Seamaster SMPc (both nearing 10 years old) for this almost new JLC.
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ERH
·Summer fever, I broke down my own defenses and bought the following,
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Vanallard
·Started and ended the year strong. Added a rare 18k Hamilton Astramatic to the collection at the beginning of the year and recently scooped up an 18k hooded lug cal. 352 chronometre Seamaster.
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lucreative
·Dived into vintage Speedies in 2024 with a 105.012 and a 105.002. Learned a lot from Omega Forum members during this process and still learning while I gather some parts to complete them.
But probably my favorite acquisition is a "non-acquisition" where I almost sold my 1863, but instead did a Apollo 11 35th Anniversary mod and felt like I have a completely new watch!
But probably my favorite acquisition is a "non-acquisition" where I almost sold my 1863, but instead did a Apollo 11 35th Anniversary mod and felt like I have a completely new watch!
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Barking mad
··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderThe first eight months nothing but finished with a flurry😊
In order:
14060
16610
16014
16760 and to answer the question which is a tough call, probably this one.
In order:
14060
16610
16014
16760 and to answer the question which is a tough call, probably this one.
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seekingseaquest
·All I bought were chronographs in 2024.
Omega 2279 ref (Lemania 27ch) w/ an uncommon dial/hand variation. More info here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-2279-chrono-hands.172365/
Omega 2287 ref (Lemania 27ch) - an uncommon reference (similar to 2451)
Tissot 6215 ref (Lemania 27ch) w/ a unique raised seconds track - while an absolute stunner, it just didn't click and has already been passed on to a forum member
Lemania 15CHT w/ a white enamel pulsations track
Heuer 345 ref (Valjoux 71) w/ the most amazing blued steel hands (in queue for watchmaker)
Gallet Multichron clamshell (Venus 150)
Gallet Multichron Snow White (EP40)
Omega 2279 ref (Lemania 27ch) w/ an uncommon dial/hand variation. More info here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-2279-chrono-hands.172365/
Omega 2287 ref (Lemania 27ch) - an uncommon reference (similar to 2451)
Tissot 6215 ref (Lemania 27ch) w/ a unique raised seconds track - while an absolute stunner, it just didn't click and has already been passed on to a forum member
Lemania 15CHT w/ a white enamel pulsations track
Heuer 345 ref (Valjoux 71) w/ the most amazing blued steel hands (in queue for watchmaker)
Gallet Multichron clamshell (Venus 150)
Gallet Multichron Snow White (EP40)
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rendo
·Here are mine:
166.027
14060
166.027
14060
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cqing
··yolo
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