What’s the most special watch you’ve ever owned?
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Go on then …. I'll play,
The snoopy isn't so special as there are 5441 worldwide
This watch got me into horology as … as a lowly factory worker .. I was shot down by someone who "knew his stuff" said I was talking b
ks when I joined a conversation about watches and said i'd seen an Omega with snoopy on the face... "No they've never made one" 
…. anyway 4 years later I bought this …. and I intend to keep it as my pension fund,
The RJ is 1 or 20 so most definitely meets the special criteria, As others have commented .. The watch and owner "Both special"
Can't understand why people would buy a Sub, a Pepsi, a Kermit, a GMT2 ….. A variety of watch styles is where it's at
The snoopy isn't so special as there are 5441 worldwide
This watch got me into horology as … as a lowly factory worker .. I was shot down by someone who "knew his stuff" said I was talking b
ks when I joined a conversation about watches and said i'd seen an Omega with snoopy on the face... "No they've never made one" …. anyway 4 years later I bought this …. and I intend to keep it as my pension fund,The RJ is 1 or 20 so most definitely meets the special criteria, As others have commented .. The watch and owner "Both special"
Can't understand why people would buy a Sub, a Pepsi, a Kermit, a GMT2 ….. A variety of watch styles is where it's at
Most special, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Regret selling it especially with prices skyrocketing nowadays.
Owned approx 3-4 years ago, bought extremely cheap at 8k, sold for 9 and a half and now worth in excess of 12/13 and is now discontinued.
The ultra thin case, quality and finish just can't be bet by another SS watch!
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Owned approx 3-4 years ago, bought extremely cheap at 8k, sold for 9 and a half and now worth in excess of 12/13 and is now discontinued.
The ultra thin case, quality and finish just can't be bet by another SS watch!
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Bought never worn with all stickers intact. Kept in box for 5 painstaking months until I wore it for the first time on our wedding day.
Excellent patience there! I'd definitely have given it a test wear to make sure it was keeping accurate time for my wedding day, or some other flimsy excuse. Snubs said:
JapanRed said:
Bought never worn with all stickers intact. Kept in box for 5 painstaking months until I wore it for the first time on our wedding day.
Excellent patience there! I'd definitely have given it a test wear to make sure it was keeping accurate time for my wedding day, or some other flimsy excuse. JapanRed said:
Probably the most significant watch I’ll ever buy. Was a wedding present to myself. Bought never worn with all stickers intact. Kept in box for 5 painstaking months until I wore it for the first time on our wedding day. 
NIce, I have one too, also unworn and intact. I hide it, so I don't have to think about wearing it :-). I have a Speedmaster 57 and Tudor BB 79220 for watches to wear, plus some others
For me it's my Speedmaster Professional, bought after selling a money pit of a car as something to pass on to my little'un in years (hopefully) to come.
Inadvertently I bought a "replica" about 15 years ago before I knew what the watch was because I loved the look of it, 12 years later I bought the real thing.
Inadvertently I bought a "replica" about 15 years ago before I knew what the watch was because I loved the look of it, 12 years later I bought the real thing.
Tjb1010 said:
What’s the latest purchase may I ask? A photo of said watch would be a lovely bonus!
That's the point. It doesn't matter. I have a collecting addiction, but since you ask:
A Memostar alarm from the mid 70's in perfect all original condition. It's a Sicura watch with an AS movement inside. £50 off ebay.
Edited by mikeveal on Friday 9th August 14:22
Tjb1010 said:
Lovely pair, what made you get rid of the PP?
Thanks.After lusting after a 5712 for years, when I got it I just found it felt more "delicate" than the rest of my watches, which tend to be more "toolish"
I was very conscious of how finely finished it was too, so I was worried about picking up even minor scratches that would have shown up quite badly.
Being able to make a few quid on the sale made the decision a lot easier too.
andy tims said:
Tjb1010 said:
Lovely pair, what made you get rid of the PP?
Thanks.After lusting after a 5712 for years, when I got it I just found it felt more "delicate" than the rest of my watches, which tend to be more "toolish"
I was very conscious of how finely finished it was too, so I was worried about picking up even minor scratches that would have shown up quite badly.
Being able to make a few quid on the sale made the decision a lot easier too.
Yes, I heard the nautilus felt delicate from a few people, but that the bracelet was 2nd to none for comfort? I’d be close to neurotic if I ever owned one regarding scratches
mikeveal said:
That's the point. It doesn't matter. I have a collecting addiction, but since you ask:
A Memostar alarm from the mid 70's in perfect all original condition. It's a Sicura watch with an AS movement inside. £50 off ebay.
Why on earth do I really, really like that? A Memostar alarm from the mid 70's in perfect all original condition. It's a Sicura watch with an AS movement inside. £50 off ebay.
Edited by mikeveal on Friday 9th August 14:22
What a lovely looking thing, thanks for showing.
Me? My black faced, stainless 116520 Daytona. I could only just afford it six years ago, would be well out of reach now. Never attracts the wrong attention, and I feel it’s just ‘me’.
Apologies for the pic
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