My little collection

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EX51GE R said:

Heres what I've managed to get together so far, hoping to add a 2020 submariner and a Tiffany dial OP 41mm in the next year.

Lovely! Great watches in that box already.
I'm down for an NDS when one comes available and a green dial 41 OP!

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EX51GE R said:

I really want this one..

https://www.thecasefarm.co.uk/shop/cases/watch/pel...

That Peli case is the daddy!
Not got anywhere to stash anything that large, so making do with my boxes.

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Barchettaman said:

Er yeah, that’s a bit of an ‘/end thread’ collection.

Lovely watches.

Can't agree. Yes, lovely watches, but the collection is only endgame for an individual.

I'm looking at Bazza's briefcase thinking I wonder if he's going to fill up a second one

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Dan_1981 said:

Ahh I'd been looking for the SOTC thread...



Bit of a mixed bag...

Speedy / Undone / Seiko / Casio / Casio / Parnis / Parnis / Steinhart / Seiko / Junghans

What would I add?

A superocean heritage II - blue face please.
A pelagos.

A white faced diver of some sort....

Edited by Dan_1981 on Monday 28th September 15:15

Hi Dan, welcome

This didn't start out with 'SOTC' in mind but it has turned into a nice place to share.

I can thoroughly recommend the Superocean Heritage. Have you looked at the new blue '57 Capsule? It wears so, so well. I posted a review somewhere which I'll dig out if you're interested?

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Dan_1981 said:

Thanks Rich - I've seen the capsule... something doesn't work for me though... I think it's the bezel. Reminds me alot of the Rado Captain Cook too.

I'm a big fan of the Heritage though, particularly on the milanese... sadly it has to be the 42mm tho as I have girly thin wrists!

The 42mm SOH is a great size on me, can thoroughly recommend.

The original Superocean had the concave bezel, and pre dates the Rado. Lots has been said about what inspired either, and I won't re-hash it again here!

In person, the modern versions are quite different. Both are worth a try if you haven't already, but the Breitling is quite a lot nicer IMV (albeit for a chunk more cash).

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herpe 29 said:

Hi everyone, new to forum , love seeing peoples watches and looking to add to my collection !!

Welcome
Any thoughts please share. Any questions just ask. This thread has been pretty friendly (so far).
When you say add to your collection, what's the current state of affairs?

RTB

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Latest addition is a Bergeon 6825


There's a 7825 in the post for Rolex strap removal too. The Sub is going on a NATO ASAP.

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Let's hope it isn't a model year for the long term! I couldn't get married, can't race the bike, and have hardly used a car.

Baby arrived safe and well though, and the new job turned out to be well timed.

Its an interesting comparison looking back to last December. Of course, speaking on the 28th, 'feels like the future' was objectively correct for a number of reasons, which is why I wanted to start the thread. History is history, but it does bring to light the crazy year we've had.

I also said I wasn't really a Rolex guy, which has probably proved more incorrect with hindsight

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don logan said:

richthebike said:

Trying it on an old blue perlon today. Rather like this combo.

More of your nonsense!

:-) thanks for showing us, I was searching for pics of the new ND on a Nato but didn’t really find any!

I’ve only worn 5 digits on Natos, does the weight of the case feel ok on them?

Yes, feels absolutely fine. The grey nato above is 20mm, the blue is an old 22. The perlon is a bit thin and they're both single pass, and comfy. Package from crown and buckle is inbound for some 21s to try.

There aren't many people taking these off the oyster, which is a shame because they're awesome on a nato. Like you I searched around the net for pictures, then just gave up and bit the bullet. Am sure it'll become more common as time passes.

Worth noting that the 7825 is the tool you need for these (and most modern Rolex). I got the 6825 in error, but I do a lot of strap changing and hate marking cases, so have kept it. Already used it on the Doxa and it was very satisfying

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Groot said:

Here's mine;

I respect that you've chosen a theme and gone with it. I do wish I could have that sort of discipline.

Some of those pieces require years of relationship building with your AD to secure

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BFG_1992 said:

Just curios, but how do you all actually choose your watches ?

Is it a case of “I saw it, I liked it, I bought it” ? Is there rational behind the decision ?

I’m toying with the idea of a Breitling Superocean 2 for my 30th purely on the looks.

My choices are almost always design or aesthetics based. I like vintage inspired dive watches and, I've learned this year, white dials.

I've normally got something in mind when I go looking for my next watch. With the Aquastar it was to consolidate things I like across a few watches I own into one watch, with the intention of then selling a few. On first impressions I think it ticks the boxes, but I'll live with it for a while before listing the others. It's all a learning experience really, and I enjoy the process, stories and experience as much as interaction with the watches themselves. Classic collector syndrome!

On the Breitling: go for it. You can always move it on if it doesn't excite you enough.

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Dan_1981 said:

Great update.


Over the last year I got rid of a G shock, a Citizen, a fake rolex and a couple of non descript cheapies.

I added...

G-shock (yellow casioak)
Undone Basecamp Bronze watch - really like this, hasn't had the wear it deserves.
Seiko 5 - Little silver thing that I part exed - really pretty.
Parnis black & rose gold yachtmaster 'homage' - It's a pub watch.... shame I can't go to the pub
DIY Watch Club diver - this is one of my faves - really enjoyed the process of building it, and it looks good.
Pelagos LHD - awesome watch. Love it. Hasn't been off my wrist since I got it.

What hasn't changed...

Speedy. Won't be going anywhere. Ever.
Junghans Max Bill Chrono - just a shame I haven't had any opportunities to wear it.
MK1 Orange Monster
Parnis Portuguese homage. Really like this, very pretty despite being cheap.
All black / negative display G shock.


Future plans -

I have a Steinhart Ceramic Ocean One, had it on bracelet, swapped it to a rubber strap, it's a great watch but when I go for a Diver now I grab the Pelagos or the DIY Watch club. I think it might have to go for the chop.

My 40th this year... I should celebrate this event right? Can't find a birth year watch that I like. The one thing I keep coming back to is a Superocean Heritage. Likely in blue, on the mesh... or maybe the cream dialled version...

Thanks for the summary, and good to hear how your thoughts develop. You've got a nicely balanced collection that suits your needs.

I do like my SOH42. Breitling make some lovely watches; do you listen to TGN?

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CardShark said:

Ins and outs for 2020 were as per Andy's thread and I've already started 2021 by ordering another couple of watches

They weren't planned. What is planned for this year, and I've stated this in previous years(!), is to lower the total count as well as the total £ value even if loads go with a few coming in. Whatever my end-of-2021 SOTC watch box looks like my aim is for it to be filled with watches I wear and that I'm genuinely fond of rather than just admiring them for, for example, their brand/model history or because it fills a particular niche. I don't care if I end up with 10 divers, if I know I'm going to rotate them and each one makes me smile then that's good enough for me.

It would be a cliche to use the phrase 'all killa, no filla' however that would some it up, all be it my own interpretation of killa.

I like this approach. I'm getting comfortable with having some watches that see a lot of use, and some that I love using very occasionally. What's clear is that, like you, I need to slim things down.

Fewer, nicer, more regularly used watches is a good aim for '21.

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I love this stand! Good effort on the G Shocks too. I wanted one of the red LEs but they sold out in minutes earlier in the week. Been wearing my G Lide quite a bit recently.

Lovely collection
I'd wear any of those, any day.

alorotom said:

Finally got rid of my damaged watch box (broken glass, ripped interior etc.) and have replaced it with a larger staged stand that seems to work very well and allows me to see everything at once - and was £11 delivered.

At 19 GShocks I think I am at my limit (although the smaller pink on on the second tier up is questionable and I dont believe it to be genuine)

The only items missing are the recent CW bargain and my Apple Watch.