Quick Dirty Twins

[Omegamanic]

As I’ve added another to my sets of twins, I thought I’d take a couple of quick (and they are quite awful) pics.

I’m also cheating slightly on the SMP ceramics, and should have used the 16600 Sea-Dwellers instead.





So it’s been a while since I’ve seen some nice pairs, so if you have a nice pair please get them out - remember to use the appropriate part of the forum though :)

[Hooshabak]

That’s a pretty sexy collection and although I don’t personally get the ploprof is looks nice in there
Well done

[Omegamanic]

Well apart from the Sea-dwellers, I think that’s all the duplicates I have (apart from G-Shocks); the rest are standalone watch models. The Ploprof is one of my favourite watches - they are just so well made imo, much better than most current Omegas. Although I think the new Naiad lock models are right up there, and so they should be for the price!

[colin t]

A quick flash from me - I like to think a rather fine pair:

[StuartGR]

Ok, I'll bite. Why? I have a couple of watches that are from the same brand but having sets of identical models? What am I missing...?

SGR

[td1596]

As I’ve added another to my sets of twins, I thought I’d take a couple of quick (and they are quite awful) pics.

I’m also cheating slightly on the SMP ceramics, and should have used the 16600 Sea-Dwellers instead.





So it’s been a while since I’ve seen some nice pairs, so if you have a nice pair please get them out - remember to use the appropriate part of the forum though :)

what is your reasoning for all the doubles? also divers that are essentially all the same anyway, a single set of those seems like too much overlap, let alone doubles of them all!!

[Omegamanic]

Ok, I'll bite. Why? I have a couple of watches that are from the same brand but having sets of identical models? What am I missing...?

SGR

To be honest I really don’t know. It started when I was a little more organised in my collecting. I would buy one to wear and put the other unworn in the safe. Then I had a sell off to reduce, and then clear my mortgage, so most of the duplicates were sold off. In some cases I had many more than two! Since then I’ve found myself drawn to the same watches, so I buy nice examples of what I like when I can. I’d rather have a box of Rolex divers, and or Omega divers, than a Patek Perpetual calender for example.

I have the Ploprof on both bracelet and rubber. I always wanted the black bay on the leather strap and clasp, as well as the bracelet, and I’m happy that I’ve managed to add that this week.

On reflection, I think I’m just a little OCD. It’s probably just based on some compulsive repetitive behaviour.

[Omegamanic]

what is your reasoning for all the doubles? also divers that are essentially all the same anyway, a single set of those seems like too much overlap, let alone doubles of them all!!

I have a lot more variety in my overall collection these days, but I do much prefer a minimum 100m WR limit. In fact it used to be a bit of a deal breaker for me, but this is no longer the case.

[td1596]

i look at those rows of near identical divers and just think what I could get from Lange for that ££. Each to their own!

[colin t]

Don't be fooled into thinking that logic or reason have any significant part to play in the mind of a collector.

[Omegamanic]

i look at those rows of near identical divers and just think what I could get from Lange for that ££. Each to their own!

I do like the look of a couple of L&S, but I don’t follow the brand enough to buy in. I prefer, in order, my Rolex, Omega, and Patek. I can’t see much changing that.

Don't be fooled into thinking that logic or reason have any significant part to play in the mind of a collector.

Indeed - lovely pair posted above too

[td1596]

surely you could swap a few of those for a patter 5146?!

[td1596]

*patek* not had that auto correct before!

[Rossmore10]

I’m biting too! Having two of each seems bonkers - albeit they are a lovely collection...

Do you not wonder what other wonderful pieces you could sub in to replace the duplicate?!?

It’s so bonkers it’s almost cool...


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[Omegamanic]

surely you could swap a few of those for a patter 5146?!

I could, but I honestly prefer the Aquanaut and Nautilus lines, and the cheapest complicated Patek I like is the 5370, which at around $250k is more than I would ever have in one watch - the other I can’t remember the model number for was around £750k! :(

I’m biting too! Having two of each seems bonkers - albeit they are a lovely collection...

Do you not wonder what other wonderful pieces you could sub in to replace the duplicate?!?

It’s so bonkers it’s almost cool...

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I’ve tried lots of watches, and have quite a few of my all time favourite watches already in the safe, so see no need to sell some of my duplicates to buy some other wonderful pieces - I’ll just save up and add the ones I want when I can afford them.

[E_2_Right-Force]

A quick flash from me - I like to think a rather fine pair:

Oooh, luvleh, simpleh luvleh..

[Wallasey Runner]

I agree that trying to understand the mind of a collector is often wasted effort and like others I struggle to see why you would need two identical watches. I would be tempted to sell the spares and buy something else with the money.

But then again, taking madness to new levels...

[learningtofly]

I could tell you a story about dirty twins that would make your teeth curl. Seriously

[Omegamanic]

I could tell you a story about dirty twins that would make your teeth curl. Seriously

Suitable for BP...

[Mainspring]

I could tell you a story about dirty twins that would make your teeth curl. Seriously

Brilliant!


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[Jimmcb]

To be honest I really don’t know. It started when I was a little more organised in my collecting. I would buy one to wear and put the other unworn in the safe. Then I had a sell off to reduce, and then clear my mortgage, so most of the duplicates were sold off. In some cases I had many more than two! Since then I’ve found myself drawn to the same watches, so I buy nice examples of what I like when I can. I’d rather have a box of Rolex divers, and or Omega divers, than a Patek Perpetual calender for example.

I have the Ploprof on both bracelet and rubber. I always wanted the black bay on the leather strap and clasp, as well as the bracelet, and I’m happy that I’ve managed to add that this week.

On reflection, I think I’m just a little OCD. It’s probably just based on some compulsive repetitive behaviour.

Fantastic collection. Lots of internal oohs and aahs going on. Look after them. They are lovely.

Jim

[Jimmcb]

I agree that trying to understand the mind of a collector is often wasted effort and like others I struggle to see why you would need two identical watches. I would be tempted to sell the spares and buy something else with the money.

But then again, taking madness to new levels...

For some reason I looked at this pic and my mind burst into, “five little orient girls sitting on a wall, one called......” well I’m sure you know the song.

Jim

[td1596]

I agree that trying to understand the mind of a collector is often wasted effort and like others I struggle to see why you would need two identical watches. I would be tempted to sell the spares and buy something else with the money.

But then again, taking madness to new levels...

ok that is another level lol

[seikomatic]

two Tudors, two Rolex I can understand..but two identical ploprof not 600 vs 1200...that's first time to learn someone really did that, one for use and one for appreciation.

[HappyJack]

Ooh er, Missus, that is a nice pair...

[Omegamanic]

two Tudors, two Rolex I can understand..but two identical ploprof not 600 vs 1200...that's first time to learn someone really did that, one for use and one for appreciation.

Ones on a rubber and the fantastic clasp, and the other on bracelet. They are a bit of a pain to swap over. Plus they are imho a great value watch when you look at the price of a new Planet Ocean or a Sub.

[Yorkshiremadmick]

A quick flash from me - I like to think a rather fine pair:

Ooooooo very nice and two very different looks! Excellent



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[seikomatic]

Ones on a rubber and the fantastic clasp, and the other on bracelet. They are a bit of a pain to swap over. Plus they are imho a great value watch when you look at the price of a new Planet Ocean or a Sub.

I believe that it is an icon for all die-hard diver watch lovers but too bad it doesn't hold its value, or should I say appreciate over the years like Rolex.

Mine says hi

[ed335d]

Q&D of my non-identical twins!

[Shakir Khaja]

Very cool collection....I don’t think I’ve seen so many twins together at one time.

[jalebi]

I have one set of twins (CW C60 tridents in black) but I wear one on bracelet and the other is on a rotation of straps. Couldn't see myself having such expensive twins.

[poppy]

Ive had a few pairs and tend to buy from a small circle of brands in general.

2 pairs i currently have are these. Same model but different enough for me to enjoy:



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[Omegamanic]

I like those different variants of the same watch - it gives two completely different looks. Much more sensible than some of mine!