Reply With QuoteThank-you SO much for doing worse than me over this time period, I am, however, three-up just since NYD...Originally Posted by Filterlab
Which remains a pretty epic failure...
I'm now abstaining for the remainder of 2024 (pending the sale of my company) as I've gone a bit bananas since October 2023, acquiring all the watches in this photo...
In fact I only really wear the IWC and B&R with any regularity; the rest I only very occasionally wear. I might well dispense with all but those two at some point.
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Thank-you SO much for doing worse than me over this time period, I am, however, three-up just since NYD...
Which remains a pretty epic failure...
LOL!
It's an easy trap to fall into.
Despite having had a new arrival, I’m counting myself as still successfully abstaining as it was technically a trade with Watchfinder and cash my way.
In fact, I’m classing that as doing better than abstaining.
Maybe bending the rules a bit, but that’s what I’m going with !
I was only planning on making one purchase in 2024, and hoped it would take several months of procrastination to take me closer to the end of the year. Sadly said watch was purchased yesterday so it’s going to be a long 10 months!
Lapsed again last week with a Planet Ocean but that's me 100 percent finished .
Achieving abstinence seems to be a challenge for many of us!
I think I am getting myself back on track.
I've traded two watches but have sold one and will be selling the other.
I bought a watch (not for me) but that will soon also be for sale.
I've also bought a new watch roll that will now limit me to 9 watches max.
Wish me luck for March!
Last edited by Rocket Man; 29th February 2024 at 13:50.
Still nothing
Another month done....still on the wagon. :-)
Been good since July '23, a record for me. Have been getting my modest collection serviced instead of buying which takes the watch money available for purchases. Mine are mostly vintage. Good feeling to have them serviced and back on the wrist, bit weird I know, but it's the same with the car.
Do I get a pass for this one??
I purchased a watch, but it was for my missus and on behalf of my kids, and not that price should be a determining factor but it was only 25 quid.
So am I still in the club?
Both of these should definitely get a pass IMO
Yeah we could let those slide....just. :-)Both of these should definitely get a pass IMO
I agree!Both of these should definitely get a pass IMO
Woohoo!!Both of these should definitely get a pass IMO
Had another wobble with an IWC Mark XVIII joining the fleet.
Since the turn of the year I’ve seen 2 arrive, but 3 leave. Technically I’m still -1.
I've only bought a watch strap, so I'm ok I think.
Nothing in or out, not even bought a watch strap - so I know I’m ok
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Same as.. still clinging on by fingernailsNothing in or out, not even bought a watch strap - so I know I’m ok
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Just DON'T look at SC.
Failure as of today. A woeful effort.
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I can respect you admitting you've failed, in some parallel universe there'd be people trying to convince themselves they were in the clear with a purchase of an IWC...
Not hard to see why you fell for that - Boldr have a unique design language, and I really like it.
It's totally bonkers in a brilliant way. I've looked at Boldr a lot in the past but the only one I'd have had was long sold out. When I saw this collab with Worn & Wound I had to have it. Bonus that it's a LE of just 100 too. Probably cos they'll struggle to find 100 who want to spend their hard-earned on something this silly but I am always keen for unusual. It's genuinely a selling point for me that a lot of people might dislike my choice! (That's insane isn't it?!)
Funnily enough I really get where you're coming-from. I'm honestly suprised that the watch world (well, the UK bit) is so conformist and sheep-like. People feel the need to pile hate onto any maker that dares try bold or innovative designs, yet if someone like Rolex spaffs-out some horrid little thing with multicoloured balloons on the dial they all start w**king like petshop monekys! We're supposed to be adults, we shouldn't require the approval of others to be able to enjoy our little indulgences...
Enjoy it, I think it's great
I finally fell off the wagon last week with a lovely black FXD Pelagos. Hopefully this will sate my habit for a long time, especially as have decided to move house in the near future.
Currently still on the wagon apart from accepting something as part exchange in a sale, but having the itch whilst my FXD is in for warranty repairs (after two months no less). Trying to keep the credit card hidden until I get it back…
Right - I am back on an even keel!
After three incomings in two months, I have sold no less than five watches this week(...and bunged some ££ into the FR!)
With one more ultra-cheap beater turning into bin-fodder, that means I'm still -3 nett for the year.
I'd like to try a Seiko 'Monster' - but with my WTB provoking a deafening silence and ebay prices pretty eyewatering, that may be some way off.
PHEW!
Well done on selling five sir, not so great that one was to me.
I'm doing well though; only bought two this week.
PSHAW! 'Tis nothing, a blip, a hiccup, a moment's inattention!
Don't say that...
Enjoy it, I think it's great
It'll have to be sold now!
LOL!PSHAW! 'Tis nothing, a blip, a hiccup, a moment's inattention!
Yes, I took my eye off the ball for a moment, and bang! Times 2.
I love it when a plan comes together. Bagsy first dibs
Came very, very close to falling off the wagon yesterday. Fortunately a few deep breaths and an hour thinking about it got the safety back on the trigger
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I was doing so well until last week, now I've got three new ones
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I was doing so well until last week, now I've got three new ones
I've only bought two. Now heading to SC to see what's about.
Ok, I now seem to have lost the plot. Not only picking up two this week, but also a 12-slot watch box.
And... uh oh! A space to fill.
LOL! Oh yes, just one to do everything.Weren't you going down to one watch not that long ago?
Boredom etc.
Ok, I now seem to have lost the plot. Not only picking up two this week, but also a 12-slot watch box.
And... uh oh! A space to fill.
Nicely diverse collection, that B&R being the highlight for me.
I also count that as two slots to fill, because wrist-computers don't counts as watches...
Thank you kindly. The B&R (on my wrist right now) is my second favourite out of the lot - it's just gorgeous.Nicely diverse collection, that B&R being the highlight for me.
I also count that as two slots to fill, because wrist-computers don't counts as watches...
I see your thinking on the Apple Watch and I 100% agree.
Well quite, it's no Dugena!
Nope, but the Dugena will be perfect for the beach and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach of course.Well quite, it's no Dugena!
Well, I gave in. Chris Ward Sealander GMT 36 arriving this morning. Been driven to distraction by Tudor customer service so bought myself something different to wear for a while whilst I wait to see if I’ll fall in love with the FXD again.
I think I'm done for a while, unless a Salmon Transglobal appears at some point.
Pilot: IWC XVI
Diver: OceanX Sharkmaster 1000
Chrono: Seiko Speedtimer SFJ001p1
Building and general filth: Casio Wave Ceptor
Cooking: Timex Expedition Grid Shock (multiple timers)
Beach: Dugena full lume quartz
Fitness: Apple Watch SE 44mm
Enough now, enough.
I got to the last week in March without buying a single watch, which is a personal best for me since joining TZ. However, plenty of traffic in the other direction.
Out: 10 x Gen 1 Orient Makos.
Out: a set of three Gen 1 Orient Mako USA.
Out: a 2023 SD43.
Although to be fair the SD43 only went as a part exchange against the one incoming.
In: Daytona.
So the current score is 14 out and 1 in, so technically I am out for this year because of the incoming, but in my defence will claim that was a one for one type situation.
I make that minus thirteen for the year - any other way of looking at this would break the lot of us addicts I fear...
Meanwhile... I've been sniffing-around ebay again, and need a slap before I do something silly...
Still holding out.
That Hamilton is putting temptation my way, though, as it would make a great pairing for my Murph......!
As others have said that’s -13 for the year. Given what you brought in; be a little bit bitter to hold against youI got to the last week in March without buying a single watch, which is a personal best for me since joining TZ. However, plenty of traffic in the other direction.
Out: 10 x Gen 1 Orient Makos.
Out: a set of three Gen 1 Orient Mako USA.
Out: a 2023 SD43.
Although to be fair the SD43 only went as a part exchange against the one incoming.
In: Daytona.
So the current score is 14 out and 1 in, so technically I am out for this year because of the incoming, but in my defence will claim that was a one for one type situation.
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