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    As requested - a quick SOTC

    A couple of people asked me to post an up to date SOTC recently, so here it is - no changes of late and I won't be selling any of these any time soon. I quite like the mix of modern and vintage, and there are quite a few different styles and complications in there. I must say that I'm particularly fond of the 806 (which needs a new strap) and the 5513, although I wear all of them regularly and get a lot of pleasure from each of them.

    I had 17 watches not that long ago and am much more comfortable with a smaller and more manageable collection (that said, I do have a little package on the way). Anyway, I hope you like the pack-shot

    Last edited by learningtofly; 28th October 2013 at 17:42.

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    Some cracking watches there Tony...i do especially like the Sinn.

    However,have you still not learnt anything? You know it will come back to haunt you!


    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    ..... I won't be selling any of these any time soon.

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    Looks like you've got most of the bases covered Tony - very nice!

    What's on the way?

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    Very classy line up, what more would any reasonable person need... that counts everyone here out then!
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    Very nice line up T.

    You shouldn't have let the 11630 Autavia GMT go though IMHO.
    Andy

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    Quote Originally Posted by village View Post
    Some cracking watches there Tony...i do especially like the Sinn.

    However,have you still not learnt anything? You know it will come back to haunt you!
    Yes, the Sinn's lovely. I'm not sure I could sell any of them, so I may be safe!

    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    Looks like you've got most of the bases covered Tony - very nice!

    What's on the way?
    Well, I'm trying a full-lume damasko (which if I like I'll keep and if I don't I'll flip) and I picked up a CWC quartz diver as a beater.

    Quote Originally Posted by boddah View Post
    Very classy line up, what more would any reasonable person need... that counts everyone here out then!
    Nail, head (unfortunately).

    Quote Originally Posted by andy tims View Post
    Very nice line up T.
    Cheers, Andy. The Autavia GMT was just too minty - my vintage watches now all have slight signs of wear, which I prefer - as I'm not scared to wear them!

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    Always like looking through your SOTC pics, Tony.

    Also surprised to see the Autavia GMT not there

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    Quote Originally Posted by trisdg View Post
    Always like looking through your SOTC pics, Tony.

    Also surprised to see the Autavia GMT not there
    Well, as I said to Andy above it's all very well having possibly the world's nicest Autavia GMT in the watch box, but if you're scared to wear it then it just becomes a trophy. Hopefully Ed's doing it justice now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by andy tims View Post
    Very nice line up T.

    You shouldn't have let the 11630 Autavia GMT go though IMHO.
    Oh yes he should

    Quote Originally Posted by trisdg View Post
    Always like looking through your SOTC pics, Tony.

    Also surprised to see the Autavia GMT not there
    It's gone to a good home

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    Very nice collection! :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    ........I do have a little package ......
    Snigger ;)

    A great selection of watches Tony. Nice bit of diversity. IMO definitely a WIS collection.

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    Cheers girls

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    Tell you what - here's a debateable observation/opinion. Looking at what you have, from my perspective you could dump the Speedy and Navi (I know they're classics, but .....) and I think you've got just as nice a range/selection - but fewer watches cluttering up the place. Is it the classic status and heritage that's influencing this or are they really something that would be chosen to wear over any of your others?

    All up for debate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ASW1 View Post
    Tell you what - here's a debateable observation/opinion. Looking at what you have, from my perspective you could dump the Speedy and Navi (I know they're classics, but .....) and I think you've got just as nice a range/selection - but fewer watches cluttering up the place. Is it the classic status and heritage that's influencing this or are they really something that would be chosen to wear over any of your others?

    All up for debate.
    Only a man who isn't into vintage could even contemplate making that suggestion, Alun. Aside from that, they're two of my favourites, and two of the all-time greatest chronographs.

    Shame on you

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    All very nice Tony, think the JLC really does it for me most, probably closely followed by the Speedy

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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    Only a man who isn't into vintage could even contemplate making that suggestion, Alun. Aside from that, they're two of my favourites, and two of the all-time greatest chronographs.

    Shame on you
    Heretic at large LOL! Now where is the smilie of me walking away with my head hung in shame

    Will this do ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    Only a man who isn't into vintage could even contemplate making that suggestion, Alun. Aside from that, they're two of my favourites, and two of the all-time greatest chronographs.

    Shame on you
    Indeed, IMO, you could dump all the others and keep those and have everything you need

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    The JLC calendar is my own particular favourite there but I :miss: your WG Daytona which was rather loverly
    Regards TT

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    Indeed, IMO, you could dump all the others and keep those and have everything you need

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    That did make me chuckle, because you're spot on - it really is all subjective, and they are indeed classics - I would hasten to add that if one had those two a G Shock would still be required ;) - Speaking of G shocks, Tony... you've short changed us, this isn't your entire collection is it?

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    Tony, a veritable cornucopia of horological niceness that is!!

    However, based on the current set, which one gets the most air time these days?

    Regards, David
    Last edited by secondhand; 29th October 2013 at 04:21.

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    A stunning collection of horology's finest, beautifully presented with a large helping of photographic genius.

    I feel spoiled

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    Quote Originally Posted by Malcolm68 View Post
    All very nice Tony, think the JLC really does it for me most, probably closely followed by the Speedy

    Malc
    Well, ask nicely...

    Quote Originally Posted by ASW1 View Post
    Heretic at large LOL! Now where is the smilie of me walking away with my head hung in shame

    Will this do ?
    Looks like you, actually

    Quote Originally Posted by TooTall View Post
    The JLC calendar is my own particular favourite there but I :miss: your WG Daytona which was rather loverly
    Regards TT
    Yeah, me too!

    Quote Originally Posted by secondhand View Post
    Tony, a veritable cornucopia of horological niceness that is!!

    However, based on the current set, which one gets to most air time these days?

    Regards, David
    Probably the 5513 and JLC Chrono, David.

    Quote Originally Posted by java View Post
    A stunning collection of horology's finest, beautifully presented with a large helping of photographic genius.

    I feel spoiled
    You're such a schmoozer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    Yes, the Sinn's lovely. I'm not sure I could sell any of them, so I may be safe!


    *now all have slight signs of wear, which I prefer - as I'm not scared to wear them!

    I'm with you on this tony light signs of wear is acceptable and makes me enjoy wearing my watches



    Well, I'm trying a full-lume damasko (which if I like I'll keep and if I don't I'll flip) and I picked up a CWC quartz diver as a beater.



    Nail, head (unfortunately).



    Cheers, Andy. The Autavia GMT was just too minty - my vintage watches now all have slight signs of wear, which I prefer - as I'm not scared to wear them!

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    Nice varitey.

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    Best set for a while that mate and although the odds are somewhat lower than they've been in the past, I've still put a tenner each way on a couple of changes before the year end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by burnsey66 View Post
    Best set for a while that mate and although the odds are somewhat lower than they've been in the past, I've still put a tenner each way on a couple of changes before the year end.
    Hmmm... well, the PAM is slightly more vulnerable than the others but now I've put it back on its black alligator strap I'm loving it again. Everything else is pretty safe, so you may have to put your hand in your pocket for once

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    Tony, a fantastic collection and a hard task reducing the collection down I guess. Will it look the same in 2014? And

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    That Sinn will be out the door soon i bet.

    Lovely watches, i love the Glashutte, its sooo much better in the metal too. I am properly envious of that one.

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    Leave my Sinn out of it!!!

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    Excellent collection and photos as always Tony,

    Col.

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    Really nice collection

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    They're all lovely Tony! The Ed White for me is my favourite and is almost perfect, that fact that it's yours and not mine is it's only flaw!
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    I love the blue hands on the Reverso, I'm sure I would spend all day staring at them if I had a classic Reverso...

    The dial and handset on the 806 looks sublime also.

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    Nice bunch! Well done!

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    Not a stinker to be found...

    You, sir, have exceptional taste.

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    A gorgeous collection Tony, nice and balanced with a bit of everything:-)

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    Thanks very much, guys.

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    Very nice SOTC Tony.... I do like that 806, been dribbling over the one on SC!

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    As ever very nice. There again, whenever you do a SOC, I am always so impressed.

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    Speedy for me although it would be the 5513 if the lime was creamier, looks very very white!
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    As requested - a quick SOTC

    Quote Originally Posted by learningtofly View Post
    Well, ask nicely...
    Haven't I got enough of your cast offs???

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