If memory serves me well, I bought my GO PML XL from you (crikey must be 5 yrs ago!). You had a massive thing for calendar/perpetual and moon phases. How things have changed!Originally Posted by JC180
My present lot.
I've had the BLNR since 2013 but all the other have joined since last November starting with the SD4K, then the EXP II in Jan, RG YM and Sub LV in Jan too, followed by the IWC, Pelagos, Omega and BB GMT.
I have a few on order at the AD and a few others I'll target when funds permit.
Your memory serves you well, hope all is good.
I see what you're saying with 4 dive watches, 3 GMT and 2 chronographs...
I still do in fact appreciate complications, very much so, however, my priority once the house was largely complete was to rebuild my steel Rolex collection as it was set to cost significantly more that I'd sold them and only looked likely to get worse.
The others I'm thinking of is a complicated JLC, probably pre 2012 unless its a Duometre, AP or VC dual time, UN El Toro, Patek 5960 etc. But i'm indulging in some lower end watches as I've spent crazy sums since late last year getting to this stage.
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All is good - I still enjoy the GO, though I do not wear it so much as my current attire is much more slack, but the GO still represents incredible value. Fit and finish are top notch. GO are a great brand IMO.
Your rationale in how to rebuild the collection is totally sound and prudent - best case scenario is SS Rolex flat lining.
On the complication side of thing - all the options are great. I love the Duometre. For a dual time I'd suggest another Ulysse Nardin - the classic dual time, I think that watch is fantastic. And if you're looking at dual times, I'd say also look at World Timers - the L. U. Chopard is a great thing. The El Toro is also a phenomenal watch.
I've ummed and aah-ed about the 5960, still not sure about it. Some days I think amazing, the other days leaves me cold! But your last statement is also true, there are lots of interesting things at the lower end, definitely worth exploring
So you ended up with the platona!
Quite the upgrade from the day dates. Never really like Daytona’s (herasay I know) but the platona with the weight (and I think bigger lugs) is really something else.
Some amazing pieces in the last 5-10 post. Congrats to the owners !
Which has more heft on the wrist, the Platona or the D-Blue?
I'm heavily betting on the Platona. Tried one on and it was immensely heavy compared to anything in steel or white gold.
The platinum Daytona weighs considerably more than the D-Blu but is obviously less chunky, it wears quite small.
My favourite watch which gets the most wrist time is the Rio 2016 Omega Speedmaster- it’s my daily and I love everything about it, super comfortable bracelet, lovely dial, deadly accurate time keeping.....
Love it. Speedy with a date and a more interesting case. I just sold my moon watch but might have a look at these next time I'm shopping.
I know Omega get lots of flack for banging out limited editions but the Rio Speedmaster just hit the nail on the head imho......great watch for the money....
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-o...52210435001001
Been a while since I posted but here is my small collection:
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Every base covered!Been a while since I posted but here is my small collection:
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Here's mine
A couple have left the collection: a couple of Seiko Turtles and a Radiomir which is now with my brother.
The most recent acquisitions are the Seiko Cocktail Time, bought in early 2018, and the Tudor Chrono bought in summer 2017.
Back (L to R): IWC 3717-03 Spitfire Chronograph, Fortis B42 Pilot Professional Chrono (not seeing much wear these days), Breitling Chrono-Matic (rarely worn)
Middle (L to R): Tudor Heritage Chrono, Tudor Pelagos ETA, Rolex 16700 GMT Master (now has a Pepsi bezel), Omega SMP
Front (L to R): Oris Miles Tonneau Day Date (doesn't get much wear these days), Seiko Cocktail Time Sky Diving, Omega Geneve (rarely worn)
Lovely.Here's mine
A couple have left the collection: a couple of Seiko Turtles and a Radiomir which is now with my brother.
The most recent acquisitions are the Seiko Cocktail Time, bought in early 2018, and the Tudor Chrono bought in summer 2017.
Back (L to R): IWC 3717-03 Spitfire Chronograph, Fortis B42 Pilot Professional Chrono (not seeing much wear these days), Breitling Chrono-Matic (rarely worn)
Middle (L to R): Tudor Heritage Chrono, Tudor Pelagos ETA, Rolex 16700 GMT Master (now has a Pepsi bezel), Omega SMP
Front (L to R): Oris Miles Tonneau Day Date (doesn't get much wear these days), Seiko Cocktail Time Sky Diving, Omega Geneve (rarely worn)
I really like the Oris Miles, I’ve been looking for one of these for a while now but they seem pretty rare.
Excellent selection there. The Royal Oak and Reverso are among my all time favourite watches. VC looks very nice tooBeen a while since I posted but here is my small collection:
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VC is pic of the bunch there. I always see the AP RO as a special watch but in that pic it almost looks outclassed by the VC. Certainly not as nice.
That's a whole lot of bases covered!Been a while since I posted but here is my small collection:
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Thank you. Absolute stunner!Here you go, as previously mentioned photography is not my strong point!
The watch really changes colour in the different lights. Can be bright shiny and almost silver in colour or can be quite dark and coppery looking! Bezel also really changes in the light. Beautiful watch actually.
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Thanks. I really ought to wear it for work a bit more.
There are some stunning collections on this thread. Please keep them coming
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Fairly average compared to some on here, but it works for me. Some usual suspects in the top row, and the forum favourite Aerospace too. The 1953-ish IWC Cal 89 is as close as I get to a dress watch. The Seiko Monster is the most original divers watch of the last 20 years, so I have both first generation models. I really like Bell and Ross, a rather independent minded French company, so a classic inherited from the Sinn era in the Demineur, and my new arrival the 123 Geneva. Shame on you if you thought they only did square! The Geneva’s finishing and attention to detail is immense. G-Shock x2
Dave
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Can someone I.D the 2nd watch from left for me??I need a bigger watch box
It's a Timex.
Oh hang on.......AFAIK it's a Patek Philippe 5146R-001
What's been relegated to the outside of the way y box alongside the Air King Date now you have the ceramic Seamster?I need a bigger watch box
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My current, albeit often changing, set. Got bored of Rolexes, enjoying some variety :)
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That’s a very nice small collection. Particularly like the Sinn, one of my favourite.My current, albeit often changing, set. Got bored of Rolexes, enjoying some variety :)
And is that a BB58?
Thanks. Yes indeed, my second one... :)
An extremely small collection in comparison with most people in here.
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Here are my current crop. I wear them all quite a bit but both Explorers see the most wrist time.
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The Beijing part of the collection
(Beihai, ZunJue, ZunDa, Pilot, Shuangling double calendar, 3 SB5's and 2 BS-2's)
Two watch collection. Best affordable quartz pair
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Oh I like that Zenith.My current, albeit often changing, set. Got bored of Rolexes, enjoying some variety :)
I love that case shape (circular bezel set in shelf-like case background) as used by Zenith, IWC Ingenieur, Rolex Oysterquartz, and many others.
Thanks, that what I thought until the wife said "your watches all look the same"!!
So I decided to introduce some variety...
Only a partial SOTC for just now, but I'll post the rest later.
This picture covers the main part of my collection of watches from Edinburgh that I have acquired over the last few years.
The monster on the right has gone onto pastures new. ....but the rest are still present and correct.
For the last nine months, these five
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Very crisp picture👍For the last nine months, these five
White date wheel on the Spork. 4r36 mod?The monster on the right has gone onto pastures new. ....but the rest are still present and correct.
That’s it....two mechanics, two quartz.
I’ve just realised that three of the four were brought used from TZers.
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Thank you, a fair amount of meddling was needed to get fromVery crisp picture
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Three beauties were moved on to TZ members early in the year and this is the batch thats left.
Not sure came to me with a crystal swap doesn't hack or handwind.
Might have had a replacement 4R at some point the teplacements I've seen for sale have had white date wheels.
Had to have a spork and they are a bit thin on the ground to be picky.
Looks good with the white.
Probably time I did an updated SOTC thread but this will have to do for now...
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