State of the Collection

[Omegamanic]

I'm finally back at my second home after quite an eventful time - so I've got most of the watches I have over here out, along with a few new arrivals (thank you to forum members), to decide which rotations I want available for Christmas/New Year etc, before I put the rest back in the safe.

I'll probably be looking at some serious consolidation next year, as I didn't do very well on my plans to do that this year! I will take a very critical look and decide if it's appropriate to swap overall numbers for some more special/and or expensive pieces; hopefully that will have a huge effect on overall numbers, as I'm running out of space everywhere with all the bloody boxes!


A few Rolex

Space for a new BB GMT??

Two-Tone & Speedies for us old folks

Some of the Omega Divers - the rest of the SMP300M's are still in the safe

A few favourites - I'm loving the 60th Anniversary Railmaster and Seamaster

Odds & Sods

Some of the quartz

[gcleminson]

I can't help thinking how difficult it would be to build that collection from scratch in the current climate.

Is that a Ventura automatic digital in the bottom pic? I've always been intrigued by those.

[PAM580]

Wow! That's an incredible collection.

[Progressive]

Stunning collection. Which was also my thought when I presumed it ended at the Rolex box! Incredibly versatile with all needs covered. Awesome.

[ronnie3585]

Fantastic collection!

What's sitting below the Natilus?

[Omegamanic]

Stunning collection. Which was also my thought when I presumed it ended at the Rolex box! Incredibly versatile with all needs covered. Awesome.

I did have a lot more Rolex, around 26 at one stage - but I sold a lot of them off in two stages to clear the mortgage. Probably would have been a better financial move to have kept them - but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

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Fantastic collection!

What's sitting below the Natilus?

Glashutte Original PanoInverse - thanks to the forum :)

I had a Pano but the XL Moonphase and always wanted the PanoInverse. I've sold all Moonphase watches - I have no need/want for the feature, as nice as it looks on some watches.

[Omegamanic]

I can't help thinking how difficult it would be to build that collection from scratch in the current climate.

Is that a Ventura automatic digital in the bottom pic? I've always been intrigued by those.

I wouldn't even contemplate building up a sizeable collection at the moment, but it's been slowly added to or evolved over 25 years, so a little different to starting from scratch over a short period.

Yes, it's a Ventura built (but called the BMW "Z" watch, due to the closing mechanism) I just love it! I have a couple of the non-Z watch versions too. It won a red dot design award.

[gcleminson]

Yes, it's a Ventura built (but called the BMW "Z" watch, due to the closing mechanism) I just love it! I have a couple of the non-Z watch versions too. It won a red dot design award.

Ah yes I think it was that exact model that got me looking at them - think it had a BMW logo on the rotor? Neat concept. Never seen one in the flesh though.

[Hood]

Great collection and nice diversity.
The one that stands out for me is that bimetal Seamaster-it has never crossed my mind before.
The picture of the SLA017 unfortunately doesn't show it at its best angle as the dome on it looks fantastic when caught in the light but you would be there all day trying to catch each of these in their best pose.
Lovely pieces.

[Omegamanic]

My word, imagine you good but a few nice houses with that collection!


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If it's in a nice country, I'll keep 2-3 and go for it 😁👍;)

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Great collection and nice diversity.
The one that stands out for me is that bimetal Seamaster-it has never crossed my mind before.
The picture of the SLA017 unfortunately doesn't show it at its best angle as the dome on it looks fantastic when caught in the light but you would be there all day trying to catch each of these in their best pose.
Lovely pieces.

SLA017 is lovely, but I've no idea how you'd get a decent pic

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Great collection and nice diversity.
The one that stands out for me is that bimetal Seamaster-it has never crossed my mind before.
The picture of the SLA017 unfortunately doesn't show it at its best angle as the dome on it looks fantastic when caught in the light but you would be there all day trying to catch each of these in their best pose.
Lovely pieces.

SLA017 is lovely, but I've no idea how you'd get a decent pic

[ASW1]

Scott, you're out of control... LOL.

And your idea of reduction doesn't sound very radical. I have to say that I'm now of the view that any more than 10 is too many. I'm on 9 at the moment, and do have my eye on a couple of others, but they would require some sales to cover.

When I've done my downsizing over the years I go through a process of this or that, this or that and on and on until I've got them all in order. Following this I then started to sell with those bottom of the latest and then get one roll and keep going... Gone on, give it a go, it's addictive.

PS on the subject of addictive, how much have you flirted with Panerai? Dangerous for those of us with a mildly addictive nature... I recommend it ;)

It would be super to see a collage of your entire 'global' collection some time.

[kultschar]

That is nuts!!!

You have done well not to consolidate

[Omegamanic]

Scott, you're out of control... LOL.

And your idea of reduction doesn't sound very radical. I have to say that I'm now of the view that any more than 10 is too many. I'm on 9 at the moment, and do have my eye on a couple of others, but they would require some sales to cover.

When I've done my downsizing over the years I go through a process of this or that, this or that and on and on until I've got them all in order. Following this I then started to sell with those bottom of the latest and then get one roll and keep going... Gone on, give it a go, it's addictive.

PS on the subject of addictive, how much have you flirted with Panerai? Dangerous for those of us with a mildly addictive nature... I recommend it ;)

It would be super to see a collage of your entire 'global' collection some time.

I know!

I blame this place!

I’ve been lucky to stay away from Panerai - but there are a few models I do really like. I dislike their patented crown guard, so that rules out a lot of models thankfully :)

I can’t help trying out watches, brands or models that I like the look of. I wish I was better like some of the flippers; selling to fund the next acquisition, but I generally find selling things, any things, a hassle.

[RustyBin5]

Awesome collection. Should be easy to whittle down though. I’m sure the ones you keep will be more than enough to keep you happy . Thanks for sharing

[James.uk]

I think I remember you selling a lot off.. seem to have grown again!



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[-Ally-]

And I thought I had too many!

Nice collection though.

[gray]

Daytona still on the wrist then? 😉

[KingKitega]

Thanks for sharing sir. What a collection and great you're sticking to what you like.

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[Omegamanic]

I think this is a fair point. The Nautilus street value would make me wary wearing it - does it get much wrist time?

I also accept your point of 'knowing what you like' - but consolidation would simply mean freeing cash? Though at the moment, better off just keeping the Rolex in a safe with the way things are.

The Patek I wear it quite a lot, especially when I’m travelling. I’m waiting for my place in the 5167 que, which should be sometime in 2019 :)

Consolidation would probably be selling 2-3 watches of 2-3k and buying 1. I’m not sure there are any Rolex I’d want to sell, Ive done that before and regretted it - I miss having all my different dial 16600’s, the other 16610LV’s and 14060’s for example.

I think I remember you selling a lot off.. seem to have grown again!

I started talking about the sell off for the mortgage in 2012, and managed to do most of it from the following year I think from memory, so it’s been slowly building back up for 5 years.

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Daytona still on the wrist then? 

Oh yes, just brought it back over with me as I was missing wearing it, and like the Patek it doesn’t get worn at the farm.

Ah yes I think it was that exact model that got me looking at them - think it had a BMW logo on the rotor? Neat concept. Never seen one in the flesh though.

Yes, BMW on the rotor. I was after one for a long time. It’s one of the very few watches I’ve been bought - an ex managed to track one down; she is still a good friend and I’ll catch up with her in town for a cuppa over the weekend - she will be wearing either a Seamaster Bond, or an Explorer :)

Thanks for sharing sir. What a collection and great you're sticking to what you like.

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Cheers - have a great weekend!

[AlexM]

Super collection and nice to see some diversity.

[MartynJC (UK)]

How do you wear them all? Do you have a rota?

[barbosas]

Very impressive, congrats and enjoy it in good health.

[woodacre1983]

What a great collection! Very similar in taste to me. But I too would love to know how many you wear and how you set a rota or choose?


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[Omegamanic]

How do you wear them all? Do you have a rota?

What a great collection! Very similar in taste to me. But I too would love to know how many you wear and how you set a rota or choose?


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I set aside 11 in two boxes and 1 on my wrist, so around 12 watches at a time - but maybe 6 of those will never change and will always be in any rotation.

but... I generally just grab whatever watch of those I have out depending on how I feel on a particular day. Some months I just end up wearing one watch a lot more than others.

Id love to get down to around 10-12 really nice watches.

[fierbois16]

I wouldn't mind an 'odds n sods' box like that. , outstanding collection. Thank you

[WillHarris2306]

Jesus Christ, i'm speechless (apologies for my blasphemy to those who follow the word of the lord).

Your watch boxes probably cost more than my whole collection.

Good to see a couple of G Shocks in there though.

[blackal]

Some collection, indeed!

In an ideal (thief-free) world - worthy of a display case.

(actually - looks like Laing’s window)

[WillHarris2306]

P.s. you have a space in your Tudor box for something. Maybe a GMT?

[Johnosul]

Great and varied collection of some lovely watches.

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[Robsmck]

Thanks for posting. I thought that my collection was excessive, I now feel much better about it.

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[jamestmusic]

What a fantastic collection!


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[ray_li30]

Wow great collection! No doubt there will be a queue of buys should you look at consolidating next year.

[hyl1987]

Fantastic. Any chance you use a watchwinder when on rota?

Love the WG Daytona!!

[MTM84]

That is just phenomenal!


And I’m in the wrong job! Lol


Let me know if you ever decide to let the Ploprof go!

[robinsongreen68]

very impressive- like others, i thought the first box was the whole thing!

[cannondale]

Wow, what a fabulous collection

[Omegamanic]

Fantastic. Any chance you use a watchwinder when on rota?

Love the WG Daytona!!

Watchwinder? No, never - I don’t own a perpetual calendar, so there is no need/point imho.

I love the WG Daytona. I’ve had a few steel Daytona’s over the years, but they never stayed that long; the WG just feels and looks right to me. It was a huge commitment at the time and, prior to the Patek, the most if ever spent on a watch. I’ve worn it to the gym, mountain biking, travelling (including Brasil - which I probably wouldn’t do again now I’m older and slower lol). It would make a very good only watch imo.

[wolfeyes1974]

Stunning!

[RajLondon]

Watchwinder? No, never - I don’t own a perpetual calendar, so there is no need/point imho.

Amazing collection, wear in good health.

Maybe a perpetual calendar could be purchased after the consolidation?

[Gaz77]

WOW! What an amazing collection and really great to see that you wear them all too, good on you, enjoy in good health.. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed reading through this thread on a cold raining Saturday morning👍

[Rossmore10]

My word, imagine you good but a few nice houses with that collection!


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[wileeeeeey]

What collection. A collection of collections? Pulling those boxes out of the safe in the morning would give me anxiety!

[Omegamanic]

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What collection. A collection of collections? Pulling those boxes out of the safe in the morning would give me anxiety!

Why the anxiety - the majority are locked away at any one time, apart from quick badly taken pics like those above.

[raptor]

Very nice indeed




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[boywithabubblegun]

I'll just add another "Wow" to those above. What a superb collection. Can't see me ever getting to that kind of level but I admire your dedication to the hobby.

Saddly (for me!) I only saw one watch in common with the few that I've collected so far, and that's the Speedbird GMT. I've been thinking in recent days how much I enjoy wearing mine and really admiring the no-nonsense quality feel that it has, especially given the price. Being fairly new to this game I was wondering if it was just due to my first exposure to a half decent tool watch, but seeing one in amongst a collection like this makes me realise that perhaps it's not just me.

Anyway, thanks for sharing. Great to see what this collecting malarkey looks like when it's done properly!

[Omegamanic]

I only saw one watch in common with the few that I've collected so far, and that's the Speedbird GMT. I've been thinking in recent days how much I enjoy wearing mine and really admiring the no-nonsense quality feel that it has, especially given the price. Being fairly new to this game I was wondering if it was just due to my first exposure to a half decent tool watch, but seeing one in amongst a collection like this makes me realise that perhaps it's not just me

The Speedbird GMT is worn more than most - it’s an excellent watch, and just looks and feels right to me. I’ve bought 4 of them! Two are now in Oz, one with a very good friend, and the only with my partners father - can’t remember what happened to the other one ;)