I’m done for this year are you?

[Stuno1]

I buy to keep and never to flip but it doesn’t always work that way.

Out:
- Tudor Pelagos - I sold my Pelagos after less than a year owning it. I knew I wanted it and I knew it had a very utilitarian aesthetic but it just wasn’t versatile enough in the end. Lovely watch but just not for the moment.

In:
- Tudor black bay 58 - I bought this before selling my Pelagos and it contributed to the demise of the Pelagos. The 58 is a stunning, well proportions versatile and comfortable watch. It has become one of my daily watches and I never plan on selling it.

- Tudor black bay GMT - Having sold my Pelagos I was on the hunt for a replacement. I dismissed the GMT as the dimensions sounded too big for my taste. Having tried one on (and done the research prior) it’s a peach. The crystal makes up 1.5mm ish of the 14.5 thisckness and the bevelled bottom of the case makes it wear considerably smaller than the regular BB 41 line. The silver detailing makes it look crisp and almost modern. It is a lovely and versatile watch. I interchange this with my 58 for daily use and it will be my travel watch.

SOTC:
- Tudor BB58 - diver and daily
- Tudor GMT - GMG and daily
- Longines conquest - beater
- Omega seamaster AT golf 8500 - smart occasions and occasional weekend watch
- Seiko gifted to me by my dad - sentimental value
- Tommy hilfiguer - sentimental watch bought for me by my now wife

Future plans:
I did want a Rolex GMT master BLRO but the jubilee was a concession for me and honestly I prefer my Tudor. My plans are now wide open and for a while I am just enjoying my current collection. It’s. Happy time.

Stu

[Chris_in_the_UK]

Quiet year for me TBH.

Out - Linde Werdelin Spidolite, very difficult decision but a mate was very interested and it got me a Panerai 243 Sub in a trade which I had wanted for ages.

In - Other than the PAM, nothing so far but the ZRC thread has got me thinking I should buy one. Toying with a Radiomir, but having had one before I think the ZRC will come first.

Possibly the JP market Aqualand that was recently released, but the ZRC has priority.

What are we like!.

[Stuno1]

What are we like!.

Mental but it makes us happy 😃

[hafle]

I'm in the mood for a bb58. Only way that'll happen is through getting rid of a Datejust which is never worn as I just don't do dress watches.

Other than that, nothing else planned for the year other than taking delivery of the newmark 71.

Outgoings are the Smiths vanguard, 29A, and 29AM.

[Omegamanic]

If I get a call for a Pepsi or a Sea-Dweller I’ll buy. I’m waiting for an email on a 5711 and 5167, which I’ll buy when they are allocated. Apart from that I’m desperately trying not to buy any other watches.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

If I get a call for a Pepsi or a Sea-Dweller I’ll buy. I’m waiting for an email on a 5711 and 5167, which I’ll buy when they are allocated. Apart from that I’m desperately trying not to buy any other watches.

So that's 4 then?

Not really trying very hard at all! Lol.

[Omegamanic]

So that's 4 then?

Not really trying very hard at all! Lol.

Well... the Patek’s were ordered years ago, so just waiting until I’m next in-line, but at least I know they will arrive at some point - might not be this year though :( . The Rolex are “expressions of interest” only - so I’m not holding out much hope on them, but you never know.

[Martylaa]

I have a problem trying to find the perfect watch, guess I'm a total flipper (apart from the 16710)...

In this year:
Rolex 16710
Oris Staghorn LE
Tudor Black Bay Blue
Smiths Seafire
Precista PRS-83
Seiko Tuna SBNN035
Grand Seiko Quartz GMT
Halios Seaforth
Smiths Vanguard
Garmin Forerunner 245
Seiko SBJ055 Zimbe
Omega Seamaster 300
Omega Speedmaster Pro
Rolex Explorer
Garmin Fenix 5s
Damasko DA47
Victorinox INOX Carbon
Seiko SARB065

Out this year:
Seiko Tuna SBNN035
Grand Seiko Quartz GMT
Halios Seaforth
Smiths Vanguard
Garmin Forerunner 245
Seiko SBJ055 Zimbe
Omega Seamaster 300
Omega Speedmaster Pro
Rolex Explorer
Garmin Fenix 5s
Damasko DA47
Victorinox INOX Carbon
Seiko SARB065

I've bought my 'grail' watch and now I'm trying to have a general alternative for those days when I fancy a change and also a watch for work and travel.
Ideally I'd like 3 maybe 4 watches and once I have those then finally I should be done...
Jeez looking at the list I realise I have a 'problem' lol...

[WatchIng]

If I get a call for a Pepsi or a Sea-Dweller I’ll buy. I’m waiting for an email on a 5711 and 5167, which I’ll buy when they are allocated. Apart from that I’m desperately trying not to buy any other watches.

I'm sure I remember you having a 5711: am I wrong, are you greedy or did you sell it and regret it?

[Omegamanic]

I'm sure I remember you having a 5711: am I wrong, are you greedy or did you sell it and regret it?

I like to having matching pairs of my favourite watches - I have quite a few pairs at the minute. & my current 5711 is the older style dial, so it would be great to have both

[Dave+63]

I’ve bought and sold a 36mm Everest within a couple of days and bought the 40mm version last week.

Other than that, nothing and no plans either.

[beechcustom]

I made a big (for me) purchase in October so I haven't bought anything this year. I even managed to not buy any cheap and cheerful quartz models! I did however find a Datejust-alike that was sat in my Dad's draw whilst looking for keys. It wasn't working but an £8 battery change soon sorted it. I've been wearing it this week and I love it. The secomds fit the markers bang on, timing is excellent and it has applied markers and I think even sapphire glass. The problem is it's now making me want the real thing in jubilee/smooth bezel/silver dial combo. The worry is I'll end up trying a 126200 on when I collect my warranty card in October. I very nearly put out a wtb for a ss Datejust yesterday as an older silver dial on jubilee may scratch the itch for considerably less money!

[Glen Goyne]

Awaiting a Halios Seaforth Bronze later this month. So far on schedule.


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[tiny73]

Nearly, maybe done. I'm toying with selling the lot for an Urwerk but trying one on isn't so easy...

Out: Rose gold Yachtmaster 116655
In: AP ROO Chrono Titanium
In: Mr Jones Watches Last laugh Tattoo

[notenoughwrists]

Thought I was done, with my Tudor BB Chrono being all things I needed - until I saw that bloody Zenith Defy Titanium on SC at the moment..... it’s lovely and I can’t stop looking at it!!!!

In:
BB steel
GS Divers
BB black
Out:
BB Steel
Grand Seiko Divers
BB Black

Ha ha - I’m mad


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[mjc1216]

Done as i am only a three watch man(apart from G shocks as they don't count)

In Rolex SD43/50 i was after one since they launched and it dose not disappoint...could easily be the one watch for me.

Staying Rolex 216570 Polar so comfy and which i may give to my brother next time i visit Oz.

Out...any sort of smart watch...tried Garmin Fenix 5X and Samsung Galaxy Watch and not for me.

[Berty234]

Thought I was done, with my Tudor BB Chrono being all things I needed - until I saw that bloody Zenith Defy Titanium on SC at the moment..... it’s lovely and I can’t stop looking at it!!!!

In:
BB steel
GS Divers
BB black
Out:
BB Steel
Grand Seiko Divers
BB Black

Ha ha - I’m mad


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The Zenith is calling you, I can hear it in my watch roll ;)

I think I am far from done this year, it has been a mad one...

[mitch1956]

having four this year inc a cartier, DJ41 , CW and a cheapo quartz, also with nigh on £1000 in service costs on two watches I am done this year ,
new year a new wish list , but I will not let the collection grow more than 12 , so it will be as it has been 1 in 1 out .

[Robsmck]

Only one in this year this far, 126660 JC, one out, PAM 24. But hoping to move a few more on due to a house move (nightmare btw).

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[micks_address]

Yeah after my aqua Terra skyfall I'm done for a while. Thinking of selling my stowa marine Klassik manual wind as it's not getting any wear.

[2ptjoe]

In
The usual submariner date in black.
Deepsea
Sorry but never can remember the numbers !! I just love this
Fenix 5X


Out. Nothing. I keep the buggers much to the annoyance of my watch.

Still 3 months to go so would like a Seadweller should I find a nice one

- - - Updated - - -

In
The usual submariner date in black.
Deepsea
Sorry but never can remember the numbers !! I just love this
Fenix 5X


Out. Nothing. I keep the buggers much to the annoyance of my watch.

Still 3 months to go so would like a Seadweller should I find a nice one

[timor54]

Out:
2 x Christopher Ward, 2 x Seiko, 1 x Hamilton, 1 x Bulova, and 1 x vintage.

In:
Oris Aquis green
Tudor BB58

I’ve succeeded in reducing down to a manageable number and very content as I now mostly wear my two Tudors.

I must however admit that I’m fascinated by the new Apple Watch 5...

[JPE]

I'm done for LIFE.

I just need a couple of watches to finish my collection. Haha.

[watch-nut]

Nothing in
Nothing out

Very depressing

Want :

126710BLRO
16750
126600 SD
5164R RG Aquanaut

None of which I’m gonna see anytime soon 😭

[Benji053]

In: 126710 BLRO

Out (probably): 16600
Out (probably): 216600

Moving house is expensive :(

[Raffe]

In: 126710 BLRO

Out (probably): 16600
Out (probably): 216600

Moving house is expensive :(

So will we see you running to 250 in order to sell those on Sales Corner or will you use one of your other TZ-UK member IDs? Only curious.

[dougieb]

Having stuck with two watches for about 10 years, I've recently increased the collection and got into the dangerous habit of flipping


In:

Sinn 104
Sinn 857
Sinn u2
Sinn u1
Pelagos Blue
Pelagos LHD
BB GMT
BB Dark

Out

Sinn 104
Sinn 857
Sinn u2
Pelagos Blue

When I get round to it (i.e before the end of the year) I'll be moving the U1 and BB dark on. That will leave me with a 4 watch collection - Speedy, 2254, BB GMT, Pelagos LHD. The plan is to stick with that 4 for all of 2020

[paul.woolrich]

In: rolex explorer no date, black bay Gmt, speedmaster apollo 11 50th

Out: nothing yet, but planning to let my Pelagos, blackbay bucherer & breitling superocean go.

If I get the call on a Rolex Hulk I'll pull the trigger, but I've been waiting forever like most people.

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[mikeveal]

In:
Tissot T660
Sicura Memostar
Vulcain hand cranker
Carpentier auto day/date
Lanco Autolub

All are mint, the last three were NOS, the first two barely worn. Done? Well, I don't have an itch for something new, but I still scan ebay and bid when I find something I like.

I don't do "Out".

[scooby]

In
Black bay s and g
Pam 1392
Pam 913
Pam 753
Black bay bronze slate dial
Omega apollo 11 50th

Out
Rolex hulk

Impending hopefully
Sub non date
And a new radiomar to replace the 753


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[peter2704]

In
Black bay s and g
Pam 1392
Pam 913
Pam 753
Black bay bronze slate dial
Omega apollo 11 50th

Out
Rolex hulk

Impending hopefully
Sub non date
And a new radiomar to replace the 753

Why did the 753 go for another rad??
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[snowman]

I really hope so.

I hadn't planned to add any watches (I'm not good at moving them on, either!), but I still managed to acquire 3 new (to me) watches this year!

Precista PRS45 Aerotimer
Laco Flieger Typ B
Sinn EZM-3

Small beer, numerically and fiscally, compared to what many have added, but with over 40 watches now, adding more seems crazy!

My trouble is I buy what I like, not with any grand plan in mind - The notion of selling a large number (many are very cheap watches anyway) to fund a single 'better' watch just doesn't appeal to me.

In my mind, I often think I'd like a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms or a Zenith 1969 El Primero, but I suspect in reality I'd always be put off by the cost for a single watch, either (new) would be a nice dive trip to the Galapagos and whilst I could get some of my money back on a watch, I think the experience would be priceless by comparison.

Next year, my new year's resolution will be to NOT buy any watches

M

[julian2002]

We are completing out house move in 11 days so watch buying is the last thing my bank can contemplate at the moment. We are moving from a 3 bed to a 5 bed so the cost of curtains and blind alone would probably get me a very nice piece - and a divorce.

Once the move is done though watches are firmly back on the agenda. I'm now focusing on complications rather than specific watches. I have a predominantly tool / sports watch focused collection so feel the gaps are...
1) Chronograph - I'm not a fan of the speedy or monaco so at present i'm thinking BB Chrono or Breitling Chronomat (which may lead to a twofer)
2) GMT / World time - has to be traveller type not office, this restricts things to things like Tudor GMT, GS GMT, Breitling Chronomat GMT / galactic unitime or UN Dual Time.
3) Dress watch - Looking at going a bit silly here and going for a cheap chinese tourbillon, eddies future art deco piece or something similar. A Cartier Tank XL of some kind would be nice but a bit pricey for something i'll rarely wear and only own for 'completeness'.

I've never really liked fleigers but maybe some sort of B&R would be on the cards if a cheapie crops up somewhere.
There are many other niches / complications I like - gas tubes, ana-digi, world time, but these would be more fluid, the above would be keepers so will have to be bought wisely.

[MarkR]

Been fairly quiet this year:

In:
* Explorer 214270
* Sub ND 114060
* On order.....BB 58
* On order.....OP 39 White Face

Out:
* BB Heritage
* Explorer 214270
* Explorer II 16570

I'm really tempted to sell my GMTc and cash in on the recent price rises, i'm not sure they'll go any higher tbh and I wear the Sub more than the GMT. I sold a Planet Ocean 2500 42 3 years ago and really miss it....so tempted to pick another one up.

[strell]

Quiet year for me

IN

BB58
Borealis
Seiko samurai

Out
Borealis

Do have a sub and bb gmt in order hopefully one will come in by the end of year

[Tom-P]

1) Chronograph - I'm not a fan of the speedy or monaco so at present i'm thinking BB Chrono or Breitling Chronomat (which may lead to a twofer)

Think Zenith, also.

[julian2002]

Think Zenith, also.

I'd love to like Zenith chronographs as they have an amazing history but I find the styling just not my cup of tea. Sub dials are too big / close together and there are some truly ghastly(to my eyes) open heart things that i'm sure some people love the look of but I just can't. I'm sure some people would say the same for the chronomat - it's no shrinking violet and is 'busy' but to me it just gels, the BB chrono is a total bargain and looks good too. Nothing is on the cards any time soon so my fickle taste may change and who knows what i'll end up with lol.

[Tom-P]

I'd love to like Zenith chronographs as they have an amazing history but I find the styling just not my cup of tea. Sub dials are too big / close together and there are some truly ghastly(to my eyes) open heart things that i'm sure some people love the look of but I just can't. I'm sure some people would say the same for the chronomat - it's no shrinking violet and is 'busy' but to me it just gels, the BB chrono is a total bargain and looks good too. Nothing is on the cards any time soon so my fickle taste may change and who knows what i'll end up with lol.

I hear you - I don't like the open-hearts *at all*. But I was thinking more:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ze...-2-introducing

[TURGUT]

Stıll waiting for adjust fiancing for 16610

[RAJEN]

Not all Zenith Chronographs have aopen heart

[Mad14]

In:
Omega Aqua Terra Quartz teak dial and applied markers
Omega Aqua Terra Skyfall 38.5

Out:
Omega Aqua Terra Quartz teak dial and applied markers

Potential before the end of the year.

In:
Smiths Everest

Out:
Seiko SKX013



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[Wilson_smyth]

im in a constant state of horological superposition, im always done, have enough watches and also always in search of a new watch.

[mtagrant]

No, not by a long shot. :)

From what I can remember...

In:
Rolex DJ41 Blue
Zenith Defy Xtreme
Zenith Spindrift
Zenith Rainbow Flyback
Omega Aqua Terra
Omega DSOTM
Tudor Heritage Chrono
GP Laureato Evo 3
IWC Aquatimer
BP Fifty Fathoms blue dial / titanium
Oris Aquis
Omega Double Eagle Perpetual Calendar
Longines Conquest Ceramic / Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL
Zenith Doublematic
Metal G Shock thingy

Out:
Rolex SD43
Rolex Skydweller Rose Gold
Rolex SD4K
Omega PO GMT
Corum Bubble Bats
Zenith Defy Xtreme
Zenith Spindrift
Zenith Rainbow Flyback
Breitling Seawolf Black Steel Cobra Dial
Omega Aqua Terra
Omega DSOTM
Tudor Heritage Chrono
GP Laureato Evo 3
IWC Aquatimer

Still another 3 months to go, so more activity on the horizon - perhaps a Yachtmaster II

[Raffe]

No, not by a long shot. :)

Wow. Respect.

[xellos99]

I have only just got back into watches after a loss of interest for a few years.

I have bought about 7 or 8 in as many weeks and I hope that is me done now.

They were not the most expensive watches but still adds up quickly when you buy many £300 - £400 watches

[spuds]

I said to a colleague just the other day “I’ve not fancied anything watch-wise in ages” and two days later I bought a 16610LV Green Sub’ and a 116613LB TT Blue Sub’!!

Outs:
SS Pepsi
Blue Skydweller
RG DD40


Ins:
RG DD40 (Buyers Remorse, I bought it back again!)
16610LV
116613LB
1969 5513
16622 SS YM


I’m sure there’s been others I’ve forgotten but it’s been a busy year for me watch-wise and I don’t think it’s over yet!!

[bubi]

Are you kidding? The expedition is not out yet!

...
BUBI 0_0

[sish101]

^^^ Yes, you could say that

Sent through the ether by diddling with radio waves

[Watch_Collector]

I think I’m done on incomings this year, may let a couple go though


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[learningtofly]

No, I’ve got something very special arriving in a week