Feels good to be back - and the obligitory state of the collection (yawn)

[Mr Curta]

It's great to see you back, it sounds as though the various life changes have brought you to a contented place. I absolutely adore that Chronostop.

The flightmaster 911 is still with me, a firm favourite on the cracking custom strap.

[Toshi]

Thanks everyone - some very kind words

Welcome back Rich. I’ve had a few of your watches over the years, as well as countless straps. I particularly remember the DLC PRS-20 Destro. Great to see you active again. Dave

You know, I'd actually forgotten about that. It wasn't quite to everyone's taste, but I thought it worked

Not one to blow smoke, but Rich was my watch guru back in the day!

I'm not sure anyone ever thought about me as a watch guru TBH

Lovely to see a 125 in the mix; my birth year watch, but I haven't got the wrist size to pull it off. How does it compare to the Pams for size?

It's big and heavy - wears similar to a 47mm steel Panerai. I've owned countless Speedmasters but the 125 is the only one I couldn't part with. I bought my watch from a retired Swiss Omega tecnician, and although it doesn't get worn much it's one of my absolute favourite watches.

Great to see you back!
You need some 47 mm Panerai - for sure!

I really don't . Since loosing weight I've sold all my 47mm Luminors as they are just too big for me now. There's more chance of me buying a 40mm Luminor than a 47mm now

What model is the first Omega ? I’ve been hankering after a soccertime but prices mad and your model has a similar dial

It's a Chronostop, one of the larger cushion case models. Mine has what's known as a roulette dial. There's a good basic write up here https://danhenrywatches.com/blogs/journal/the-omega-chronostop

100 watches is a lot, after my collection went up and now I have brought it back down I feel more satisfied, sometimes too many dilutes the passion for the watches you really appreciate.

That's very true, and culling a collection drastically also means you have to make some tough choices. I've been left with 20 or so watches that I realy can't see me ever parting with, and although I do sometimes wish I hadn't sold a particular watch (most often my old Sinn 857 UTC, Omega Speedsonic, IWC 3538 or Panerai 190) I don't regret letting any of them go.

[andy tims]

Good to see you back properly Rich. You still have a fine collection.

[RAJEN]

Good to see you back, Rich.

[snowman]

I knew the name rang a bell!

I've got one of your straps, but it's so nice I'm not sure I've any watches worthy of it, so it hasn't been fitted!

I should probably try it on my Speedmaster

M

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[mycroft]

Great to see you back, Rich.

Your Panerais make me miss my 156...

Simon

[verv]

WB Rich.
I love that FL Deep blue, 233 and the chronostop.

[degsey]

He does indeed - and I rate them very highly.

https://toshi-straps.co.uk

R

Thanks for the link, they do look nice

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