What’s the best watch you’ve bought through the forum and still have?

[Carlton-Browne]

Could be this one, I suppose.

[Shakespeare]

This. Bought from SC in, I think, 2015.




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[P9CLY]

Not sure if the "best" watch, although a very nice Tudor Sub.Bought this watch in 2016 & the one ive had the longest.

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[wileeeeeey]

More of a recent one for me but this 5513 I got from SC is pretty special and would need a strong reason to leave.

[Sinnlover]

It would be a close run thing between the flightmaster or vintage Seamaster for me.

[andy tims]

I'm expecting this thread to fill up with owners of LTF's previous forum sales :)

Well there is at least one already.

[verv]

I dunno about LTF but I spot 3 of mine

[devonpete]

I can’t decide between my Reverso bought in 2017 and my 5513 bought in 2016.

[gcleminson]

Dunno about 'best' but of all the watches I've had, from both SC and elsewhere, this is the one I've owned the longest by far.

[LRB255]

I still wonder how I got this for such a bargain price.



Absolutely fabulous watch that I would only part with for something really special

This too...



Oddly the BP & Breitling probably don't get the most wear of those I bought from TZ-UK.

That would go to this...



or this...



The only watch I've bought from SC that I no longer own is a Sinn U1. Always wanted one, hated it when I got it.

Love the BP, is it the 43mm or 38mm. Contemplating the 38mm but not sure if will be too small

[frp422]

This, my 5513. Picked it up from the seller's (Adam?) place of work in Salford Quays so long ago I can't remember when. It previously belonged to a snooker player and I'd like to think it was a competition prize or bought with the winnings :-)

Think I paid about £3.5k or so for a full set, about £750 more than I sold my loose 14060 for to acquire it. It felt expensive at the time! It's been serviced twice in my ownership, so must have had it 10years or more. I swapped out the service bezel insert and prefer the patina of the previous insert despite the missing pip.

I have bought a new Rolex (when such things were relatively easy and affordable) with the intention of replacing it but it's outlasted a ceramic Sea-Dweller, LV, LN, 39mm Explorer and an Explorer II (40mm) which all moved on (for what seems like foolish prices given how much they are now worth!). If only we could have predicted the price of vintage watches would be overtaken by the grey market price for a new one!

The only modern one I haven't tried to replace it with yet is a contemporary no-date Sub, which would be the logical replacement to think about it!

Worn pretty much daily until the last 2 years or so.

Ant

[Mitch]

Well I think I have only bought four off the forum and this was the first, a battered old bruiser









Mitch

[klunk]

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[walkerwek1958]

Close call between these 2, a 1972 Constellation on original bracelet bought in 2019 and a 1962 18ct gold Seamaster bought in Feb 2020. Both were in good condition but benefitted from a thorough service and light refinishing. The Constellation was tricky to do, getting the bezel looking right was a challenge and I`ve subsequently put a small ding in the polished part......annoying! Both are water-resistant for everyday wear and both keep excellent time. Definitely not selling either!

[andyd30]

This one came from a WTB, is enjoyed regularly and as I have not seen another in anything like this condition, it is very unlikely to leave…

[earlofsodbury]

... 1962 18ct gold Seamaster ...

That is absolutely gorgeous! Want!

[MartynJC (UK)]

I am mildy suprised only one watch in my collection is from SC - the Omega X-33. They rest have been bought elsewhere. So I guess by definition it is the Omega X-33 MK2



and latest addition:

[gbn13]

This one. Bought by me in 2016. IIRC there were three previous owners on the forum.

[deepreddave]

Not easy to say especially as my watch mojo is on the decline at present, although I'm not minded sell a number but no targets in mind to purchase either. Probably this one, in part because it would be harder to replace than most of my others.

[greasemonkey]

my SMP was my first forum buy,on my wrist as i write

[tobywatches]

Love the BP, is it the 43mm or 38mm. Contemplating the 38mm but not sure if will be too small

43mm. It wears nice and compact for a 43mm but I can carry off 44 and even, in some cases, 46mm watches. Only one way to find out for you of course...

[Ghost Chilli]

I am mildy suprised only one watch in my collection is from SC - the Omega X-33. They rest have been bought elsewhere. So I guess by definition it is the Omega X-33 MK2



and latest addition:

That is a fantastic collection Martyn. I’d have every single one of them!

[Snowdon]

Unworn 116610LV in 2018 which I still have unworn.

[jukeboxs]

None. I’ve only bought 2 on here, both 10+ yrs ago. The MM “homage” quickly went in the trash. The Omega SMP I bought as a gift for a friend, which he still has. My wife wasn’t happy, still brings that one up!


P.S. ignore the above. I completely forgot about my Rolex LVc, bought off here at a bargain price, and still own (and wear often). Man, how could I forget that …

[jukeboxs]

Unworn 116610LV in 2018 which I still have unworn.

Unworn, never understood that.

[wileeeeeey]

Unworn 116610LV in 2018 which I still have unworn.

Each to their own but how depressing

[Wallasey Runner]

Each to their own but how depressing

Agreed, but after a few years it becomes a doubled edged sword. You do see older watches still stickered listed for sale, but always carry a heavy premium. The buyer who removes those stickers takes a bath there and then. I only ever owned one NOS watch and I sold it fairly quickly at the same price I paid for the reasons above.

I suppose if someone has deep pockets and wants a totally mint watch then it is a good buy for them.

[Liner33]

Was going to sell it and buy a Omega World Timer but the numerous price rises have placed that out of my budget unfortunately

[Snowdon]

I bought it as an investment for my son from all his birthday monies etc. All things considered, it's done well in terms of investment.

I have an LVC myself and love wearing it. My son calls it "green and green" as opposed to the "green and black" that he calls my LV.

[MartynJC (UK)]

That is a fantastic collection Martyn. I’d have every single one of them!

Cheers GC. It’s taken many years and changes to reach this set. Still some I’d like to add but not sure I want to sell any of these.

[sweets]

This, bought from SC here as a fixer upper for just over a grand



I will have this watch as long as I can possibly hold onto it.
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[Raffe]

@Dave O'Sullivan:





@waser:




Countless (20+) others, but those two came to mind immediately.

[china]

I've been a member for over 10 years and have bought quite a few watches from the SC, before Brexit. Funnily, the two of those watches that I still have are both from Swedish members.

I bought this from 744ER:

[NigeG]

Only ever bought three watches on SC but would have to be the last one. Bought from Wileeeeeey. Top bloke!




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[JPE]

Bought a full set 16710 from this forum in 2008 and I still have it.



Belliegro of TZ.uk co-assisted me with a blog of the 16710 that has received already 100K views. So this watch is really a TZ.uk watch for me.

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...ster-ii-16710/

[colin t]

Bought this from here in 2007 and still a firm favourite:

[Marios]

Glycine airman 18. Great watch.

[gcleminson]

Bought this from here in 2007 and still a firm favourite:

Hi Colin,

Is that not the one you bought from me a couple of years ago, or do you have more than one?

[ktmog6uk]

That is absolutely gorgeous! Want!

Never mind want! Need!

[Ghost Chilli]

Cheers GC. It’s taken many years and changes to reach this set. Still some I’d like to add but not sure I want to sell any of these.

I don’t blame you!

Sub ND, VC and Panerai the pick of the bunch for me, but would happily own any.

[Scepticalist]

43mm. It wears nice and compact for a 43mm but I can carry off 44 and even, in some cases, 46mm watches. Only one way to find out for you of course...

It's 50.4mm lug to lug. For me it was too much - I loved the watch and one of the very best I've ever had, but the lug overhang meant I always had a niggle wearing it so I sold it. No idea if the purchaser still has it or if indeed you bought it from him!

[AndyPP]

SPRk by subZero rider, on Flickr

Needs a crystal polish now sadly :-(

[Rob s]

A few watches have come and gone but I still have a black dial PRS-25. Its changed a few times as I've moved to the newer models (does that still count). I think ill always have an Everest variant in the collection.

[Caminos]

None for the moment, but i know that i will finish buying something.


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[Wimm]

I've only brought three watches off the forum but my favourite has to be this vintage quartz GP from Redwolf. I don't think I'll ever get bored of the dial.

[Marios]

^This GP is stunning indeed, congrats.

[Pitch3110]

Simply cannot call it, too many.

Easy call is the ‘I regret to this day’ JLC Hometime

Great thread OP

Pitch

[PawG]

Here’s another lovely Omega I got from here.



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[colin t]

Hi Colin,

Is that not the one you bought from me a couple of years ago, or do you have more than one?

Hi Graham,

I have more than one, yours is here for a quick spot-the-difference :-)

[Kitsan]

Here’s another lovely Omega I got from here.

Ohhhhh I really like this, I've never seen one before!