Purchase plan for 2023

[alternator5588]

Looking to add Explorer II Polar Dial

[mickyd329]

Hoping to break into Patek (5712 or 5205) and FPJ (Chronometre Bleu or Chronometre Sovereign) in 2023.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

I wishhh ak06. I missed the allocation.
For RRCC II.
Already on RRCC III but no clue when it will be coming out.

Rexhep is running way behind on top of huge demand and lack of manpower. Rexhep will NOT increase production, cut corners, take in investors, etc. Which I respect a lot.

Rexhep and his brand Akrivia

I am also on the RRCC3 interest list but no holding my breath.

[HMHM]

The list for RRCC3 is already closed. Good luck for those wanting to get on the list for one.

[Screwly]

Mb&f lm101 in steel hopefully by end of 2023 and still crossing my fingers for a rose gold oysterflex meteorite daytona


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by HMHM

The list for RRCC3 is already closed. Good luck for those wanting to get on the list for one.

If I were them I will offload everything to AD and let them manage their own customers instead. It is quite painful to deal with demanding individuals everyday. I would rather spend my energy making watches.

[enjoythemusic]

ADs cost 35%, a company could probably hire two employees in-house for the same cost.

[opawlows]

Waiting on the call for my YG DayDate 40 to mark my 40th bday next March!

Aside from that probably will just wait to see what G-shock launches for their 40th anniversary as well.

[DCheeta]

Something in titanium. I’m in no hurry to decide, but right now my list of options is:

1. Omega Seamaster Bond NTTD
2. Grand Seiko Evo9 Mistflake GMT
3. Tudor Pelagos FXD
4. Old Breitling Chrono Avenger
5. IWC Pilot Chrono Mercedes-AMG Petronas

I’m open to recommendations!

[Father Goose]

I'll probably be buying my Speedy Pro back from a friend in early 2023 :)

[dirtysprite]

AP RO (Silver dial), VCO (Skeleton tourbillon)

[cantdrive55]

In likely order of arrival:

5270J
7118A (wife)
5968A
5990R
SS Odysseus
5740G
RL Minute Repeater

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by dirtysprite

AP RO (Silver dial), VCO (Skeleton tourbillon)

Ti or RG? My VC SA surprised me and told me that mine Ti may arrive soon.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Optimum :)
No luck, yet, for Resonance!!
FPJ limited 1 piece per year, unfortunately, for now..

I thought the CO waitlist is as long as the RQ now? In any case, great news for getting any FPJ from the boutique these days.

[nicky77]

I would prefer to buy none.
However I am interested in seeing if something interesting comes out next year that I would be open to buying.

[enjoythemusic]

Was thinking about Breguet, but I just heard the Swatch Group is taking five months just for basic service. Bummer, as after-sales service means a lot in the luxury goods sector. Crossing Breguet off my list until customer service time improves.

Anyone have their modern Breguet serviced recently in the USA and how long did it take?

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by Screwly

Mb&f lm101 in steel hopefully by end of 2023 and still crossing my fingers for a rose gold oysterflex meteorite daytona


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm not sure who to blame but I think you, GBman and a few others are responsible for this: I want a Romain Gauthier. The Continuum seems unobtainuum so I'll have to find something else. I now realize that I can't possibly find happiness with the 13 watches that I currently own.
Maybe I'm responsible for this but I refuse to blame myself.

[Screwly]

Originally Posted by cascavel

I'm not sure who to blame but I think you, GBman and a few others are responsible for this: I want a Romain Gauthier. The Continuum seems unobtainuum so I'll have to find something else. I now realize that I can't possibly find happiness with the 13 watches that I currently own.
Maybe I'm responsible for this but I refuse to blame myself.

Have you reached out to AD’s about the continuum? Man it’s so good and pics don’t do it justice





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[gmtmister]

Would love to add:

AP 25594st
AP 26120st
Vintage rolex Day Date
Vacheron Overseas Perpetual

[GusFring]

Currently on the list for a black dial explorer 2 which I expect I’ll get a call about Q1 2023 and this was going to be my only purchase, but now I’m not so sure and may opt for a JLC reverso instead (I know they are of course very different watches) but I have another steel diver with a dark face and so struggling to justify it but who knows, plus the prices of them are dropping significantly meaning I may opt for the older 39mm or an older 42mm if they continue to fall.

[mikea]

Since starting this thread my collection has changed dramatically! Currently sitting with this trio. Still looking to add a white Skydweller, mint DJ 41 and potentially an Omega Speedmaster in 23’.

[Yobrooks]

Expecting my Grönefeld Principia to be finished and on my wrist. Can't wait.

Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

[mulberry083]

Originally Posted by mikea

Does anyone already have their 2023 watch pursuits lined out? This year I picked up a Cartier Santos Blue and Explorer 2 226570 Polar.

For 23’ I’m looking to pick up a White Skydweller and potentially a Glashutte SeaQ Panorama in blue

Interested in hearing acquisition targets from others

Already waitlisted for the VC 4500v Blue, probably won’t see that until 2024 at the earliest. For 2023, hoping to pick up a Speedy when the market softens a bit more, and will look into a Zenith Chronomaster Sport since my AD has made it abundantly clear that a SS Daytona isn’t in the cards, and I refuse to pay grey pricing for it.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by mulberry083

Already waitlisted for the VC 4500v Blue, probably won’t see that until 2024 at the earliest. For 2023, hoping to pick up a Speedy when the market softens a bit more, and will look into a Zenith Chronomaster Sport since my AD has made it abundantly clear that a SS Daytona isn’t in the cards, and I refuse to pay grey pricing for it.

You may be surprised. It seems like the boutique do get quite a few blue 4500v throughout the year.

[Michael1968]

Probably another Ulysse Nardin of course.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by Screwly

Have you reached out to AD’s about the continuum? Man it’s so good and pics don’t do it justice





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You're just making it worse with those pics. I've been in touch with Cellini.

[JSol1]

I’ve been fortunate enough to acquire all the pieces I was after over the past 2 1/2 years so for the first time I’m considering consolidating a few to pick up something different. I’ve been interested in several independents but am finding it difficult to acquire. It’s also difficult because I have a hard fast rule of seeing it on my wrist before committing…

[Gebbeth]

I have a Czapek coming in in 2023, but that was this year's purchase, so that doesn't really count.

I am trying to focus on Patek or another ALS. The Patek would either be a 5205 or 5235 annual calendar, or a 5524 Travel Time.

The ALS would be a Timezone 1 in WG or Grand Lange 1 in WG or Platinum.

Then I will check myself into debtor's prison.

[rolehex]

Hoping Grand Seiko comes out with a red dial watch. They seem to have so many colors available but not that.

[ILoveFerrari]

Originally Posted by llngoc

5740 (It's been over 2 years by now and 2023 should be it)
MB&F Sequential
FPJ TV (crossing my fingers and will find out very soon)
VC 222

And if I am extremely lucky, a very special Voutilainen

And after 2023, things will quiet down and I need a rest :-)

can't wait to see your Kari!!!!

Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk