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mfer · 17 March 2012, 11:20 AM

...well.......vintage is taking that to a whole new level for me. (I don't own a vintage yet)

I can't tell you how many hours I've spent "shopping" lately and I have no leads!

Yeah.....its fun!

sleddog · 17 March 2012, 11:22 AM

Good things come to those who wait Mik....
Cliché, but true!

Paladin · 17 March 2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Good things come to those who wait Mik....
Cliché, but true!

very true when it comes to vintage. It's important not to get "buck fever" and pull the trigger at the first watch that comes along because you are not able to wait any longer. Discerning collectors know that eventually what they want will come along.

My personal view is that if the watch I want does no come along then it was not meant to be.

If you need immediate gratification then a new Rolex from the AD is the way to go.

Frogman4me · 17 March 2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

very true when it comes to vintage. It's important not to get "buck fever" and pull the trigger at the first watch that comes along because you are not able to wait any longer. Discerning collectors know that eventually what they want will come along.

My personal view is that if the watch I want does no come along then it was not meant to be.

If you need immediate gratification then a new Rolex from the AD is the way to go.

Well said. Be patient Mik

mfer · 17 March 2012, 11:34 AM

Guys, I'm not getting impatient. I'm enjoying the hunt! I never really looked and always assumed that there were more out there than there are, that's all.

Paladin · 17 March 2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Guys, I'm not getting impatient. I'm enjoying the hunt! I never really looked and always assumed that there were more out there than there are, that's all.

Just out of curiosity, wherep are you looking?

red1108nyc · 17 March 2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

...well.......vintage is taking that to a whole new level for me. (I don't own a vintage yet)

I can't tell you how many hours I've spent "shopping" lately and I have no leads!

Yeah.....its fun!

Be patient Mik!!! You have many good folks here who will help fuel the fire and be on the look out.. the hunt is great indeed!! I know that my 1680 took about 6 months to source.. 1675 about 3 months and 5513.. another 3 months... after you see enough specimens.. when the right one comes along, you just know it!

Fred

Frogman4me · 17 March 2012, 11:42 AM

You could always call Ku, Jed or Shear and get things in motion.

mfer · 17 March 2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

Just out of curiosity, wherep are you looking?

The right one! :-) I'm still learning mind you.

Basically any sub within reason. 5512/5513/5508

mfer · 17 March 2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

You could always call Ku, Jed or Shear and get things in motion.

And miss all this fun.......

I may if I get to itchy, but I'm having a good time for now.

mfer · 17 March 2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Be patient Mik!!! You have many good folks here who will help fuel the fire and be on the look out.. the hunt is great indeed!! I know that my 1680 took about 6 months to source.. 1675 about 3 months and 5513.. another 3 months... after you see enough specimens.. when the right one comes along, you just know it!

Fred

I hear you loud and clear Fred. I'm patient (to my wife's approval!)

cruvon · 17 March 2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

very true when it comes to vintage. It's important not to get "buck fever" and pull the trigger at the first watch that comes along because you are not able to wait any longer. Discerning collectors know that eventually what they want will come along.

My personal view is that if the watch I want does no come along then it was not meant to be.

If you need immediate gratification then a new Rolex from the AD is the way to go.

Well said but not always easy to put in practice:). Waiting for me upto a certain extent is fine but am willing to compromise on attributes I deem not too critical if the waits going be too long. Example, a never polished watch, etc.

Alcan · 17 March 2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

...well.......vintage is taking that to a whole new level for me. (I don't own a vintage yet)

I can't tell you how many hours I've spent "shopping" lately and I have no leads!

Yeah.....its fun!

Bill, the hunt is the rush!!

I spent 2 1/2 years looking for this 1937 telephone dial for Nancy. I came across several during my search, but most had very poor dials or non-original bracelets. Perserverence finally paid off, and I found this all original museum quality piece in Australia:

mfer · 17 March 2012, 01:35 PM

2.5 years Al!

Alcan · 17 March 2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

2.5 years Al!

Yep. We weren't in a hurry, wanted to find the right watch. And we knew that once we had it, it was going to be around for a lot of years.

Perseverence my friend, it will eventually pay off.

onkyo · 17 March 2012, 01:59 PM

Patience + Luck = Success....

I am sure success is just around the corner Mik!

azguy · 17 March 2012, 11:27 PM

I agree, the hunt is fun

Rick-O · 18 March 2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

...well.......vintage is taking that to a whole new level for me. (I don't own a vintage yet)

I can't tell you how many hours I've spent "shopping" lately and I have no leads!

Yeah.....its fun!

Roger that Mik!! You've got the bug FOR SURE!!

Some people get so wrapped up in the hunt,,,,and when they finally get their hands on their grail, are a little empty inside and immediately start looking for the next one. This has happened to me personally, so I speak only for myself here....but for me, I can always tell I have the RIGHT watch when I finally stop looking....LOL

Good luck on the search buddy!! Looking forward to lunch

mfer · 19 March 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick-O

Roger that Mik!! You've got the bug FOR SURE!!

Some people get so wrapped up in the hunt,,,,and when they finally get their hands on their grail, are a little empty inside and immediately start looking for the next one. This has happened to me personally, so I speak only for myself here....but for me, I can always tell I have the RIGHT watch when I finally stop looking....LOL

Good luck on the search buddy!! Looking forward to lunch

I got a bug? I wonder who got me sick?!?!?!

inspires · 19 March 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

The right one! :-) I'm still learning mind you.

Basically any sub within reason. 5512/5513/5508

Mik - indeed the hunt is the most enjoyable part of the vintage world. If you're looking for a 5512/5513, Eric Ku has a few nice examples on his site www.10pastten.com

Cheers,

Eric

jvo300 · 19 March 2012, 09:15 PM

Patience is important! In my experience, it can be more difficult to flip the vintage piece than a modern should you want to move on to another. I've lost my shirt a couple of times due to impatience!

mineral · 20 March 2012, 12:24 AM

The hunting process is the most enjoyable part. You don't know what will come up next.

Michael M. · 20 March 2012, 01:22 AM

Have a good time, remember always buy the best!! Don't give up your search!!

17 March 2012, 11:20 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	You know I have always said the hunt is half the fun... ...well.......vintage is taking that to a whole new level for me. (I don't own a vintage yet) I can't tell you how many hours I've spent "shopping" lately and I have no leads! Yeah.....its fun! __________________ member#3242

17 March 2012, 11:22 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Good things come to those who wait Mik.... Cliché, but true! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 March 2012, 11:34 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Guys, I'm not getting impatient. I'm enjoying the hunt! I never really looked and always assumed that there were more out there than there are, that's all. __________________ member#3242

20 March 2012, 12:24 AM	#22
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	The hunting process is the most enjoyable part. You don't know what will come up next. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

17 March 2012, 11:42 AM	#8
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	You could always call Ku, Jed or Shear and get things in motion.

17 March 2012, 01:35 PM	#14
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	2.5 years Al!

17 March 2012, 01:59 PM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Patience + Luck = Success.... I am sure success is just around the corner Mik!

17 March 2012, 11:27 PM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I agree, the hunt is fun

19 March 2012, 09:15 PM	#21
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Patience is important! In my experience, it can be more difficult to flip the vintage piece than a modern should you want to move on to another. I've lost my shirt a couple of times due to impatience!

20 March 2012, 01:22 AM	#23
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Have a good time, remember always buy the best!! Don't give up your search!!

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