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Takonwong · 1 January 2018, 10:49 AM

Happy New Year to all!
I was just reflecting on the year gone by when I looked at my profile on this forum. I joined in 2012 when I bought my first "proper watch" which happened to be a Rolex 116520 white dial. I then reflected on how many watches have been through my ownership since then and I found myself very surprised at the number of them and it's only been 5 years. Some years have been quite dormant but these last two years I admit I've been through a few.
Does anyone care to share any similar experiences? I've always bought with the intention to keep but since 2015 only one has remained constant and that is the 79220N which I nearly sold but changed my mind at the last minute and asked for it back from the dealer.
The list of watches I have had which I can remember are listed below but not necessarily in chronological order! And of those I still have a few.

Daytona 116520 white x 2
Daytona 116509 black wg
Speedmaster DSOTM
Datejust II silver / Arabic
116610LV x 2
15300st blue
Broad arrow bi metal
16610LV x 2 (sold one to my friend non profit) sold the other to liquidate funds at time of need
PO 45mm black
PO 45.5 titanium blue
JLC ultrathin moonphase silver
CW trident SH21
BLNR
TG grand carrera 8 GMT brown
VC overseas deepstream
15400st silver
116622 blue
116610ln
116713ln
Tudor bbn
Tudor bb dark
Seiko presage power reserve
Casio edifice toro rosso
Heuer Autavia 85th
SD43 (thought I'd love it but realised it was way too thick for my liking)
Calibre de Cartier diver blue

Need to calm it down...

Giangos · 1 January 2018, 10:59 AM

Wow, did you have time for anything else??

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Takonwong · 1 January 2018, 11:02 AM

No I was / am a bit obsessed. My wife says that too though credit to her she's been relatively understanding.

Takonwong · 1 January 2018, 11:07 AM

And amongst all that I did get her an Omega constellation auto bimetal.

dafuture · 1 January 2018, 11:25 AM

I've had a similar experience! I bought my first proper watch (my Explorer) in February. Since then... (in no particular order)

Seiko SRP777 "Turtle"
Omega Constellation Globemaster (white dial/bracelet)
Tudor Black Bay Blue (ETA)
Seiko SNZF17 "Sea Urchin"
Seiko SKX007
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Date (grey dial)
Seiko Marinemaster 300 SBDX017
Tudor Submariner 79190
Seiko SBQJ017
Oris Artelier Date (Two-Tone)
Tag Heuer Professional 1500

Out of those, the Tudor Sub was a purchase made last week (and I'm in love) and the Tag I inherited from my grandfather when he passed. Everything else is either gone or marked to be sold.

Onikage · 1 January 2018, 11:36 AM

I'm not going to lie -You definitely have a problem. You must be having a lot of fun though.

polaris72 · 1 January 2018, 06:13 PM

I admire you remembered them all. Which ones did you keep and why?

Takonwong · 1 January 2018, 07:59 PM

I don't know which I will keep for the long term except the Tudor, because I really like it, it wears well on me and it suits most occasions. I like to research the watches before I buy and I usually get caught up in the moment and I feel I need to own it but once I do my feeling towards it change!

Currently I have the Heuer Autavia 85th - bought because I wanted a chrono (in house movement as well). The problem with the Daytona is it feels too small on my wrist.Oh! I had aTudor Fastrider black shield too which I didn't get on with! I think this will stay with me awhile, I listened to Biver's interviews and hope he can turn Heuer around.

VC Overseas - because I really like it and I got it at a good price! This will stay until I have the "holy trinity" unless another VC replaces it.

15400st - keeper, beautiful dial, bracelet and movement! And I've grown to appreciate and really like the size without the depth.

116610LN - only just got it. Really nice but I tend to pick up the Tudor BB over this.

116713 - still here because it's my only GMT and bi metal.

Seiko presage - keeping because there's no point selling it and it has a power reserve haha!

Casio Edifice - keeper, holiday watch when I am with my children

tamiya · 1 January 2018, 08:42 PM

Works out about 7weeks each...

Busyboy · 1 January 2018, 09:28 PM

I'm the same

My list went up a year or so ago... Crazy
Can't even be bothered to write the up to date one?!

I need to reign it in

Spoonage · 1 January 2018, 10:00 PM

My journey...

Tag Heurer Carrera Chronograph (Sold)
Panerai PAM183 Black Seal (Sold)
Kobold Spirit of America
IWC Pilot’s Ceramic Watch Top Gun Edition (Sold)
Corum Ti-Bridge
Chronoswiss Kairos (Wedding Present from wife)
Chronoswiss Kairos diamond bezel (Wedding Present for wife)
Rolex BLNR
Tudor Ranger (B-Day present for wife)
Swatch Sistem 51
Rolex SubC
Tudor 79090
Rolex SubC
Tudor BBN ETA
Bell & Ross 123 (bought on first trip to Switzerland)
Rolex DJ (X-Mas present for wife)
Rolex Explorer
Rolex DaytonaC

Takonwong · 2 January 2018, 06:38 AM

Oh! I have a Memorigin Tourbillion too that is still in my collection!

watchwatcher · 2 January 2018, 07:13 AM

I'll be honest, I couldn't even remember that number of watches.

LuminousMaximus · 2 January 2018, 07:17 AM

Are you kidding...? You have more watch acquisitions than posts...

at least you really know what you like

DoctorA · 2 January 2018, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Happy New Year to all!
I was just reflecting on the year gone by when I looked at my profile on this forum. I joined in 2012 when I bought my first "proper watch" which happened to be a Rolex 116520 white dial. I then reflected on how many watches have been through my ownership since then and I found myself very surprised at the number of them and it's only been 5 years. Some years have been quite dormant but these last two years I admit I've been through a few.
Does anyone care to share any similar experiences? I've always bought with the intention to keep but since 2015 only one has remained constant and that is the 79220N which I nearly sold but changed my mind at the last minute and asked for it back from the dealer.
The list of watches I have had which I can remember are listed below but not necessarily in chronological order! And of those I still have a few.

Daytona 116520 white x 2
Daytona 116509 black wg
Speedmaster DSOTM
Datejust II silver / Arabic
116610LV x 2
15300st blue
Broad arrow bi metal
16610LV x 2 (sold one to my friend non profit) sold the other to liquidate funds at time of need
PO 45mm black
PO 45.5 titanium blue
JLC ultrathin moonphase silver
CW trident SH21
BLNR
TG grand carrera 8 GMT brown
VC overseas deepstream
15400st silver
116622 blue
116610ln
116713ln
Tudor bbn
Tudor bb dark
Seiko presage power reserve
Casio edifice toro rosso
Heuer Autavia 85th
SD43 (thought I'd love it but realised it was way too thick for my liking)
Calibre de Cartier diver blue

Need to calm it down...

Wow!
This deserves a picture of your current collection!

GB-man · 2 January 2018, 08:40 AM

I’d probably have a similar list. Maybe a bit shorter

Takonwong · 2 January 2018, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Are you kidding...? You have more watch acquisitions than posts...

at least you really know what you like

chad362wiley · 2 January 2018, 06:02 PM

Love to see the silver AP. My favorite watch.

AK797 · 3 January 2018, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Are you kidding...? You have more watch acquisitions than posts...

at least you really know what you like

When he moves up to Patek that will stop.

mineral · 3 January 2018, 12:44 AM

I think you are okay as I made many purchases last year. Mainly Rolex and Tudor

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1 January 2018, 10:49 AM	#1
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	New year thoughts Happy New Year to all! I was just reflecting on the year gone by when I looked at my profile on this forum. I joined in 2012 when I bought my first "proper watch" which happened to be a Rolex 116520 white dial. I then reflected on how many watches have been through my ownership since then and I found myself very surprised at the number of them and it's only been 5 years. Some years have been quite dormant but these last two years I admit I've been through a few. Does anyone care to share any similar experiences? I've always bought with the intention to keep but since 2015 only one has remained constant and that is the 79220N which I nearly sold but changed my mind at the last minute and asked for it back from the dealer. The list of watches I have had which I can remember are listed below but not necessarily in chronological order! And of those I still have a few. Daytona 116520 white x 2 Daytona 116509 black wg Speedmaster DSOTM Datejust II silver / Arabic 116610LV x 2 15300st blue Broad arrow bi metal 16610LV x 2 (sold one to my friend non profit) sold the other to liquidate funds at time of need PO 45mm black PO 45.5 titanium blue JLC ultrathin moonphase silver CW trident SH21 BLNR TG grand carrera 8 GMT brown VC overseas deepstream 15400st silver 116622 blue 116610ln 116713ln Tudor bbn Tudor bb dark Seiko presage power reserve Casio edifice toro rosso Heuer Autavia 85th SD43 (thought I'd love it but realised it was way too thick for my liking) Calibre de Cartier diver blue Need to calm it down...

1 January 2018, 11:25 AM	#5
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I've had a similar experience! I bought my first proper watch (my Explorer) in February. Since then... (in no particular order) Seiko SRP777 "Turtle" Omega Constellation Globemaster (white dial/bracelet) Tudor Black Bay Blue (ETA) Seiko SNZF17 "Sea Urchin" Seiko SKX007 Oris Big Crown ProPilot Date (grey dial) Seiko Marinemaster 300 SBDX017 Tudor Submariner 79190 Seiko SBQJ017 Oris Artelier Date (Two-Tone) Tag Heuer Professional 1500 Out of those, the Tudor Sub was a purchase made last week (and I'm in love) and the Tag I inherited from my grandfather when he passed. Everything else is either gone or marked to be sold. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

1 January 2018, 11:36 AM	#6
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'm not going to lie -You definitely have a problem. You must be having a lot of fun though. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

2 January 2018, 07:17 AM	#14
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Are you kidding...? You have more watch acquisitions than posts... at least you really know what you like __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

2 January 2018, 08:40 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I’d probably have a similar list. Maybe a bit shorter __________________

1 January 2018, 10:59 AM	#2
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,655	Wow, did you have time for anything else?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 January 2018, 11:02 AM	#3
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	No I was / am a bit obsessed. My wife says that too though credit to her she's been relatively understanding.

1 January 2018, 11:07 AM	#4
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	And amongst all that I did get her an Omega constellation auto bimetal.

1 January 2018, 06:13 PM	#7
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I admire you remembered them all. Which ones did you keep and why?

1 January 2018, 07:59 PM	#8
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	I don't know which I will keep for the long term except the Tudor, because I really like it, it wears well on me and it suits most occasions. I like to research the watches before I buy and I usually get caught up in the moment and I feel I need to own it but once I do my feeling towards it change! Currently I have the Heuer Autavia 85th - bought because I wanted a chrono (in house movement as well). The problem with the Daytona is it feels too small on my wrist.Oh! I had aTudor Fastrider black shield too which I didn't get on with! I think this will stay with me awhile, I listened to Biver's interviews and hope he can turn Heuer around. VC Overseas - because I really like it and I got it at a good price! This will stay until I have the "holy trinity" unless another VC replaces it. 15400st - keeper, beautiful dial, bracelet and movement! And I've grown to appreciate and really like the size without the depth. 116610LN - only just got it. Really nice but I tend to pick up the Tudor BB over this. 116713 - still here because it's my only GMT and bi metal. Seiko presage - keeping because there's no point selling it and it has a power reserve haha! Casio Edifice - keeper, holiday watch when I am with my children

1 January 2018, 08:42 PM	#9
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	Works out about 7weeks each...

1 January 2018, 09:28 PM	#10
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	I'm the same My list went up a year or so ago... Crazy Can't even be bothered to write the up to date one?! I need to reign it in

1 January 2018, 10:00 PM	#11
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	My journey... Tag Heurer Carrera Chronograph (Sold) Panerai PAM183 Black Seal (Sold) Kobold Spirit of America IWC Pilot’s Ceramic Watch Top Gun Edition (Sold) Corum Ti-Bridge Chronoswiss Kairos (Wedding Present from wife) Chronoswiss Kairos diamond bezel (Wedding Present for wife) Rolex BLNR Tudor Ranger (B-Day present for wife) Swatch Sistem 51 Rolex SubC Tudor 79090 Rolex SubC Tudor BBN ETA Bell & Ross 123 (bought on first trip to Switzerland) Rolex DJ (X-Mas present for wife) Rolex Explorer Rolex DaytonaC

2 January 2018, 06:38 AM	#12
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Oh! I have a Memorigin Tourbillion too that is still in my collection!

2 January 2018, 07:13 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I'll be honest, I couldn't even remember that number of watches.

2 January 2018, 06:02 PM	#18
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	Love to see the silver AP. My favorite watch. __________________ 116506

3 January 2018, 12:44 AM	#20
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I think you are okay as I made many purchases last year. Mainly Rolex and Tudor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

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