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pdpmojo · 8 November 2011, 04:29 AM

It all started with an old quartz seiko chronograph that I got from my dad in grade school. I don't have a picture of it, it exists only in my memory now. I wore the living hell out of that watch, every day.

My first swiss piece was a Tag 2000 Exclusive when I was 18. Even at that age, I knew I wanted something mechanical.

My next piece would be the 16710 GMT. This would be the one to ignite the fire.

I had to order a beater to protect my new GMT. After joining and spending a few minutes on this forum, I had to order one of these:

When I received my first big bonus and promotion, I rewarded myself with this.

A few years later, I found myself in Vegas where I was seduced by this little seiko.

Next big promotion and new job, I thought I deserved one of these.

Couple of weeks into the summertime, I decided to pick up a new beater for beach/fishing days.

My last and most recent is my engagement gift. An 116400GV:

I think I am done for now. I'll get a shot of the entire collection sometime today.

Hydrographer · 8 November 2011, 04:49 AM

One really nice collection you have there my friend.
Particularly like that white dial Seiko!
I have an Orange Monster ariving tomorrow as a beater myself and cant wait.

OrangeSport · 8 November 2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrographer

Particularly like that white dial Seiko!

Yes - that Seiko is gorgeous....

Actsulb · 8 November 2011, 04:51 AM

Congrats, nice collection.

HL65 · 8 November 2011, 06:13 AM

Very nice collection!

316lad · 8 November 2011, 06:28 AM

What a journey - Glad you've arrived.

Nice one.

nauticajoe · 8 November 2011, 06:48 AM

Nice collection!

Complete?......that's what they all say.

Rags · 8 November 2011, 06:55 AM

Nice collection. I have the same seiko diver on a oyster bracelet, It's a great watch.

DiamondJack · 8 November 2011, 07:18 AM

Nice collection and great photos. But complete...... That's what we all say until the next one catches our eye

Time2time · 8 November 2011, 07:22 AM

Beautiful collection.

Especially the last one. But I am biased.

dddrees · 8 November 2011, 07:22 AM

Nice collection, Congrats.

chicagofan · 8 November 2011, 07:26 AM

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing.

drockadam · 8 November 2011, 07:42 AM

Fantastic collection!

Watch5150 · 8 November 2011, 08:53 AM

Yes...it is a progressive disease.

Nice collection.
What are you eyeing next?

NYC6 · 8 November 2011, 09:17 AM

Speedmaster is next on my hit parade.

pdpmojo · 8 November 2011, 09:15 AM

I think the next will be the PP 5960. Always wanted one, and I think it is a far enough goal for now.

Tunacan26 · 8 November 2011, 09:23 AM

I think a collection with different brands is great. I, however, having a smaller collection, have chosen to limit it to just Rolex and Tudor.

Koee · 8 November 2011, 09:26 AM

Great collection, congrats.

pdpmojo · 8 November 2011, 09:29 AM

I think I tried to structure my collection with as much variety as I could. Red, blue, green, orange, white, black. Chronograph, GMT, Non-date, diver(s), dress, and square. 37MM-42MM. I think the only overlap I have I are the two seiko divers, but everyone knows the monster is something of a unique character.

What else could I ask for?

mjclark32 · 8 November 2011, 10:11 AM

Nice and congrats!

MortgageGuy · 8 November 2011, 10:17 AM

Great collection! Love the pics and the meaning behind each one, thank you for sharing

sea-dweller · 8 November 2011, 11:59 AM

Nice collection!

FeelingTheBlues · 8 November 2011, 12:55 PM

Great collection and pictures my friend, looks like we found a Seiko ambassador here!

brkanand · 8 November 2011, 12:59 PM

A bevy of beauties! Congratulations!!

HACKNSACK44 · 8 November 2011, 04:17 PM

Congrats!!

joe100 · 8 November 2011, 04:24 PM

Complete? bwahahahaha. It never ends my friend. NEVER. You'll have something new before you know it

threemonkeys · 8 November 2011, 04:35 PM

Fun pictures and descriptions. Nice watches.

zhiunit · 8 November 2011, 04:39 PM

great choice you made on that last one =)
wear in good health!

Cru Jones · 8 November 2011, 07:00 PM

nice tour, thanks. some very nice choices along the way.

SWIMPRUF · 8 November 2011, 09:59 PM

Sweet collection.

8 November 2011, 04:29 AM	#1
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	I think I am finally complete. It all started with an old quartz seiko chronograph that I got from my dad in grade school. I don't have a picture of it, it exists only in my memory now. I wore the living hell out of that watch, every day. My first swiss piece was a Tag 2000 Exclusive when I was 18. Even at that age, I knew I wanted something mechanical. My next piece would be the 16710 GMT. This would be the one to ignite the fire. I had to order a beater to protect my new GMT. After joining and spending a few minutes on this forum, I had to order one of these: When I received my first big bonus and promotion, I rewarded myself with this. A few years later, I found myself in Vegas where I was seduced by this little seiko. Next big promotion and new job, I thought I deserved one of these. Couple of weeks into the summertime, I decided to pick up a new beater for beach/fishing days. My last and most recent is my engagement gift. An 116400GV: I think I am done for now. I'll get a shot of the entire collection sometime today.

8 November 2011, 04:51 AM	#4
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Congrats, nice collection. __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

8 November 2011, 06:13 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice collection! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 November 2011, 06:55 AM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Nice collection. I have the same seiko diver on a oyster bracelet, It's a great watch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

8 November 2011, 07:22 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice collection, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 November 2011, 04:49 AM	#2
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	One really nice collection you have there my friend. Particularly like that white dial Seiko! I have an Orange Monster ariving tomorrow as a beater myself and cant wait.

8 November 2011, 06:28 AM	#6
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	What a journey - Glad you've arrived. Nice one.

8 November 2011, 06:48 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice collection! Complete?......that's what they all say.

8 November 2011, 07:18 AM	#9
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Nice collection and great photos. But complete...... That's what we all say until the next one catches our eye

8 November 2011, 07:22 AM	#10
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Beautiful collection. Especially the last one. But I am biased.

8 November 2011, 07:26 AM	#12
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing.

8 November 2011, 07:42 AM	#13
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Fantastic collection! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

8 November 2011, 08:53 AM	#14
Watch5150 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: SoCal Watch: How can you choose Posts: 11	Yes...it is a progressive disease. Nice collection. What are you eyeing next?

8 November 2011, 09:17 AM	#15
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Speedmaster is next on my hit parade.

8 November 2011, 09:15 AM	#16
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	I think the next will be the PP 5960. Always wanted one, and I think it is a far enough goal for now.

8 November 2011, 09:23 AM	#17
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	I think a collection with different brands is great. I, however, having a smaller collection, have chosen to limit it to just Rolex and Tudor.

8 November 2011, 09:26 AM	#18
Koee Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phuket Posts: 197	Great collection, congrats.

8 November 2011, 09:29 AM	#19
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	I think I tried to structure my collection with as much variety as I could. Red, blue, green, orange, white, black. Chronograph, GMT, Non-date, diver(s), dress, and square. 37MM-42MM. I think the only overlap I have I are the two seiko divers, but everyone knows the monster is something of a unique character. What else could I ask for?

8 November 2011, 10:11 AM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice and congrats! __________________

8 November 2011, 10:17 AM	#21
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Great collection! Love the pics and the meaning behind each one, thank you for sharing __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

8 November 2011, 11:59 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice collection!

8 November 2011, 12:55 PM	#23
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Great collection and pictures my friend, looks like we found a Seiko ambassador here! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 November 2011, 12:59 PM	#24
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	A bevy of beauties! Congratulations!!

8 November 2011, 04:17 PM	#25
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

8 November 2011, 04:24 PM	#26
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Complete? bwahahahaha. It never ends my friend. NEVER. You'll have something new before you know it

8 November 2011, 04:35 PM	#27
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Fun pictures and descriptions. Nice watches.

8 November 2011, 04:39 PM	#28
zhiunit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: zhi Location: delaware Watch: grandseiko sbgj001 Posts: 374	great choice you made on that last one =) wear in good health! __________________ -TT daytona gold crystal dial -SS/WG DJ 36mm rhodium dial diamond markers on jubilee -WG blue sub -Grand Seiko SBGJ001

8 November 2011, 07:00 PM	#29
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	nice tour, thanks. some very nice choices along the way.

8 November 2011, 09:59 PM	#30
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Sweet collection. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

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