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Old 14 November 2012, 12:11 PM   #1
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Bought your grail but still thinking of others.....

2012 has been great, I've managed to purchase the 2 watches which I've always wanted: Omega SMP and Rolex DJII

But despite getting what I've always thought are the watches that I wanted, I still can't take my eyes off the GMTII, Omega PO 42mm and worse of all, DJII with blue lume sticks (mine is the 116300 with blue roman)

Is this normal or am I just too greedy and fickle minded?! In addition, these watch forums are really pretty addictive!!
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:15 PM   #2
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I agree. It is normal. Yes. Forum visiting can be equally addictive!
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:17 PM   #3
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You're a terrible person!

In all seriousness, it's a sickness. Wear your current pieces with pride and be grateful that you've been able to purchase such awesome (and expensive) watches.

The addiction will never subside, so enjoy the ride!
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:32 PM   #4
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I think you always need something to shoot for. I picked up 4 watches this year, first from an AD, 2 from DavidSW, and my Grail from Mark Theken....a WG Daytona Meteorite.

That being said, once you have the Grail, it ceases to be one, so I was longing for a WG Sub. Just made a deal for that yesterday and expect it next week from DavidSW.

The only question is.....what will be my next Grail.....I'm already eyeing a Paul Newman Daytona.
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:35 PM   #5
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You are very normal - it's part of the human condition!
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:37 PM   #6
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I've got a problem with roving eyes. I can't keep from looking at other watches.
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:39 PM   #7
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Very normal! I am always looking to add to my collection!
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:41 PM   #8
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Pretty normal. I'm always looking for my next keeper.
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Old 14 November 2012, 01:37 PM   #9
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This is normal, especially if you hang around watch forums. With so many beautiful shots of other models, it is only natural to desire adding to your collection.
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Old 14 November 2012, 01:39 PM   #10
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Exactly, just when you think you have it figured out, someone shows another one and drives the bar back up.
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Old 14 November 2012, 01:52 PM   #11
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I guess swapping the dial is out of the question...
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Old 14 November 2012, 01:52 PM   #12
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I think the TRF does this to people...I know few people who only own 1 Rolex, and they're fine with it.
I visit the forum daily and see too many nice watches...in turn it makes me want every single one
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Old 14 November 2012, 02:01 PM   #13
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It's normal for most of us watch folk, however it's sick to me for myself... It just doesn't end, ever :/ and sometimes I wonder what the hell is wrong with me? How can I not be content with my collection that's pretty insane? Oh well
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Old 14 November 2012, 04:22 PM   #14
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It's normal for most of us watch folk, however it's sick to me for myself... It just doesn't end, ever :/ and sometimes I wonder what the hell is wrong with me? How can I not be content with my collection that's pretty insane? Oh well
Give them to me, you have too many
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Old 14 November 2012, 04:26 PM   #15
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I bought my Grail a month ago, anxious to return to the "one-watch" days where you strapped it on and didn't think about it or what you were wearing. Three days later I bought back a vintage DJ TT I used in the trade. Then I replaced the 1998 EXPII Polar with a very like new 2010 Noir (with the 3186 movement). I'm expecting Rolex #4 at the end of the week.

It truly is a sickness...
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Old 14 November 2012, 04:34 PM   #16
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The first step is admitting you have a problem
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Old 14 November 2012, 04:39 PM   #17
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I bought my Grail three months ago & still thoroughly enjoying the honeymoon.

I have to make a conscious effort to wear my other watches & then they're only on the wrist for 6 hrs.
I know that this situation will probably change but cant see it happening for a while yet.

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Old 14 November 2012, 05:23 PM   #18
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The question is: do you really need it? For me, one perfect watch is sufficient.
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Old 14 November 2012, 05:57 PM   #19
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It's 'normal' , given that we're all posting on a watch-obsessed forum on a daily basis...
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Old 14 November 2012, 08:10 PM   #20
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It never ends.
I've bought many "grails" before but there always is another. Just a matter of when..
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Old 14 November 2012, 08:22 PM   #21
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The question is: do you really need it? For me, one perfect watch is sufficient.
I'm trying to go that way, although I have to say it's very, very difficult!

I've sold all my Rolex collection and bought one, and only one, IWC Pilot.

I'm trying my friend, I'm trying!
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Old 14 November 2012, 08:35 PM   #22
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It's a mild form of G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). We all suffer from it. Nothing to worry about.
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Old 14 November 2012, 10:41 PM   #23
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Totally normal, after finally buying a SubC after joining this forum nearly 3 years ago, I now need to have the Hulk, I just gotta, and plan to get one early next year.
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Old 14 November 2012, 11:26 PM   #24
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I got the same problem, I now got 4 Rolex's. Wean I first purchased my first one I was 99% sure it would be my first and only watch, for the next 10-20 years. Oh boy was I wrong... There is no need to fight it, just let it flout your boat and take you to what ever watch the addiction wants.

Something I do to keep from spending too much money on watches, and to keep them from stacking up is I put some of them for sale every now and then, for a price higher then what I payed. This way some of them every now and then gets sold and I get fresh cash to buy another watch or one more of the same.
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Old 14 November 2012, 11:35 PM   #25
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Welcome to the club - you can check out, but you can never leave ! When I joined TRF, I had 3 Rolex watches and a few other brands - I now have 7 Rolex watches, and a few other brands and I still NEED to buy the Sub C and DSSD - good luck !
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Old 14 November 2012, 11:37 PM   #26
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Normally, as soon as I bought my second Rolex Submariner 1680, I saw a picture of 5513!! Now I'm trying to save for one of those. Already know what will happen then ......




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Old 14 November 2012, 11:59 PM   #27
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I'm glad there're so many like-minded fellows here (makes me feel normal)!!

I've to say that the lust and desire for another timepiece can be quite overwhelming, especially some of the models from my favorite brands: Rolex and Omega! And these watches really know how to seduce my innocent mind!
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Old 15 November 2012, 12:03 AM   #28
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scary.......isn't it
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Old 15 November 2012, 12:11 AM   #29
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Pretty normal in my opinion. Although I purchased mine three months ago and have had a tough time trying to wear my other watches at all. I've done it but it hasn't been easy.
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Old 15 November 2012, 12:24 AM   #30
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Welcome to the club - you can check out, but you can never leave ! When I joined TRF, I had 3 Rolex watches and a few other brands - I now have 7 Rolex watches, and a few other brands and I still NEED to buy the Sub C and DSSD - good luck !
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