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bluemartinifan · 26 March 2013, 05:24 AM

Hi All, this may apply a bit more to those who have been collecting for many years and or been fortunate enough to aqcuire and own many watches...

I have an untouched 1680 coming tomorrow (3/26) to my office from Andrew Shear

This is my first 1680 - and I have been fortunate enough to have experienced many vintage and modern "incoming days before The Arrival Day". We finalized the deal last Thursday and I have been guaging my excitement and anticipation since then.

My excitement and anticipation is HIGH - but not the unbridled raw high (i.e. limited sleep the night before) I experienced for the "first ones".
QUESTION: How about you? How does your 4th,5th or 10th incoming feel vs. your 1st or 2nd

Of course - pics coming soon!

Clay · 26 March 2013, 05:38 AM

I must be honest and say that every watch I have ever bought has brought along with it the same excitement...
In fact, the last watch I purchased (This past January) brought with it more excitement then I have ever experienced before...
I think the reason for that is having purchased many watches over the years, I am now much better at gaging what it is that I really am looking for in a watch...
And when I find that, especially after a long long search, it's all the more exciting...
For what it's worth, the watch I purchased in January also came from Andrew...He's a top man...

bluemartinifan · 26 March 2013, 06:08 AM

Great point of view Clay. I agree, I am far more equipped to better evaluate vintage now (and having friends like Beaumont Miller doesnt hurt

).
That gives me a great sense of confidence going into this one. Also - buying from Andrew helps

I am already planning tomorrow morning:
A make coffee
B get dressed
C take loupe to the office
D,E,F,G,H - Z look out the office window for the Fedex truck beginning at 9:00!!!

Clay · 26 March 2013, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

I am already planning tomorrow morning:
A make coffee
B get dressed
C take loupe to the office
D,E,F,G,H - Z look out the office window for the Fedex truck beginning at 9:00!!!

Been there...Very exciting...Enjoy it!!!

storm66 · 26 March 2013, 06:17 AM

I love the thril of the chase/search then the capture.... Awesome
Feeling

Puffy · 26 March 2013, 06:47 AM

after 40+ watches, i keep getting more and more excited... especially as i'm now hunting for the near impossible to find

Jason71 · 26 March 2013, 06:49 AM

Personally, I have different levels of excitement depending on what it is, or where it is coming from. I guess you could call it apprehension. I was VERY excited / apprehensive when waiting for my red sub and 16800 from overseas. I was not so nearly excited when waiting for my white / SS TOG from George Ab. I guess that was because I knew the TOG was safe and in good hands with George

Beaumont Miller II · 26 March 2013, 10:32 AM

As often as possible I try to live vicariously through the person receiving the watch. If I know someone is getting something special in the mail, I want to be the first person they call after the Fed Ex truck drives away and the box is open. That 1680 is one of the nicest out there...enjoy it, you deserve it my friend.

HL65 · 26 March 2013, 10:41 AM

Congrats in advance Russ! I know the watch and it is a gret example! The good thingis the excitement never goes away and is as strong with each new watch as it was with my very first. I live vicariously through Dr. John and hope he sends me the private text shot as soon as package is opened.

Sorry John--couldn't help myself!

Big congrats again Russ!!! Enjoy that beauty....

Clay · 26 March 2013, 11:44 PM

Is John selling watches???
What about me???

Nalk7 · 27 March 2013, 12:35 AM

Very excited, the worst part is when the online tracker says its on a truck for delivery but it never comes

congrats on your new watch!!!

Jason71 · 27 March 2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Is John selling watches???
What about me???

Guess you aren't part of the "club" Clay.

Vincent65 · 27 March 2013, 01:12 AM

All within reason, but I enjoy the buzz too! Looking forward to seeing pics of the 1680. Is it a red or white one, BTW? I probably saw it on AS's website recently. Top bloke with top pieces, congrats.

Clay · 27 March 2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Guess you aren't part of the "club" Clay.

I guess not...

mr.president1 · 27 March 2013, 01:40 AM

Every incoming is very exciting for me. Although my last purchase, an Omega CrPO, was kind of an on the spot purchase. Generally in post on here to decide which one and wait and think about it, but this time I just went right out and bought it.

But, yes, every time is really exciting!!

lhanddds · 27 March 2013, 04:46 AM

Congrats Russ and nice choice. Post some pics if you get the chance

motoikkyu · 28 March 2013, 04:02 AM

Generally, I have to double my medication. Often I soil myself.

theloxmyth · 28 March 2013, 04:18 AM

Great purchase!

Can't wait to view the pictures.

I don't get a chance to get TOO worked-up about an in-coming because I receive them the next day!

I get all a-flutter when I make the payment.

26 March 2013, 05:24 AM	#1
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	How Excited Do You Get With An Incoming? Hi All, this may apply a bit more to those who have been collecting for many years and or been fortunate enough to aqcuire and own many watches... I have an untouched 1680 coming tomorrow (3/26) to my office from Andrew Shear This is my first 1680 - and I have been fortunate enough to have experienced many vintage and modern "incoming days before The Arrival Day". We finalized the deal last Thursday and I have been guaging my excitement and anticipation since then. My excitement and anticipation is HIGH - but not the unbridled raw high (i.e. limited sleep the night before) I experienced for the "first ones". QUESTION: How about you? How does your 4th,5th or 10th incoming feel vs. your 1st or 2nd Of course - pics coming soon!

26 March 2013, 06:47 AM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	after 40+ watches, i keep getting more and more excited... especially as i'm now hunting for the near impossible to find __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

26 March 2013, 06:49 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Personally, I have different levels of excitement depending on what it is, or where it is coming from. I guess you could call it apprehension. I was VERY excited / apprehensive when waiting for my red sub and 16800 from overseas. I was not so nearly excited when waiting for my white / SS TOG from George Ab. I guess that was because I knew the TOG was safe and in good hands with George __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 March 2013, 10:32 AM	#8
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	As often as possible I try to live vicariously through the person receiving the watch. If I know someone is getting something special in the mail, I want to be the first person they call after the Fed Ex truck drives away and the box is open. That 1680 is one of the nicest out there...enjoy it, you deserve it my friend. __________________

26 March 2013, 10:41 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Congrats in advance Russ! I know the watch and it is a gret example! The good thingis the excitement never goes away and is as strong with each new watch as it was with my very first. I live vicariously through Dr. John and hope he sends me the private text shot as soon as package is opened. Sorry John--couldn't help myself! Big congrats again Russ!!! Enjoy that beauty.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 March 2013, 05:38 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I must be honest and say that every watch I have ever bought has brought along with it the same excitement... In fact, the last watch I purchased (This past January) brought with it more excitement then I have ever experienced before... I think the reason for that is having purchased many watches over the years, I am now much better at gaging what it is that I really am looking for in a watch... And when I find that, especially after a long long search, it's all the more exciting... For what it's worth, the watch I purchased in January also came from Andrew...He's a top man...

26 March 2013, 06:08 AM	#3
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Great point of view Clay. I agree, I am far more equipped to better evaluate vintage now (and having friends like Beaumont Miller doesnt hurt ). That gives me a great sense of confidence going into this one. Also - buying from Andrew helps I am already planning tomorrow morning: A make coffee B get dressed C take loupe to the office D,E,F,G,H - Z look out the office window for the Fedex truck beginning at 9:00!!!

26 March 2013, 06:17 AM	#5
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	I love the thril of the chase/search then the capture.... Awesome Feeling

26 March 2013, 11:44 PM	#10
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Is John selling watches??? What about me???

27 March 2013, 12:35 AM	#11
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Very excited, the worst part is when the online tracker says its on a truck for delivery but it never comes congrats on your new watch!!!

27 March 2013, 01:12 AM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	All within reason, but I enjoy the buzz too! Looking forward to seeing pics of the 1680. Is it a red or white one, BTW? I probably saw it on AS's website recently. Top bloke with top pieces, congrats.

27 March 2013, 01:40 AM	#15
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Every incoming is very exciting for me. Although my last purchase, an Omega CrPO, was kind of an on the spot purchase. Generally in post on here to decide which one and wait and think about it, but this time I just went right out and bought it. But, yes, every time is really exciting!! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

27 March 2013, 04:46 AM	#16
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Congrats Russ and nice choice. Post some pics if you get the chance

28 March 2013, 04:02 AM	#17
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Generally, I have to double my medication. Often I soil myself.

28 March 2013, 04:18 AM	#18
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Great purchase! Can't wait to view the pictures. I don't get a chance to get TOO worked-up about an in-coming because I receive them the next day! I get all a-flutter when I make the payment. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

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