A MAN & HIS WATCH(es)

[HERITAGE82]

4 - Speedmaster Pro
Speedy Reduced
3 - Seamaster Pro
16520
2- 5513
5512
7016
2 - 79090
2 - 16610
16613
14060
16600
2 - 16710
2 - 16750
2 - 16753
2 - 214270
3 - Black Bays
Tudor Tiger Chrono
Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue
Pelagos blue
Breitling Abyss
Breitling Chronomat
MKII Fulcrum
Bell Ross GMT
Panerai 104
IDF Issued Eterna Matic Kontiki Super
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... I have done a lot of thinking as to why I went through all these watches (40) in search of THE ONE, and I decided to list them because I felt that it brought this crazy flipping addiction to light. I also realized that for me watches have to have sentimental value or meaning to be keepers in my collection.

My Breitling was my college graduation gift from my mother, the Tudor Chrono I wore the day I met, proposed and married my wife, and my Explorer, which my wife engraved, was my wedding present. Each of these watches evoke strong memories of my life.

Other than those three the others have been a revolving door especially since I had a one in one out rule so as you can see it was a quickly revolving door. Lol

This has been a special year in my life with the birth of my son a few months ago. So I decided for my 36th Birthday I would go on the hunt for a present :).

I had a pretty solid 5 watch collection that included a 16750 and Panerai 104 along with the 3 mentioned above. However, I lacked fulfillment with my grouping and was constantly trying to trade the Panerai and make the GMT perfect since it had a damaged dial which was going to cost me $2500+ to replace.

So I pushed myself to think of what watch I wanted and went to the usual suspects listed above which I had flipped multiple times. Then I decided I wanted a lil gold in this one to differentiate it from my others and decided that a TT Daytona was going to be it. I began looking at my options and when I saw the white dial 16523 with the black rings I knew. It had the vintage vibe I love with a modern flair to it since it is very similar to the 116523.

I found the exact version I wanted with the 78363 bracelet (pre ‘92) and traded away the GMT and Panerai. Yes, 2 for 1 since price also factors into my in out rule. Therefore, leaving me with a solid 4 watch rotation that each represent something in my life.

I am so thrilled to have finally, in my mind, found the missing link in my modest collection. This watch to me is a timeless classic that both represents sport and elegance.

My wife bought me this book for my birthday before I even told her I was considering the trade (she never even saw the inside cover). I feel it really puts the final seal on this watch as the one to end the flipping.

I just wanted to share my story and my 16523

Thank you for reading!












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[azs.77]

Thanks for sharing!

[RazorD]

Cool!

[faz]

impressive list of watches to have gone through. Beautiful TT daytona to add too.

[meganfox17]

Whoa! Are you friggin' kiddin' me with the Eterna Super KonTiki IDF? Where did you buy the watch? Is it for real, I mean it's not a redial ,a Franken or having questionable markings, right? Those Hebrew engraved case-backs with unique serial numbers were originally Israeli government issued watches exclusively reserved for the elite forces AND especially for the Shayetet 13 Special Ops Commando Unit of the Israel Defence Forces ( IDF). Your watch probably saw action during the Munich 72' Olympic hostage crises or other secret military counter terrorism and intelligence gathering missions around the world.

I can't believe you actually own a genuine Eterna Super KonTiki IDF but if that's the case then your watch is simply rich with Israeli military history and a pure Badass!!!

[mjclark32]

Congrats on your son and the Daytona!

I, too, picked up the book recently. It’s a great coffee table book

[Boaters]

What a list awesome!

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Whoa! Are you friggin' kiddin' me with the Eterna Super KonTiki IDF? Where did you buy the watch? Is it for real, I mean it's not a redial ,a Franken or having questionable markings, right? Those Hebrew engraved case-backs with unique serial numbers were originally Israeli government issued watches exclusively reserved for the elite forces AND especially for the Shayetet 13 Special Ops Commando Unit of the Israel Defence Forces ( IDF). Your watch probably saw action during the Munich 72' Olympic hostage crises or other secret military counter terrorism and intelligence gathering missions around the world.

I can't believe you actually own a genuine Eterna Super KonTiki IDF but if that's the case then your watch is simply rich with Israeli military history and a pure Badass!!!

It was a really cool watch with a ton of character. I bought it on eBay from a seller from Israel who still sells them. As a buyer of this watch you just need to be meticulous about the nuances in the details of the engravings on the case back.








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[Kel_Solaar]

Wow!

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Congrats on your son and the Daytona!

I, too, picked up the book recently. It’s a great coffee table book

Thank you!

I find the book really interesting since it has such a wide range of watches from Patek to Casio’s and the stories behind their meaning to each owner.


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[Urosfan]

Wow that’s a great assortment

[fskywalker]

I had flipped over 70 watches over the last few years (mostly Omegas) so understand you!

Nice Tudor Panda, mine says hi!




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[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

I had flipped over 70 watches over the last few years (mostly Omegas) so understand you!

Nice Tudor Panda, mine says hi!

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Now you made me feel better :)

The 79270 is such a useful reference with all the features and I love your red sweep hand ... Time, Date, Chrono, second time zone and countdown bezel

[bobby71591]

Great Post!

[HogwldFLTR]

Nice story; congratulations on child and watch!!!

[uniqueMR]

Great post and awesome collection :)

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Now you made me feel better :)

The 79270 is such a useful reference with all the features and I love your red sweep hand ... Time, Date, Chrono, second time zone and countdown bezel

Thanks! Congrats on your son!

Yes the atudor Chrono came with a red Tiger dial and white hands but source the panda dial and red hand to make it just perfect! Would like to see a picture of your 16523


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[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Would like to see a picture of your 16523


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Happy to oblige





... and the simple yet elegant clasp.




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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Happy to oblige











... and the simple yet elegant clasp.









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Nice!


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