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rootbeer7 · 31 July 2021, 05:48 PM

I’ve loved watches since I was little and always bought various digital watches as a kid and later quartz mechanical ones.
I joined TRF nearly 7 years ago with a couple of vintage pieces and tt Submariner and what changes there’s been; both in the market place and my feelings towards watches I own.
Firstly I’m glad about all the watches I’ve owned and sold and have no regrets. The most underwhelming piece was a 16610 and if I could have one of them back it would be a 1665 (which got too valuable to wear comfortably).
Just prior to the first lockdown, my last Rolex went to fund a late tritium Speedmaster and during those lockdowns, I really started to look at my small collection. Out went a Panerai 233 to fund a watch I lusted after in the 90s; a Franck Muller Master Calendar, and then a Seamaster 300 for an early Panerai Base as I missed having a Panerai, but not the complications. The Speedmaster is staying!
So, here, finally I feel I’ve got it covered (for now); Dress, Vintage, Daily. There’s also a couple of G-Shocks for gardening/car washing.

Pw92676 · 31 July 2021, 08:59 PM

Very nice! I’m a fan of your FM.

1William · 31 July 2021, 09:53 PM

Nice watches. I also like FM early on. I have never owned one but maybe one day if I can come across one in person that works for me.

rootbeer7 · 1 August 2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Very nice! I’m a fan of your FM.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by 1William

Nice watches. I also like FM early on. I have never owned one but maybe one day if I can come across one in person that works for me.

A bit like Panerai, you need to try them. I’ve had 2 larger models from the 888x range. Very comfortable with the curved case but too big now. This 6850 model is just right for slipping under a shirt sleeve, has fantastic complications and the best bit is a 20k watch for a quarter of that!

vman · 2 August 2021, 01:56 AM

Very nice. Shows a collection of man who knows what he wants & likes.

rootbeer7 · 2 August 2021, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vman

Very nice. Shows a collection of man who knows what he wants & likes.

This week

KBM · 2 August 2021, 07:46 PM

Great trio, there is nothing like the journey and fun of maturing your tastes and fine tuning your collection as you go.

Dr.Stu · 4 August 2021, 03:53 AM

Love that Franck Muller! Is that white gold?

Greglaw · 5 August 2021, 09:51 AM

Really nice collection, diverse and cool.

rootbeer7 · 5 August 2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Love that Franck Muller! Is that white gold?

No, it’s stainless steel, but it would be superb in gold.

rootbeer7 · 5 August 2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Greglaw

Really nice collection, diverse and cool.

Thank you so much

31 July 2021, 05:48 PM	#1
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Changes- SOTC I’ve loved watches since I was little and always bought various digital watches as a kid and later quartz mechanical ones. I joined TRF nearly 7 years ago with a couple of vintage pieces and tt Submariner and what changes there’s been; both in the market place and my feelings towards watches I own. Firstly I’m glad about all the watches I’ve owned and sold and have no regrets. The most underwhelming piece was a 16610 and if I could have one of them back it would be a 1665 (which got too valuable to wear comfortably). Just prior to the first lockdown, my last Rolex went to fund a late tritium Speedmaster and during those lockdowns, I really started to look at my small collection. Out went a Panerai 233 to fund a watch I lusted after in the 90s; a Franck Muller Master Calendar, and then a Seamaster 300 for an early Panerai Base as I missed having a Panerai, but not the complications. The Speedmaster is staying! So, here, finally I feel I’ve got it covered (for now); Dress, Vintage, Daily. There’s also a couple of G-Shocks for gardening/car washing. Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

2 August 2021, 01:56 AM	#5
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Very nice. Shows a collection of man who knows what he wants & likes. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

4 August 2021, 03:53 AM	#8
Dr.Stu 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York City Posts: 625	Love that Franck Muller! Is that white gold? __________________ “Own time or time will own you.” —Brian Norgard

31 July 2021, 08:59 PM	#2
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Very nice! I’m a fan of your FM.

31 July 2021, 09:53 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Nice watches. I also like FM early on. I have never owned one but maybe one day if I can come across one in person that works for me.

2 August 2021, 07:46 PM	#7
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Great trio, there is nothing like the journey and fun of maturing your tastes and fine tuning your collection as you go.

5 August 2021, 09:51 AM	#9
Greglaw Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 667	Really nice collection, diverse and cool.

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