It has come to the point

Feb 15, 2018,02:35 AM
 

where this 1st RO holds more significance to me for the memories I associate with it than for the watch itself. When something in my collection reaches this point, I consider parting with it. After all, I have pictures and my own (failing) brain cells to hold onto these memories.
My grail watch is the PP 5905P (blue dial).
A "mere" 15400 won't do much to soften the financial blow of the 5905P so I either have to consider my other pieces or I will have to forgo eating...for maybe a year...
Alfred

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This is the one that started it all.

 
 By: psychotic : February 15th, 2018-00:36
My first AP. This is the one that started me on my glorious AP journey and I have never looked back. It is also the one that started me on serious watch collecting. I will definitely miss it and the memories I’ve accumulated while wearing it. But like old...  

Annual Reunion Day

 
 By: MTF : February 15th, 2018-00:47
Alfred, Yet, your memories are still enriching you. If the watch is gone, you still remember the first love. The first cut is the deepest. As it is reunion dinner for Chinese and East Asians celebrating Lunar New Year, it is natural to recall old friends.... 

Thanks, MTF

 
 By: psychotic : February 15th, 2018-00:59
And wishing you a prosperous Year if the Dog as well! Alfred ...  

It has come to the point

 
 By: psychotic : February 15th, 2018-02:35
where this 1st RO holds more significance to me for the memories I associate with it than for the watch itself. When something in my collection reaches this point, I consider parting with it. After all, I have pictures and my own (failing) brain cells to ... 

Great way to start, Alfred.

 
 By: MichaelC : February 15th, 2018-06:35
I know you have enjoyed many good experiences with AP, keep it up!

"This is the one that started it all."

 
 By: JToddH : February 15th, 2018-17:10
I just closed my eyes for a moment and pretended I was writing about my first AP! Oh wait, I don't have one...YET! ( Too distracted with Hublot, Rolex, TAG & CFB ) Your post is an inspiration for my eventual aqusition of the original Safari or grail, ...