amanico[JLC Moderator]
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He he, Tavio... That's some 20 years of watch collecting, summed here. Indeed, I was able to catch a few great ones...
Oct 16, 2017,20:52 PM
I have a small collection of vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms... Am quite proud of it.
Best,
Nicolas
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When the dream list is a nightmare... My missed targets.
By: amanico : October 16th, 2017-03:10
A kind of masochistic list of pieces I missed all along these years of collecting watches. I prefer to warm you, it is a kind of horological horror movie. 1/ Panerai: Some 12 years ago, I missed some strong pieces from Panerai. The 6154 which was supposed...
I have never missed anything like those...
By: arcadelt : October 16th, 2017-04:37
and your list reminds me why I chose to avoid vintage watches altogether - too much research, too much risk, too much emotion and too much money. I certainly hope you rejoice in the ones that didn’t get away.
;) [nt]
By: amanico : October 16th, 2017-08:35
Hindsight is 20/20 my friend
By: Joepny : October 16th, 2017-06:50
😀 No need to torture yourself, although it looks true that you missed out a few great vintage ones. 🤤🤤🤤 I think you cast a very wide net so you are susceptible to missing many great ones. I find that it is very easy to fall under the spell of a great vint...
Great story.
By: aris d : October 16th, 2017-07:57
My miss opportunity was, when I saw a 5070 sitting in the dealer's display and didn't jump on it. You see, it was in 2005 and I was just beggining my journey into this new world. Aris
Masochistic is right!
By: vitalsigns : October 16th, 2017-09:14
Some real cherries there. Do you torture yourself like this often? Looking forward to your list of this/these-for-that trades given how many great pieces have passed through your hands over the years. Cheers, John
And to think...
By: Brandon Skinner : October 16th, 2017-10:36
All you needed was unlimited money and you could have had all of them!
Maybe
By: Brandon Skinner : October 16th, 2017-15:28
But this post couldn't have existed... so lucky us!!! :P
Sorry to find humour in your anguish, but the 5100 story is quite funny
By: emcquillan : October 16th, 2017-21:33
I think we all have those that got away and haunt us, but you have some real treasures in your story. I don't mean to sound flippant, but I'm an optimist and believe everything happens for a reason and hopefully one day works out for the best. That's code...
That's some list
By: jml_watches : October 16th, 2017-23:43
And I guess not a wholly happy one! Though if those were the only watches you had it'd be a stunning collection. There must though be compensation and pleasure in the the ones you did catch. For me there are two standout watches that I regret not getting....
++1! ( nt)
By: Ronald Held : October 19th, 2017-13:34
NT
This is a very story about seeing the glass half empty!
By: eklektik : October 17th, 2017-13:37
Your list is impressive and shows amazing pieces. When you look at the glass half full, you have some stunning pieces in your collection. Few more years and you will fill that glass up without a doubt. The story of watches that were not even considered so...
I might have mentioned these before, Nicolas . . .
By: Dr No : October 18th, 2017-10:45
. . . but since you're asking for a comprehensive list of 'regrets' watches, here they are again. G O 1845 Karree limited edition, either steel . . . . . . or rose gold . . . . . . (and yes, it does appear more yellowish than rose in this image, but that'...
Oh my
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : October 29th, 2017-00:26
What a list What a diverse bunch of dream watches I hope you succeed with acquiring some of them in your search Best of luck Hans