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A truly epic tale and so happy there was a Happy End to it!
May 07, 2022,19:01 PM
Especially the postal box arriving empty must have been a true bummer! Glad it finally got sorted and that eventually you managed to get the watch, which is one of the signature pieces in your collection ๐๐ป๐๐ป
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The WS for the 6th of May - โThe Long Huntโ - is live
By: KMII : May 6th, 2022-12:44
I guess most of the members here have been at the watch game for years, if not decades. And while many pieces might have joined our collections spontaneously, there were those that escaped us again and again, where a long, diligent effort was necessary to...
And to kick proceedings offโฆ
By: KMII : May 6th, 2022-13:07
Here some of mine: Starting with the most recent. Years ago I found news of this appearing and it definitely looked like something I would enjoy. A fellow forum member, also interested tried to help out but at that point this was a JDM effort only and not...
Great start dear KM with a theme that will bring โฆ
By: Subexplorer : May 6th, 2022-13:37
โฆ many stories and watch shots from our community. Iโm sure because in the sport of watch collecting many pieces arrive after a long hunt and with much patience and perseverance. Lovely watches you are sharing here: the JLC MCM still in my wish list. The ...
Tremendous post to start us off with โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 6th, 2022-15:05
The Kurono is one that I also missed out on due to the difficulty with the payment system. Iโm pleased to see that you finally added it to your collection. As for Habring, I love the watches that they lovingly create.
Inspiring write-up!
By: InHavenPro : May 6th, 2022-16:54
And a hugely eclectic and esoteric selection of timepieces . Great topic, much appreciated, Filip
Glad you like it!
By: KMII : May 6th, 2022-18:33
And I am generally quite glad to be called eclectic ๐๐๐ป๐๐ป
Love it!
By: InHavenPro : May 7th, 2022-13:36
I truly didn't even imagine someone would be so bold as to attempt to create a leather strap for it! I think it looks perfectly good - it is adequate for even more occasions when worn on such a neutral strap.... Thanks for the excellent pictures, Filip
Love that VC!๐
By: diracpoint : May 6th, 2022-22:03
Whimsical and classy at the same time!
By: enjoythemusic : May 6th, 2022-14:44
The wait was well worth it. A humble thanks to the great team at Monochrome magazine for this Czapek collab. ...
Dear KMII, speaking of Endurance......
By: S F : May 6th, 2022-15:33
Did we put in the order around Oct/Nov 2020? Received on Valentine's day in 2022. The wait was long but no complaints I am glad Habring pulled through despite all the difficulties, kudos to the team! ...
Hello dear KM! Let me participate in the Long Hunt themeโฆ
By: Subexplorer : May 6th, 2022-19:46
โฆ with a few watches in my collection. As it happened to you and many colleagues in passion for watches here if we have been collecting during several years we have at least one (and probably more) watches that required a very long time searching and hunt...
Always the sun ๐
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-04:40
Love your sunny shots Abel ๐ Now it seems not to have been sunny in Paris but then your trophy more than compensated for it ๐๐ป All the stories resonate and the Pepsi flecto shots are sublime. Also wasnโt aware of your PP - either I am here to rarely or yo...
Wow!
By: KMII : May 8th, 2022-04:38
What a collection ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
The Pepsi โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 8th, 2022-08:15
Three interesting stories and I completely understand your hunt for the Rolex GMT Pepsi, it is a very nice Rolex and the bracelet is very cool. Iโm pleased you finally received this one for your collection. Enjoy it and make many happy memories.
A theme all collectors will have some sort of story with .
By: Watchonthewrists : May 6th, 2022-21:03
A watch I first saw at the Atelier from Akrivia when it was released a couple of years ago , It was love at first sight. I couldnโt afford it back then but I couldnโt get it out of my mind. Fast forward two years ago i got a message from my friend Chris (...
I am glad that I was helpful in a modest way ๐
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-04:43
In you going for a Habring2. I can highly recommend a visit to Carinthia, too ๐๐ป And a superb example you have. The other pieces shown are proper grails, too, with you contributing to the popularity of all three with your amazing shots ๐๐ป
And a fresh, long sought for oneโฆ
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-08:42
Just this morning another of the watches I have been looking for forever arrived - the Giugiaro designed Bishop, in a 2014 On-Time JDM Edition (the full name is a true mouthful). Have been a fan of Giugiaro design ever since I could remember and always wa...
Your entry was spectacular irrespective!
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-18:54
And there will be several more WSs over the coming weekends where it will have a chance to feature ๐๐๐ป And congratulations ๐๐๐
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By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 7th, 2022-20:22
That Omega truly looks exciting!
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-18:56
And congratulations on the Batman ๐๐ป Hope the other hopes soon join your collection, too ๐ค๐ป๐๐ป
This story is already well recorded here :)....
By: InHavenPro : May 7th, 2022-18:20
But since this is the thread to 'celebrate' such experiences in particular here it is again.... I have desired this exact watch with as much feverish intensity as I could possibly desire an inanimate object, from the moment I lay eyes on it when I joined ...
Back to the future - matic!
By: jml_watches : May 7th, 2022-18:32
Hi All The watch that was the most protracted to get was my Futurematic. Read about them in a watch magazine QP I think, and was instantly struck. Lots of hunting and many dead ends. Followed by success, as I found one I liked and got it shipped - only to...
A truly epic tale and so happy there was a Happy End to it!
By: KMII : May 7th, 2022-19:01
Especially the postal box arriving empty must have been a true bummer! Glad it finally got sorted and that eventually you managed to get the watch, which is one of the signature pieces in your collection ๐๐ป๐๐ป
I suppose soโฆ
By: KMII : May 8th, 2022-04:41
Allโs well that ends well ๐๐ป
Wow, what a story....
By: InHavenPro : May 7th, 2022-21:56
That initial bust must have been a 'hard pill' to swallow.... Supremely happy for you to have managed to get to the finish line with it as originally intended! Inspiring stuff, Filip
Thanks :)
By: jml_watches : May 7th, 2022-22:06
It's been worth the effort as it's a great watch. Resolving the insurance was a bureaucratic nightmare - but it all panned out in the end. It's good to have it back in fine fettle & be able to enjoy it. Cheers JML
Thanks :)
By: jml_watches : May 8th, 2022-17:39
Itโs all about the journey โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 7th, 2022-19:05
Hello dear friends ! Firstly, many thanks to our great host KMII for providing us with another very enjoyable theme. Over the years there have been several watches that have taken time to bring home after eluding my collection for various reasons, but luc...
Cap,
By: InHavenPro : May 7th, 2022-22:04
Your '67 Speedmaster is simply awesometacular . Cannot wait to get one myself, it's not gonna take too long . Cheers, Filip
Thank you Abel โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 8th, 2022-08:29
As you know the CB is difficult as many have very been polished removing the distinctive case bevels, unique to the CB. You also have to Aquanaut 5167A, and know how enjoyable this watch is in almost any situation. The equivalent of the Swiss Army Knife.
The story โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 8th, 2022-08:37
They were interesting times back then, I became determined to get this watch and I hit on this one after a random call to an AD early one morning. The watch had just been delivered and they had called a customer who said he couldnโt view the watch until a...
My Flightmaster might hold the record . . .
By: Dr No : May 7th, 2022-20:10
. . . for long-range sniper shots. Started the hunt ~ 2004 but unable to match up finds with funds for over a decade. Either an affordable 910 wasn't available, or the bank account was drained when it was. In early January 2016, I was home one evening una...
Amazing story!
By: InHavenPro : May 7th, 2022-22:02
And possibly, the only one which took the equivalent of my epic journey to achieve (12 whole years).... Sincerely appreciate the wonderful write-up and corresponding images . Cheers, Filip
How right you areโฆ
By: KMII : May 8th, 2022-04:46
A piece I would probably like to add at some point, too. I have carefully added the word probably, as i am well aware of the total number of watches reaching levels, where they do not all get adequate wrist time anymore. And I really enjoy the human eleme...
I know that feeling โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 8th, 2022-08:41
As watch collectors, we need to evolve and grow a couple of extra arms ๐ฌ
Great shot Art ! โฆ
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 8th, 2022-08:39
Superb find and definitely worth the trip. Iโm still hunting for one !
Well, while Iโm still waiting for a no date Sub and a Batmanโฆ
By: RabidManatee : May 7th, 2022-20:11
the only watch Iโve ever really hunted/waited for was this one. I was interested in a moderately sized Seiko diver with the movement found in the Marinemaster, and when this model was rumored I called a Seiko Boutique and got on their list. Wearing it tod...
Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play..
By: hs111 : May 8th, 2022-13:45
Triple Date Calendrier, 40ies, Cal 464 -Ying & Yang (finding the Duo was the challenge). 3 Black Knights: left: Memovox Internatโl, middle: MMV 855, Rt: Master Compressor Memovox (Was a pretty long hunt to making all three Memovoxes Again - Black & Wh...
HagSunday ๐ป
By: Stoikos : May 8th, 2022-14:48
My story is far less interesting than many above. All Iโve to say is this Daytona was easier to hunt in 2018 than it is today, but it was still a satisfying challenge. ...
Hmmhh.. Let me see, how to play this week..
By: hs111 : May 13th, 2022-12:02
Sorry folks, I erroneously posted the Cocktails post here - if you can do it please move it to the Cocktails Thread ! Sorry for the mishap ! ...
Hmmhh.. Let me see what to chip in to play this week
By: hs111 : May 13th, 2022-12:17
Dear WS editor, this post has been moved to the right thread ( Cocktails), as I had initially, by error had amended it here ! Sorry for the mishap ! hs PS: I have forgotten, how one can make a โjump from hereโ to another target post; maybe someone can re-...