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One watch in - one watch out!

Since I am obviously too weak to stop collecting watches (the virus is getting stronger rather than weaker and the tiredness that I once felt is no longer noticeable), I now have to resort to tough measures: if a new watch is to be added, another one has to go.

I have done this for a while and reduced my collection to only what I really like to wear. Then everything "degenerated" again. 🙏

Now I have a similar situation again, and it is brutal. AP does not have a shop or representation in Austria. And so I have always toyed with the idea of ​​buying one and have also specifically pursued and hunted two special watch models. But it was not possible.

So I did not expect the dream that I would one day have the opportunity to buy a completely new and unworn piece from 2023!

I am really lucky and blessed to now have a beautiful watch collection. Not as "bombastic" and extensive as many of my other watch friends here, but I love (almost) every single piece and wear it regularly.

But there are developments in my taste that I cannot deny. I have noticed that over time I have now collected quite a few red gold watches (for me that was a refreshing contrast to my mainly steel, titanium, white gold and platinum watches at the time). And I have also noticed that there are some watches with RG cases that have a more sporty character which I really like to wear.

But the probably "most coveted" red gold watch in my collection I personally wore the least: my Patek Philippe Aquanaut Traveler 5164R.

The "problem": red gold mixed with brown, which is a beautiful combination in itself, but simply not in keeping with my life and clothing style. And for my taste it's too "dignified", too "well-behaved" and too... delicate.

And if a watch is not worn enough and I reach for that watch every time, but then at the last minute I prefer to go for another watch, then I draw the consequences.

What exactly does that mean? The watch finds someone it suits better. And it helps me to buy another watch that suits me better and that I have been dreaming about for some time.

I will be able to tell you exactly what that will be next Tuesday. It is an AP, as one can logically assume (otherwise I wouldn't announce it in this forum 😎).

So next Tuesday the deal will take place. I am as excited as a little kid. And I will tell you with joy!

All the best
Thomas