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Cookies shares a deeply personal reflection on the challenges of maintaining a watch collection, particularly when navigating spousal opinions and the desire to preserve cherished pieces. This post delves into the emotional connection collectors have with their watches, the fear of wear, and the humorous strategies employed to keep beloved timepieces. It offers a relatable glimpse into the private world of watch collecting.
The reference numbers for GS confuse me a lot too. Here are some pieces I had an eye for, but funds are always the limiting factor. Maybe I’d get one in a few weeks time. Pls check these out, they are my favourites for some special reasons: SBGW255 (LE of 150 pieces) AKA Thong Sia Green, SBGK005 Iwate Blue Handwound (non LE), SBGY007 Baby blue time only (Non LE), SBGW231 simple 3 handed piece (non LE) They’re nice, well made, and an honest value proposition. I like the most simple SBGW231 a lot.
I find myself, so far, liking the case and handset on the Birch. Pricey though
When people start hyping about something; that’s when I withdraw from it. I don’t wanna be seen wearing “trendy” things. Strange aren’t I?
Micro-textured dial which is so amazing. That is a rare piece by now. Which other GS pieces are your favourite(s)?
So you feel forced to lie about to some extent. Nice GS by the way.
I did my utmost for a long time. I think a lot of car/watch collectors get the same theme from their partners, in different forms/severity. I have a friend, who had this similar problem initially, but never did he cave in to the pressure, until a friendly compromise was made. Another prominent collector friend I have, was limited by his wife to 10 pieces maximum. He has to sell off pieces if he wants to get new pieces, so he keeps upgrading the 10 pieces. But I feel this is a bigger waste of mon
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