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2024: Year In Review
2024 was by far, the busiest watch year for me in 10 years. I ended up treating myself indulgently last year
Here are the watches that came and went:
Lange 1815 RG 38.5
Omega SM 300 Heritage Blue
GP Laureato 42 mm blue
GP Laureato 38 mm blue
JLC MC RG 39
Stowa Flieger
Sinn 556 Emerald
IWC Ingenieur Aqua
GO SeaQ blue 39.5
LACO Flieger Pro
Archimede Pilot 39
Dekla Flieger
For numerous reasons, I have committed to 2025 being a much slower year for buys. Trades will be ok. As I’ve paired down from approx 8 at one time to 4. My mind feels significantly less cluttered. I feel liberated. I feel… Like I can actually WEAR AND APPRECIATE all of my watches now!
So for now, these are the 4 I’m “stuck with.” I feel extremely fortunate to be able to own these and each one brings me joy. (And yes I like divers 😉)
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2024: Year In Review
2024 was by far, the busiest watch year for me in 10 years. I ended up treating myself indulgently last year Here are the watches that came and went: Lange 1815 RG 38.5 Omega SM 300 Heritage Blue GP Laureato 42 mm blue GP Laureato 38 mm blue JLC MC RG 39 ...
Nice those two GO are really sharp
I have tried to sell a few watches over the last few years as well. I don’t like having stuff just to have sitting around. One I absolutely loved, but it felt big on the wrist, didn’t want to keep it just to have sitting around in a safe. A few other didn...
That GO sixties is sharp. A bit surprised that you let go the Laureato.
Glad you have consolidated your collection to pieces you really love. However, if you want to add a sport integrated bracelet watch to your collection, what it would be? (Of course the Laureato will not be your choice anymore).
Most appreciated!
There have been some recent changes at work, which have also contributed to my decision to downsize. You, as I’m sure others, were as surprised as I to see the Laureato go. That’s the one I miss the most. Let’s see how this year goes, when the dust settle...
These 4 are really great.
But you should have kept at least one of your great Flieger watches )) .
I completed understand the value of downsizing, i can see myself going in that direction in the future.
those 4 are very, especially like the Glashutte green dial!