Confused. Intrigued. Excited.

When I first saw that our fearless leader and moderator had put up his beloved ruthenium collection for sale in the CM, I thought it couldn't be. I was perplexed, bewildered and confused. Then I read that the effort was to fund the purchase of a G&P Sonnerie. I was intrigued by this idea and after thinking about it for some time, I became very excited. I can only imagine how difficult of a decision it was for Brad to part with his truly beloved Ruthenium Collection, however, the idea of someone in our forum owning the G&P Sonnerie (to my knowledge I don't believe anyone in the forum owns one) and be willing to share with all members its beauty and sublimity is maybe the only slice of Journe that this forum is missing!

Best of luck with the sale Brad.

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Temptation. Pursuit. Discipline.

By: bs22fly : June 1st, 2010-12:36

The G&P Sonnerie is a remarkable piece, the holy grail of the FP Journe collection. I'm surprised to see the same piece offered again at auction, only to be tempted with the desire to find it a perfect home. I've tried to quell my desire with discipline, ...

Repeater

By: Nomer : June 1st, 2010-14:22

Brad, I hope you succeed in your pursuit of the sonnerie. Along a similar train of thought, do you happen to know whether there is any news on the availability of the minute repeater souverain? thanks

This month

By: bs22fly : June 1st, 2010-15:03

I'm told that a piece should hit some of the boutiques this month. I'm looking forward to hearing one.

Fantastic - thanks very much [nt]

By: Nomer : June 1st, 2010-15:18

No message body This message has been edited by Nomer on 2010-06-01 15:18:55

So Brad...........

By: Topcat30093 : June 1st, 2010-16:38

If I have read your comments correctly, does that mean you have decided against selling your collection? Regards Tony

Back on the wrist, fighting temptation.

By: bs22fly : June 1st, 2010-18:06

That's right at least for now. I never considered selling my entire collection, instead just a few pieces. I admit it's a difficult exercise thinking about this decision. Appreciate all the PM's and support.

Dude - I can't take it......

By: asg : June 2nd, 2010-13:36

Just sell them already - Its enough. How many resonances and calendriers can someone have. I mean to have to wind 10 resonances might make me stab myself with a pallet fork . I have bought and sold my collection many times over. Once they are gone - they ...

I agree whole heartedly

By: SteveH : June 2nd, 2010-13:43

Quality definitely beats quantity in this case. Irrespective of the relative merits of each watch, I would always prefer to have one or two that are the best representatives of a group rather than multiple that give the breadth of a group but not the apog...

No right or wrong answer here ...

By: AndrewD : June 2nd, 2010-16:17

I think the answer to this depends on the stage of ones collecting and what feels right at that time. Bill has had the experience of owning many fine watches and was psychologically ready to consolidate to the Roth tourbillon. I myself am enjoying owning ...