padraics
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Nov 06, 2022,02:03 AM
No selling the daytyona and 5196p to me. I'd keep the GMT-2 too.
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Setting myself up for failure?
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-01:33
Many know I try to collect and focus on 4 brands, goes for different looks, functions and variety. In the end, it makes consolidating really difficult because I will miss each of them. Well…That’s today but I think as I aged further, problem will resolve ...
By: padraics : November 6th, 2022-02:03
No selling the daytyona and 5196p to me. I'd keep the GMT-2 too.
WHUT…WHAT!? O M G 😱
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-02:54
Thank you so so very very much my dear Professor 🙏🏻 I am totally satisfied and can “go” with no regrets now…you are awesome 💪🏻 Have a great weekend…I don’t have to think what to wear next week, just close my eyes and pick 7!
Wonderfully curated collection.
By: John-E-Mac : November 6th, 2022-02:34
The reason to release has to be greater than the reason to hold. 1) Find something greater to have than what you’ve got. 2) Find a new appreciating home for your beloved. Selling to a fellow collector does feel good. Now, if I had that collection, I would...
Thank you for the words of wisdom and enlightening comments 🙏🏻
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-03:01
Both are very good reasons to follow because I wear my watches with care and keep them pristine. I find it difficult to buy preowned unless it’s NOS because it hurts to see dings and scratches. I always wanted a dream Patek PCC 5x70 and Lange or PP perpet...
You are absolutely right…
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-04:00
The trigger is not here yet but I can foresee if brands keep playing games of allocation, my desire to add more new watches will soon end. With no new additions, I think eventually it will lead to lack of interest and consolidation. Also as I heading towa...
The pandemic, son going to college and less social events are a few factors…
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-17:12
My good relationship with ADs are built from many years and being respectful, nice and patience with them. I never push or keep calling them why my watch(es) haven’t arrive etc. and I leave it to them to allocate me a watch and no hard feelings when I don...
I used to have rules...
By: patrick_y : November 6th, 2022-03:43
I used to have rules for my collection. It kept the collection very small and very selective. But the rules were very restrictive. And now, I have no rules. And thus, I've quickly amassed many multiple pieces. And we've got to talk about this the next tim...
Not much rules but playing within the boundary conditions…lol.
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-04:12
My son notices my watches but his interest is on and off, maybe still young. I’ll give him a few more years after he graduates and see how it goes when he starts working. Watches as we know, has become a new asset class now, irreversible unfortunately so ...
So true!
By: patrick_y : November 6th, 2022-04:20
Nothing is more true than that last sentence. Who knows, maybe your i8 will become a collector's item one day. That is a super cool machine!
I guess when enough time has past
By: Mr.Gatsby : November 6th, 2022-04:49
You will know what you can live without. But till that day, if it is unnecessary to cut then don’t. But I sense that you know this already. You are far from clueless Best Gatsby
This is a truly superb collection!
By: mrds : November 6th, 2022-12:28
No clue how this could be bettered, dear Raymond. I am also in the process of focusing my collection and my experience so far is actually very good. At first it’s quite painful because as in your case, there are no weak pieces to let go without regrets. B...
You said it very well, Daniel...
By: Clueless_Collector : November 6th, 2022-15:30
It is not like I had not let go of my earlier watches before...I consolidated a bunch of my early years collection, Corums, Maurice Lacroix, Tag Heuers to trade for a better watch. I am moving to the same direction as you too. Thanks and you too, enjoy th...
Great collection
By: Jari from Finland : November 7th, 2022-19:24
But to be honest they don't have a lot of difference as to comes Patek, Lange and Omega if their appearance were the only factor. Finishing of the movements are naturally another thing.