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David - firstly thank you for taking the time to write the above..
May 01, 2019,05:15 AM
Extremely interesting read that evidently a lot of us will appreciate; something I suspected when I spotted your collection.
I'd think an Independent would be a good foray for you as a next buy as I think a lot of the elements which you're indicating you appreciate would be incorporated in offerings from H Moser, Romain Gauthier... have you considered DeBethune?
To me your collection could be called "classical" (let's ignore the Panerai) but what you mention in the appeal of the Quai de L'Ile is an element of foray into what I think implicitly is fun / intrigue / distinction (from the rest of your collection - it's not all around finishing but new ideas). This "fun" doesn't get the wrist time currently... so how you can work to fix that? (with something else
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I'd call-out MB&F but I feel that is too significant a departure from the general style of your collection.
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Long read – an analysis of my collection, and some thoughts on brands
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-01:59
Friends, First a warning: this is a long read and I will not feel bad if you skip it altogether! Hopefully, some may find it interesting. I got the idea from one of you, who recently, in a post about my new RO asked if I could expand on my collection. I s...
Thank you Nicolas!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-02:58
I do agree that I’m missing a JLC. I looked at the UTT, and while I love the concept, it doesn’t move my needle for some reason I find it a bit cold. The IWC is a lovely watch and really easy to read.
Reverso Rouge
By: xxn : May 1st, 2019-10:42
Is fitting of your tasteful collection👌🏻
Thanks David for this write up...
By: mahesh : May 1st, 2019-02:20
I took pleasure in reading your journey - those impulsive purchases, surely a common factor to most of us here. I think it would be good for you to try independents now on, just bcos it will take you through another path in the journey. It will bring diff...
Thank you Mahesh!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-04:48
I'm seriously considering going in that direction. Best, David
Thank you very much Björn.
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-04:51
Glad you liked it. As to independents, on top of some fabulous watches, I'm intrigued by the possibility of meeting the men (and women, although there are too few of them in this industry) behind the watches. As I live in Switzerland, this is a fairly ach...
David - firstly thank you for taking the time to write the above..
By: CGJ0 : May 1st, 2019-05:15
Extremely interesting read that evidently a lot of us will appreciate; something I suspected when I spotted your collection. I'd think an Independent would be a good foray for you as a next buy as I think a lot of the elements which you're indicating you ...
Thank you for your appreciation!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-06:56
There is some very good insights in what you are saying about both the classical and "fun" side of collecting watches. MB&F certainly falls in the second category, and I have been intrigued by the Legacy Machines for a while now (the Horological Machines ...
Wow, thank you so much for the very kind words!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-06:08
Regarding the future of the collection, I think I will do what I do best: try to rationalise and agonise over making the smart choice, then act in a spur of the moment, knee-jerk reaction and buy the next think that will really move me...
Wonderful post, David
By: Mr.Gatsby : May 1st, 2019-06:38
I actually enjoyed reading your post a lot. I have the usual habit of reading all the comments in any given post before I write, but tonight I jumped straight into my reply. I honestly think you’ve covered a lot of ground in your current collection. Anyon...
First of all, thank you!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-07:12
I really appreciate the time most of you are taking in replying. What a beautiful community! I'm very proud to be a part of it. On your insights specifically, there are a lot of truth in what you are saying. Your principles make a lot of sense. But I thin...
You have a beautiful collection that has been thoughtfully curated
By: NickO : May 1st, 2019-08:29
I congratulate you, Sir. Regarding where to go next, I have a personal theory: that is, all roads for the connoisseur collector eventually lead to the Independents. As beautiful as Lange, Patek, Vacheron and Audemars are, for me they present only one side...
Dear Nick,
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-10:35
First of all, thank you for the kind words. I do agree about your theory. There is something special indeed in owning a watch that you know Kari Voutilainen, Laurent Ferrier or Romain Gauthier has worked on. I look forward to one day making the jump.
What a great write-up and collection
By: vitalsigns : May 1st, 2019-10:07
Always enjoy hearing collectors' articulate their passion behind their collection, and you've done that well here. You have a great and varied collection with many amazing pieces, with the TS being my personal favorite. Such an wonderful piece from Lange....
Thank you John!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-10:37
The TS is special indeed! It’s my most “oh, I’m gonna press this pusher for no particular reason now” watch .
This is Long, but it is very interesting.
By: Clueless_Collector : May 1st, 2019-10:30
Thank you for sharing this journey and like you, I used to like to buy 1-2 watches of each brand’s best offering. Then the same question about consolidating and reality sets in which makes me only focus on PP, ALS, Rolex and Omega. I didn’t want to ventur...
Thank you Raymond!
By: David_S : May 1st, 2019-10:42
As much as I like Rolex, I cannot bring myself to buy one... I had several opportunities to do so, at retail prices, but always decided against it. I think that I’m a bit too annoyed by the secondary market craze at the moment and the masses of buyers who...
Is this your Rolex collection?
By: David_S : May 4th, 2019-09:47
Quite amazing? I have nothing but respect for serious Rolex collectors. I'm just not quite there yet... Cheers, David
Thank you.
By: Jay (Eire) : May 1st, 2019-18:40
David, thank you for taking the time to put together this post, and to supplement it with very well taken (magazine quality) photographs. You can see that care was put into the individual photos, each framed so that the watch fills the same space in each....
Dear Jay,
By: David_S : May 4th, 2019-09:54
First, thanks for the very kind words, As to horology as art, as much as I truly appreciate the workmanship of say the Métiers d'Arts at VC or the Rare Handcrafts at PP, I'm not sure I pull it off. KV, though, is a different thing entirely, as there is as...
Thanks Zsolt!
By: David_S : May 4th, 2019-09:57
I use to really admire RM at the beginning. Bold watches, bold materials, and, most of all, bold strategy. Nowadays, and I'm not even talking of the bonbon collection, I think it's getting a bit too much as a status symbol. The strategy to cater to the ul...
Absolutely fantastıc!
By: Langepedia : May 3rd, 2019-13:50
So, I saw thıs article last night when I was done with my duties and decided to have a swing by to watchprosite and other certain forum. I clicked, I saw it was coming from you and it was long (thanks for the warning) I decided to enjoy this article with ...
Thank you, sir.
By: David_S : May 4th, 2019-10:03
I really appreciate the kind words! For the TS, Lange explanation was indeed a shortage of chrono watchmakers. We are probably talking about less than half a dozen people working on the chronos... So, I definitely give them some slack for delay, specially...
Hahaha fantastic
By: Langepedia : May 4th, 2019-13:41
Then actually you feel it everyday, no need for dating analogies here!
Lovely collection
By: =RWK= : May 4th, 2019-17:27
Lots of complications along calendars & chronographs, so I wonder if going forward if you would enjoy a simple dress piece of the finest quality (PP, VC, ALS, AP or one of the independents you mention). BTW who made your watch box? Thanks in advance. ...
Thanks Richard!
By: David_S : May 7th, 2019-01:29
A simple dress watch is certainly a great choice! I think VC cannot be beat in this category (two hands Patrimony with grey dial in platinum, that would be my choice...). The box is made by a company called Wolf 1834, great products. Cheers!
Sounds like a plan...
By: =RWK= : May 10th, 2019-18:32
Thanks for the name of your watch box. Best, -- Richard.
Really great SOTC post
By: jmpTT : May 5th, 2019-04:27
Regardless of whether you decide to stick with Lange and Patek or venture into the woods, you should spend some time with the independents at fairs (and other events). You’ll pick up tons of useful knowledge, which will deepen your appreciation watches in...
Thanks JMP!
By: David_S : May 7th, 2019-01:30
This is definitely good advice. Best.