Wow you sure did have a busy year.

Dec 05, 2018,13:02 PM
 

Thank you very much for sharing your family and you watch journey for 2018. 


What is in store for 2019. 

Best

Bill

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2018: My Collecting Year in Review

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-12:49
2018 was a fantastic year for the family collection. In February, the Grail Wife got the party started with a gorgeous 38mm PSM Serpent Calendar. I couldn't be more proud of her… how many people can say the first watch they ever purchased was an Independe...  

Cool & thanks for sharing...

 
 By: mahesh : December 5th, 2018-12:53
That Longines Legend driver no-date is a great one...worth every penny ! Best, Mahesh.,

Totally agree! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:05

Wow you sure did have a busy year.

 
 By: Bill : December 5th, 2018-13:02
Thank you very much for sharing your family and you watch journey for 2018. What is in store for 2019. Best Bill

One thing led to another

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:07
...and by the end of the year I realized just how much we welcomed to the family. The PAM779 is the plan for 2019!

Great post and amazing watches .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : December 5th, 2018-13:03
Love the PSM from your Boss and your Habring2 . (I am a sucker for indie watches 😉) Sandra from AWCO is such a nice woman and the owners Roel and Toesja are lovely people as well , bought my first indie (CvdK)there 15 years ago ,and many more after . Than... 

The Boss has fantastic taste if I do say so :)

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:08
And yes, the entire team at AWCO was incredibly hospitable and gracious.

Great report. Thanks for sharing.

 
 By: mj23 : December 5th, 2018-13:22
Don’t say “my last one for a long long time”. It won’t be long!! 😉 Didn’t know they gave a no-date version for the Longines. You should show it to me next time.

Would love to! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:08

That may pose some challenges🤣

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-18:30
...but soon.

Very very active year indeed ! Big congrats !

 
 By: Mike H : December 5th, 2018-13:26
Quite a nice selection ! Needless to say that you did more than well with the PSM for her, and yours are just fine too (I have a soft spot for the Habring² COS). Impressive, that's a productive year ! Wear all these newcomers in the best of your health Mi... 

Believe it or not she bought that watch for herself!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:10
She definitely skipped more than a few steps in the process.

LOL yes many more than just a few steps ;-))) but with class !

 
 By: Mike H : December 5th, 2018-15:29
Thanks for the greetings also and in return I wish you that 2019 is for you just as terrific as 2018 !

Thanks so much, Walter. [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:11

Thank you, RedCorals [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:11

Awesome to see everyone in the family is happy and Thank you for sharing your story...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 5th, 2018-14:21
I agree to mj23....Never say you're done for x period of time...it never happens here

This time will be different!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:16
🤥

Thank you Sir [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-15:16

Exciting year!

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : December 5th, 2018-16:08
Hi Brandon, I’ve seen all your watches, except the Grail’s wife’s Speake, and think you did a fine job getting what you wanted. Congratulations to your better half on the Speake Marin, what a great watch, and to you on such a fine collection. Great 2018 a... 

I'm certain you won't have to wait much longer to see the PSM

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-16:35
and I skipped lunch in anticipation for tonight!

Brandon, great post and huge congrats!

 
 By: Tim Jackson : December 5th, 2018-16:46
PSM & Habring2 are key, well played my good man. Best wishes to the fam too! Cheers, Tim

What a great post

 
 By: Spartacus : December 5th, 2018-18:00
Such a nice collection that you all enjoy together. Enjoy them all in the best of health in 2019 and beyond. Tony

Thank you, Tony. [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 5th, 2018-18:31

Nice line up!

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 6th, 2018-00:54
(family & Watches)

I'm very fortunate... Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 6th, 2018-08:21

Beautiful post.

 
 By: VMM : December 6th, 2018-01:28
Lovely family, nice watches. The PSM looks great on your wife's wrist. Best wishes for you all. Vte

Wow! You realize another year went by when you start to see this end of year posts.

 
 By: renerod : December 6th, 2018-18:17
Thanks for sharing! Time and watches are always best enjoyed with your loved ones. Thanks for the best wishes and the same to you and your beautiful family. That mini-Polaris (as I call the LLD) is awesome, maybe I will have to find one for myself someday... 

You are so right...

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 6th, 2018-23:20
The year sneaks by fast.

What a great post

 
 By: Geo : December 6th, 2018-23:45
Thanks for sharing these pictures, you have a great colection. GEO

It became a lot better this year

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 9th, 2018-22:49
I definitely can't keep the same pace in 2019

Very nice reminiscence and cool watches

 
 By: reintitan : December 7th, 2018-03:53
but even better family you have there. Enjoy your collection and looking forward to seeing your acquisitions for 2019! I'm with you on that PAM779, too. California dial, titanium, PVD, 44 mm...what's not to like? However, I think personally, I don't have ... 

Thank you! So what's next?

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 7th, 2018-06:55
After the Panerai, in the distant future I'm thinking a Sarpaneva

I taught The Grail Wife to love watches

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : December 9th, 2018-22:51
It wasn't the plan in the beginning but it has made it a lot easier to get her acceptance of my many unnecessary purchases💸

Awesome 2018!

 
 By: patrick_y : December 10th, 2018-16:57
I really like those Longines Legend Diver watches...

Nice Speake-Marin and Habringx2! [nt]

 
 By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : December 23rd, 2018-01:26