Horological Meandering

I don’t think I will ever be…but I know some brands have a great range of models that spans the full spectrum. You can get all bases covered with certain brands. I prefer trying to collect the icons or a good representative of some brands/models to get th...  

. . . but essentially faithful. And I feel a twinge of guilt every time I stray. It's kinda like being married, in a way.

. . . MSN, Tony C, Ben DG - which is almost like going to Harvard without paying tuition. As for passion, what comes around goes around . . . there's little that gives me greater pleasure than sharing knowledge and experience here in our community. ;-)

So far — Rolex, Patek Phillippe, Panerai, and Omega. Thinking a VC or an ALS will be my next watch (or maybe a Rolex Cellini).

Someday, hopefully when stars, priorities and funds aligned.

Looks on the front, case are equally important. I don’t need the super nice movement finishes like PD, RR or GF. PP and ALS is very, very good enough for me.

finish. You can't really go higher

but after a while, you won't be looking at those polish corners, angles all the time. I like how my watches wear, feel, and function as a wardrobe, not so much of the "inner feel good" because I have a super high end, under the radar, art piece etc. I kno... 

Lange, Patek, Rolex, Omega no need to go into very exotic pieces just for an higher finish (and way higher price). As you already know most important is to buy what you like and stay away from the hype (anything over MSRP). I have been off the forum for a... 

Then Rolex, Omega and Lange started in 2015 and rest is just addiction, lol...well, it's been a wonderful journey and I'm glad with the results so far. I think 2022 will not be as many as 2019/21 but who knows. It is very difficult to say no to some calls... 

I can already tell you my account is going negative now and pending credit card payment 🤣

I know there is indentation but when it gets to more levels, I’m lost. It’s all good information to share anyways. Cheers

Now, not sure i have yet enough watches to call myself a collector, but am certainly an enthusiast!

You are an enthusiastic collector 😊

1. My intro to the brand was the Seamaster PO Chrono. IMHO one of the finest watches ever made. It was easier to embrace the brand ethos after owning this watch. 2. Service…impeccable, thorough and timely. 3. The movements. Not haute horology in finish (a...  

And your preference on Omega is pure to the definition of a collector in my books. I like Omegas too, no games, good availability and service like you mentioned. Happy collecting!

I like the idea to focus on one brand (well it is too later for me I am afraid) you have all well covered and the DSOTM black black is amazing.

Was a one-brand (mainly), but then moved to warmer climates plus no longer needed formal-wear timepieces. In addition, sadly, they changed from Geneva seal to __ and many agreed their quality went downhill on standard production models. As a result, went ... 

But I feel the push or motivation wasn’t right at the beginning. It seems to me it was due to the lack of availability of mainstream brands and high water level auction prices that led people looking for alternatives but I’m glad that created a balanced s... 

The current / newfound very high demand has greatly benefitted both horological craftspeople and enthusiasts alike. The truly talented are able to begin fulfilling their dreams in producing the most incredible mechanical masterpieces. Decades ago, well, a... 

Most important and equally serious though, one public rule that I know I share with you and many other good collectors on this forum, is critical to me --- even more so in the current (and likely future) climate: *always* try and buy at MSRP, no matter ho... 

I just cannot justify the love of a watch that I MUST have and pay too much over retail. However, I do know some people with no so-called “relation” and spending history that they rather buy from grey dealers and they can get it right away without the sil... 

But while the initial stages of collecting are of course more challenging with the sought-after brands, then as we well know, there's a point where the journey suddenly gets much easier and more rewarding....it just takes some patience, lots of passion, a... 

you can find any watch (if still in production of course). If you are cordial with the AD /Boutique you will then receive a call and your watch ..patience, perserverance, respect for the staff always worked for me.

I always bought (mostly in 2015, 2016) under the MSRP from AD and boutiques. These were the times were good clients could get something off OR very nice gifts if a discoutn was not possible. Now is simply unthinkable in certain brands (usual suspects) but... 

very known ADs that are losing or lost some brands because the new strategy of some brands is to have their own boutique. In these cases there are some deals available! Obviously price is not the most important thing but I would never buy above MSRP becau... 

and they are now relying on ADs again, interesting developments. Yes, those gifts are always nice and good surprises too.

a lot of boutiques that opened (and are opening) simply took back their brand from many ADs. Many monobrand boutiques are also fairly empty (given Covid, no tourists) but then again watches from Rolex, Patek, AP are rarely found in stock. Plenty of other ... 

I wonder what the marketing dept of that brand is doing? Blancpain and Breguet used to be on my radar and well known but the former is now mostly on dive watches and latter seems too quiet. I know and understand great watches probably don’t need publicity... 

But those new dials are lovely. Breguet has been doing silent movement upgrades for the last 5 years, silicon parts added to the entire line. Another example, the new blue enamel minute repeater has a new gold gong and has a patent on the design.

My AD said the same about Breguet and how they actually are very advanced and value for money.

Doxa Family Seiko Family Omega Ploprof Family Rolex Family Panerai Family ...  

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Now I changed, he can open a distribution center for multi brands…amazing, that’s what a call a collector 👍🏻💪🏻

I like variety. And I refuse to pay over MSRP.

like even for Lange 1, Saxonia, Richard Langes, Cellini's, Calatrava's, Golden Ellipses, Omegas...someone's lost is someone's gain.

(Grand Seiko) from an AD with a discount and I’m quite pleased. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love another Rolex, but I’m not going to beg for one.

What goes up must come down, we all know that, just not knowing when 😅

Cheers!

Definitely can’t stay loyal to one brand. Too many temptations out there!

I agree the temptations are hard to resist 👊🏻

I’m not a single brand collector. No matter how great that brand would be, ignoring other brands might be ignoring or failing to recognize their craftsmanship. Having said that, I would argue most of us do have their own favorite brand. It clicks more app... 

VC is a super nice brand and you did very well with all their nice pieces, drool-worthy for me. We are fortunate in this sense that there are options for us consumers, not brands choosing us. Cheers!

While I don't deliberately go for a single brand exclusively, my experience after having the fortune of owning several watches from varied brands made me appreciate Lange even more. But while that is a firm favourite, that doesn't stop me from enjoying wa... 

How they can capture the hearts of collectors to not look at other brands. I do think there will be some collectors who are just dedicated to a certain brand but you're absolutely right, we like good stuffs. On the flip side for me on Langes, I always hav... 

A brand can only cement its legacy by cultivating a long relationship with its clients. Let's pray that Lange doesn't neglect that.