Independents

Hi all Jus wan to say hi, to everyone Has been lurking for years, and now semi retire....finally hv time, hope to actively participate in the discussion, community Actually has learned, and benefited much from the info, discussion and views from the membe... 

We look forward to reading more from you in the coming months. :) Perhaps, you would like to tell us how you got started on this crazy path of ours & shows some photos when you are able? Regards Tony

Hi Tony Sure, wil be posting photos soon on some of my Watches especially fr independents Actually started in mid 90s, well....into my first job then, and almost a significant portion of my monthly pay goes into supporting this hobby of mine. Sent fr T On... 

And of course, we can't wait to discover your independent collection! Fx

Hi FX Sure sure wil post pics soon once I hv access to PC soon But seriously mine, very small Humble and vintage indies compared to most of the collectors here... Sent fr T On 6 Jul, 2013, at 2:16 AM,

Look forward to hearing more about your collecting and which indies you are into. Cheers Andrew PS. Do you wear big gold chains around your neck and drive a black and red van??

Hahaa...... I drive a saloon, starting w B (not Bentley by e way) I started early on indies ...when those days, PD is readily available and I remember seeing him personally making pitch on his watches, and sadly, very difficult to find buyers. Sadly... I ... 

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my old friends...havent seen for quite some time ...  

sori for the poor quality..as not very good with that. wil be posting inTime Out forum, asking for advice on how to have better pictures will be gradually intro some of my friends to all the members in this forum. T

Yours are already better than my attempts. So keep them coming. I am currently reading Dan Brown's latest novel, so your Mickey Mouse piece is very appt. :)

Thanks my friend...certainly very encouraging In fact, I'm in distribution biz, which incl photographic equipment.. So has been dealing w that for years, but has never make serious attempt to learn on how to handle and take good pictures.... Sent fr T On ... 

but I should have cleaned a bit the Sarpaneva! Thanks for this nice duet, being a former Genta moderator, I appreciate to see the Mickey Golf watch! Fx

Yes yes you are rite. In fact, over here is so dusty , that any watch lying around for days, would accumulate dust. Back then at one point in time, only buy GG watches...and in fact, I still prefer watches fr the 90s. Sent fr T On 6 Jul, 2013, at 4:21 PM,

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Part of the Goldpfeil 'Masters of Time' set and an IWC that looks like it should have a slide. What other Indies lurk in the watchbox, Mr T? Cheers, pplater.

Hi PP You hv gotten all facts right Still remember those days where I spent a big chunk of my savings, to buy the whole set fr Goldpfeil series.....the very start of my journey! Sent fr T On 6 Jul, 2013, at 8:34 PM,

the Jumping Hour Moon Phase with Vianney. He wants to keep track of them. I have one and a couple of Goldpfeil Andersen's - as well as several others by both, under their own names. Cheers, amerix

Wil dig into my box, further to hunt for more friends of mine.......pls be patient. Sent fr T On 6 Jul, 2013, at 8:34 PM,

to our AHCI Forum and I sincerely hope that You'll participate all across our different forums There is much fan on all of them Looks like you have marvelous collection Looking forward seeing rest of it Best Damjan P.S. There is no happiness in lurking :)... 

Hi Damjan Certainly wil do my best and participate across various forums... Frankly my collection is rather limited as compared to many of the members here...but well, guess the best thing I can do fr now, is to share...irregardless of collection and even... 

... it really doesn't matter one little bit how 'limited' your collection is. But I like what I see so far. Pieces from the heyday of the Independents. Look forward to your comments on all these watches. Don't feel you need to be in a hurry to post up eit... 

Andrew Thanks for the note... Sure.. will be most glad to contribute and participate, whenever time permits... Will be posting some pics soon.. Sent fr T On 8 Jul, 2013, at 11:38 AM,

Your first few scans show some wonderful timepieces. We don't get to see that particular Goldpfeil often - must be fun to wear. And the IWC, I suspect, has a melodious element to it. Beautiful. Look forward to meeting some of your other old friends as you... 

Hi Darren...thanks for the kind words. Yes, in fact I'm very into vintage watches...so most of these hv vintage feel. Simple, unique and yet very robust to wear. Jus wan to share somethg diff fr the current offerings...back to the days where we get starte... 

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including myself - with my own independent tastes, Congratulations upon becoming a member of this very special crowd! amerix This message has been edited by amerix on 2013-07-08 11:10:09

Thanks Amerix for the Welcome Truly understand...we are not just into independents' watches but are also independent, diff and unique in all our tastes...that what I like about this forum. Sent fr T On 9 Jul, 2013, at 2:06 AM,

from the few pictures you posted, I have seen two pieces that we have in common already!! you mentioned you had/have the whole Goldfeil collection??!!! WOWWWWWW...I was collecting "brands" back then, and missed out on those wonderful pieces, and have neve... 

indeed....heard much about you, from the local watch community. hope to meet up with you, some days during GTG etc, frankly..i hv a love / hate relationship w the whole collection, having sold most of them over the years, and start to accumulate again yea... 

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... you have deprived us of your collection far too long, dear friend! I am glad you finally joined our discussions! Best regards, Marcus

Dear friend....hv always read and enjoyed your postings Time for my small little contribution here, and there Hv a good day my friend! Sent fr T On 10 Jul, 2013, at 6:12 AM,

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I saw your first post and then got busy and then went on holidays, so forgot to say howdy. I like your taste, you have some excellent and interseting pieces ! If ever you find yourself in sunny Geneva, drop me a line and I'll buy you a drink or 3... Cheer... 

Rob... Thanks for the kind words, and kind invitation as well Sure wil cal on you when in Geneva.. Planning a trip end year, as may pick up a new piece directly fr the maker (stil thinking and raising funds..) Do cal on me as well, if happen to be in Sing...