Ubik
1871
We are birds of a feather Blomman
sometimes depth is better than breadth.
You have an amazing passion to uncover as much as you can about the watches that captivate you.
From catalogues to bracelets, I know this itch well.
You are mapmaker in an uncharted land and I am always thrilled to read of your discoveries.
Thing we do for love: Part #3
We do a lot different things for love… And for our love for watches… When I started with watches my intention was that ALL watches I get should follow me thru my life, for better and for worse… Now I must confess that I have joined the group of us here th...
Sometimes sacrifices have to be made...
for the things you LOVE and what a great DSA you have! I have been lucky in that I have yet to been forced to move pieces to add a piece. However, I do see it happening with a few of the new releases in SIHH and with my wife's decreasing patience for my e...
Indeed better “to have loved and lost”…
But it still hurts when the love is still there… Thank you, OC! Best Blomman
What a Love Story - no Story for Life !! - great read :))
Blomman, my friend: - what a great story, no not just a story, probably several stories: I can relate to some of your decisions, but maybe also to some agony: Which one to keep, which ones to let go - but always for a higher, to a dearer level ! Personall...
Yes, several stories in one…
To help a dear friend. To get two Grails (TT Polaris) – which resulted in me wanting more Grails (vintage Polaris, DSA)… Realizing I can’t afford more the one brand (e.g. I am not imortal)… A broken heart… What really hurts i...
I think I understand
I still miss a number of watches that I have churned over the past few years (most notably an Amvox I and an IWC St. Exupery UTC). Having said that, I am happy with where I am; in short, what I traded for made it worth it. It is quite entertaining to see ...
The Squadra…
I remember when she came to me! Ah, so nice – big and bold, but still classic and beautiful! Happy times! Thank you, Sancerre! Please send some Square love my way! Best Blomman
Now that is a great post.
I love this kind of story. A journey thru time. Talking about passion, life decision, love, sacrifice and purpose. It is an inspiring read. Thank you for your wonderful post. Here is to those that have to leave and the new ones that are coming Best Tyler
A journey, yes!
As everything in life… And as life itself! Thank you for your kind words, Tyler! Best Blomman
re: things we do
A nice tribute to the past. I wonder what the future holds? Maybe in 3-5 years you can look back on this post and see the evolution of your collection. -MW
My future..?
My future is very alarming! For me the DSA is not a set of two watches my goal is a set of four…! Thank you, MW! Best Blomman
Man you have unloaded a few
I guess it was for the right cause though. Have not really gotten to that point yet personnally. Best regards, George
You are…
If you’re not there yet - you are a lucky man, George! Because it’s at this point the real hurting starts! Best Blomman
It is unavoidable, Blomman.
Better, it is a good thing. Your taste maturates, you are getting the " Creme de la Creme, " which is sadly quite expensive, but you can't hardly compare what you let go with what came or has to come, don't you think? We should put some order in our colle...
Well, you should now…
You are way ahead of me, my friend! And yes – it’s totally worth it! But it still hurts… Mad project?! Sounds very intriguing… and expensive! Well, if – then you know where you can “dump” your old once…! You...
Incredible watches you went through
They are all fabulous, but as you said you lived with them and now they leave the sit to other watches you will share a part of your life with. Your pair of Deep Seas is beautiful ! Thanks for the pitures by the way . Best, Mark This message has been edit...
Thank you, Mark!
Yes, I have been fortunate to live with these watches for several years. But in the best of worlds - they would still be with me! Best Blomman
As I am reading this
For some reason, Willie Nelson's To All The Girls I Loved Before is playing in my head Mate, all for your dream. Best, Horo
The last time I hum this tune, got a smack in the head
From my then partner. Well, now I think of her when I hum this tune. Best, Horo
It's called "evolution"
Blomman We evolve. Our tastes change, what was a must have is no longer important. My example: When I started, I could kill for a Breitling. Today, no way. A JLC was, at that time, an old man watch, not for me. Today, is the object of desire. And life goe...
Actually, I'm sure you could kill for one or 2 well chosen Breitlings. :)))
A Vintage Time only Super Ocean, which looks a bit like a blend of DSA Europe and a FF... Or a Chrono for the Royal Canadian Air Force, for example... Hmmm? Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-08 02:59:29
Thanks but ... no
Nicolas, When I learned more about movements and how the watch vendors plays with movements, I was truly disappointed with Breitling and some other vendors. I fell hard to "fall in love" with a watch, no matter how beautiful, if inside it carries a vanill...
Life goes on…
Evolution comes sooner or later. You are right. Objects of desire do change! But I do not agree with you when it comes to Breitling. Modern, yes! Not my cup of tea at all with one exception the Super Ocean. But vintage – I have seen some really nice...
Nicely put Blomman
I also am reaching a similar point in my collecting life, it will be hard to part with some watches and very easy to part with others, but as our tastes mature our pallette craves more refined and complicated tastes. Bravo.
I think it’s important to have a plan…
Or a goal when doing this! My goal is pretty obvious! What goal do you have? I have noticed your vintage divers theme – a stunning line-up! Thank you, Ubik! Best Blomman
A good question
My time has been tight for the last few days, tomorrow I will try and give you a proper response to this.
Themes not goals
It's an interesting question and one that has made me pause and ask myself if I do have a plan or a goal. I'm not sure that I do in such a precise sense, say in the way some collectors are compleatists and want one example of every particular style of wat...
Very nicely put, Ubik!
I find myself nodding in agreement when I read your post! I especially agree with you about the: - “ The more I learn, the more I realise how little I know, the more I want to know more. ” - “ I must feel the watch is wearable ” Your approach to have a gr...
We are birds of a feather Blomman
sometimes depth is better than breadth. You have an amazing passion to uncover as much as you can about the watches that captivate you. From catalogues to bracelets, I know this itch well. You are mapmaker in an uncharted land and I am always thrilled to ...
Ubik…
Thank you for your very kind words! But I am no mapmaker – we all have an excellent guide among us here to help and guide us all! He goes by many names… Vlad, 666, Dracula… Best Blomman
The Dark Lord
leads us all Blomman. He is a high level Jedi master with the power of the dark force.
Hey, Eitan and Blomman...
Go on tjis way and you' ll have two nice holes on the neck . Best, Nicolas.
" My next collecting theme is going to be to collect watches of different brands who...
All share the same dial manufacturer ". Now, that is a crazy goal. Knowing that the Vintage Rlex had at least 4 different dial manufacturers, I would be curious to see how you would proceed... BUT, I already found some coincidences between some Vintage Wa...
Well is was partly in jest
and partly in seriousness. I think this would be a difficult undertaking, but it seems to me that we know so much about movements and yet so little about early dial making. I certainly haven't found much information, but there was clearly a series of supe...
Now that is a huge pandora's box.
As for the JLC Deep Sea Alarm and the Omega SM 300, I will tell you one day, if you're a nice boy. Interesting thema, Eitan... You can start with the Type XX... Mathey Tissot / Breguet, for example. Best! Nicolas
Brave post, Blomman
Thanks for posting this. It made me feel a little better about what I have been doing this past year and continue to do now. I just let one go that was very, very difficult for me -- but in the name of making way for a new watch that I think will suit me ...
Letting go of a dear watch..?
Please tell me it’s not your EWC! Yes, I have reached the point where I need to liquidate or move forward in a slower pace. The problem I don’t want to do either… I want to keep everything but still move fast forward… Childish? Yes...
very impressive collection you had/have
Hello Bomman I must say that you had one of the hell impressive collection, with some very rare and desirable JLC timepieces. At least what counts is that you enjoyed plainly and fully them when you had them. Your deepsea watches are very nice and desirab...
As you know the two TT DSA are on there way…
That is two very big reasons to let go of old loves… Thank you Georges! Best Blomman
great Part #3...
... enjoy reading all three parts of you post. my JLC collection is still small compared with yours and other folks here... fortunately i am not reaching at the stage to give up some of them yet. in fact, i have recently started to trim down my other watc...
I fully understand you, Stefan!
To give up your first love – that is very hard! My first JLC was Reverso GT, she don’t get much wrist time… But I can’t make myself let go of her! First loves always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you, Stefan! Best Blomm...
Ah, maybe it is a process called maturation!...
I think we are a few around going through the same process, especially once you fall into the vintage trap!...It is also about balancing out passion and reason, and of course some financial reasoning behind it. it is always painful to let go a watch you l...
New goals…
Yes, people always tell me to grow up – maybe that’s what I am doing..? Mature, watch wise… You are in the same process? Hope it’s not as painful as it is for me! Love to see your new goal you are going after. Thank you, Matt! Best...
Think of it as spreading the happiness
Sure, your dear friends may be missed, but think of all the joy you've been able to spread to others by making their dream watches just a little bit easier to attain Each one is clearly special, and knowing you, it's obvious that the new additions to the ...
Spreading the happiness…
Yes, that is one way to look at it! Hopefully the new owners will feel more joy then my pain… Thank you, JTK! Best Blomman
Joy for some now .. Happiness for you later - Cycles of passion
Well, my friend - you really have described that so very well .. - so well felt, a bit with a tad of sadness , but your looking forward will be rewarded, I trust. (2 more 'Goddesses of the Sea' to arrive soon for you, next to your other projects ! - - cou...
Circle of life! :)
Yes… Thank you – again, HS! The Master Hometime will be the one I miss the most! Best Blomman
All for the greater good. Not to worry. The road ahead is even more interesting...
...for you I'm sure. Ruckdee
“All for the greater good…”
I will try to keep that in mind! This year will be interesting for sure! Thank you for the encouraging words, Ruckdee! Best Blomman
