Patek Philippe

So picking up from the 3796 I bought in 1992, I soon fell in love 😍 with a very special piece: the reference 3998 No ordinary 3998 but the Garrard 150th anniversary piece. The problem as always was finance- being on fixed income I never have had the luxur...  

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Tears came to my eyes when I saw your steel chronograph. I wish it would still be in your collection. Best, Kari

If we only knew then what we know now my friend Hope to see you soon!

I'm not sure which one-but one of them! Fascinating story, Miranda. I hope there are 10 more parts. No! Twenty more parts!

Its not Dallas you know! 2 more parts! After that I want paying 🤣

So many wonderful pieces and the prices in the 1990’s were unbelievable compare to now. 👏👏👏

I bought my 3700 from the original owner and it came with his receipt, purchased in 1987. Suffice to say he made a tidy profit off of me as well as the auction house... 😎

what a shame you had to sell some truly stunning timepieces, I would be interested to know which one was the greatest joy to own and why?

But believe it or not, I think probably the Nautilus ! Because it was a watch for all occasions Elegant thin but tough and waterproof And a movement regarded by msny as the bedt self winding ever made Best Imran

Miranda, Just to clarify for collectors...both newbie and experienced...why the use of "crazy"? Crazy because you kept flipping watches? Crazy because you switched themes? Crazy because of the frequency of acquisitions? What is the conclusion? To emulate ... 

Crazy because you kept flipping watches? YES!!!!! Crazy because you switched themes? YES!!!!! Crazy because of the frequency of acquisitions? Yes yessss yessssssss!!!!!!!

Miranda, I hereby nominate you for the PuristS Crazy Collector Cup, a special President's Award given out infrequently to lost causes and the pathologically obsessed. You are on the shortlist..... MTF

Thats passion. And i believe their is good value in due time. Best wishes. Geross

Regardless of what watch 😂🤣

I had the very funny impression while reading your story, that I was reading my own story; but to be more precise not the story of my actual past life but the story I could have leaved if I would have dreamed to live. In my actual lofe I made a similar jo... 

But overjoyed in that you happy the superbly beautiful 3448 and two Laurent Ferrier Best and thank you for sharing your story Best Imran

The 3417 and the steel chrono... These 2 are true keepers. But you are true, we never know where an horological journey can lead us... Superb story, Imran. Thank you! Nicolas

Stunning array of watches in your possession. And what an education. Thanks for sharing this. Can I ask you what spurred to changes in style from one genre to another? Was is just the realisation of what was out there or something more specific?

GREED I wanted them all

I for one am envious of your passage as I am sure one would not be able to emulate this journey in the present time what with the escalating prices and all... and that if these pieces are readily available.

I feel happy for those that have them But sad for the new generation Best Imran

I wish I would have kept a log of all the pieces I bought and than sold/exchanged. Thanks for sharing Miranda Best G.

Wow! Must have been a joyride to experience all these beauties! Best Blomman

How I envy you , able to trade up and up Me , I just horde !! I love the way your collection became so rarified - that SS ref 1463!!! Lucky to have such a trusted dealer to guide you Looking forward to part 3 Julian

Your journey through this crazy hobby of ours has been one filled with beautiful Watches. You have clearly always had a great eye for quality Patek Watches and your leaning towards the white metal versions was visionary in its day. I knew you had owned so... 

Like you, I too was on a fixed income but the passion for watches was often not commensurate with my income. I even took out loans to buy many of the watches and it was quite common to have to sell a watch before being able to afford the next one. I do en... 

So I think it is a very very very small number who have held onto everything they’ve owned. Such a nightmare for most of us having many more watches to buy then the income ( and partner ) will allow. M.

Its perhaps not a good thing, but wr finance cars so I did it for watches! At least with Patek you are reasonably on steady financial ground But yes, it reminds me of the greatest Patek owner He drives a bus Earns £560/week Has 4 kids Spent 2 years saving... 

Thank you for sharing Imran

I remember well (and partook of) the opportunity to acquire relatively easily great vintage watches at relatively reasonable prices. And because the market kept going up and up, it was always easy to trade out - and at a profit no less! I also remember th...