Dr No
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Am I right in guessing . . .
. . . it was more of a mental hurdle rather than purely material?
My experience with the Patek 5085/1A is a case in point. I was seriously considering it ten years ago, but ended up getting another Karrée perpetual instead, partly due to a modest yet significant difference in cost. A few years later, when the 5085/1A was discontinued and the secondary market price was even higher than original list, I was mentally prepared to spend that kind of money, but an opportunity never surfaced.
Missing out on the 5085/1A doesn't bother me too much, but I might not have missed out at all if my sensibilities at the time when it was a prime consideration had been a little less restrictive.
Art
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Let's see the watches that . . .
. . . aren't in your collection, but would/could/should have been, had fate not intervened. Ten years ago, there were two new offerings that sang to me. A limited edition Glashtte Original 1845 Karre . . . . . . and an equally limited production Dornbl...
Two things are infinite:
the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe GP was a bargain...... Listening some music and wearing Omega HAGWE Damjan ...
That's Matt's GP, no? . . .
. . . or, at least, his image, if memory serves correct. So, you were onto one, and somehow the deal fell thru? Well, you can absolve that error by getting the Seventies Chronograph someday ;-) . . .
Yes of course that's
one of Matts unforgettable pics I missed same as his for bargain so far biggest regret regarding watches I have Sincerely D
Bummer...
Bummer, my friend! But, there will always be another and another and.... So, you can't jump them all! Best Blomman
You are correct as usually my friend
Your kind and clever advice reminded me of joke about Bulls that Duvall is telling Penn in film Colors ;) :) Sincerely my friend
Hej, dear D ! .. Liked your "pun" and the GP.. no egg for sure !.. +1 on Mozart & Vivaldi
.. wishing you a great WE & Happy Easter - to you & yours ! Best, hs
Yes dear Heinz
I'm missing this egg not only for Easter ;) Blessed Easter to you and all yours and thank you for kind words Sincerely D
I think......hummm!....only one...........
"Human Stupidity" I know for sure and.................................it can easily be proven. That the Universe is? well.................it's not proven yet;) Beautiful GP, indeed dear Damjan. Cheers Francois
Hey Damjan!
Funny to see this old picture of my GP! that's one of the first pics I posted!...I still have the watch!...I keep it for one of my sons!...Matt
Dear Matt
It is one of best GP pictures around You made great decision to keep that one Few months after you posted this pic I had opportunity to buy one for very good price I was "thinking" week too long :( Happy Easter my friend to You and all Yours Sincerely Dam...
So you never passed on a watch . . .
. . . that became the cause of later regrets? 20/20 foresight beats hindsight every time! No wonder Nicolas admires you so much ;-) . . .
Occasionally it happened....
.....but did i keep scans of the watch I passed on? Uhm no.
I am a bloody idiot to not have jumped on this one...
The list is way too long, as I could post at least 30 pics of 30 different watches... This is only a small sample of a too long song. Best, Nicolas ...
Red Memo, early '70s? . . .
. . . not sure that I've ever seen one before, even online. A rare bird, no?
So called Polaris II. I have the blue, the grey, and I only miss the red...
To close my vintage JLC Diving theme... Damn me! ;) Best, Nicolas.
I could...
Concur with you.... But what good would that be...? Especially since you already know it! ;) Na, cheer up, my friend - there will always be next time! :) Best Blomman
I will add it to my "watch" list
So I have in mind for you: - A black manual Memovox with sapphire back - A red Polaris II I will tell you should I ever run into one (which is indeed not a very probable thing to happen, because you look out much more). But who knows... Have a great day m...
Si seulement....
I should have put the trigger on this when I have the chance... (credit Domingo Chavez) ... meanwhile, wearing my humble panda today... Best regards - Fred ...
The famous Zenith 'A Cairelli'? Now, that is . . .
. . . a rare bird! Only 2500 total, going by memory. Not to worry, Fred - your impeccable black Connie goes a long ways towards making up for it! Art
My heart melts . . .
. . . every time you post that luscious black ref 2648, Fred. I found an 18 kt white dial model in a local pawn shop three years ago, but the dial had been refinished, and the crown replaced. One of these days . . .
I've seen one in the metal . . .
. . . and understand your regret. Striking and elegant simultaneously . . . the Cary Grant of Langes.
back in 2001
I was given the opportunity to buy a 5100g at an incredibale price in Singapore at the height of an economic crisis. Idiot me passed, instead I walked out with a Patek 5085/1A. At least I'm wearing a square watch today. HAGWE. CC ...
That is one of...
My dream Patek, or at least one of them... But hey! Your GP is also great watch! :) CC, I am very happy to see you joining here regular in the Friday WS! :) Best, my friend Blomman
Same story, here... 12 years ago, at an excellent price. Pfff!
This thread is such a bad idea, as it becomes very painful! Best, Nicolas ...
Three years after your missed opportunity . . .
. . . for a 5100 that culminated in a 5085/1A, I was pondering that very same steel Patek. For slightly less outlay, I opted for a second Karrée perpetual instead. No regrets, as my affair with G O perpetuals has never waned. Art
Would, Could, Should have...
Too many to name here or to dwell over... Life is too short ! ;) Happy Eastern, everybody! Blomman ...
We all make our choices...
I don't know if you have noticed... But I avoid "envy" as a choice of words or feelings both here and in real life. Desire, YES! But not envy - another thing that life is too short for, IMO... Best, my friend Blomman
Enormously big +1
my friend You made perfect point I envy you on your wisdom LOL! Best D
LOL! Yes, life is full of choices...
The good thing is that once you made your choice, there will always be a next choice to be made...! ;) Best, dear friend Blomman
Educate me
Hey blomman, You have used the terminology "Happy Eastern" a couple of times but I am unfamiliar with the reference. I assume that it is perhaps a politically correct way of referring to Easter and it's usage must have eluded my brain for my whole life. A...
Well, here in Sweden we say "Glad Påsk"....
Which is translated into English as Happy (Glad) Easter (Påsk) = Happy Easter. I was assuming that the expression was the same in English. But, I might be wrong... Either way, that what we here in Sweden say to each other at Easter time. :) So, Happy East...
As you said: "Too many to dwell over"...
Way to many for me, however this was my worst: "On he Way to Going Broke" my wife and I walked into a Patek AD with her purse full of Dead Presidents. I always wanted a Patek and she was ok with that as long as we could own similar watcghes. Needless to s...
Hmm, another nod towards a missed Patek . . .
. . . I have a feeling there will be more than a few revealed before this thread runs its course. And the watch you're wearing today is? . . .
Out of respect for Arts' most gracious gift this week...
Mickey's wearing one of Art's favorites ;-) ...
Well, at least that Grail . . .
. . . doesn't count as a personal woulda/coulda/shoulda! I wasn't a collector when they were introduced, and never really in a good position to acquire one. The 1894 Homage is on my list, right after the 1845 Karrée, and before the Dornblüth 04.0. One of ...
Re: good 'tude, dude...?
Sorry, now I am not following... My English is not ... Best Blomman
That would be an abbreviated form of . . .
. . . the phrase, "good atti tude", blomman; surfer slang, local to So Cal ;-) . . .
What a piece !.. But knowing there are so many others to enjoy ..
.. ameliorates this pain of memories, I pretty much trust. And you're so right, we have to enjoy very day of our being ! - like your philosophical remedy, indeed ! My very best to you & yours - Happy Easter WE, dear friend ! hs
This piece...
Is no regret, my dear friend - a catch from last year... :) Happy Eastern to you and yours, HS! Best Blomman
Ooops, sorry- didn't realize .. But even better for you.. How nice !! .. Many Congrats..
.. for this great looking piece, really a beautiful addition , indeed Again, our best to you & A. !! hs :) :)
I knew you'll have no regrets
You hunted down all of them!! :) :) Bravo my friend that's the way to live the life Cordially yours Damjan
Did you know
that Zagreb is much cheaper than Paris? LOL! ;) That'll be blast How about May? :) D
Reverso
The watch that I miss in my collection is the Reverso. My watchmaker showed me several models and we even discussed the engraving on the backside, but a t the time, about 10 years ago, I felt that the Reverso was to old fashion and bought the Jaeger-LeCou...
I understand your feelings...
But luckily - it's not too late! You still have the engraving sketch... ;) Best Blomman
Not too difficult a situation to rectify, Livius . . .
. . . as the supply of modern Reversos is ample. Those of us who missed out on uncommon vintages, like Nicolas, or recent limited editions as myself, have it a little harder. Here's hoping for a solution in the not-too-distant future! Cordially, Art
That would make a great Reverso engraving. Love the crown.
You should revisit the idea one day. Andrew
this is a hard one as there are a lot of watches i wish i could buy
to start with i am going to show the watch i most regret letting go even though i had to for financial reasons and divorce the UN Freak there are so many vintage pieces that i have let go that now cost so much that replacing them will be pretty much impos...
i'm pretty accepting about it....
i'm pretty accepting about it. what doesnt kill us makes us stronger and i have owned and enjoyed it which is a rare thing for most collectors. best G
I figured this would be a tough theme for many of us, Graham. Here's hoping . . .
. . . you get another shot at the Freak sometime down the road. Warmest regards, Art
to be honest Art, if...
to be honest Art, if i couldnt have my original #99 in RG i wouldnt want another one. its like going back to the adoption agency and changing a boy for a girl. best G
These are absolutely great pics.. Of a splendid piece, indeed.. :)
.. and yes, life goes on, - luckily so ! And finally, it's our " Nos", that make our " Ayes" sweeter, in more than one way ! - Thanks for these pics , you shared, and my very Best for your WE , hs
thanks HS, its a watch...
thanks HS, its a watch a bit like the Omega central tourbillon. pretty much unique, many have seen but we know so few who have owned. i judge myself very lucky in life to have owned one which is something i can take to my grave. the same to you for the we...
This is a great watch but ...
... not one that I really associate with you, even when you owned it. There are many more in your collection, including the Speedies and Connies that I think of first. Remember it fondly and move on to better things as you have done. It's been quite a jou...
thanks Andrew, there were so...
thanks Andrew, there were so many choices and only so many hours to choose. best Graham
This Dornbluth is really nice
and I fully understand your point (in that way it is a great topic, except that it leaves us full with regrets). Before I chose to go deeply into watches of a significant pricing range I was lusting over the Langematik Perpetual in Pt (3 years ago). Every...
Am I right in guessing . . .
. . . it was more of a mental hurdle rather than purely material? My experience with the Patek 5085/1A is a case in point. I was seriously considering it ten years ago, but ended up getting another Karrée perpetual instead, partly due to a modest yet sign...
We felt exactly the same Art.
Maybe the fact I know how prices have evolved since, make the choice easier today too.
Very well said.. About the recurring role of "maturation" ina this genre..
.. Splendid picture of this superb De Bethune ! Also liked you remedy principle of "..50%" for consolation - Interesting thought, very interesting.. Have a great weekend, Best, hs
This principle should nearly apply to watch purchase
As I said to Art, I think knowing today how prices have evolved, makes the choice easier to make today. Cheers, hs.
Not too much regret
This should have been in my collection... (Photo and watch courtesy of VC Forum Moderator Bill) But the timing was off and I just could not manage to get it at the time. The hunt continues. The this one has eluded me at every turn. More near misses than I...
Respo....its really weird....
....check with Nicolas....how close I came to getting the brother to this Vacheron on your wrist....i made an offer...it was not accepted. 2 years later, the watch is still up for sale with the same dealer.....i walk in the shop and see it there..... I ca...
+ on the Vacheron Constantin Mercator
+ on the Vacheron Constantin Mercator Currently filed "What was I thinking?"
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