. . . 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...
. . . 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 ;-) . . .
"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
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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 ...
. . . 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 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 ...
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
. . . 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
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
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...
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...
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...
. . . 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 ...
.. 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
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...
. . . 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
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...
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
.. 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 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...
... 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...
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...
. . . 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...
.. 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 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...
....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...