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I actually have two stories to share regarding watches it took me forever to acquire, in spite of my fondness for them. The first one is this Minerva Pythagore Grande (38mm): I first came across it back in September 1998, just about the time I really caug...  

Those are our passionate stories of collecting and agonising about choices and saving for the right time. I will contribute something for sure

. . . twenty years ago. Wanted an 04.0 . . . [watch and photo credit: W72, Watchprosite 2020] . . . in the worst possible way but passed as I'd committed to another watch when they were in limited production back in '06. Still kicking myself for missing o...  

I really dig the dial colour that you went for.... It has to be done ... m.

I'm sure you are enjoying your Dornbluth so much my friend. Hagwe! Abel

Btw. what’s the size on this one?

. . . in contrast to the standard 99.1 which has a 42 mm case, K. The 04.0 model ca '06 that belongs to W72 pictured in my post was their first compact which measured 38 mm in diameter. Best, Art

And the color scheme you chose is 👌🏻

This is a fascinating subject and your introduction will strike accord with many of us. The twists and turns of collecting are all part of the journey that makes each purchase so interesting. Your story of the Omega Speedmaster illustrates this perfectly.... 

----Cue the wavy screen effect with the liquid sound of a flashback sequence coming into focus---- New York has always been a special place for me. For whatever reason, I just love the city: We just click. My wife had never been and was given an opportuni...  

And a beautiful Breguet, finished with an excellent photo.

I too have visited the NYC Breguet boutique with my wife and we were also treated like royals. Great story.

I’ve always had a good reception at Breguet Boutiques.

But as they say, quality (or in this case the memory) remains long after price is forgotten.

And Happy Friday!

It surely is a keeper for life! Such a beautiful and classy timepiece and with that story behind. Keep loving and enjoying it so much! Thank you for sharing! Hagwe Abel

And while I am not jaded enough to think the time for stories like these is over, I do feel they are getting rarer and rarer 🤷🏻‍♂️

And what's interesting is that the horrible one was from a very high end watch store in NYC. They were awful. A local AD here, on the other hand, opened the store privately just for me. That was really extraordinary. So it's a mixed bag.

Had a surprisingly good and a mediocre one yesterday in two boutiques, where it was usually just the other way around. Often depends on the people in at the time 😊

You bring an interesting Theme which will bring some interesting stories from our participants. Sometimes the stars are a bit slow in align perfectly to allow a timepiece we have been coveting for long to finally arrive to our wrists. I also feel that man...  

about a beautiful Patek World Time. Looks superb on your wrist. Well played Abel !

... and a big satisfaction when I could make it mine after many years it had been haunting me! Thank you so much for your kind compliments! Cheers! Abel

Especially with your choice of straps.

... deployant I prefer to wear it with these less formal straps with ardillon. I like better the more sporty look of leather straps with some color touch. Glad you like these combos my friend! Cheers. Abel

Abrazos amigo mio! Abel

And certainly a fantastic watch - it looks like it was destined for you 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

... snd that’s why it took so long to catch mine. Sooner or later stars align though and I hope you will find yours. Hagwe! Abel

It was destined to be yours.

Cheers! Abel

I have a couple of such cases, too 😁 To mirror you, I will start with the Minerva Pythagore. First seen live the first time I met another forum member live - I believe it was 2015 in Vienna, and it was Adam, the owner of this and several other Minervas. W...  

... About the Speedy! Lol! Guess it would be a great addition to your superb collection. Last but not least: I'm in love with your Memovox! Hagwe! Abel

We just spent some time in the Omega boutique yesterday... My wife actually wanted a Speedy and we had a look at the new 3861 powered one (and some others). While it felt better on the wrist than some of its predecessors, it still didn’t fully gel. They s... 

... with its smaller case could be a great option though the price is much higher that the normal Moonwatch. The recently discontinued FOIS model based on the 2998 reference is also a great option whivh I feel still can be found in boutiques or watch shop... 

As the town is probably going to remain gridlocked due to the Victory Day parade for the rest of today it might be a couple of days before the next Boutique visit.

Hope you can find a FOIS at least to give it a look! It is an alternative worth considering indeed. Cheers! Abel ...  

It also showed me that with decent proportions a 34mm watch remains perfectly wearable, and put me on the path of getting several in that size range 😊👍🏻

And I completely agree with your sentiment for the Doxa, it’s a great adventure watch especially for diving. Good memories KM

But fully agree 😊

At the age of 14, I came across the TV Series " Magnum " and noticed that Thomas Magnum was wearing a Rolex GMT MASTER 1675. I promised to myself that I would get one, one day. It took me 18 years to do so. Since then, I caught the watch virus and didn't ...  

... In his tastes about watches and other matters as well. In my case I was also as young as you when Sea Hunt instilled me the love for scuba diving and for the Submariner. To own a Submariner was my dream day and night and I mentioned that desire with s... 

Such a versatile watch from PAN AM to Magnum, now that’s cool 😎

And the resulting trophies are amazing, Nico!

a GMT Master. Took me a long time to get the money. Later I got a second. They are all gone.

Always love your posts and wonderful pictures.

Hello Boris and friends, It’s always the ones that slip through your fingers that you remember, but when get a second chance it’s a sweet moment. This has happened a few times and these are a couple of watches to share with you. The Rolex Anniversary Subm...  

And I absolutely agree with you! I had experienced the feeling and your great story around your 50th Anniversary Submariner is a great example of that breathtaking feeling. I can imagine you driving your car to reach the watch shop as fast as possible! Lo... 

The journey to the Rolex AD still makes me smile and cringe in equal measures. Getting the watch or loosing it was probably separated by approximately 15 minutes 😅

I can imagine the pedal to the metal, a dab of oppo type of drive to secure the watch 😁 And the satisfaction of success 👍🏻

When I parked the car there was a smell of scorched brakes and hot rubber 🤔

but relatively accessible,depending on the iteration---that piqued my interest and led to its acquisition after about thirty odd years. I 've never been a great fan of Rolex,but noticed the 1016 explorer on multiple advertisements in the seventies that at...  

The Explorer is the perfect choice. Keep enjoying it in good health.

... Watch collecting in 2008 when I bought mine as a self present on my 60th birthday. It's a great beautiful watch which I value so much. I wish you'll finaly find your 1016 in a near future! Hagwe! Abel