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Two blue watches that didn't leave me blue...
Feb 15, 2019,03:33 AM
Indeed lucky to buy both pre-owned as both have a very long waiting list, so when the chance arose, I grabbed it!
For the Chronometre Bleu, it came one Sunday night in June 2016 when Ianny messaged me to tell me a friend was thinking of selling his CB. I hastily made arrangements to meet the gentleman the next day, had a wonderful conversation over watches (mostly about Lange), and when he proposed a very gentlemanly deal, I grabbed it rightaway! 24h and bam!
No regrets since, one of my favourite dress watches with that lovely dial and font.
The second came just 6 months later in Dec 2016. A good friend was selling his 5711 to buy another watch, and offered it to me at a very fair price,especially since the prices weren't as crazy as they are now. It took me just under 3h to make a decision, I wired over the money, and a short while later, I got it from him. Again, one of those moments where I was lucky that one turned up just as I had the funds, and I love how it wears, especially recently over Chinese New Year this year when oranges are traditionally given.
When a lucky opportunity arises, grab it!