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Two strikes for blue!
Feb 16, 2019,23:19 PM
Sometimes all stars simply have to align. Two great acquisitions, NT931!
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By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 14th, 2019-08:42
Dear friends Here we are Lucky Punch wrist scan For me it is little blue marvel by G-P Only 350 pieces made both blue and white dial so it is rare....very rare Condition perfect Price next to nothing Catch.... on pictures dial looked completely destroyed ...
These 2 vintage Fifty Fathoms for me.
By: amanico : February 14th, 2019-09:01
1/ The early Fifty Fathoms Milspec: A friend of mine who was in Philadelphia called me at 4 AM to tell me that he was offered a Vintage Fifty Fathoms, nice looking, in its condition. He was not interested, but asked me if I was. I asked him to send me som...
1
By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 15th, 2019-05:03
So your friend.....eh....he didn’t know the value??
Yep. [nt]
By: amanico : February 15th, 2019-08:55
Great story...
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 17th, 2019-06:38
and incredible watches.
Basel 2017
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 14th, 2019-09:14
Patek released the 5131P and all i could do was think about that watch. I spent teh next two weeks discussing that watch with my AD and with Patek and was told I could expect to receive one. Naturally, I was over the moon. But then......two weeks after Ba...
I dunno
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 14th, 2019-09:20
Whatyyagonnado?
So...
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 14th, 2019-20:36
Tell em what you want, what you really really want... So, which Spice are you? ...
Spice
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 15th, 2019-00:40
Sneaky Spice
🤣 [nt]
By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 15th, 2019-05:37
Yep
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 14th, 2019-10:03
A truly fascinating watch.
whattyagonnado?! ;)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 14th, 2019-11:05
This one hit you hard! Very happy you got it! Best Blomman
Perfect shot of watch you love so much
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 14th, 2019-11:52
And yes that's one it takes time to grow on you but once it does you are helpless. Great story... REALLY
I bet the the client who canceled,
By: beejo : February 14th, 2019-13:25
Is regretting big is probably the hottest Patek in last it in good health my friend,You deserve it.
Now thats a real lucky punch imo.
By: Watchonthewrists : February 14th, 2019-23:18
I was lucky enough to see and try this watch on the wrist and i fully agree with you when you said i NEED this watch so Bad .
Hello dear D! Great story and watch to open the thread!!...
By: Subexplorer : February 14th, 2019-10:46
you obviously took Kairos by his locks in time!! Guess Kairos ( or Lady Luck as I like to call it) is near every collector from time to time! Just we need to recognize him/her and catch their hair in time! Here two of my encounters with Kairos / Lady Luck...
Great Lady Luck.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 15th, 2019-05:06
That DSA, especially, is one of my favorite watches. Glad you managed to get it.
LOL! [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 14th, 2019-13:40
You are King of MIMO
By: RG1 : February 16th, 2019-23:32
Thank my friend, for showing me these beautiful MIMO...
My lucky punch story...
By: crown comfort : February 14th, 2019-13:09
in fact, I do have a few but this one sticks out as it is today my signature watch... The GP To John Harrison with its special hand-painted enamel dial has been a dream watch for me for a long time and a dream it was. It was basically out of reach for me...
I like cunning plans :)
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 14th, 2019-13:13
And yes that one is a dream watch Cheers D
+1, :) [nt]
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 14th, 2019-13:43
Great planning, CC.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 15th, 2019-05:09
And I am so happy you managed this one, as it is such a lovely piece and a sight to behold that dial.
Beautiful Story
By: RG1 : February 16th, 2019-23:34
and Top watch you have. Enjoy it with health...
Here we go
By: beejo : February 14th, 2019-13:13
After the famous LGF post.I started looking for one a couple but both were without papers and I wanted to get a full set for some to settle for one in Austria but the dealer was very stubborn. Looking around the internet,Nothing came up.I started to get...
He is 😄
By: beejo : February 14th, 2019-23:40
Thanks
🤣 [nt]
By: beejo : February 15th, 2019-07:58
I kept looking at the dial
By: beejo : February 14th, 2019-23:43
The moment he took it out of the window shop ! I couldn’t believe it.
Thanks Blomman.
By: beejo : February 14th, 2019-23:45
I am glad you liked it
Two blue watches that didn't leave me blue...
By: NT931 : February 15th, 2019-03:33
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 ...
2 great hits
By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 15th, 2019-05:39
No doubt
Two strikes for blue!
By: KMII : February 16th, 2019-23:19
Sometimes all stars simply have to align. Two great acquisitions, NT931!
OK. Here are my 2 Lucky punches.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 15th, 2019-05:39
1. Omega CK 2988 - the blue Panda. I was waiting and looking for this one impatiently when it was first shown. And, Omega being Omega, time kept going by. The local boutique did not get any, so I was forced to look elsewhere. I happened to be in Geneva fo...
Ok...you won!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 15th, 2019-10:03
KV nuff said ....I could tell some stories around that one... absolutely winner in every category for me
Thanks, my friend.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 15th, 2019-10:53
And you know the meaning...
Well, you're the Indy authority.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 16th, 2019-01:00
And, this KV brought us together in the Swiss Mountains. You would have been there anyway, me who knows...
My Kairos moment is really a Rescue story
By: NickO : February 15th, 2019-09:28
I've always enjoyed searching for "lost treasure", when I was a boy my favorite toy was my metal detector, and so I love to troll pawn shops online because every once-in-a-blue-moon you uncover something interesting. This is a story about a Roger Dubuis E...
Some use and some abuse
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 15th, 2019-10:06
Thanks for joining Lucky Punch weekend. Cheers D
Such a great piece.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 15th, 2019-10:55
Good thing you caught it. And shame for what happened to it before.
Rescues are the most rewarding . . .
By: Dr No : February 15th, 2019-14:47
. . . acquisitions - fully agreed on that point, Nick. I've had a few, including the vintage Omega I'm wearing today. Try finding a balance assembly and a pallet fork for a 30T2rg. Not an easy task. But well worth the effort ;-) . . . ...
There were instances over the years . . .
By: Dr No : February 17th, 2019-08:48
. . . when a candidate would pop up but funds weren't available. Can't remember exactly, but it had to be at least several, maybe half a dozen. Once, an excellent 910 with orange hands was literally on my wrist. A friend of a friend had just acquired it, ...
A lovely RD indeed!
By: KMII : February 16th, 2019-23:33
As for the person, I don’t think it’s intentional but some people simply attach a lot less value and don’t take meticulous care, when it comes to watches. So probably not a watch collector in that case 😉
Buying blind
By: jml_watches : February 15th, 2019-11:56
Hi My luck (predictably some might say) came from Japan. It also proves how dangerous this place is! Saw pictures of the urushi Seiko posted here and was instantly struck. As it was a JDM I had to order it directly and I couldn't get my greasy mitts on it...
Cheers dear jml
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 15th, 2019-12:10
Cool decision. HAGWE
Absolutely.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 16th, 2019-06:57
Hello from today’s choice: ...
One January evening, three years ago . . .
By: Dr No : February 15th, 2019-14:33
. . . I was on eBay searching for interesting Omegas. Not much came up. "Why not try Craigslist?", said I to myself. "After all, the Seamaster Calendar was discovered there. And that was a bargain and a half." So I switched to Craigslist. I typed in my lo...
Superb story Art...
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 16th, 2019-02:26
and a great watch. The true spirit of The Purist.
Great story Art!
By: NickO : February 16th, 2019-07:14
When I look back on it, all my favorite transactions (buys and sells) have been when we met in person. It gives an extra depth of experience to this crazy hobby of ours and your story captures that perfectly. Cheers! NickO
Less the actual watch......
By: nomadgiles : February 16th, 2019-02:07
.....more the lovely lady wearing it 🥰. My yang and her yin - I am a very lucky man! All the best, NomadG. ...
Hehehe great entry mate
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 16th, 2019-07:39
Greatest luck in life finding women you love and of course love you back! Cheers D
My two were actually quite simple...
By: halkcb : February 16th, 2019-02:59
both were acquired while on overseas trips with no expectations of any watch purchase. First,after a very vinous dinner with a couple i knew,i woke surprisingly refreshed the next morning and,on leaving their house, strolled round the corner to ,at the JL...
Red Reverso is top!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 16th, 2019-07:37
Great catch mate. Love that one Cheers D
Both great catches.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 16th, 2019-09:09
But for me, I love the Credor. It's got that complete and utter simplicity to it. Always admired their craftsmanship.
A lucky punch 🥊
By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 16th, 2019-03:01
Back in ‘13 I figured something classic and iconic should enter the collection. A Genta watch. Dilemma 1. So to me there were only two choices. A Nautilus or a Royal Oak. And after some debating I preferred the more fluid shape of the Nautilus. The octago...
Love that one for you.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 16th, 2019-09:11
Don't ever let go. Oh, and I think the Snoopy could also make this category, no?
Nothing that is likely to appreciate massively...
By: KMII : February 16th, 2019-07:21
But in the interests of the Olympic Ideal, here may Seiko SCVL002 aka 6810-8000. Made in early 1990s in tiny numbers (before the re-launch of mechanical GS), with Seiko‘s thinnest hand wound movement. I found mine relatively quickly but have not seen anot...
Thanks a lot, Zabreg!
By: KMII : February 16th, 2019-22:46
Now I just need to discover the local Seiko Boutique and then it’s down the drain 😉
Exactly.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : February 17th, 2019-05:14
That damned snowflake dial did me in.
Thanks a lot, NT931!
By: KMII : February 16th, 2019-22:50
It’s a dangerous sport looking through their back catalogues. That’s why I try not to do it too frequently 😂
They tend to be as common as...
By: KMII : February 17th, 2019-03:59
Hens‘ teeth. I was just lucky - when I found out about them I checked and found one straight away in Japan. Then never seen another one since 🤷🏻♂️
One of many stories...
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 17th, 2019-03:37
Probably like most of us I have many stories about the chase for a watch, that’s part of our particular sport. One that I wanted to share started when I was in Monaco. I visited my “Local Dealer” at the time to discuss a watch that I can’t even remember n...