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Bearxj86 · 6 February 2020, 02:03 AM

Usually around this time I call my Patek AD and ask them to put me up for a piece to get this year (some steel Nautilus or Aquanaut). However this time, I decided I'm just going to chill and play it by ear.

Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

Russell996 · 6 February 2020, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

Usually around this time I call my Patek AD and ask them to put me up for a piece to get this year (some steel Nautilus or Aquanaut). However this time, I decided I'm just going to chill and play it by ear.

Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

Visit the doctor immediately!

Time to go dress!

V25V · 6 February 2020, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

Usually around this time I call my Patek AD and ask them to put me up for a piece to get this year (some steel Nautilus or Aquanaut). However this time, I decided I'm just going to chill and play it by ear.

Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

I think it is normal. I am in that same boat at the moment, really wanted a 5711R but think that lust has subsided since I got the 228235 with olive dial, it fills that need. I do want a 5167R and will likely get that this year sometime but thats really it, not much else out there!

dmb359 · 6 February 2020, 02:15 AM

I've felt somewhat more content than usual too with the collection. Nothing I'm actively looking to move or purchase.

Maybe the new releases this year will get me moving again, lol.

BigAppleBill · 6 February 2020, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Visit the doctor immediately!

Good advice. I’ve been fighting the urge to pick up a 5170P. Pretty sure I’ve got Chronovirus.

ap1 · 6 February 2020, 02:17 AM

Who can live with the lag in delivery times - too exhausting, enjoy what have

Bearxj86 · 6 February 2020, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Good advice. I’ve been fighting the urge to pick up a 5170P. Pretty sure I’ve got Chronovirus.

One of the reasons for my contentment is indeed the 5170p; I say so do it!

I can still be an enabler ya ya ya

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ap1 · 6 February 2020, 02:23 AM

wearing mine today too

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BigAppleBill · 6 February 2020, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

One of the reasons for my contentment is indeed the 5170p; I say so do it!

I can still be an enabler ya ya ya

Such a hot reference! I’ll definitely add it to the collection someday. Just need the right deal at the right time. Maybe by year end...

edyu · 6 February 2020, 02:26 AM

Expand to other brands? I like some of the smaller independent brands such as FPJ or Gronfeld.

Passionata · 6 February 2020, 02:51 AM

same here , i m on a list but i don t really care .

Calatrava r · 6 February 2020, 02:57 AM

The key to sanity in this hobby is to take the time to enjoy what we have. Love your watch.

Calatrava r · 6 February 2020, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by edyu

Expand to other brands? I like some of the smaller independent brands such as FPJ or Gronfeld.

A second for Gronfeld. Incredible watches.

tng11 · 6 February 2020, 04:42 AM

Ever since I bought my 1815 Chronograph I’ve stood pretty still. Granted I did buy a 16570 Polar and got the call for the 116500LN since then, but I’ve really pruned the lineup to the basics. Not really looking to acquire anything else aside from a very specific independent piece. Much happier this way!

Russell996 · 6 February 2020, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

Ever since I bought my 1815 Chronograph I’ve stood pretty still. Granted I did buy a 16570 Polar and got the call for the 116500LN since then, but I’ve really pruned the lineup to the basics. Not really looking to acquire anything else aside from a very specific independent piece. Much happier this way!

cascavel · 6 February 2020, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

Usually around this time I call my Patek AD and ask them to put me up for a piece to get this year (some steel Nautilus or Aquanaut). However this time, I decided I'm just going to chill and play it by ear.

Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

Don't worry, that feeling of contentment won't last.

AK797 · 6 February 2020, 05:59 AM

There is a law of diminishing returns with watches after a while, and after some time you should start to form a core base of watches that you want as keepers, and then it is fun to buy the odd peripheral or experimental watch here and there, esp if they are not on huge wait lists which I have no patience for, I thought with no one having any patience any more in this now culture WLs would be extinct but clearly alot of waiters still out there.

Doctor.Ian · 6 February 2020, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

Ever since I bought my 1815 Chronograph I’ve stood pretty still.

I hope to one day be in the position to purchase the 1815 Chrono, such a beautiful time piece.

Is that that sky bridge in Toronto, crossing over Queen St?

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RHIII · 6 February 2020, 08:44 AM

Right there with you my friend.

I’m holding tight - waiting for something to arrive at Tiffany for me....that’ll ‘keep’ me for a while...

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BigAppleBill · 6 February 2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by edyu

Expand to other brands? I like some of the smaller independent brands such as FPJ or Gronfeld.

I tried on the Gronefeld today. Really impressive watch. A bit heavier than expected, but the movement is simply a work of art. So many great watches out there!

Fat_ninja · 6 February 2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

same here , i m on a list but i don t really care .

Yup... I’m on a bunch of list but I don’t really care

Vipes · 6 February 2020, 11:09 AM

I’m waiting for a few pieces then I’ll be set for awhile.

GreenLantern · 6 February 2020, 01:24 PM

Some day maybe I'll feel this way.

That day has yet to come. And I'm well over a decade into this bad habit.

ap1 · 6 February 2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

I’m waiting for a few pieces then I’ll be set for awhile.

Lol, sure. Me too

soundserious · 6 February 2020, 02:51 PM

All the good watches have been made. Oh well.

Fat_ninja · 6 February 2020, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by soundserious

All the good watches have been made. Oh well.

Still waiting for the new RM’s to tickle me pink :)

watchucallit · 6 February 2020, 10:49 PM

LOL. not just any doctor-- psychiatrist

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Visit the doctor immediately!

Time to go dress!

Bearxj86 · 6 February 2020, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edyu

Expand to other brands? I like some of the smaller independent brands such as FPJ or Gronfeld.

Owned and got bored with the FPJ Chronometre Bleu within a month. I am perhaps looking at some of the more complicated watches (Resonance, Optimum, Tourbillon) but they are pricey...

Gronfeld perhaps :)

I AM on the list for the 4500V Vacheron blue and I do play around with Grand Seiko quite a bit, but I end up going back to my core collection.

Flex368 · 6 February 2020, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

Same for me. I haven´t bought a watch since December 2015 and tend to wear only my 5167 these days.

I´m bored beyond belief with the current delivery situation, AD relationship, waiting list and grey market talk.

Vipes · 6 February 2020, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Lol, sure. Me too

Ha, who am I kidding. This madness never stops.

6 February 2020, 02:03 AM	#1
Bearxj86 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,924	State of contentment - is something wrong with me?! Usually around this time I call my Patek AD and ask them to put me up for a piece to get this year (some steel Nautilus or Aquanaut). However this time, I decided I'm just going to chill and play it by ear. Is it just me? Have I lost the lust for desirable pieces? I generally feel content.

6 February 2020, 02:15 AM	#4
dmb359 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 675	I've felt somewhat more content than usual too with the collection. Nothing I'm actively looking to move or purchase. Maybe the new releases this year will get me moving again, lol. __________________ @dmb359

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Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 12,609	The key to sanity in this hobby is to take the time to enjoy what we have. Love your watch.

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tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,636	Ever since I bought my 1815 Chronograph I’ve stood pretty still. Granted I did buy a 16570 Polar and got the call for the 116500LN since then, but I’ve really pruned the lineup to the basics. Not really looking to acquire anything else aside from a very specific independent piece. Much happier this way!

6 February 2020, 05:59 AM	#17
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,448	There is a law of diminishing returns with watches after a while, and after some time you should start to form a core base of watches that you want as keepers, and then it is fun to buy the odd peripheral or experimental watch here and there, esp if they are not on huge wait lists which I have no patience for, I thought with no one having any patience any more in this now culture WLs would be extinct but clearly alot of waiters still out there.

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RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Right there with you my friend. I’m holding tight - waiting for something to arrive at Tiffany for me....that’ll ‘keep’ me for a while... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,983	I’m waiting for a few pieces then I’ll be set for awhile.

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