Things Change

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by ratty

I should REALLY listen to this. I could do with getting rid of some 'unnecessaries'.

Originally Posted by ratty

Do you fancy becoming my life mentor?

I would like to loose weight but I haven't got the will power, chocolate biscuits taste SO NICE!!!

Yes they do lol. Losing weight is not that hard. You eat less and it happens. Just like a miracle

[trippinjimmy]

Just have to say this is a great and refreshing thread!

Thank you OP!!


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[FTX I]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Out of curiosity do you wear a smart watch at all or bare wrists now?

I plan to reduce more but I still have around 20 watches including 3 Submariners. Not selling the Subs though.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Just have to say this is a great and refreshing thread!

Thank you OP!!


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

I think the Kondo method would fail to declutter watches for me. I'd pick up every watch and say it sparks joy.

I didn't work for watches for me either ... but my wife did quite a number on my closet
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[AK797]

Originally Posted by FTX I

It's been a while we've been hanging around here my friend. You even longer than me. It's natural to change but this is the strongest urge to unload things I've had in decades and I'm sure it has something to do with what happened to us all. I subscribe many newspapers on line and read them all everyday, and I almost only watch news channels on TV when I'm home so it's not hard to understand the wish to change the personal life to some extent.

I was just thinking today about me hoarding too much and I was thinking in a few years when I really grow up I might want to become a, well benefactor was the word that came to mind, but I am not so grand to be one of those, but more of a giver backer and do more to help others, esp kids and animals. For sure this last year has made many of us re-evaluate our lives and our priorities.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by AK797

I was just thinking today about me hoarding too much and I was thinking in a few years when I really grow up I might want to become a, well benefactor was the word that came to mind, but I am not so grand to be one of those, but more of a giver backer and do more to help others, esp kids and animals. For sure this last year has made many of us re-evaluate our lives and our priorities.

[bonovox]

I've sold a few watches in the last year and am considering selling another one. It does help to focus things and enjoy what you like more.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by bonovox

I've sold a few watches in the last year and am considering selling another one. It does help to focus things and enjoy what you like more.

[ap1]

I flex my fleet up, then down, then back up again. I blame TRF

[motiontimers]

Change is constant, follow your heart you might find a way better.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by ap1

I flex my fleet up, then down, then back up again. I blame TRF

Originally Posted by motiontimers

Change is constant, follow your heart you might find a way better.

[FTX I]

I'm back lol. Today I met the gentleman who bought all my Omega two weeks ago. He sold everything except this one because in his words it's uncommon and 'too niche' and he offered me back with a robust discount. It was the only watch I regretted selling so I guess it's my lucky day.

[Haveapair]

How will you know what time it is now?

[subtona]

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'm unloading not only watches my friend. I've donated a ton of clothes and shoes, threw away a lot of things I never used and I sold at least a thousand CDs and vinyls. Only kept what I really love. It's a nice feeling.

Has there been a catalyst to this new perspective ?

[subtona]

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'm back lol. Today I met the gentleman who bought all my Omega two weeks ago. He sold everything except this one because in his words it's uncommon and 'too niche' and he offered me back with a robust discount. It was the only watch I regretted selling so I guess it's my lucky day.

The modern moser streamliner looks like it borrowed some of omegas design

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by subtona

Has there been a catalyst to this new perspective ?

I'd say many, Gus. Boredom, some difficulties on my personal life, lockdowns and covid, not being able to travel (the worst part) etc. I used to visit Amsterdam two times a year and I can't wait to be able to travel again. Anyways, today I got lucky and bought back my favorite Omega, so I'm glad to be back to this subforum

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by subtona

The modern moser streamliner looks like it borrowed some of omegas design

I'll check them out, thanks.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by OrangeKenny

The only constant in life is change.

Plus c’est la meme chose.

[rootbeer7]

Great post. I moved away from Rolex through lockdown and into Omega and a couple of others. I sold my Panerai too. I now have watches I truly enjoy wearing. It feels healthy doing this.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by FTX I

For the first time in 30 years I have no Omega in my collection. I had a nice offer and sold them. I know everything can change in the future but my interest in watches is slowly going away. Maybe I'm the only one, but I don't know.

Adios Omega

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'm back lol. Today I met the gentleman who bought all my Omega two weeks ago. He sold everything except this one because in his words it's uncommon and 'too niche' and he offered me back with a robust discount. It was the only watch I regretted selling so I guess it's my lucky day.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Adios Omega

That didn't last long my friend. I had a nice surprise yesterday and had the chance to correct a mistake

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Great post. I moved away from Rolex through lockdown and into Omega and a couple of others. I sold my Panerai too. I now have watches I truly enjoy wearing. It feels healthy doing this.

[1William]

I am glad you got your watch back. Very cool.

[Rashid.bk]

What, you sold the PO2500, huge mistake amigo.
Well, let’s see how this plays out over the the years.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by 1William

I am glad you got your watch back. Very cool.

Thanks my friend and I agree with you.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

What, you sold the PO2500, huge mistake amigo.
Well, let’s see how this plays out over the the years.

lol that's why I like you buddy. Honest people are the best friends someone can have.

Yes the PO is gone. 45.5mm was way beyond a reasonable size for my chicken wrists that barely handle a 40mm Sub-C. The watch was not only big but also heavy, and the decorated caseback was not comfortable at all. I also sold the Speedmaster two counters. That one was great, lighter than the PO, had a sapphire caseback that was really comfortable, but 44.25 was too large for me. The thing is, my Chronostop is back, and I have unloaded many things not only watches, including 12kg now, so I couldn't have made a better decision and you can be sure of that my friend. Thank you for your sincere post. I really appreciate that.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by FTX I

lol that's why I like you buddy. Honest people are the best friends someone can have.

Yes the PO is gone. 45.5mm was way beyond a reasonable size for my chicken wrists that barely handle a 40mm Sub-C. The watch was not only big but also heavy, and the decorated caseback was not comfortable at all. I also sold the Speedmaster two counters. That one was great, lighter than the PO, had a sapphire caseback that was really comfortable, but 44.25 was too large for me. The thing is, my Chronostop is back, and I have unloaded many things not only watches, including 12kg now, so I couldn't have made a better decision and you can be sure of that my friend. Thank you for your sincere post. I really appreciate that.

Okay. That changes things, I didn’t know you had the larger size. I couldn’t do that size either. The 42 is where it’s at. At some point in my life the PO2500 in 42 will be my grail like watch purchase.
You have awesome tastes and it’s good you got back into Omega, very fortunate to still be in touch with the buyer. So congrats on the reincoming. Hagw.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Okay. That changes things, I didn’t know you had the larger size. I couldn’t do that size either. The 42 is where it’s at. At some point in my life the PO2500 in 42 will be my grail like watch purchase.
You have awesome tastes and it’s good you got back into Omega, very fortunate to still be in touch with the buyer. So congrats on the reincoming. Hagw.

Thanks brother.

[fatderek]

Change is constant....But lets hope for the best.