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experimentjon · 4 July 2012, 12:47 AM

Great progression! Looks like a lot of effort was put into flipping watches! I'm trying to go down a similar path as you...but sadly, instead of selling, I've been filling watch boxes with pieces that don't get much wrist time. Haha.

pp763 · 4 July 2012, 12:49 AM

That Graham is superb!

JGX · 4 July 2012, 12:52 AM

Fabulous story! Really enjoyable thread.

wishywatchy · 4 July 2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lavajava14

What I like about your story is all the hard work you out behind in funding your passion for watches.
I just find it ridiculous sometimes to read and see about twenty year olds and their Pateks or Rolexes (mostly Asian forums)...yours is a refreshing story. Congrats!

Yep, its taken a while for me to get here, I havent got the cash to go out and buy a new Rolex like some people have. I have had to work my way up from nothing. But now im here it feels great!

Mike1066 · 4 July 2012, 02:26 AM

Cool story. Thank you for sharing and for the pics.

Just wondering - how did you like the Doxa?

V/R

Mike

wishywatchy · 4 July 2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1066

Cool story. Thank you for sharing and for the pics.

Just wondering - how did you like the Doxa?

V/R

Mike

Very nice, excellent build quality. The internal bezel is really nice and the bracelet is a work of art.

Xenophon · 4 July 2012, 06:14 PM

Good journey, thanks for posting. I've been along part of that path myself.

acce1999 · 4 July 2012, 06:31 PM

What a great journey!

Best,

A

jackwebb · 4 July 2012, 07:10 PM

That was fun, thanks. I agree you should keep the GMT and pass it on to your kids.

le_baroudeur · 4 July 2012, 09:05 PM

WOW? my own journey as a WIS was:

- seiko diver (6r15)
- rolex

That's it!

travisb · 4 July 2012, 10:31 PM

And must feel good to now have your dad's watch.

Keep, wear and enjoy.

RC2 · 4 July 2012, 10:47 PM

Great story. I have the citizen blue angel watch too. I actually love it. Don't sell dads old watch. Too many memories. Rich

z32turbo · 5 July 2012, 12:38 AM

Looks like you've had a fun time getting where you are today. Thanks for sharing all those pics!!!!!

joesephcho · 5 July 2012, 01:18 AM

Great story and pics.

sea-dweller · 5 July 2012, 01:22 AM

Nice story!

Lamone · 5 July 2012, 01:32 AM

Very nice progression. What's next?

DCgator · 5 July 2012, 01:54 AM

Congratulations on your journey, James. A lot of us started out likewise and although I said to myself that after owning my first Rolex I'll stop buying any more watches. Boy, was I dead wrong on that.

Wish you a continued fun and challenge filled horological journey and may you achieve the goals you've set for must-have watches!

p.s. do not let go of your dad's gmt; that will be your very special piece in your collection because of its source and sentimental value.

RyanJames · 5 July 2012, 02:46 AM

Keep the GMT..

Your finally there!

Gratz

Hairdude1 · 5 July 2012, 03:16 AM

Great story!!!

MB7000 · 5 July 2012, 03:22 AM

great story! thanks for sharing.

the one I would miss the most is that Tudor sub, I luv it!!!!

Plato · 5 July 2012, 05:08 AM

That was a fun read! Thanks for sharing!

4 July 2012, 02:26 AM	#35
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Cool story. Thank you for sharing and for the pics. Just wondering - how did you like the Doxa? V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

4 July 2012, 06:14 PM	#37
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Good journey, thanks for posting. I've been along part of that path myself. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

4 July 2012, 07:10 PM	#39
jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	That was fun, thanks. I agree you should keep the GMT and pass it on to your kids. __________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

4 July 2012, 09:05 PM	#40
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	WOW? my own journey as a WIS was: - seiko diver (6r15) - rolex That's it! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

4 July 2012, 10:31 PM	#41
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	Nice progression.. And must feel good to now have your dad's watch. Keep, wear and enjoy.

4 July 2012, 12:47 AM	#31
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	Great progression! Looks like a lot of effort was put into flipping watches! I'm trying to go down a similar path as you...but sadly, instead of selling, I've been filling watch boxes with pieces that don't get much wrist time. Haha.

4 July 2012, 12:49 AM	#32
pp763 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: 116610LN Posts: 121	That Graham is superb!

4 July 2012, 12:52 AM	#33
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	Fabulous story! Really enjoyable thread.

4 July 2012, 06:31 PM	#38
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	What a great journey! Best, A

4 July 2012, 10:47 PM	#42
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Great story. I have the citizen blue angel watch too. I actually love it. Don't sell dads old watch. Too many memories. Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

5 July 2012, 12:38 AM	#43
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looks like you've had a fun time getting where you are today. Thanks for sharing all those pics!!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 July 2012, 01:18 AM	#44
joesephcho "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Submariner ND Posts: 188	Great story and pics.

5 July 2012, 01:22 AM	#45
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice story!

5 July 2012, 01:32 AM	#46
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Very nice progression. What's next?

5 July 2012, 01:54 AM	#47
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congratulations on your journey, James. A lot of us started out likewise and although I said to myself that after owning my first Rolex I'll stop buying any more watches. Boy, was I dead wrong on that. Wish you a continued fun and challenge filled horological journey and may you achieve the goals you've set for must-have watches! p.s. do not let go of your dad's gmt; that will be your very special piece in your collection because of its source and sentimental value.

5 July 2012, 02:46 AM	#48
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Keep the GMT.. Your finally there! Gratz

5 July 2012, 03:16 AM	#49
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great story!!!

5 July 2012, 03:22 AM	#50
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	great story! thanks for sharing. the one I would miss the most is that Tudor sub, I luv it!!!!

5 July 2012, 05:08 AM	#51
Plato "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	That was a fun read! Thanks for sharing!

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