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alexposa · 15 May 2016, 08:45 PM

That Patek is beautiful! They do chronographs so well. Congrats!

Ckci · 16 May 2016, 11:59 AM

FANTASTICO! Love it Gus, and thanks for sharing your watch collection journey! Tons of really great pieces! Thanks once again for the transaction on the Panerai straps! Here's a picture of one of your old favorites!

Russell!
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subtona · 24 May 2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ckci

FANTASTICO! Love it Gus, and thanks for sharing your watch collection journey! Tons of really great pieces! Thanks once again for the transaction on the Panerai straps! Here's a picture of one of your old favorites!

Russell!
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Love the vintage alligator strap combo with the 000

subtona · 24 May 2017, 09:13 AM

So I realize I haven't revisited this thread in a while and I have made some unexpected jumps along the way.

I have sold the vintage Tudor to a friend, picked up a black Daytona C and last week a new Explorer I (wearing this while I type.)

What is prompting my update is the Daytona is on the block for something I have been considering for a while ... should have details sorted in the next couple of days and will update the family photo.

For now this new and improved Explorer I is very satisfying.

Sunny Arizona · 24 May 2017, 09:21 AM

I soldyou the non-date several years ago. Looking good.

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here are some collection snaps that i came upon looking for a white dial daytona wrist shot (which i haven't found. my watch pics, a few thousand were seperated into relevant folders but all got merged into 1 folder when i installed new photo software. 1 click of a button and they were all jumbled up.

here you'll see the daytona doesn't stay too long and the TT Sub loses its TT bracelet. the bracelet was so worn, i was beginning to think it would just fall apart on my wrist soon, so i replaced it with a modern SS bracelet with SEL for half the price asked for a replacement TT version.

some images of what the TT bracelet looked like prompting the replacement. it had just been polished and was sold seperately. notice the wear notches in both the gold and SS parts of the bracelet.

also there is a picture of my idea of a watch collection, when the submariner was all i could think about.

emersm · 24 May 2017, 09:36 AM

I love the 16613 with stainless band

subtona · 28 May 2017, 01:40 PM

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I love the 16613 with stainless band

Thanks

I was reallly surprised how seamless it appeared.

subtona · 28 May 2017, 01:42 PM

Well I'm back up to 5. Explorer I added
Daytona C gone, love the watch, I just cannot tell the time or read the minute counter.

New additon here, been admiring this brand for sometime and finally came across the combination I was looking for.

Will have to update the family photo when I get a chance.

davidflo · 29 May 2017, 12:52 AM

Congratulations! Laurent Ferrier is a favorite of mine. The model is truly stunning. I hope it founds home in your collection.
I have an Explorer 1 MK1 which I nickname as "t-rex" (short hands- rolex explorer) very easy to read and also very comfortable.

nyc2la · 29 May 2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Well I'm back up to 5. Explorer I added
Daytona C gone, love the watch, I just cannot tell the time or read the minute counter.

New additon here, been admiring this brand for sometime and finally came across the combination I was looking for.

Will have to update the family photo when I get a chance.

Congrats, Gus! Explorer I is a great choice!

And congrats on the LF! It's beautiful. Which reference is it?

Daryl · 29 May 2017, 02:01 AM

Thanks for sharing Gus.

gummy · 29 May 2017, 02:08 AM

Love the journey...great collection

gummy · 29 May 2017, 02:11 AM

Just saw the last pic...the LF is stunning

subtona · 29 May 2017, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by davidflo

Congratulations! Laurent Ferrier is a favorite of mine. The model is truly stunning. I hope it founds home in your collection.
I have an Explorer 1 MK1 which I nickname as "t-rex" (short hands- rolex explorer) very easy to read and also very comfortable.

Yes Added to the collection thank you David

Exceptionally easy to read and easy to wear.

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Congrats, Gus! Explorer I is a great choice!

And congrats on the LF! It's beautiful. Which reference is it?

It is a SS Galet Micro rotor.

The traditional ferrier hands and markers are so very nice however I have rarely come across the combination of breguet numerals and hands.

See you in NYC for Patek event?

http://laurentferrier.ch/collection/...ro-rotor-40mm/

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Thanks for sharing Gus.

Thanks Daryl

subtona · 29 May 2017, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gummy

Just saw the last pic...the LF is stunning

Thanks Thomas

Vaxe · 29 May 2017, 02:17 AM

Great journey! Miss the Jumbo though, I think it would compliment your steel trio very well - Nautilus and Daytona

Wahlberg · 29 May 2017, 02:27 AM

Truly amazing. LF makes stunning watches.

Steph-paul · 29 May 2017, 02:45 AM

Thank you for sharing your watch's journey, it is very interesting and helpful to me in developing my collection. love your last Explorer and of course the beautiful LF.

thomaspp · 29 May 2017, 02:46 AM

Well done!

Hollister · 29 May 2017, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Well I'm back up to 5. Explorer I added
Daytona C gone, love the watch, I just cannot tell the time or read the minute counter.

New additon here, been admiring this brand for sometime and finally came across the combination I was looking for.

Will have to update the family photo when I get a chance.

Class! Excellent.

brandrea · 29 May 2017, 03:16 AM

Ahhh, still tinkering Gus

You have a very cool collection and I must say, unique as well. I'm in the same boat as you on many levels. A watch first and foremost needs to be legible

Love what you've done

subtona · 29 May 2017, 03:19 AM

A lot of great and iconic watches have come and gone, part of the evolution we experience while enjoying the hobby.

No regrets though of all the pieces that have moved on the 5711 is the one that stands out as a special piece where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The Daytona has been a favorite since the begining and also has that quality and though I have owned 3 of them, the simple fact is that I can not read the time on the watch very well and especially the minute counter.

Here is the current group. Who knows where it ends up in the future:)

Thanks to you all for following along.

subtona · 29 May 2017, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

Great journey! Miss the Jumbo though, I think it would compliment your steel trio very well - Nautilus and Daytona

The jumbo is just about the best watch there is on paper, it just wasn't very compelling on my wrist. The case shape and fit however was truly a masterpiece and the side view of the watch wrapping around my wrist always made me smile.

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Truly amazing. LF makes stunning watches.

Thanks Jon

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Originally Posted by Steph-paul

Thank you for sharing your watch's journey, it is very interesting and helpful to me in developing my collection. love your last Explorer and of course the beautiful LF.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Well done!

Thanks Thomas

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Originally Posted by Hollister

Class! Excellent.

Thank James

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Ahhh, still tinkering Gus

You have a very cool collection and I must say, unique as well. I'm in the same boat as you on many levels. A watch first and foremost needs to be legible

Love what you've done

Thanks much Brian, so true if I can't read a watch it is on borrowed time

subtona · 29 May 2017, 05:01 AM

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dom007 · 29 May 2017, 05:09 AM

Gus, this LF is fantastic!

Congratulations!

Lately, I have thought a lot about LF...

subtona · 29 May 2017, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dom007

Gus, this LF is fantastic!

Congratulations!

Lately, I have thought a lot about LF...

Thanks Dom.
Ticks a lot of boxes

subtona · 29 May 2017, 05:16 AM

And this

cop414 · 29 May 2017, 05:34 AM

Looking good Gus, ever evolving!

rolexnub · 29 May 2017, 05:40 AM

Nice thread you have here Gus ... enjoyed reading and looking at your pics.

Thanks for sharing your 5 year (and onwards) journey of watch collection.

SL BRABUS · 29 May 2017, 05:56 AM

Gus, Thanks for sharing your journey with us my friend......

Best Regards, Tony&Vall

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15 May 2016, 08:45 PM	#181
alexposa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Alex Location: Singapore Watch: 16570 Posts: 18	That Patek is beautiful! They do chronographs so well. Congrats!

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Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	FANTASTICO! Love it Gus, and thanks for sharing your watch collection journey! Tons of really great pieces! Thanks once again for the transaction on the Panerai straps! Here's a picture of one of your old favorites! Russell! image.jpg

24 May 2017, 09:36 AM	#186
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,525	I love the 16613 with stainless band

29 May 2017, 12:52 AM	#189
davidflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: David Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 39	Congratulations! Laurent Ferrier is a favorite of mine. The model is truly stunning. I hope it founds home in your collection. I have an Explorer 1 MK1 which I nickname as "t-rex" (short hands- rolex explorer) very easy to read and also very comfortable.

29 May 2017, 02:08 AM	#192
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Love the journey...great collection

29 May 2017, 02:11 AM	#193
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Just saw the last pic...the LF is stunning

29 May 2017, 02:17 AM	#196
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Great journey! Miss the Jumbo though, I think it would compliment your steel trio very well - Nautilus and Daytona

29 May 2017, 02:27 AM	#197
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	Truly amazing. LF makes stunning watches.

29 May 2017, 02:45 AM	#198
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 452	Thank you for sharing your watch's journey, it is very interesting and helpful to me in developing my collection. love your last Explorer and of course the beautiful LF.

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,760	Ahhh, still tinkering Gus You have a very cool collection and I must say, unique as well. I'm in the same boat as you on many levels. A watch first and foremost needs to be legible Love what you've done

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