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Busyboy · 12 August 2017, 09:57 PM

So I have here, 3 that are dear... all bought recently, after completing what I call the "watch voyage". Now I'm very close to being at the end of my journey - and until the last couple of tweeks can be made, this is where I stand...

The omega SMP 300
The one that started it all... The 1120 cal "bond" (tho not the same colour), that was my original "must have" swiss watch. Even before I knew the difference between automatic and quartz... I recall 20 years ago , finishing university, saying : that is what I'll buy with my first pay check... Ironically, the last to be reacquired:
Its got great presence, and for sheer bang for your buck - its a good buy. My work/gym or less fussy piece.

The rolex 14060 submariner
To me the definition of rolex. A true wearer... Again I've had a few permutations of this guy - but ultimately this one was the original "rolex for me". It was an obsession and a milestone, Now reacquired... Its not so old that its become delicate in anyway, and its not so new that it's original lines are diluted.

The audemars piguet 15202st
Of all the (currently attainable) holy Trinity, this one reference sung the loudest to me. I honestly preferred it to the 5711, and couldn't when spending that kind of money, get something I "understood was the best"... So I got the one " I felt, was the best".

There's a tweek or two in the pipeline... But waiting lists and luck being what they are - this is my stable for now!

Hope you can see the love!

Psmith · 12 August 2017, 10:00 PM

Nice collection

nick c · 12 August 2017, 10:15 PM

Great collection congratulations

watchmework · 12 August 2017, 10:16 PM

Nice collection, thanks for sharing.

Jack T · 12 August 2017, 10:17 PM

Fantastic collection, that stainless bezel on the Omega, never saw that before. Always liked the SMP, love the AP. Enjoy.

AK797 · 12 August 2017, 11:49 PM

That's a great trio mate, do I presume the waiting is for one of the popular SS Rolexes? If so they will be great additions.

incontrol · 12 August 2017, 11:57 PM

Very nice collection!

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cop414 · 13 August 2017, 12:00 AM

Great trio, I can see why you're happy with it! I have 2 of your 3 myself!

dman · 13 August 2017, 12:01 AM

Three icons, congrats!

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MrInternational · 13 August 2017, 12:08 AM

Wow - go big! I could see myself going hard like this if funding allowed. That said, i think there is value in living with a new piece for a while before adding another. I've been into watches forever, but only just picked up my first Rolex (DJ41). I had many other lower cost watches in the past, but always had them for a while before making another move. I bonded with each one along the way. Sort of like a song that reminds you of a time period in your life, each one had/has special memories associated with it. I imagine getting multiple incredible pieces like you have now would maybe change that bonding a bit - keeping me arms length and from really loving any one of them. Adding them one at a time would mean building a relationship with each one individually. Anyway - like I said, it's not feasible for me to do what you have in a short-time. If it was, I'd most likely do it! So it is easy for me to pontificate on the merits of doing it slowly

in any case, you have three icons that anyone would be happy to own individually. Congrats

Busyboy · 13 August 2017, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

That's a great trio mate, do I presume the waiting is for one of the popular SS Rolexes? If so they will be great additions.

Quite possibly

Busyboy · 13 August 2017, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrInternational

Wow - go big! I could see myself going hard like this if funding allowed. That said, i think there is value in living with a new piece for a while before adding another. I've been into watches forever, but only just picked up my first Rolex (DJ41). I had many other lower cost watches in the past, but always had them for a while before making another move. I bonded with each one along the way. Sort of like a song that reminds you of a time period in your life, each one had/has special memories associated with it. I imagine getting multiple incredible pieces like you have now would maybe change that bonding a bit - keeping me arms length and from really loving any one of them. Adding them one at a time would mean building a relationship with each one individually. Anyway - like I said, it's not feasible for me to do what you have in a short-time. If it was, I'd most likely do it! So it is easy for me to pontificate on the merits of doing it slowly

in any case, you have three icons that anyone would be happy to own individually. Congrats

I appreciated the time you put in here...

Although I got them in short succession, I have totally been mindful of your approach. It just isn't evident from my post I agree...

Plenty of memories...
The "voyage" I referred to, has been a 20 year one.... With lots of evolution and appreciation taking place, then finally - bringing me here

AK797 · 13 August 2017, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busyboy

Quite possibly

One of the good things about the post Brexit slowdown is that flipping is not so easy, so it does force you to really enjoy the pieces you have and builds nice anticipation for the next.

RichM · 13 August 2017, 03:00 AM

Very nice trio.

sager · 13 August 2017, 03:02 AM

Nice collection

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Busyboy · 13 August 2017, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

One of the good things about the post Brexit slowdown is that flipping is not so easy, so it does force you to really enjoy the pieces you have and builds nice anticipation for the next.

True dat!

AJM914 · 13 August 2017, 05:53 AM

Nice collection!

dave023 · 13 August 2017, 06:20 AM

Congratulations, nice collection.

Busyboy · 13 August 2017, 07:08 AM

Thanks all

HACKNSACK44 · 13 August 2017, 11:51 AM

Sweet collection!

MGWT · 13 August 2017, 12:22 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but that Seamaster is titanium? Looks like an Aquanaut would be right at home.

And1dre · 13 August 2017, 12:27 PM

Very nice!

Busyboy · 13 August 2017, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGWT

Correct me if I'm wrong but that Seamaster is titanium? Looks like an Aquanaut would be right at home.

No mate
Just an unusual polished bezel.... Its certainly not common
- have seen one before, also it has a slight blue tint to the dial and bezel markers... Its a kind if off black!

MGWT · 13 August 2017, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busyboy

No mate
Just an unusual polished bezel.... Its certainly not common
- have seen one before, also it has a slight blue tint to the dial and bezel markers... Its a kind if off black!

Looks like a dark electric blue.

12 August 2017, 09:57 PM	#1
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	Latest addition, now making 3... So I have here, 3 that are dear... all bought recently, after completing what I call the "watch voyage". Now I'm very close to being at the end of my journey - and until the last couple of tweeks can be made, this is where I stand... The omega SMP 300 The one that started it all... The 1120 cal "bond" (tho not the same colour), that was my original "must have" swiss watch. Even before I knew the difference between automatic and quartz... I recall 20 years ago , finishing university, saying : that is what I'll buy with my first pay check... Ironically, the last to be reacquired: Its got great presence, and for sheer bang for your buck - its a good buy. My work/gym or less fussy piece. The rolex 14060 submariner To me the definition of rolex. A true wearer... Again I've had a few permutations of this guy - but ultimately this one was the original "rolex for me". It was an obsession and a milestone, Now reacquired... Its not so old that its become delicate in anyway, and its not so new that it's original lines are diluted. The audemars piguet 15202st Of all the (currently attainable) holy Trinity, this one reference sung the loudest to me. I honestly preferred it to the 5711, and couldn't when spending that kind of money, get something I "understood was the best"... So I got the one " I felt, was the best". There's a tweek or two in the pipeline... But waiting lists and luck being what they are - this is my stable for now! Hope you can see the love! Attached Images

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Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,737	Fantastic collection, that stainless bezel on the Omega, never saw that before. Always liked the SMP, love the AP. Enjoy. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

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incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Very nice collection! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,826	Great trio, I can see why you're happy with it! I have 2 of your 3 myself! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 August 2017, 10:15 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great collection congratulations

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watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Nice collection, thanks for sharing.

12 August 2017, 11:49 PM	#6
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	That's a great trio mate, do I presume the waiting is for one of the popular SS Rolexes? If so they will be great additions.

13 August 2017, 12:01 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Three icons, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

13 August 2017, 12:08 AM	#10
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	Wow - go big! I could see myself going hard like this if funding allowed. That said, i think there is value in living with a new piece for a while before adding another. I've been into watches forever, but only just picked up my first Rolex (DJ41). I had many other lower cost watches in the past, but always had them for a while before making another move. I bonded with each one along the way. Sort of like a song that reminds you of a time period in your life, each one had/has special memories associated with it. I imagine getting multiple incredible pieces like you have now would maybe change that bonding a bit - keeping me arms length and from really loving any one of them. Adding them one at a time would mean building a relationship with each one individually. Anyway - like I said, it's not feasible for me to do what you have in a short-time. If it was, I'd most likely do it! So it is easy for me to pontificate on the merits of doing it slowly in any case, you have three icons that anyone would be happy to own individually. Congrats

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RichM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,193	Very nice trio. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Nice collection Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Nice collection! __________________

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dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Congratulations, nice collection.

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Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	Thanks all

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MGWT Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Penn Watch: Submariner Posts: 145	Correct me if I'm wrong but that Seamaster is titanium? Looks like an Aquanaut would be right at home.

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And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Very nice!

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