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I thought it would be good to see my current collection and talk about my future directions.
I have a simple rule for watches - I keep 6 watches I absolutely love and if I am not wearing 1 watch I sell it and buy something I really love.
These rules have kept me in good stead HOWEVER,.... it no longer works.
I have 7 watches in my stable at present and the wife wants to buy me a special watch for my 40th birthday late next year..... she has been reformed - she now acknowledges that watches are so important to me. She understands the importance of my watches and she is now happy to add to my collection (after I bought her a Patek 24).
My collection comprises the following:-
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 5107
My Holy Grail piece. The first Patek I bought not because it was good value or on discount. The 5107 in White Gold is pure class and is simple the most honest Patek I have ever seen. It can be worn by a President, World Leader or Billionaire with pride.
AP ULTRA THIN
This watch was my father's. I think mid 70s? It is so lovely. It uses the AP 2003 movement - the thinnest movement made by AP (a shared effort used by JPC, AP and VC - VC version is K1003). I love the Ultra Thin period of watchmaking. Ultra Thin is starting to come back in fashion. Hoping to replace the dial - any idea of pricing for a new dial? - DIAL PRICE IS $1200- FROM AP - AP IS A RIP OFF!
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN 6405
My grandfather's watch. He was a doctor. This watch was half a years salary in 1967 (when my dad started his working career as a bank teller - his annual salary was $2006- The VC was $850-) Just a lovely honest watch. I love the VC name and range.
AP ROYAL OAK
When I made my first million dollars in 1996/7 I bought a special watch to celebrate. Sadly I bought the quartz version! I was not a WIS at the time. Also quartz was not shunned..... I also bought a Patek 3944 at the same time. I love the AP Royal Oak. I also love the 2 tone look.
CARTIER PANTHER
A never sell piece as a gift from my wife. Money is not everything in this vulgar world.
OMEGA SPEEDIE PRO
I have owned a Speedie before and sold it foolishly.... never again. Every collection needs and iconic chronograph.
ROLEX EXPLORER II
My all time favorite Rolex - The Rolex Explorer II White dial. The white dial was worth more in the late 90s!!! How fashion is so fickle! Great sports watch and a Rolex to Boot!
FUTURE - I have 2 desires in the future. An oversized JLC Reverso .... ie a Reverso Date or similar and a special AP. My wife is planning to give me this special watch for my 40th birhday in 16 months time.... an ALL STEEL AP ROYAL OAK AUTOMATIC. I really love the look of the white or blue dial. Probably extend my watch rule to these current 7 + the 2 menthioned piece..... I also still need a diver's watch!!!!
I thought it would be good to see my current collection and talk about my future directions.
I have a simple rule for watches - I keep 6 watches I absolutely love and if I am not wearing 1 watch I sell it and buy something I really love.
These rules have kept me in good stead HOWEVER,.... it no longer works.
I have 7 watches in my stable at present and the wife wants to buy me a special watch for my 40th birthday late next year..... she has been reformed - she now acknowledges that watches are so important to me. She understands the importance of my watches and she is now happy to add to my collection (after I bought her a Patek 24).
My collection comprises the following:-
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 5107
My Holy Grail piece. The first Patek I bought not because it was good value or on discount. The 5107 in White Gold is pure class and is simple the most honest Patek I have ever seen. It can be worn by a President, World Leader or Billionaire with pride.
AP ULTRA THIN
This watch was my father's. I think mid 70s? It is so lovely. It uses the AP 2003 movement - the thinnest movement made by AP (a shared effort used by JPC, AP and VC - VC version is K1003). I love the Ultra Thin period of watchmaking. Ultra Thin is starting to come back in fashion. Hoping to replace the dial - any idea of pricing for a new dial? - DIAL PRICE IS $1200- FROM AP - AP IS A RIP OFF!
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN 6405
My grandfather's watch. He was a doctor. This watch was half a years salary in 1967 (when my dad started his working career as a bank teller - his annual salary was $2006- The VC was $850-) Just a lovely honest watch. I love the VC name and range.
AP ROYAL OAK
When I made my first million dollars in 1996/7 I bought a special watch to celebrate. Sadly I bought the quartz version! I was not a WIS at the time. Also quartz was not shunned..... I also bought a Patek 3944 at the same time. I love the AP Royal Oak. I also love the 2 tone look.
CARTIER PANTHER
A never sell piece as a gift from my wife. Money is not everything in this vulgar world.
OMEGA SPEEDIE PRO
I have owned a Speedie before and sold it foolishly.... never again. Every collection needs and iconic chronograph.
ROLEX EXPLORER II
My all time favorite Rolex - The Rolex Explorer II White dial. The white dial was worth more in the late 90s!!! How fashion is so fickle! Great sports watch and a Rolex to Boot!
FUTURE - I have 2 desires in the future. An oversized JLC Reverso .... ie a Reverso Date or similar and a special AP. My wife is planning to give me this special watch for my 40th birhday in 16 months time.... an ALL STEEL AP ROYAL OAK AUTOMATIC. I really love the look of the white or blue dial. Probably extend my watch rule to these current 7 + the 2 menthioned piece..... I also still need a diver's watch!!!!
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