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Almost made a terrible mistake!
I don't know how many fake lists my name never actually went on but out of the blue this week it actually happened, for the first time ever, I actually got a call about a watch I had expressed interest in over a year ago and after doing my best to show I wasn't a flipper an allocation was mine if I wanted it. I hadn't exactly forgotten about it but I would have bet money that the watch would get discontinued before my name ever bubbled up... but it did and suddenly because of my one in one out policy, a tough choice had to be made, a sports watch had to go. The DB28 made the most sense, it had appreciated a bit since I bought it and was an easy call to my dealer. Before I knew it it was in a fedex box on it's way to the other side of the country.... and then I started freaking out.
What had I done!? I hadn't been wearing the DB28 much lately choosing something subtler for the office but I loved the it! I had taken a leap of faith on the DB28 buying it when it seemed like DB might go under and worried I might not get one before the brand was gone. Even my wife was surprised, she said the DB was her favorite. I started remembering all the reasons I had bought the DB28 in the first place and realizing none of that had changed. I couldn't sleep all night. In the morning as early as I thought could pass for not being annoying, I sent a text and asked them to send the DB28 back. Ten thousand apologies later and the watch was back home before the weekend. Not sure what I'll do about the allocation now, the one in one out rule might have to go, but either way super happy the DB28 won't get sacrificed in the decision.
The grail watch discussion and this week's events inspired another, opposite question - If my "grail" watch was offered, what watches would I sacrifice in exchange? Not sure.
Are there watches you have now that you would not trade for your "grail"? And if the answer is yes, or a real strong 99% probably 
, does that mean you already have your end game watch(es)? And what are they? Curious to hear what watches folks would never sell.....
, does that mean you already have your end game watch(es)? And what are they? Curious to hear what watches folks would never sell.....
Almost made a terrible mistake!
I don't know how many fake lists my name never actually went on but out of the blue this week it actually happened, for the first time ever, I actually got a call about a watch I had expressed interest in over a year ago and after doing my best to show I ...
Wow. What a horrifying story!
I definitely won't sell my first watch that I bought for myself. Got huge offers. But declined them all.
I can feel the agony you went through, but thankfully you salvaged the situation.
That DB28 is a special piece, but you did the right thing by reviewing your reasons for having it and keeping it. Your experience does prompt a very important question for those of us that have determined that new additions require corresponding outgoings...
I think you made the right call.
Altho, a debethune is one of my grails so you already have a grail watch for me lol 😂 But still, there really isn't a replacement for a debethune, like you could find an alternative to a rolex, or even a Patek Philipe but there is nothing that can really ...
Thanks! I know, first world problems and all that but you nailed it, there are so many other watches out there, "better" and "worse" however those might be defined, but no getting around DB being it's own unique thing.
I would have missed the side profile, the way the lugs bend and blend into the strap, the crazy multi part hands, the tiny little polished bezel around the power reserve, nothing would replace those. Good luck on your journey to your DB, I think nearly lo...
Lolz yes, wanted to comment on this post but was in a bit a rush (well, and I am a terrible speller lol)
Thank you for your warm wishes, i hope to get a DB as soon as possible but will probably have to wait a wee while but I am young, i got time lol But yes, De Bethune is so cool and again, glad you were able to get it back! enjoy it in good health, wealth a...
Good call on keeping the DB!
I've only made 2 acquisitions, a Grossmann Tefnut and Parmigiani Kalpa. I've never had any intention to sell or trade, and It would take an unreasonably good offer to make me consider parting with either. Buying carefully and keeping for life is my policy...
Sounds like a good policy! I've made a few rash watch decisions, always on the sell side, regret a few, but it's been... educational. Grossman and Parmigiani is cutting the line to the top though :)
I think starting to catch up to you though, no more selling.....
I totally understand your thoughts and feelings, thats one great and beautiful DB and if you love it this much its definitely a keeper.
Curious to know what kind of watch you got offered 😉
I honestly feel like putting constraints like that on your collecting is a bit silly, with all due respect
This is an emotional hobby, that's why the rules we set for ourselves will almost always be broken.
To a degree it does force one to take stock of what they have and to re-examine whether they even still want what they have accumulated.
Otherwise there’s a risk of wasteful accumulation, IMHO.
Completely agree, this is my absolute preference…
with the added point that they be watches I wear. This is where I’ve made the error of too emotionally buying certain pieces. I like your approach where each piece has a significance and defined place in your collection.
I understand your viewpoint too...
It's difficult to always pick watches your are going to never part hands with. Sometimes you fall out of love and there's nothing you can do about it.
It is totally silly. Arbitrary. A completely fictional and unnecessary limitation. But this is a silly hobby, personally I don't find a lot of satisfaction in owning things, but I do in wearing/using things.
Things that sit around unused start to bother me. Excess consumption? Bad purchases? Clutter? With watches taking up so little space and requiring so little maintenance compared to say cars, it's tempting and easy for things to grow quickly....
That I completely agree with
There's always a fine line between collecting and hoarding, and the latter isn't fun.
I am glad you could keep the De Bethune
but your post is a bit confusing. Initially I thought you got an allocation for the DB ?🚨 Anyway, to answer your question: there are not rules and simply a GRAIL watch does not exist🙅🏻♂️. As soon as you get it is not a grail anymore and all the flows tha...
This is the truest thing I’ve ever read about “Grail” watches anywhere.
You nailed it, christian.
🙏 thank you! I have been around for a while but not as many years as other members
so I am surprised to hear them talk about "grails" a real mirage
I believe in always having some form of exit clause..
If i didn’t, i’d be a miserable enthusiast Btw, like some here, i thought the db28 was the grail! Glad you were able to recover it. I don’t have grails. If i REALLY want something, i’ll find a way to make it happen. Problem is, for me, there’s not much ou...