Horological Meandering

descartes1
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What’s Next?

I think many of us are always considering what next to add to the collection. In fact, the constant searching is one of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting. I think it would be interesting to hear from people what pieces they think will be next for them to acquire, and why?

Personally, my interests have shifted recently to more modern, usable sport watches. Over the past few years I’ve found myself always reaching for the same set of “go to” watches when traveling or heading to my vacation place. And these have generally been what I would call “luxury sports watches” on steel or rubber bands. This means, for me, less of a focus on dress pieces and also vintage. (The crazy, crazy spike in vintage prices, especially Rolex, has made those less appealing to go after these days, at least for me).

So, now I have a short list of watches in my head that I have been thinking about. My preference is not to “buy just to buy”, but rather, to “let fate have a hand” if I come across one while traveling somewhere cool, or if there is some other meaningful opportunity.

The watches on my radar now include the PP 5164a (I am on two waitlists, and whether one arrives for me is up to fate ); the ceramic GMT LN (I have placed an order with an Italian dealer where I will be next summer, and again fate will play a hand if they can get one for me, or not); an AP diver (right place, right condition... so again fate may play a hand) and several others....

We will see what 2019 holds.