Horological Meandering

Dear all, A few years ago, I caught the bug. When I was at school my mate’s Dad had a TAG and it was the coolest watch I’d ever seen. I told myself that I’d get one some day. Fast forward a few years and I was in a position to go ‘proper’ watch shopping. ...  

Less is more is a motto we are fond of, here. A small but well thought collection is something a lot of people is thinking of. I suggest you take more time, scrolling our pages, the catalogs or web sites of the brands you are considering and you will prob... 

Hi Amanico, thanks for your comments. All the watches (or variations of), except the 5320, have been on my wrist at some point. I’ve always bought to keep and not flip or sell for profit, but one’s tastes change over time - which happened to most of my pr... 

I know it’s a “Panerai thing”, to be big, but... I can’t help but like 1392 and 1535!

but seriously the 5960 is great but it isn t fine in water I d definetly keep that YM blue which is a very versatile piece imho if you want some upgrade replace it w the SkyD t but a proper WR watch is important in any good collection The rest of your que... 

Hi George, Yes - I’ve had buyers regret more than my fair share! Although, I don’t buy on impulse - I always take time to research / visit the boutiques many times... But, I still end up with watches that haven’t held my attentions for very long. This is ... 

few ever achieve it

This is partly your fault!

Regardless of the number of watches (but I have so many that I never use that I should definitely cut on the number too! , I totally share your feeling of improving the quality of a collection. I think it's a great (and in a sense, courageous) step for al... 

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in the beginning when funds are limited, I tend to buy watches with discounts feeling it’s a great deal. After all these years, I get into a very selective collection because funds are still limited, and I focus on only few brands, namely Omega, Rolex, Pa... 

Thanks, Raymond! You’re correct: if money were no object we’d all have many more watches!! 🙈 However, my watch fund is not unlimited! I’ve also been apprehensive about selling my watches for a loss, however, apart from a few exceptions, they’re all deprec... 

It all began with a JLC World Geographic boutique edition in titanium years ago... Like you, I thought I was a happy man. I would wear it every single day... Until I learn more about the watch world. My one watch collection turned into more than 20’s. I s...