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BHK9, i would probably be the last person i'd ask for advice

 

as i know nothing about movements and calibres like others do. its more of an addiction for me. from being a police motorcyclist and pursuit driver to being medically retired is a huge life change and watches have helped to fill that void.

the best advice i can give anyone is that 200+ vintage watches are far far too many to wind let along maintain smile 20+ more modern and unusual pieces are much easier to handle and actually a lot more fun as every piece is wearable.

most of my military watch knowledge came from Ziggy Wesolowski who as well as having wristten an excellent book is quite a good email friend, most of my omega knowledge came from Chuck and Bill S and all the books published. i used to think i knew a lot about Omegas and am actually the moderator on a knewish and struggling auction site WHICH NEEDS OUR SUPPORT! , but after being on this forum i realise how little i know.

the only advantage i have over some other collectors is the time to research the subject, but 90% of this forum members can make me look a right numpty in seconds smile

all the best

Graham

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By: G99 : April 21st, 2008-04:52
When AndrewD first submitted the post on pilots watches he contacted me to see if i had any pictures i could contribute from my recently dissolved collection. at first i was reluctant for two reasons, the first being that pics of 'watches you no longer ow...  

thanks very much for sharing this

 
By: DaMctosh : April 21st, 2008-06:10
an incredible collection, graham. chances are many of the pieces like the eterna will see reissues at some point in time. less ay be more, but its hard for me to imagine how your present timepieces can match your pilot collection in depth. would love to h... 

damien, difficult one that. i need to reach into the depths of my psyche

 
By: G99 : April 21st, 2008-07:14
to fully understand what i did and why i did it, but first thankyou for your appreciation of the post. in essence though, i got bogged down by sheer volume with maintainance being an issue after my repairer had a heart attack. if i had kept the collection... 

Thank you for the awesome post. Beautiful collection of pilot/military watches

 
By: ToddH : April 21st, 2008-09:46
I really enjoyed Laco B-Uhr. I really like the Durowe movement that they used. Also, if I may, there were two other manufacturers of the B-Uhr, Stowa and IWC. Stowa and IWC are more known for their B-Uhr Type A dials. I was lurking and decided to post to ... 

Incredible Pilot collection!

 
By: BHK9 : April 22nd, 2008-01:40
Hi Graham, Its me again.....From you pictures traced from your pc,still i would comment it as 'unbelievable'. You have come along way,retained 200 pcs and disposed them.From the day one and till now,you have gone through more than gaining and selling.As i...