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Only when needs must
It depends what type of collector you see yourself. A completist or an generalist.
Some people enjoy having every variation of one theme in their collection - you know who I'm speaking about! LOL.
For example, I mentioned to a friend of mine who collects military watches that they don't own a Breguet Type 20,
and they replied that it would be impossible to own only one, they would have to try and own every variation.
For myself I am more of a generalist, I like a theme and then try and find interesting variations across those themes.
However, I can say one thing, the value of those watches are not going down. So the longer you hold them the more money
you will have when you sell it. So hold it until you need funds for something else.
They are both beautiful and well hunted Tyler.
Discovery Tuesday: Twins (2222nd post. Yes. I know is cheesy)
For a long time I think about having 2 identical or in this case same model is ridiculous. However when it comes to this watch: IWC Aquatimer 812AD. My logic just fell apart. So far and yet so close. 1 with the applied logo and black date window while the...
I would send...
The no logo to Sweden... Excellent pair, T-bomb! Best Blomman PS. Address sent by PM.
Another person just request to send the other one to Paris.
You guys are unbelievable. You should have known where you be coming ... Regards Tyler
My mistake. The last one went to your old house in Transylvania.
All those chamallows... gone! Eaten by the bats and rats. Sigh... Regards Tyler
You can never trust in Fedex. What is the tracking number, by the way?
Will arrange that as soon as you give it to me. Best, Nicolas.
Oh yes ... the tracking number, here you go.
Tracking number : TH15 1 1S G01NG 2 HE11 I don't see the problem Regards Tyler
Keep the pair ...
Pairs are fun and with those watches, you got twice the pleasure. Here is my humble pair: I know that this, for the non-WIS, seems to be crazy but there are many advantages. The main one is that, when you switch watches, no one will know that you did. Con...
That's not help! You are enticing me to a new nightmare. LOL
If my collection double with the same thing surely my wife will check me in a mental hospital. Regards Tyler
A lovely pair.
If I were you I would keep both if I could. Worst case scenario and assuming it cannot be sent to sweden, you can send one of them to Paris. We will know what to do with it. Best regards, George
The same, yet different ...
There are enough differences to make it very reasonable to have both in the collection. And the sum (in this case the pair) is greater than the individual watches precisely because or the subtle differences. Really lovely pair. Enjoy. Andrew
Sell the least desirable...
...if you see any flaws or functional problems now, then they will only become more obvious over time. Give someone else a chance to own such a beautiful and historic watch and look for a different rarity. Of course, if you can't determine which is the le...
cool watch Tyler!
I would trade up one to fund part of another project, personaly I'd keep the no logo! Matt
Finally someone with sense. :-)
The no logo is my personal choice as well but the logo also have its charm with the black date wheel making more iconic in the historical context. I guess I will try to year them both extensively for a period of time. It will be interesting to see what ha...
the dilemna...
That's'what happens I have found myself in this situation in the past and I only kept the best and traded the other to have another watch! Matt
One need be strong to do what you do.
I still a weak person. Perhaps one day ... ... ;-) Regards Tyler
Beside financial, It's also hard ...
It's also hard to depart a collection that one has built over a period of time. There is no lesser child in a parent's eye. Regards Tyler
Only when needs must
It depends what type of collector you see yourself. A completist or an generalist. Some people enjoy having every variation of one theme in their collection - you know who I'm speaking about! LOL. For example, I mentioned to a friend of mine who collects ...
So you are encouraging me to be a slut.
Thanks for the sound advice, mate. I shall continue my course as a hoard. :-D Regards Tyler
AAAAAHHHH!
One of my favorite watches of all time -- the gorgeous 812. You have to keep them both! Maybe you need a current Vintage Aquatimer to complete the set. You are a lucky, lucky boy! Cheers, Daos
I would be parading this watch everywhere if it...
...had made its way to me, Vlad! Oh, I love it! One of these, plus the ref. 666. I would desire no other IWCs after that. Daos
Nah, I don't believe you.
Here the something to keep the fire burning. Regards Tyler...
Funny you should mention the current vintage aquatimer.
It is the main reason I gone for the original. The tribute is just too darn huge! I love the design, the dial, movement, everything until when I put it on. Poof! It's too thick and huge. Too out of balance. I was a sad man that day. Even my wife pity IWC ...
Well...
...few things are as good as the original! I see you are also torturing us with pix of your 666 along with the 812. An embarrassment of riches! Enjoy your beauties! Cheers, Daos
Some solutions ...
If you need THE money sell the least desirable .... If you really NEED money sell them both ... Now.... If you don't need money at all keep em both ... If you don't need the money send the least desirable to my adress ( i'll pay transport) as you can be s...
Expand a new theme for twins!?? LOL you're worse than Nico.
I'll think about your suggestion over some chocolate. Regards Tyler