Mike H
[AHCI Moderator]
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This is all but a "blank" year !
WOW ! Impressive service year !
I could not agree more with you as for the imperative necessity of regular service of our beauties in spite of the high cost. And thus also on the wise advice for a drastic concentration of the collection on few but very cherrished pieces.
Best,
Mike
My 2014 horological year.
No new additions, for me, this year, for the first time in... 18 years! But that doesn't mean it has been a bad year. First of all, we had some stunning gatherings and trips, like the one I had in Singakong. Or the meetings I had with some of you, in Pari...
This is all but a "blank" year !
WOW ! Impressive service year ! I could not agree more with you as for the imperative necessity of regular service of our beauties in spite of the high cost. And thus also on the wise advice for a drastic concentration of the collection on few but very ch...
Nicolas, the geophysic is a new watch!
IMO that was the best of the year. Very jealous. Just fab. Happy new year! Best Joe
Totally agree, we tend to service cars on time ...
because we need to use it, with the exception of those who had many in their huge garage. Watches seem to be neglected but on a microscopic level, these little gears and oils need more attention. I think you did the right thing to take good care of your w...
We too rarely discuss services, which is strange.
It is useless to add watches if we are not able to maintain then, thus to enjoy them! Servicing watces is crucial. Brands should keep that in mind. Best, Nicolas
What a year !.. What superb pieces !..To see them in new splendor and top running- a joy !
.. already the shining looks are pure pleasure, such a quality, such much substance ! And not forgetting, the time and energy to master your new Leica 6 ! - More than worthwhile ! Considering just the sum of your trips with horological "agenda" or "side-p...
Thanks for your kind words, my dear HS.
I wish you all the best for the year to come, and I wish us many other passionate and exciting discussions. All the best, Nicolas
that is a lot done in one year instead of a new acquisition
which is more correct i think. Merry Christmas to you and family and everyone here and looking forward to a fruitful 2015!!
That's about 8 watches made new
So it really cannot be counted as a zero sum year. Great watches, and I especially like the Polaris... Very right too on the phenomenal cost of servicing...the consideration to keep our collection in sane numbers ties directly to this. Have a great 2015 a...
Sound like horological bliss
Enjoying the pleasures of your fruit. It is a joy to enjoy what you have. Merry Christmas Bill
It is our responsibility to maintain our watches!
They are all a piece of the history and we should keep them in as good condition as possible! Last year and this year I made a similar heavy overhaul in my collection. But I would not stand not grabbing any new watches in 18 month! ;) My approach is that ...
Hello Nicolas! I feel you had a great year in spite of...
... not adding a new piece during 2014, as you say, first time in 18 years! You are showing us the escence of what a true collector is: though we usually find great pleasure and excitement in every new addttion to our collection, we should discover that t...
I needed to make a pause. To think about my collection.
To reinforce the weak points, to hunt parts, to maintain my watches. Then, no time nor means for new additions. Now I have a clear idea of what I have to do, the way to go. That is why I say that it is not a bad year at all. Moreover, I didn't find anythi...
Merry Xmas Nico!
I'm in the middle of the process of reducing the number of my watches. It's not easy but I have also two reason for that: - I want to wear them all - All the watches must be kept perfectly serviced. Best, Kari