Horological Meandering

Its almost end to 2009 and I'm sure all of us have added some additional "members" to our family. But has anyone has regrets on getting a particular piece? Do show some pics and share your experience/reasons why. Thou sincerely Pat De vil. "I can resist e... 

No pieces I regret to have bought, but to have sold... Evilesquely yours... 666.

Glad to hear that. Although you have lots of of precious pieces that I would be glad to "take over" . cheers Pat

I did add a piece to my collection that might be borderline to some.As for me i both enjoy and wear it often. The hobnail dial is a bad choice to place writing,this is a Favre Leuba automatic special order,unknown how many were made. Hour markers and the ...  

what you have on hand might appreciate once he is past his time. Really Interesting piece. Is it a limited piece? cheers Pat

as the likeness is striking.I believe Saddam ordered a few to give as gifts some time ago so i assume there is a limited number.After the new year i will write to Favre Leuba to see if they can provide some information .I was told his picture on the dial ... 

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Was he born in Iraq? :P cheers Pat

. . . otherwise, a perfectly good keyboard would be down the tubes! Merry Christmas, Marcus . . . warmest regards, Art

one regret... but not for a watch but for buying from a particular AD.... Cheers

but let bygones be bygones and look forward to 2010! cheers Pat

2009 was a good year for aquiring my 1964 theme. it didnt start until february and i think i'm up to 11, all good iconic pieces with a place in history as well as being made in the same year. good question for the end of the year best Graham

Wow! Thats like one in every month and I'm sure it must be a fun journey. Maybe you can break the record and get 12 in 2010? cheers PAt

Patrick, thats 11 watches from 1964 not 11 in total. i think i've bought about 20 this year and its not over yet :) better than being addicted to drugs and alcohol. best Graham

The funny thing is that you sold a lot of your watches to get the Freak, and now that you get it, you buy all the watches you sold! I love that! Best, my dear friend. Nicolas

its not really the numbers that are important Nicolas, i am proud to say i've added some impressive vintage pieces this year and some very funky monkeys. i know that i'm replacing some of the vintage pieces i had before the big sell off, but the new ones ... 

You're the King of '64 watches, my friend! Best, Nicolas

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yep thats right John. there are a few of us born in that year of the dragon, 2 of whom are moderators. its a theme i started in february with the purchase of a '64 speedmaster 105.003 and its grown and grown, mainly Omega's as they are what i know best an...