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2009 was a bargain hunting year . . . 2010 will be, too
2009 was a bargain hunting year, with 3 watch purchases, including only 1 Omega. An additional two watches were purchased for my long-suffering spouse, the Watchwidow.
An AP with an ultrathin automatic calibre 2120, the superlative Hour Vision, and a VC Patrimony
Individually
The Hour Vision
VC Patrimony
My Watchwidow received two PPs this year, this Reference 448 from 1930 most recently. Both watches were originally men's models, but fashions change.
Reference 1432 from 1946; technically this was purchased in 2008, but needed some restoration and was not available for wearing until 2009
This one I do occasionally slip out of the house with . . . .
When I say 2009 was a bargain hunting year, all of the above were bought at prices amazing in pre-crash terms.
2010 will likely be more of the same . . . .
This is incoming, and was another bargain purchase
What are your plans for collecting going into the new year?
Hello Everyone..... Well looking back at 2009 I was able to add a few pieces to my collection.... A few chronometres like The UG chronometre Citizen chronometre Rolex Oyster full size 1013 I figured one gold Rolex was more then enough. In the back of my m...
Well, very simple things, indeed.
I would like to find a nice Railmaster and a Speedmaster... A few Rolexes, like an Early Gilt 1675, a brown 1016, and a superb 16 550. Some Vintage JLCs, like a Polaris 65, a Vintage Diver Chrono, a SHOM, a Memo WT and a Parking. And one JLC which will be...
I plan to add..........
My dream.....I hope I get this wonderful: My very best wishes to you all!!!!!! Monster...
Here is my short list..
IWC AT 3536 with white dial AP 15300 with white dial Last on the wishful thinking list is a PP Aquanaut 5167. On the likely to actually happen: Explorer 1016 Heuer Camaro or Bund Thanks for the post as it provides some focus for the year. Cheers, Joe
We share similar tastes, Joe!
I am too thinking about getting either a PP 5167 or a AP Royal Oak. In my case, however, I am either looking at the 14790, which is smaller than the 15300, or a Vintage A series Jumbo. I wish I could get all three, but a new house is also on the horizon a...
Realistic list...
..for me for 2010 is 2-3 more Vintage Omega calibre 560 to basically close that collection on variants A vintage Rolex either Red 1680, DRSD or '666' Vintage Omega Seamaster deLuxe pink gold or platinum (if I can find one) Vintage FF or Omega Seamaster 30...
First off...
I need to fix some of the watches that have been neglected over the last year - an Enicar Divette that I need to replace the movement on, a 40's Omega 26.5 that got dismantled and not reassembled and a Navigator that I have a replacement internal bezel fo...
Very simple plans for 2010
Hi Bill, hello to all! Very simple plans for 2010: 1) complete and restore the (too) many project watches 2) some movements for replacement 30 T2 Rg or SC 3) movement for Rolex Prince 4) any perfect Omega chronometer (handwound) and SM chronomete...
you probably know my answer Bill
i'm not changing my theme's so i'm looking out for nice examples from 1964, i'd like a nice cal 286 or similar movement, perhaps in a seamaster 30. i'm trying not to replicate too much so different movements, different brands if i can get the dating right...
2009 was a bargain hunting year . . . 2010 will be, too
2009 was a bargain hunting year, with 3 watch purchases, including only 1 Omega. An additional two watches were purchased for my long-suffering spouse, the Watchwidow. An AP with an ultrathin automatic calibre 2120, the superlative Hour Vision, and a VC P...
For 2010
Hi, Bill, I have several in my radar that I would like to add, but the ones with the most possilities are one or two of either one of these: - Chopard LUC Mark III - Omega Speedmaster 321 - JLC Reverso Grande Taille - PP 5167 - AP Royal Oak - Girard Perre...
Well as last year was rather expensive.....
this year will have to be more subtle so first of all waiting for SIHH to see if what I would like is released but if not then I've been after a Speedy for years so maybe this year will be the one.....I may get shot for this comment but either the sapphir...
Nothing firm . . .
. . . but there is a rather special vintage Longines chronometer that has my attention . . . This message has been edited by Dr No on 2010-01-02 14:51:27...
thats a nice looking Longines...
thats a nice looking Longines Art. i hope it comes your way. i have my eyes on 2 pieces i cant decide between. choice one is a 1964 Tudor Royal with original box and papers and choice two is a 2006 Nomos Tangente with their Alpha calibre. ltd edition for ...
you couldn't find a better target...
Have you seen it in person, Art? It's much better than the photos, and the winding action is exquisite (on a par with the AP 2071)! All the best for the New Year, Tony C.
I haven't seen it in the metal yet, Tony . . .
. . . I think it would be a perfect companion for my vintage Omega chronometer, which coincidentally was also sourced from Bill . . . regards, Art
Take them both...!
.. and you are already three in front of me for 2010 I would go for the Nomos, as you will probably not get the same number #99/100 again. On the other hand do I believe they are doing a special on the Tangente for a German watchmakers aniversary. That on...
Hans, sadly the tudor...
Hans, sadly the tudor has gone. it was from a UK dealer so i was waiting until after the xmas break to contact them and someone beat me too it. i'm going for the nomos due to the number, the great mustardy yellow dial and the in house movement. it will be...
Hopefully..
..you will find another possibility for a watch aquisition and have the resources for it in 2010, or 2010 will be a long year I have also looked at the Nomos. I would also go for just one. Though feel really nice sitting on the wrist... BR Hans
Be tough and bargain with the seller...
... I am sure you can get it for a good price But nice looking piece BR Hans
Let's face it, Hans . . .
. . . Bill's got an edge; how many perfect vintage Longines chronometers are out there? I'm just hoping it's within my range . . .
Yes, you are probably right.
I cross my fingers for you and look forward to seeing some pictures on the forum ;-) BR Hans
well Bill, i've had my 1st purchase of 2010
it would have been the last of 2009, but there was a miscommunication with the seller. its a 1964 Seamaster 30 with a calibre 285 inside. case ref 135.007-64. i was after one of the last 30mm calibres so this suits me nicely. good price although it has a ...
One cal 285 . . .
. . . deserves another . . . . . . this one being fitted to Scott's Seamaster . . . cordially, Art...
Beautiful movement Art,
and in nice condition, but Graham's piece seems to be a 28 6 (slightly different balance-cock). cheers, Ben.
well Ben, funny you should...
well Ben, funny you should say that as when i saw it listed it was advertised all wrong and the seller doesnt know much about Omegas. he asked me about it and i said it was a 286, but then he replied saying it read 285. i didnt mind which it was and got i...
Another nice catch, Graham.
BUT how do you do to find so beautiful watches which are half the price of the strap??? I'm envious! Best, Nicolas
you misunderstood slightly Nicolas, the...
you misunderstood slightly Nicolas, the strap cost the owner $170 and the watch was twice that, but i only paid a fraction of the straps cost to keep it on the watch. why anyone would put that sort of strap on a watch worth a few hundred dollars i dont kn...
That doesn't make a big difference, Graham
You're the King of the Big Deals! Anyway, I agree on your point of view about straps which may be coherent regarding the value of the watch. Best, my friend. Nicolas
thanks Stefan and good to...
thanks Stefan and good to see you back. i hope its as good in the flesh, but i'm rarely disappointed. best Graham
i certainly hope it is...
i certainly hope it is Hans, but the pics tell a lot. best Graham
On my wish list for 2010
Is this rose gold beauty. I've sold so many nice watches this past year that I must try to get a new one. This Hour Vision will make me very happy....
OK first purchase of the year !! I tried to hold off...
Hello everyone... Came across this at a local seller last week. I brushed it off but I kept thinking about it in the back of my mind. Its a gold filled Longines Hour Angle watch. Appears all original dial aged etc.... The 12L 16 j movement is stunning. It...
whatever happened to willpower Bill...
whatever happened to willpower Bill ?? :)))) i tried to google it, but the word isnt recognised on my laptop. nice looking piece, i just wish i understood how the hour angle bit worked. best Graham
How to use the Hour Angle functions.
Hi G I copied this from a Watchtime magizine article sidebar ( Dec 2006 page 108 ). WORKING ALL THE ANGLES: HOW TO USE THE LINDBERGH WATCH The watch’s rotating bezel and inner disk enable the wearer to adjust for the equation of time and read the hour ang...
gee thanks Bill, thats why...
gee thanks Bill, thats why i cant understand it. too many long words. G
Bill, so fast to get the first purchase...
congrats, very nice and classic Longines. must keep up to get one for this 2010 soon. stefan
Yeah, he's hard core, isn't he? . . .
. . . but you know what they say: practice makes perfect!
Coming in the door a little late...
... 2009 was a year of acquisitions: Started with this Chronometre Next was this Hamilton Cut Corner, with an unusual enamel dial Here's a Hamilton Cushion Plain, that was delivered on the 80th anniversary of the orginal dedication Back to Omega, I was ve...
…OMG! Is this where all the money went? ;-D
I don't know what 2010 has in store regarding "more" watches to grab! Collecting anything is an opportunits's game! I have been very busy lately with the H1N1 epidemic and vaccine campaign, so I did not give much thought to watches at all... I believed I ...
a great selection Francois, i...
a great selection Francois, i especially like the deville chrono. saw one in steel the other day, but it was a redial. an uncommon watch which hasnt received the adulation it deserves. best Graham
Not being greedy
After adding 3 pieces in 2009, I am just looking to add the Deville Hour Vision Annual Calendar this year....not going to be greedy here Richard