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What happens when you have found your grail watch
The exit watch as it is called. A fabled acquisition which when purchased satiates your appetite for purchasing any further watch .
Does it really exist or is it a concept us watch fanatics create to make us feel like we are on a journey with a fixed path and timeframe ?
Well let me tell you all a story.
I have been on a quixotic search for the final piece in my 9-90 puzzle.
I have written numerous times about my desire to find a pink gold ref 1593 to complete the set including yellow and platinum ( as far as I know they were not made in white gold )
I have passed up multiple offers from collectors , dealers and auction houses . Case too polished , dial refreshed or worse - reprinted , crystal replaced
Every and any excuse was found . Until now
I was on insta and saw one for sale . Currently on holiday I was definitely not watch shopping and not intending too. But this one looked really good dial looked perfect with no sign of human intervention case was crisp with hall marks and French import marks ( an eagle head )
I accidentally passed the shop and they had the watch for sale
Everything checked out Everything was perfect It looked almost brand new with lovely edges to the case and the dial had high enamel letters with a lovely layer of aged zapon lacquer
I just could not fault it
So Now how do I feel after the purchase
Surprisingly serene
I feel like I now longer needs to chase windmills
I cancelled most of my inst accounts I was following ( dealers ) and am only following collectors whom I feel have the same collecting ethos and style similar to me
I actually think this is it and I can close the collecting doors and enjoy what I have
Maybe this feeling will change but I hope not I am enjoying the idea that I have stuck to my plan of only buying a watch that is in excellent condition and not compromised at all
Nothing more is required
For your enjoyment here is the full collection in yellow pink and platinum
What happens when you have found your grail watch
First of all, Julian, congratulations on getting this rare bird. As for your question, I think that for the moment, your feeling is correct.
Thanks Nico the passion will definitely
Humbled to be among the first to offer congratulations, Julian. My similar experience with Omega chronometers . . .
Thank you for sharing your story and experience. Congratulations on your acquisition of a beautiful piece!
Very happy you found the watch you were searching for.
"I accidentally passed the shop"
So there is hope for others that want to follow in your footsteps 😄
Everything is so rounded in the world of horology!
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Sorry Watch-guy.com
Huge congratulations on this perfect piece ! Most intriguing to me is the
Collection closed !! 🤣 who knows
Very happy for you, Julian…
