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It’s good to hear that you have decided to retire and enjoy life to the fullest. I can’t wait to be your get away driver ! As for the CB case Speedmaster I look forward to seeing it on your wrist. Best regards Captain ...  

Rolex 5508 from 1958 👀

But a fully loaded credit card as well 😂 Congratulations on retirement! Seems to be quite a theme for 2024! Sadly still many years away from me 😉 Some fantastic shots, as always, Abel!

Don´t be sad for being far from retirement! I now wish I were young and far from that. Enjoy so much my dear friend. Have a great year dear KM! Best wishes! Abel

We’re all at different stages and as much as I would not like to go back, I also don’t want to skip forward 😊👍🏻

That CB Speedy Vintage sounds very desirable for you, but even most importantly wishing you a good and healthy year, also for your returement, which sounds like containing a number of attractive travels and seeing friends, flooding their playgrounds.. BTW... 

I’m happy to know you like my 5508 Sub which is one of my favorite watches in my collection. Agree with you that most probably I will be tempted by some other watches beyond the CB Speedy during this year. Lol!! And hopefully I will be able to reach my re... 

I actually feel quite contented right now, which is a wonderful feeling. Nothing I currently 'must have' for this year, but of course things can always change in this marvellous hobby of ours! ...  

You can’t own ‘em all! Being satisfied beats being wealthy any day of the week. Enjoy the feeling - even if only temporary 🤣

But it is a wonderful feeling right now nonetheless.

It surly won't last 😉

Great shots, too, so I can understand your contentment 😊👍🏻

to all Purists! For me, I'm pretty much content with what I have, so no "must have" targets. Although, from time to time I do think about this watch ... 😊 As of now, I'm still enjoying my last acquisition ... 🍻 ...  

How long can you resist ? Best regards Captain

And I can certainly imagine, why the first one is still on the list - lovely piece 👌🏻👍🏻

I dream here too

My target for 2024 is to get the manufacturers to confirm delivery timeframe for a couple of watches ordered in 2022 LOL..otherwise nothing particular to aim for in 2024. However, I got a Rolex SD43 mm just before Xmas23 which was a watch I had in mind bu...  

Getting firm commitments from manufacturers is never easy, but we always hope ! The Sea Dweller is a great watch to have received. Enjoy !

I did not have a SD and found the previous series perhaps too similar in look to the Sub which i have. With the red font on this, it was the deciding factor for me. Wishing you a bountiful 2024 my friend 😉🥂

Something that should be normal but sadly is not 😊🤷🏻‍♂️ Who knows, maybe at some point being treated more as a customer might be rediscovered by one or the other brand 😉😂

The first is a Pascal Coyon, with a custom dial. The dial is based on this lovely 30mm, 1928-ish Omega I found a picture of online (of a years-ago sold example): The dial will be not an exact replica, but inspired by this one and has been made by Metalem....  

The choice of a Pascal Coyon watch is an excellent target to achieve and I would live ti see the finished watch. Good luck with this project. Best regards Captain

Incoming and today’s wear, both 👌🏻👍🏻

And a question I have been asking myself for a while. To be honest watch wise there is little to nothing that I absolutely must have, most of the watches on my want to list also residing in the collection already. A VC1921 in WG is still something I would...  

... the year, as it usually happens to us watch lovers. Your Seiko Izul is a watch which always amazes me viewing, A lot of character and unique design. I can well understand how much you enjoy it. Have a wonderful year dear friend KM, all the best for yo... 

As so often in life, if the family is happy, the rest will work out just fine 😊👍🏻

Hello dear friend, A Vacheron 1921 in WG would be a very nice choice. It’s a watch that has tempted me several times. I hope you enjoy the M3 Touring when it arrives. Best regards Captain

So do I! As my wife doesn’t yet know what’s in store next I hope to get adequate driving time in it 😂👍🏻🤞🏻

At this very late stage.. Hopefully not too late, this time.. 😉 Targets ?..Not entirely clear as of this date.. But there are 1 or 2 Pateks, I am considering ( which means these as always are somewhta on the “wallet”-side of the process but there are also...  

… for 2024 so soon!!! This is a wonderful classic Rolex with a breathtaking dial. Enjoy in the best of good health! I also wish you that you’ll be able to achieve those other targets you mention in spite of the budget aspects this level of brand requires.... 

Congratulations on getting your new Rolex. I really like the dial colour and texture. As you say it’s a GADA watch. Travel is a target that I think we can all agree is a good objective for 2024. Best Captain

And great shots, as always! May it turn out to be a good year indeed!

.. And may the New Year also a good one for you !‘ Best, 😊😊

Many, many, and yes many months ago there was a dream of purple-dial delights..... Torsti Laine GG3 for the wife, an MB&F LM101, and as an added bonus, the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto. Even the Wolf case for this trio has a purple lining. The Torsti...  

Wow thats a cool lineup !

Enjoy more vintage watches and drink lots of champagne ) .. I hope you will all join me ! Best Captain ...  

I join you raising my glass!! Cheers my dear friend!! 🥂🥂 Abel

. . . could well be a Patek 9"'-90, imho the most exquisite movement of the Golden Age. Cheers, Cap! 🍻

This watch is very special to me and I will never part with it. I hope you get the PP you want.

. . . is in Julian's collection.

. . . and was profiled many years ago when we had a Purist Of The Month series. Resides in Australia and specializes in Patek 9"'-90 references; he has several, including a ref 5105. Here's his ref 522 cased in steel . . . . . . with pink gold veneer. Lus...  

with exciting bespoke straps. The most recent Hermes saddle leather on My Airain Type 20. The dial and strap now shine in unison with the morning Sun. ...  

This strap really enhances the dial colour.

Thank you for joining us this weekend.

. . . who turns our strap desires into reality. ;-)