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Two divers I always wanted. UN Marine Perpetual ltd which I kept passing on because it was expensive. Eventually none were left from an AD but while in Vegas I ran across one that
came out of the safe because the person who had it on hold never came to pick it up. Still out of reach for me until my lady (later to be "wife") said why don't you give them a down payment and take out a 2nd on your home!
I used to give friends at work grief for doing that to buy a hot car and now I was going to do it to buy a watch! Seemed crazy but I had to do it as it was likely the last chance at a new one. I got a break on the price, paiddown the loan quickly, was able to write off interest and have no idea what I actually paid for it. More than they're trading for now but as Clark Gable (who played Rhett Butler) famously said..."frankly Scarlet I don't give a damn"! The other diver I always wanted was a Fifty Fathoms but was never sure which one to get. Also my size preference had shrunk and they are big. Looked at the smaller ltd editions but found them to be too busy or with a feature I was starting to not like. A date. Then I saw the Hodinkee. Again I waited too long to get a new one from an AD but eventually found a mint one still under warranty. I know what I paid for this one. More than list but less than what people were asking for ones that were not as nice.
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WristScan 2025 - Live ! …
Dear friends,We are now “live” with our first WristScan of the year. Our theme is “Hopes & Dreams”… The theme is all about showing a couple of watches from your collection that you hoped you would one day own and possibly even dreamed about owning. Pl...
Nautilus Chronograph …
I hoped and dreamt about this watch from the first time I laid eyes on one and one day I got “The call”. Happy memories ! ...
I can well imagine the pleasure in receiving that call 👌🏻👍🏻
A watch that truly fits you and the automotive hobby as well - goes with probably all cars 😁🏁
It was a satisfying moment …
It’s also quite fun when encountering a car salesman brandishing the obligatory Rolex. ( nothing against Rolex but you know what I mean)
A particularly memorable occasion …
Was the time I was negotiating over a new car with the salesman, a nice guy with a Rolex steel DJ. Eventually he called in backup in the form of his dealership manager, a portly man with a full gold Day-Date, 40mm, diamond dot dial, literally swinging fro...
ROFL 🤣
You really should read ‘Arrogance and Accords’ - the story about rampant corruption at Honda of America. Apparently Honda dealers we’re amongst the top Rolex customers, as they needed to bribe the HoA execs with them practically every visit 😉
Definitely makes for nice reading…
There’s even a Mercedes SL in there somewhere, if I recall correctly 😊 Apparently the slogan of the MD was, ‘You don’t earn millions here but you can live like a millionaire’ 😂 Quite a long time ago but interesting story. Ended in a fairly famous court ca...
Will choose Old School.... Philippe Dufour's Grande Sonnerie
If i'm going Old School, may as well get the very best truly HAND MADE timepiece possible Plus, as a musician, would like to hear her 'whisper sweet things' in ways only she can do. ...
Yes, 100%...
...and then i woke up and realized it was all just a dream. Classic olden-time watch and music.... Enjoy the Music
Waiting for the owner of Pele Plantations to return from vacation . . .
. . . to place an order for their Kona peaberry beans. I've been on the last pound for a few weeks now, gotta replenish the pantry. If I had to choose between quitting either beer or coffee for the rest of my life, beer would get the axe. ;-) ...
Ha ha ha!! Beer or cofee? you got the answer dear Art!!
I remember a lady friend of my family visited us some time ago (she lives in USA) and viewed a bag of that same coffee on our kitchen counter and she exclamated: "The Rolls Royce of coffee!!" Lol!
Fabulous voice …
I have several of her albums on vinyl . Perfect for a Sunday morning.
Hello dear Captain! What a great Theme for our first WS of this year!
Your Nautilus Chronograph is truly a dream and I can imagine how fast your heart was beating that day when you received “the Call” and when you visited the shop to take delivery of this magnificent watch. Answering your theme I will share two of my “dream...
Fabulous dreams, now a reality …
Hello dear Abel, The Patek 5510 is a watch that I have also dreamt about but never quite made a reality. This has been mainly due to not quite finding the example that fits my personal criteria. I must correct this. You know my passion for all things Moon...
Thank you so much for your kind comments dear Captain!
I love WT watches and feel PP makes the King of them all. The first references are so lovely and charming as high their prices. Later references offer different variants to choose from. A very interesting and magical complication they offer. The original ...
That would be great. I was told…
… this watch was found in Brazil and sold by the widow of original owner.
Agree Captain. I still need to ask Omega for their archives info.
Hopefully this year will ask them. By one reason or another I left this important matter pending. Will keep you posted.
Two wonderful dreams turned real, Abel!
And both watches are so you! Love how you change the character of the 5110 with the way you pair it to straps and the Moonshine is a watch truly for you 👌🏻👍🏻
Hello dear friend KM. Thanks a lot for your too kind comments. I´m glad you like the 5110 straps combo. A big compliment coming from you as an exquisite straps Master!
Both the Moonshine and the original 145.022-69 are the crown of my Speedmaster collection. I only regret I have very few opportunities of wearing them here. Have a nice weekend my dear friend. Abel
Oh my!
The WT is a superb piece and always admire the beauty of this PP, not to mention practicality and elegance. As for your Apollo XI, wow!!! It would be a treat to see the engraved back!
Thank you so much KCLQMULKU for your kind…
… comments on my two dream watches. Agree with your thoughts on the 5510. Here a shot of caseback. Number is three digits from a total of 1014 watches made of this model. ...
Thank you!!
Such a beautiful watch. This is one of the occasions (for such a watch) where it can be forgiven to have a solid case back!
Hello dear friend S F! A long time but very worth the waiting! These early GMT versions are so lovely! Beak crown guards, minute rail, exclamation dot under six and small indexes...
... paired with a beautifully faded bezel insert adds charm to your beautiful watch. I´m sure you enjoy it so much every time you wear it on your wrist. Thanks for sharing! Abel
This is "the one"
that I have always wanted since seeing them as a kid, many years ago. I would walk past the AD at the local mall and stare at the window display of Rolex. I knew they were something special but at time I didn't know anything about watches (some would argu...
Good to hear your dream journey …
I had a DateJust and enjoyed it for many years, finally trading it for a Submariner. I wish I still had it. Maybe time to find another one. Which Cartier tank are you dreaming about ?
Probably a Tank Must.
Really considering giving the quartz version a try. The Santos does creep into my head every once in a while, but I think I'll follow my heart and go with the tank. Don't want to trade anything for it so I'll keep what I have and just add the Cartier.
Not 100% sure on the quartz choice yet
but leaning that way. Only person that would know is me. All my others are automatic or manual and I haven't had a quartz watch since I was a kid, may give it a try.
A lovely story of going down the rabbit hole 🕳️
And keep telling yourself the story about the Tank - it may happen this way (and it’s certainly a lovely watch to strive for) 😊👍🏻
Beautiful watch dear Thomas and a superb entry to the world of Rolex. A Datejust offers so many variants both vintage and modern that it makes for a very interest model to wear and collect.
It is also a versatile watch to own in different occasions, both sporty or formal always classic and elegant. Keep enjoying yours so much! Best, Abel
Lip Paul Newman
I’ve always wanted one of these, but it was always a condition or timing of purchase issue. Those two aligned last November and I was able to find one the worked for me. It’s the perfect size and a lot to wear. ...
Very nice watch E in Pa! It is an interesting decision of the brand choosing same index patterns as the Paul Newman in the sub dials.
You capture it in all its beauty in this wrist shot! Keep enjoying it so much! Best, Abel
Such a very cool piece, this Lip 👌🏻👍🏻
And a lovely reminder of some more exciting and adventurous times 😊👏🏻
Rolex Professional …
Took a while to achieve. Now realised I’m going to live it!😀 Happy New year!🍺 ...
Making dreams come real…
Is a wonderful feeling - glad it worked with this one for you. And we all benefit from your spectacular shots of it 👌🏻👍🏻
I smile 😃
when I think back to when I purchased it. My AD had four different models (available for purchase) for me to try: 2 Explorer 2 (Black & Polar) a 39mm Explorer and a s/s GMT-Master 2 LN!! What a dream collection that would have been if I’d had the funds lo...
This way the one you picked…
Gets a much larger share of wear time and memories - there’s a value to that, too 👌🏻👍🏻
Oh God! Those were the good old times when we were able to visit a Rolex AD having several models to choose among. (I really hate those small labels with "Not for sale/for display only" ...
... in the AD windows nowadays). It is true that it was harder to reach a final decision in the past when so many temptations were in stock, but it was a delicious experience for sure! You made a great choice with this version with the orange model name a...
Yes Abel, what a delightful experience it was,
the sales assistant was definitely pushing the GMT-Master and think I surprised her with my preference for the Explorer 2. Who knows in a year or two I might get the chance to repeat the experience of choice. All the best dear Abel. Regards, Kurt.
I´m happy to know you enjoyed the experience so much. Even if the sales assistant was pushing for the GMT the most important thing at the time of buying a watch (or any other...
... object or even a garment) is to follow our own desires and personal tastes. I´m sure you will get the chance of repeating the chance in a near future and you may get the GMT (or any other model) if you really want it. Keep enjoying that superb Explore...
Happy New Year dear Kurt! You can´t never go wrong with an Explorer!! I specially love your B&W shot. I feel it will receive a lot of wrist time along this new year 2025!
Keep enjoying it so much and in the best of good health! Cheers! Abel
Let’s see what to play…
Once upon a time there was an 18 year old boy who got a pilot’s license for his birthday. Actually passed my pilot’s and driver’s test the same day 😊 Back in the day, I was dreaming of a Breitling. Knowing that it would probably remain a dream for many ye...
Your Izul always brings a smile to my face.
My kind of dream watch and great to hear how you achieved it.
Hello my dear friend KM! Pilot and Driver´s licences at 18 years old in the same day!! Wow!! That´s truly an achievement! Good to know about all these...
... dreams and hopes come true dear KM. I can imagine that Aerospace Breitling is a very very special watch for you. A keeper for life. Interesting to read the circumstances in which of your dream watches finally reached your collection. And always admire...
As said, some are still out there 😊
Not quite over. But I am happy with the collection as it stands for the moment 👍🏻
Three come to mind, Cap. The second-longest dreamt watch would be . . .
. . . the Flightmaster. I literally waited a decade before finally stumbling onto this nearly perfect 910 nine years ago. There was either a condition or (more usually) financial limitation that couldn't be overcome. Finally all the stars aligned in Janua...
Happy New Year Art …
The Flightmaster, I completely understand your passion for this watch. It’s difficult to find good examples that haven’t been spoiled in one way or another. I shall keep looking and one day I’ll find a good example. Vintage Omegas have such charm. As for ...
Hello dear Art!! Three great dreams come true you share here. We share the love for the Flightmaster and as a matter of fact you made possible my own dream to get mine.
Mine is a keeper for life and my Friendship Flighmaster forever. Your first Omega reunites several lovely features: It is a Connie with a black dial, honeycomb, gold arrow head indexes and a beautiful dauphine handset. That makes it unique I feel. The Dur...
So was Omega the original watch love then…?
Or was it a later one? Three very nice dreams and all three fulfilled 👌🏻👍🏻
Actually, Rolex was my first love . . .
. . . and my first wife was GO. But Omega was like the girl next door, under-appreciated until her time finally came. Like most Americans, the third marriage is the best.
Has to be this one
Always loved 2 register chronographs Always loved those lemania based ones Always loved Breguet Was looking at one already quite some time .. When I had the opportunity to gt te splitsecond version I did not hesitate. This one with the button for the spli...
Congratulations on getting this one Bruno ….
Your Breguet looks very nice, classic style that will always look good.
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