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Wow! That is a serious addition to your VC collection! I am very happy for you, my friend! Wear it in best of health. Best Blomman

. . . would be my favorite relatively recent VC, too, occupying a spot on my shortlist some seven years ago. As it turned out, I went for (surprise!) another G O Karrée perpetual, but I vividly recall the afternoon spent at the dealer trying one on. Congr... 

And yes Saltarello haunts me as well Congrats on your Mercator you VC connoisseur you :) Sincerely Damjan

It is a watch that reminds me why chronometers were pursued. Fantastic acquisition. Andrew

Dear Art, you really made me think about that question if I ever regretted not having bought a certain watch when the occasion was there. And the conclusion I came to is: no. My "collection" is so small that some would not even call it a collection (clear...  

. . . and very much in character. You are our Epictetus. Most cordially, Art

I had to look up who Epictetus was. If you are referring to his discrimination between things we can change and which we cannot then I think you got me. The main issue is to be honest when drawing the line between the things we can change and which we rea... 

. . . lends a sort of self-regulating circumspection, Martin, but before that, one must know oneself. The attribute I esteem most is elegance in conjunction with value, which in turn narrows my focus towards vintage Omega and modern Glashütte, along with ... 

That is what you say. Is it really wise to trade in passion for safety? I don't know. Because that is the price to be paid. I guess I will have to find out one day... Best, Martin

.. I truly appreciated your sentiment for the "Non- WS" of this week.. My very best for this WE & Happy Easter days ! Kind regards, hs

... for the "no regrets" approach. The currency you pay in is called passion. So I am wondering if you are right calling my words wise ones. Have a great Easter holiday and weekend, Heinz! Best regards, Martin

,, can have different & sometimes difficult repercussions.. Always nice reading you, Martin ! Right now, for me it's still a bit difficult to pay in that currency, BTW Finally, again my best, Happy Easter ! hs

Maybe I miss this one the most? Only good thing was that it went to one of us! I kept Dad's "Buttons and Tac" plus the "pinky" was Mom's engagement stone. ...  

Well, I can recall several, where there was a great occasion, but dice were against and I missed out .. Two instances specifically come into my mind : - One, where I was looking at a super military Breguet XX, which was offered to me by a kind gentleman ,...  

That is a true challenge... Now, you said it, it didn't sing to you, so no regrets! See you soon, my friend. Nicolas

.. to seeing you really soon ! :)) All the Best also for the Easter - WE, to you and yours !! hs PS: - I sure, after all these years you will have passed on many and I guess, mostly for good reasons .. - Well, if the appetite is big some bites will come, ... 

. . . and both distinctive; either would be recognized as naturals on your wrist, H. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Easter to you and Mrs H as well. Art

:-) .... errrrrr ... :-( Bim ...  

The one i wore the first i met you :-) .... ...  

. . . to jump in your Renault and run away! :-)

I should have bought a FF back in 2008 ... :-( Anyway, instead Graham bought me a 20 quid Russian watch so i can't complain ;-) Bim

here is one I could have, should have but didn't buy!... Would have been a nice duo!... So the one I have...and also the Longines vintage sunglasses are mine!!! ha ha!!!... Matt ...  

.. i know how you feel.... The next one will come.... hopefully.... Ken

. . . and then, there's the Legend. Compressors are très cool. (Does Nicolas remind you of this one every time you meet?)

Loved the curves and detail on this MB but ended up without it... What an amazing piece... Have not regretted it, but thought about it again since... Cheers Andrew ...  

i remember wearing that at a Montblanc event in London. very very special piece indeed. loved the feel on the wrist, but didnt like the price..

. . . that float my boat, too. Fortunately, Robin owns one . . . . . . so we get to revisit their raison d'être every so often. Actually, there was a Minerva chronograph that was under personal consideration way back when, so perhaps there's more common g...  

There is common ground but everyone has there own opinions and likes... I don't want to own a Patek, but that does not mean I can't appreciate them. I have debated long and hard on several Villeret pieces and visited them not so long ago. One is in my sig... 

there are two monsters. One is the world time from Villemont that was never delivered due to the company going out of business. It was an amazing watch and if there are any of you out there that did get yours, hope it is running well in a happy home. The ...  

. . . will be on the job! No navel-gazing for Nicolas - it's not his style ;-) . . .

Medicine. Take care, Tim

Box, singing with the voice of little angels. It was a monster of a missed opportunity. Happy Easter and hope there is a watch in one of your eggs! Best, Tim

But I know it is at the good home! HAGWE! Ken ...  

. . . of regret: letting go. Yes, there's always a chance of regretting a decision; I've never regretted parting with any of my watches, only at not getting one. Had it not been for your help, the GS 44 would be right there with the 1845 Karrée and Dornbl... 

.. helping a good fellow PuristS gives me utmost pleasure. Anytime, Art! Ken

.. I have only Darth.... I LOVE Lange 1!!!! Ken

A missed opportunity last year in the middle East. And a Tudor Heritage Bleu that i am wearing. Not rare, not exclusive, but always puts a smile on my face, especially with the textile strap. Have a nice Easter weekend! Stefan ...  

...with a small Sony camera. Stefan

. . . to ameliorate; these relatively recent Reversos shouldn't be too difficult to source. Try finding my missed opp, that limited edition 1845 Karrée - they never come up! Here's hoping the Red will eventually be yours. Art

...you are right, I guess I can be found and I will finally get there. I hope it works out one day for your 1845 Karrée...I will certainly keep it in mind. Stefan

If you ever get another chance to get yourself a Rouge do not hesitate. It is such a rewarding watch which combines simplicity and luxury in a unbelievable way. And I love your pictures of the Tudor! A gorgeous watch in all its sporty color. Best, Martin

...and thanks for the kind comments, Martin Have a good day Stefan

I guess that one wristwatch I regret not buying is the Datograph Perpetual, which came up on the pre-owned market a year or so ago at a quite attractive price -- but I wasn't in a position at that time to pull the trigger. Of course, there's the full rang...  

. . . that was food for thought on my part, Gary. I never placed a bid, but fortunately, Steve G did, and came away with the prize. I'll ask Steve for permission to share a photo in this thread. Art

. . . of Omega's top-tier pocket watch movement . . . . . . graciously granted by Steve G. ...  

we really need to see the face of this beauty Art ,) Can you indulge us please Sincerely Damjan

. . . with text and photos of his Omega pocket watch chronometer. Happy Easter, Damjan! Art

to You and all Yours Cordially Damjan

Thanks to both Art and Steve Best, Gary

... a bad consolation prize. Great photo and saved into my collection of F.P.Journe images. Thanks, Gary! Regards Andrew

As consolation prizes go, this one is pretty good indeed! Thanks for the kind words -- I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the image. Best, Gary

Most recently was outbid on this gorgeous WOSTEP Academy Triple Calendar and it sold just Eur 200 more than my highest bid. Kicking myself for not being more aggressive. From almost a decade ago I was offered an Urwerk 103 and an MB&F HM2 at extremely...  

Spellbound, thats happened to me more times than i care to mention or remember. i still have over 1700 feedback on the bay so been pretty successful so far. what i say is put down your top bid you are willing to pay and leave it, if someone wants it more ... 

This was a live auction via Auctionata where I was bidding online live at 2:00am in the morning, so my wits were far from intact. Not a big fan of ebay as I can't stand all the security. When you have moved country as many times as I have, you tend to for... 

i agree about that. i do like a tangible disc in my hand. i would prefer vinyl, but its not practical as i buy 10 or more a month. best G