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We do a lot different things for love…

 

And for our love for watches…

 

When I started with watches my intention was that ALL watches I get should follow me thru my life, for better and for worse…

 

Now I must confess that I have joined the group of us here that give up watches to get another.

 

Sadly. :-(

 

So this part I dedicate to the watches I had to give up to get the pair of Deep Sea Alarm.

 

May they RIP or even better I hope they will get a wonderful life whit there new owner!

 

JLC Master Reveil RG 2007-2009.

 

 

This one I gave up because of a dear friend that absolutely wanted this one and since I have the steel version I didn’t mind.

 

 

And it was for a good course the TTP 65 and the TTP 68.

 

 

Panerai Luminor Marina 2003-2010.

 

 

Sorry for showing this one here but since I gave it up for a JLC I think it should be OK.

 

To give up this one feels sad but logical from my point of view.

 

44mm is out of my comfort zone. I prefer 37-42mm.

 

Because of this I didn’t wear her much.

 

I really like Panerai but have decided that this brand has to wait until I am closer to the finish line when it comes to JLC (so probably never)…

 

 

JLC Reverso Duetto 2006-2010.

 

 

This one I don’t mind at all, since it was my x-es watch. She didn’t take it with her and I can’t give it to anyone else…

 

 

JLC Reverso Squadra Hometime 2006-2011.

 

 

This one hurts, but it’s a natural choice to keep the RG LE version.

 

 

With the black dial and rubber bracelet the RG version so much sweeter on the wrist and to be honest the steel version didn’t get much wrist time…

 

 

JLC Master Hometime 2004-2011.

 

 

Now it is getting really painful! The Master Hometime is such a nice watch!

 

 

I am not sure if I will cope with living without this one…

 

 

But I will try because the amount of wrist time she got was not fair, such a beauty should get much more time then I gave her.

 

 

So, my loved once – I hope you all will have a great life on somebody else’s wrist! 

 

 

The things we do for love…

 

We give up old loves in search for new…

 

It is very painful and I hope I don’t have to do it again (but I probably will)…

 

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

 

Things we do for love: Part #1

 

Things we do for love: Part #2

for the things you LOVE and what a great DSA you have!

I have been lucky in that I have yet to been forced to move pieces to add a piece.  However, I do see it happening with a few of the new releases in SIHH and with my wife's decreasing patience for my expensive hobby. 

What's the old saying:  'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all

Nice one Blomman!

But it still hurts when the love is still there…

 

Thank you, OC!

 

 

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Blomman

Blomman, my friend:
- what a great story, no not just a story, probably several stories:

I can relate to some of your decisions, but maybe also to some agony:
Which one to keep, which ones to let go
- but always for a higher, to a dearer level !

Personally, I would also maybe have hesitated most with your Master Hometime,
because that is the one I decided to pass , to wait, also because of my DSA
( and some other things more or less on the way..).
- well, I really hope to get it, maybe later, maybe never, if too many objects of desire come along,
and that is pretty likely.

Thus, thanks again for this lovely, quite reflective read,

Again enjoyed reading you, nice pics as well !
Best, hs

To help a dear friend.

 

To get two Grails (TT Polaris) – which resulted in me wanting more Grails (vintage Polaris, DSA)…

 

Realizing I can’t afford more the one brand (e.g. I am not imortal)…

 

A broken heart…

 

What really hurts is that both the Squadra and the Master HT was from the very first batch of production (I was very fast grabbing them when they were released).

 

 

Best, my friend

 

Blomman

I still miss a number of watches that I have churned over the past few years (most notably an Amvox I and an IWC St. Exupery UTC). Having said that, I am happy with where I am; in short, what I traded for made it worth it.

It is quite entertaining to see the watches that have passed through the Blowman household. If you ever miss you SS Squadra, then drop me a line and I'll send over a fresh wrist-shot!

--Sancerre

I remember when she came to me!

 

Ah, so nice – big and bold, but still classic and beautiful!

 

Happy times!

 

 

Thank you, Sancerre!

 

Please send some Square love my way!

 

 

 

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Blomman

I love this kind of story. A journey thru time. Talking about passion, life decision, love, sacrifice and purpose. It is an inspiring read.

Thank you for your wonderful post.

Here is to those that have to leave and the new ones that are coming

Best
Tyler

As everything in life… And as life itself!

 

Thank you for your kind words, Tyler!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

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A nice tribute to the past.  I wonder what the future holds?  Maybe in 3-5 years you can look back on this post and see the evolution of your collection.

-MW

My future is very alarming!

 

For me the DSA is not a set of two watches my goal is a set of four…!

 

 

Thank you, MW!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

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I guess it was for the right cause though. Have not really gotten to that point yet personnally.

Best regards,

George

If you’re not there yet - you are a lucky man, George!

 

Because it’s at this point the real hurting starts!

 

 

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Blomman

Better, it is a good thing.

Your taste maturates, you are getting the " Creme de la Creme, " which is sadly quite expensive, but you can't hardly compare what you let go with what came or has to come, don't you think?

We should put some order in our collection, more often, and I do include myself, here.

I am tempted by a completely mad project, but I don't know if I have the guts to ahieve it...

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-07 21:56:20

but what is this mad scheme you speak of ???

You are way ahead of me, my friend!

 

And yes – it’s totally worth it!

 

But it still hurts…

 

Mad project?!

 

Sounds very intriguing… and expensive!

 

 

 

Well, if – then you know where you can “dump” your old once…!

 

You have my number!

 

::))

 

 

Best, my friend

 

Blomman

They are all fabulous, but as you said you lived with them and now they leave the sit to other watches you will share a part of your life with. Your pair of Deep Seas is beautiful !

Thanks for the pitures by the way .

Best,

Mark

This message has been edited by Boréale on 2011-04-08 00:22:17

Yes, I have been fortunate to live with these watches for several years.

 

But in the best of worlds - they would still be with me!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

For some reason, Willie Nelson's To All The Girls I Loved Before is playing in my head

Mate, all for your dream.

Best,

Horo

Nice tune BTW!

 

 

Thank you, Horo!

 

 

Best

 

Blomman

From my then partner. Well, now I think of her when I hum this tune.

Best, Horo

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Blomman

We evolve. Our tastes change, what was a must have is no longer important.

My example:

When I started, I could kill for a Breitling. Today, no way.

A JLC was, at that time, an old man watch, not for me. Today, is the object of desire.

And life goes....

Cheers

A Vintage Time only Super Ocean, which looks a bit like a blend of DSA Europe and a FF...

Or a Chrono for the Royal Canadian Air Force, for example...

Hmmm?

Best,

Nicolas.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-08 02:59:29

Nicolas,

When I learned more about movements and how the watch vendors plays with movements, I was truly disappointed with Breitling and some other vendors.

I fell hard to "fall in love" with a watch, no matter how beautiful, if inside it carries a vanilla movement.

Cheers

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