Topic Du Jour…Consolidation. So here goes…

I’ve posted on the forums a bit about consolidating. Seems like everyone’s doing it. I’d love to get to that moment of clarity (😋) if possible.

I’ve assembled some shots that follow. Snagged the whole collection, then broke it out into what I evaluate as “Tiers” – based on personal value as well as perceived secondary market monetary value. It’s easy to look at the whole collection (sans keepers) and say to myself, okay that’s X amount of dollars sitting before me. It’s another thing to…

Topic Du Jour…Consolidation. So here goes…

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Favorite Watches In Your Collection That Are Not Your Typical Style

Subject pretty much says it all. For me, 2 of my top 5 watches in the collection are divers, but I generally dislike “Diver’s” as a genre of watches. This topic I’m sure has been covered, but what the hell. What are some of your favorite watches that fall within a category that overall you’re not a fan of?

For me, it’s these two “divers” – The Sinn EZM and the slightly more ubiquitous Omega SMP 300.

But I’m sure WUS can come up with some fun examples to this query!

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Favorite Watches In Your Collection That Are Not Your Typical Style

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Have you ever bought a watch that’s too big? (Sidebar: Don’t drink and eBay…)

Periodically we get a “is this watch too big for me?” thread. They usually include some snarky comments and “if you have to ask…” type responses. Well, here’s mine finally. I’m a bit of a period-specific Omega mark – 1995-2015 or so. I have a Railmaster, Speedy, and recently acquired SMP 300 from around this era. So naturally I have been looking at Planet Oceans for quite some time, and finally got serious about one.

A couple weeks ago I was scouring ebay listings after unfortunately…

Have you ever bought a watch that’s too big? (Sidebar: Don’t drink and eBay…)

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Watch you took a chance on and ended up absolutely loving; or one that fulfilled expectations and beyond…

As a counterpoint to the “just not bonding with it” thread, what’s a watch you salivated over, saved up for, etc. and then ended up fulfilling all your expectations? Or, one you took a chance on and still ended up bonding with it to the point that it’s a long term keeper?

Easy answers for me:

1) Sinn EZM3 – Was love at first sight, and it’s been awesome. Incredibly accurate, built like a tank, and I’m not even a diver guy typically. But it’s just so cool (to me). I even love the…

Watch you took a chance on and ended up absolutely loving; or one that fulfilled expectations and beyond…

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Finally got my first Longines – Spirit 40mm

I have wanted a Longines Spirit for a while now. Went back and forth on the specific model – really liked the no-date version, but it’s only available in Titanium and I’m not a big Ti guy. Also considered a Zulu but I have a few GMT’s already and don’t really need the complication, plus they’re more expensive. Finally settled on a blue 3 hander, and the question was 37 v. 40. I found a well priced, near mint 40 on eBay and decided to pull the trigger.

It arrived yesterday and I am…

Finally got my first Longines – Spirit 40mm

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Feel Like I’ve Reached the Breaking Point – Thoughts Welcome

Recently I bought an Omega Seamaster. For a long time I thought it’d be the last Omega model I’d have any interest in. But one day, it hit me. Like a ton of bricks. I own an 1861 Speedy and a 2500 Railmaster. Do I want this SMP to complement the ridiculous concept of “Air Land & Sea” – at least that’s how it works in my head. But then I got to thinking – who cares? Certainly not me. So why am I doing this.

I REALLY want a green watch. Not a specific one, just one to make me happy.

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FS: Farer Oxley Silver GMT Limited Edition *Leather Straps + Steel Bracelet*

Up for sale is my beloved Farer Oxley Silver GMT LE. Consolidating the selection and sadly this one is being let go. This watch is obviously no longer available and rarely comes up for sale on the secondary market. It is in near mint condition with no visible scratches or scuffs (there are some tiny markings on the underside of the lugs from strap changes). I am the original owner. The watch is being sold on its original navy Barenia leather strap, and I’m including a German handmade dark…

FS: Farer Oxley Silver GMT Limited Edition *Leather Straps + Steel Bracelet*

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