Collections

[Asterix]

I'd be really interested to see people's collections here but more importantly the stories and reasons behind the purchases/acquisitions. Mine is only a modest 4 wrist watches and a pocket watch and I'll post my pics and reasons behind them later when home - just thought I'd kick of the thread while it was front of mind.

[Asterix]

Given to me by my father for a birthday in my early 20's. It was bashed about for a number of years in the Army and never missed a beat - I think I changed the battery once. It has no value other than sentimental and I'm very fond of it. I'll probably never wear it again but would happily display it along side any other watch I own.



My first mechanical watch. I bought it fully aware of the marketing hype of Tag, the non in-house movement etc... but I've wanted one for ages. I love the design - I think it is one of the most classic chronos going. Not worn all that often but still very much loved.





My Grandfather's Half Hunter left for me when my Uncle passed away last year. I have no idea who made the watch, its age etc... I'm going to take it back to the UK with me in September to see if anyone can shed some light on it. It keeps excellent time and I enjoy holding it. Would love to have the opportunity to wear it at some point - perhaps a day at the races. By far the time piece that I love the most - My Grandfather was a formidable man. Ex RSM under Monty in the desert, was a career soldier and fought in Burma. Strong as an ox yet with his grandchildren he was as gentle as a lamb. Respected by everyone that knew him. On my deathbed, I'd be happy having been half the man he was.



My SD - Another classic watch and it was an engagement gift from my fiancé earlier this year. Never had a hankering for a Rolex but when put up against the competition it won hands down. Feels bulletproof, incredibly well engineered and a keeper for life. Worn often in the knowledge that I will break before it does!




My latest acquisition - I think the PanoMaticLunar by Glashütte Original is a modern classic. Stunning design, beautiful in-house movement, lovingly crafted and a pleasure to wear. Picked up in a Bangkok AD quite recently (extremely lucky to find the exact model/strap combo) it is worn regularly for work and more formal evening events. The large date is very useful and I love the way that it is a bit of a sleeper. Only had two comments by other people. One was a bloke that worked in the JLC boutique here in Dubai and the other was a woman who said that it was a very elegant watch (and she know nothing of the brand or watches in general). I can see myself getting more time pieces from GO and I've come to appreciate the German designs - I'm sure an A. Lange & Söhne will be on the cards in the future.

[Justin Miles]

Makes me want to cry when I see a Rolex pic. I got out of bed VERY early one morning to go stalking. I was very bleary eyed when I swapped the rifle for the Rolex in the safe, slammed the door shut.... then heard the heartbreaking crunch... my watch had slipped off of the shelf and caught in the door jam. It's now in a zillion pieces (or close to!)

That Rolex was my best friend. I bought it when I was just 17. It came all over the world with me, got married with me, served the Queen with me, nearly dies on more than one accident with me, and now I've killed it.

I have to go now... tears are dripiing into the keyboard and threatening to blow up the PC... sniff sniff

[Dominic H]

Justin Miles said:

Makes me want to cry when I see a Rolex pic. I got out of bed VERY early one morning to go stalking. I was very bleary eyed when I swapped the rifle for the Rolex in the safe, slammed the door shut.... then heard the heartbreaking crunch... my watch had slipped off of the shelf and caught in the door jam. It's now in a zillion pieces (or close to!)

That Rolex was my best friend. I bought it when I was just 17. It came all over the world with me, got married with me, served the Queen with me, nearly dies on more than one accident with me, and now I've killed it.

I have to go now... tears are dripiing into the keyboard and threatening to blow up the PC... sniff sniff

Justin, which model do you have? How bad is it? Do you have household insurance?

[hog 1]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/hog1/June20...
Some of my eclectic collection.

Edited by hog 1 on Thursday 24th July 22:35

[touching cloth]

My daily snotter, bought in lieu of an wedding ring (I hate rings); it's rather an obvious choice but my father was an Omega man and it seemed right and I do love it as a watch.



The legacy watch, inherited from my late father and was his daily watch, I dare say it could do with some work, but I hate the idea of it becoming triggers broom so refuse to send it off anywhere (one place started talking about a new face and hands and all sorts, I grabbed it and ran).



Another one I got from my father, it was I guess his "better" watch but it means less to me as I can't remember him wearing it and therefore don't associate him with it. Hasn't been worn in years, maybe should get it a strap one of these days



One I bought myself on a whim at Bicester of all places, was not a lot of money and I really liked it as quite unusual with the single hand. I wear it every few months but it feels tiny after the Seamaster.



There are a few others that aren't worth posting up, including a Gucci my mother bought me when I was about 18, its nasty but then it was the 80's and no-one had any taste back then .