. . . aren't in your collection, but would/could/should have been, had fate not intervened. Ten years ago, there were two new offerings that sang to me. A limited edition Glashtte Original 1845 Karre . . . . . . and an equally limited production Dornbl...
. . . or, at least, his image, if memory serves correct. So, you were onto one, and somehow the deal fell thru? Well, you can absolve that error by getting the Seventies Chronograph someday ;-) . . .
"Human Stupidity" I know for sure and.................................it can easily be proven. That the Universe is? well.................it's not proven yet;) Beautiful GP, indeed dear Damjan. Cheers Francois
It is one of best GP pictures around You made great decision to keep that one Few months after you posted this pic I had opportunity to buy one for very good price I was "thinking" week too long :( Happy Easter my friend to You and all Yours Sincerely Dam...
The list is way too long, as I could post at least 30 pics of 30 different watches... This is only a small sample of a too long song. Best, Nicolas ...
Concur with you.... But what good would that be...? Especially since you already know it! ;) Na, cheer up, my friend - there will always be next time! :) Best Blomman
So I have in mind for you: - A black manual Memovox with sapphire back - A red Polaris II I will tell you should I ever run into one (which is indeed not a very probable thing to happen, because you look out much more). But who knows... Have a great day m...
I should have put the trigger on this when I have the chance... (credit Domingo Chavez) ... meanwhile, wearing my humble panda today... Best regards - Fred ...
. . . every time you post that luscious black ref 2648, Fred. I found an 18 kt white dial model in a local pawn shop three years ago, but the dial had been refinished, and the crown replaced. One of these days . . .
I was given the opportunity to buy a 5100g at an incredibale price in Singapore at the height of an economic crisis. Idiot me passed, instead I walked out with a Patek 5085/1A. At least I'm wearing a square watch today. HAGWE. CC ...
My dream Patek, or at least one of them... But hey! Your GP is also great watch! :) CC, I am very happy to see you joining here regular in the Friday WS! :) Best, my friend Blomman
. . . for a 5100 that culminated in a 5085/1A, I was pondering that very same steel Patek. For slightly less outlay, I opted for a second Karrée perpetual instead. No regrets, as my affair with G O perpetuals has never waned. Art
I don't know if you have noticed... But I avoid "envy" as a choice of words or feelings both here and in real life. Desire, YES! But not envy - another thing that life is too short for, IMO... Best, my friend Blomman
Hey blomman, You have used the terminology "Happy Eastern" a couple of times but I am unfamiliar with the reference. I assume that it is perhaps a politically correct way of referring to Easter and it's usage must have eluded my brain for my whole life. A...
Which is translated into English as Happy (Glad) Easter (Påsk) = Happy Easter. I was assuming that the expression was the same in English. But, I might be wrong... Either way, that what we here in Sweden say to each other at Easter time. :) So, Happy East...
Way to many for me, however this was my worst: "On he Way to Going Broke" my wife and I walked into a Patek AD with her purse full of Dead Presidents. I always wanted a Patek and she was ok with that as long as we could own similar watcghes. Needless to s...
. . . doesn't count as a personal woulda/coulda/shoulda! I wasn't a collector when they were introduced, and never really in a good position to acquire one. The 1894 Homage is on my list, right after the 1845 Karrée, and before the Dornblüth 04.0. One of ...
.. ameliorates this pain of memories, I pretty much trust. And you're so right, we have to enjoy very day of our being ! - like your philosophical remedy, indeed ! My very best to you & yours - Happy Easter WE, dear friend ! hs
The watch that I miss in my collection is the Reverso. My watchmaker showed me several models and we even discussed the engraving on the backside, but a t the time, about 10 years ago, I felt that the Reverso was to old fashion and bought the Jaeger-LeCou...
. . . as the supply of modern Reversos is ample. Those of us who missed out on uncommon vintages, like Nicolas, or recent limited editions as myself, have it a little harder. Here's hoping for a solution in the not-too-distant future! Cordially, Art
to start with i am going to show the watch i most regret letting go even though i had to for financial reasons and divorce the UN Freak there are so many vintage pieces that i have let go that now cost so much that replacing them will be pretty much impos...
to be honest Art, if i couldnt have my original #99 in RG i wouldnt want another one. its like going back to the adoption agency and changing a boy for a girl. best G
.. and yes, life goes on, - luckily so ! And finally, it's our " Nos", that make our " Ayes" sweeter, in more than one way ! - Thanks for these pics , you shared, and my very Best for your WE , hs
thanks HS, its a watch a bit like the Omega central tourbillon. pretty much unique, many have seen but we know so few who have owned. i judge myself very lucky in life to have owned one which is something i can take to my grave. the same to you for the we...
... not one that I really associate with you, even when you owned it. There are many more in your collection, including the Speedies and Connies that I think of first. Remember it fondly and move on to better things as you have done. It's been quite a jou...
and I fully understand your point (in that way it is a great topic, except that it leaves us full with regrets). Before I chose to go deeply into watches of a significant pricing range I was lusting over the Langematik Perpetual in Pt (3 years ago). Every...
. . . it was more of a mental hurdle rather than purely material? My experience with the Patek 5085/1A is a case in point. I was seriously considering it ten years ago, but ended up getting another Karrée perpetual instead, partly due to a modest yet sign...
.. Splendid picture of this superb De Bethune ! Also liked you remedy principle of "..50%" for consolation - Interesting thought, very interesting.. Have a great weekend, Best, hs
This should have been in my collection... (Photo and watch courtesy of VC Forum Moderator Bill) But the timing was off and I just could not manage to get it at the time. The hunt continues. The this one has eluded me at every turn. More near misses than I...
....check with Nicolas....how close I came to getting the brother to this Vacheron on your wrist....i made an offer...it was not accepted. 2 years later, the watch is still up for sale with the same dealer.....i walk in the shop and see it there..... I ca...
. . . 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...
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...
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
... 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 ,...
.. 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
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 ...
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 ...
. . . 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 ...
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
. . . 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...
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 ...
. . . 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
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
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...