Ektelon Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi all, Since joining this forum, researching, and then buying, I have caught the bug. I have purchased an IWC St. Exupery, a TAG, and have an Ebel on order. What suggestions for future watches do you have? What purchases have you been happiest with? I am just curious as I am now like a kid in a candy store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 2 years and you have only bought 3 watches you must have the will power of an elephant, i have seen people buy 3 watches in 2 days. How about a good brietling BCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi...My name is R- I am a horologic... My story is similar to many here - I've learned to take full responsibility for my addiction... What to buy next?!...sorry - I can't be party to your demise... I have my own issues... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi...My name is R- I am a horologic... My story is similar to many here - I've learned to take full responsibility for my addiction... What to buy next?!...sorry - I can't be party to your demise... I have my own issues... R- Dont listen to R - hes cccaaarrraaaaaazzzyyyyy! But we dont tell him! There are plenty of great watches out there: Modded/franken SA Modded V1 HBB IWC AT (or any other franken IWC) Franken UPO One of a kind vintage PAM? So many! Just go nuts.....and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 You are sooooo screwed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 FxrAndy: I have purchased those watches over the last two months. It wasn't that I had tremendous willpower, I was just researching. This forum has incredible information and is fun to read. It seems like I am not the only one that has this problem. jmb's, hackRs, and OSRep's comments had me laughing out loud at my desk here in my office. I am looking into the Brietlings and I love the IWCs. Not a big fan of the PAMs. Is the Brietling BCE a good rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Sorry, "Breitling" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 some are very nice this is my fav my custom strapped blackbird and a true BCE with champagne dial and gen hands not sure what version it is but i cant find fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyquiz Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 If you love IWC, here are the two that I recently purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 The watch bug Is a nasty little booger, once It takes a bite out of your ass your screwed,but In a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Famous last words: "i'm not a big fan of PAMs".... Ah grasshopper...many have spoken these words... I still think having less than 10 PAMs is willpower, right guys?! R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 "i'm not a big fan of PAM's" either - I only have 4 or 5 and 2 more on the way, but I am going to sell one of them to prove that "I'm not a big fan". Of course it took me years to go from beer and pot to crack and heroin, but I can stop anytime; but why would I do that when my drug habits are way cheaper than my watch addiction. And after a couple Breitlings, and a couple vintage rollies, you'll NEED a PP, an Omega or two, and a Chopard, and ...................... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 @ FxrAndy: That Blackbird is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I like Pams, but I have two (one 44mm and one 47mm), I'm done. If you care about what movement beating in your watches, Pam is one way you can get a 6497/6498 movement. Breitling BCE is nice, especially a modded one with gen dial. Just make sure you get the v2 + corrected dw from the dealer. IMHO, it's the best of the bunches. I wear my Breitling SA Blacksteel a lot lately. It's pretty happy with that. My Skyland on ss bracelet is not bad either. If you are into pilot watches, I like the IWC 3717. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 How about a Rolex, Omega or PAM. Like most here; I too have Watcholism- about 50 reps and 20 gens! 2 more reps on the way. I started with Rolex mostly. I keep saying, "this is the last one..." Tomorrow I'm gonna quit, I probably need in-patient treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I hear ya Noel...you can lean on us for support...btw - anything lonely in that collection that needs a new home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Wow. I think I am screwed. I just saw two watches in this post that I want. Do I need to sell a kidney now or does the addiction fade? The Breitling BCE and another IWC are next. What would you recommend for a good Rolex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Not a big fan of the PAMs. Go and wash your mouth with nasty soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 We tried to warn ya, didn't we, but you just hadda go and stick around and now you are trapped! It's nice having company... If you want a Rollie that usually doesn't get picked apart a simple dialed Datejust would work nicely and if you like abuse and nit-picking get a Sub... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Vacheron Constantin Overseas, white dial. look in this sales thread for a lot of good pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thanks for the advice. I think I will check out the Datejust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Also take a look at the Breitling Sea Wolf,yellow dial. That will probably me my next rep. I hear they may not be around for that much longer. It's a tank of a watch,very well replicated,good luck and welcome to poverity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektelon Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Welcome to poverty is right. I am actually considering a PAM. How often do people typically buy these watches? I am on about a one a month pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Welcome to poverty is right. I am actually considering a PAM. How often do people typically buy these watches? I am on about a one a month pace. When I firt arrived here I was buying a rep ever 4-6 weeks. But now I have learned to pace myself. I now like to wait at least 4 months between purchaces. The watch bug can be a nasty MF. Now Im concentrating on servicing my movements and working on my strap collection. It's a great hobby, there Is always something you can buy,work on, trade with other members, a lot of fun Mike (ps) Pam 250 Is what got me hooked,love those Pams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.