Whatever123 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I just made up a list of all the watches I bought and sold again in 2010... it's a bit scary, I think I'm addicted... Anyway, I needed to see all those watches in person to get to the collection I now have. I'm pretty satisfied atm and I think 2011 will be much calmer... maybe 2 or 3 new reps. As my watchbox is full now (12 seats) I will have to sell one of my actual watches if I want a new one - that makes it harder, lol. Imagine I would have bought all the gens to find out they're not for me... I learned a lot here during this year - RWG is my favourite watch forum, rep and gen! Here's the list (with reasons for selling), enjoy: B&R 03-92 - Had issues + not good enoughSubmariner 6538 - Too small for meOmega SMP 300 - Bough the genGMT Master II 21J - No useLongines Hydroconquest Chrono - Got it in a trade, didn't wear itCeramic Sub - Just wanted to take a look at it, prefer my WM9 V2Explorer II Steve McQueen - Parted it out, not my styleAnonimo Chronoscopio Chrono - Too big for meGMT IIc - Didn't wear it, Still, if an updated model comes out I'll be in for one againOmega PO 42mm 2x - A cheapo and a good one, didn't wear themYachtmaster - Got a better one for my wifeTH Carrera Chrono - Nice but didn't wear itDouble red SD - Got it as part of a trade deal, not for meDatejust - See aboveLittle Hero PAM 111i - Got a gen 112Tag Heuer Carrera Day Date - Didn't wear itGen Citizen Nighthawk - I though I needed a quarz watch in my collection... No...[*]EL PAM 111H - Because I bough the Little Hero[*]UPO with all the goodies - Felt a bit clumsy on my wrist[*]Sinn U1 SDR with gen bezel - Not really my style[*]Chopard Mille Miglia GTXL - Nice but a cheapo, not good enough[*]PAM 63 - Didn't wear it[*]Breitling Skyland V2 - Not my style, too bling-bling... ;-)[*]IWC Aquatimer Slevin - Actually I liked it very much, but somehow I didn't wear it...[*]Omega Speedmaster Pro - Too small for me + prefer Seamasters[*]PAM Arktos - Too clumsy...[*]PAM 002a - Sold to save up for the LH[*]PAM 005 - Not good enough...[*]PAM 111E - To make room for a EL 111[*]PAM 111H - See above[*]Gen Magrette Regattare - Didn't wear it[*]Fiddy - Too big for me, preferred the 44mm models[*]Gen TH Carrera Chrono - Didn't wear it Cheers, Whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I am an addict Yes The way out of the cycle is to chuck your 112 out of the window (let me know when) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yes The way out of the cycle is to chuck your 112 out of the window (let me know when) LOL.... I will Andy. But don't sit by the phone... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Good god man....that's crazy! Hopefully you didn't loose too much rolling over that many pieces I think this one is my favorite reason "I though I needed a quartz watch in my collection... No..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I thought i was addicted. I don't have a lot of reps but the investment per rep to give them a Franken status is very costly. That most be a lot of money involved in your addiction. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Thanks for making me feel better,compared to you im a reasonable person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think I lost around 400 euros overall. That's not too bad for being able to examine all those watches in person me thinks... and other hobbies are expensive, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramerica2 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think I lost around 400 euros overall. That's not too bad for being able to examine all those watches in person me thinks... and other hobbies are expensive, too... Not too bad at all, for such a crazy list... Actually, if you're just a bit patient and know your ways around, the only money you should lose is for shipping charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yes, for some watches I was able to recoup exactly what I paid for them, even the shipping charges. If the watch is modded or special in any way you will always find a buyer and usually you get the price you ask for. The RWG marketplace is just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I've had the pleasure of purchasing some of that list, the Longines just arrived this week actually, what an incredible piece that is!! The build quality and finish on it is fantastic!! Always get an amazing deal with Mr.123, always a pleasure!! What was the gen Tag? I must have missed that one?! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Thanks Sixx, the pleasure is all mine mate! The Tag was a Carrera Chrono. The only watch I owned gen and rep (the rep is mighty good!). Sold it on a German gen forum but I had it listed here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottosaurus Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Ok, people like you make me feel sane Thanks for sharing, Whatever123. It's an impressive list, I'm sure it was lots of fun sporting all those different watches in '10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Clearly you are in the "gotta have them all" phase (that reference for those folks with kids who have gone through the Pokemon phase). Congrats on going through all those watches and only being out 400 Euros. I suspect you will settle down to a core group of watches. I started with a half dozen gens, morphed up to almost 50 reps in various forms of franken a few years ago and finally settled down to 20 or so core watches. Okay, maybe 25..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 OK, I re-calculated... actually I'm out about 500 euros. Still it's not too bad. My watchbox has 12 places and it's full now. I won't buy another box or a bigger one... whenever I buy a new watch I will sell one from my current collection. That makes it a lot tougher... 12 watches is more than enough, there are even 3 or 4 I almost never wear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Great post man, thanks very much or the info. I do have to confess though that I do not find this too interesting as I've a feeling I bought them all from you. Seriously: Would appreciate the same list about your keepers! Any luck? Kind regards Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hey Val, how's it going? My keepers are the ones in my signature - that's all the watches I have atm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 A quality addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hey Val, how's it going? It's going great! Great watches, great wines. It's a happy ol' year. My keepers are the ones in my signature - that's all the watches I have atm... Stupid of me. Thanks for the hint. All the best to you and your loved ones. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 W123, Not as focused as you, and hate to think how much I've turned over this year. I had the watch box rule @ 20 but I bought a backup box and winder. Definitely addicted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychastings Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 wow thats quite a collection you went through. Im just starting in the hobby but thats a lot of watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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