davylloyd Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 A brief hello to one and all, I've been watching from the wings, reading and learning, and it's now time to say hello. I'm in my fifties, and still have every watch I've ever owned (since the age of 12), but I've only been into reps for the last 4 or 5 years, and since I've not long discovered this forum, as you can imagine, I've been burned once or twice. My collection now tops 100, 17 of which are reps. This sounds grander than it is because most of the reps are cheapies, and the gens are only old Ingersolls, some Russian oddities like Raketa and Poljot and Vostok, and then more recently quite a few Rotary, Accurist, Seiko, Citizen, and Pulsar chronos. The normal route, I guess. Ironically, the most money I've spent on a rep so far is one that looks like it's been seized in the current UK customs crackdown. So, in short, a noob here, but I do share your collective madness!
sgtguk Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Hey davy welcome to the forum sounds like you have a vast collection going on already, hope the watch gets through customs for you! 1
Lobster Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 A true watch collector , Welcome to the madness. A fellow Londoner here. The rep game is all about patience and most probably customs won't seize your watch. What watch did you order btw? 1
davylloyd Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 @sgtguk, thanks for the welcome and the kind thought. @Lobster, hi fellow Londoner. Yes, patience I've had to learn over the years. The watch is a Breitling Avenger, if it gets here!
Lobster Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Great choice Sir, look forward to some pics when it arrives
vlydog Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 We are glad you have found us. Welcome to RWG!
Watchmeister Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 Davy- Welcome to the over 50 club. A number of us have shared your passion for watches over the decades. My first watch was a Roy Rogers watch at age 6. I have never looked back other than what in retrospective was the dark ages also known as the Quartz ages.
chiefwiggum Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Davy - Suppose I'm a mockney now, moved out of London to the 'burbs. Thought that would mean more disposable income at the end of the month, but no, the girlfriend seems to find ways of spending it for me lol. Welcome to RWG
Mike on a bike Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Welcome Davy from a fellow over 50 crowder, sounds like an interesting bunch of watches. You have found the place,enjoy!
the_rymeister Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 Welcome Davy fellow Londoner you've definitely found the best place to double that collection if yours There are some fantastic reps to be had Enjoy Ryan
ilovethiscity Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 I am from london too! Seems like there are lots of londoners here!
Guest Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Welcome! I'm only 5.5x10^3 km from London
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