SCM Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Lets try this again...I tried this about a month ago on tapatalk (there was the first mistake) and when I went to hit send, it all dumped. My feelings were hurt and I gave up. My name is Shawn and I am from New England. The reason I say hello from all over is because with my job as a pilot I spend a lot of time in hotels which leads to a lot of time on RWG from places all over. In case you are wondering..typically nowhere exciting, for example, I write this from Buffalo NY where it is 15 degrees and snowing. I joined this site maybe 3 or so years ago and have done a lot of reading and browsing. I have been a watch guy since I was probably 20 years old when I learned to appreciate a particular watch over say a generic timex ironman. Only recently have I decided to get into the discussions more and start adding a few watches to the collection. So far my collection consists of all relatively inexpensive gens in the 350-700 dollar range. I recently decided that id like to get a GMT IIC so figured id do a bit more research on the subject. Like most (some?) I can afford a gen but I simply can not justify putting down that kind of money for a watch at this point in my life. I do not feel that at this stage that a QUALITY rep would give me any less satisfaction than its gen counterpart. I buy a watch because I like it, so I am not as picky as to a true "1 to 1" or some of the tiny details that give a watch away as a rep. I wear a watch for me and me alone. If someone asked me if it was "real", of course its real..its on my wrist, but it is not a rolex etc. My plan is to grow my collection to the point that when my son is out of the house and if I still have a job...that the reps that have stood the test of time in regards to me still enjoying their function and style may be upgraded to a gen. I go back and forth between liking the big traditional pilot style watches with flight calculations on the bezel (called an E6B) that are in the 44-45 MM range to liking a lighter watch with leather strap that falls into the 42mm range. Lately on my short list of watches I would like are: Rolex Vintage 1675 pepsi - I would like this one to have special attention and likely be a franken Rolex Sub Rolex DSSD (Due to its size, I think I would hardly wear it, it is just too interesting not to own) Breitling Transocean Breitling Superocean 44 Omega Planet Ocean Ceramic 42MM Dont tell my wife....but I will probably buy most of these in the next year or so. Watches I own- BK GMT IIC (still in transit) Citizen Blue Angels titanium Citizen Calibre 2100 Citizen Eco Drive Stainless Steel Sport Tissot PRS 200 (wife bought this for me as a gift 10 years ago) Laco Type B Automa Poletto There is one more that I simply cant remember what the heck it is and im not home to even go look. I am a BIG fan of either the automatic or winding or eco drive watches. Although a battery can last a while, it seems to me like they are just always dead when I go to wear the watch. Lately I have only had a desire to buy automatic, it feels to me as if the watch has a soul, a heartbeat almost. I like the mechanical aspect of it. Edited February 21, 2013 by SCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Classic, "Don't tell the wife!" We are all too familiar with that lol. Welcome, and greetings from Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Welcome to RWG! We are glad you joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 +1 with the wifey mate got to the stage now that she just rolls her eyes and let's me get on with it ! Well I would say welcome to the forum but you've been here for a good while so you know what a madhouse your into already, you've some great pieces already and some more in mind for this year, wear them well mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Like your taste and yes the wife can be problematic , mine thinks I make money on these LOLROF !!!!! The money pit :bangin: :bangin: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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