kernow Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm having a few 'specials' built by a great member here. Over the last few years I've collected parts as and when they come up. I was in no rush to complete things, after all; "good things come to those who wait" or so my mother tells me. It's now been a while since I started and I'm getting updates and things are getting close on some of the builds. My excitement is mounting, partly because I can't go out and buy these watches off the shelf and partly because I've been planning these for years. Am I alone in this or do others get excited about frankens, more so than a standard (however desirable) rep? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I regret having to sell my baby, my Carrera franken, it has so much personal attachment to it, but when things got rough, it had to go, and at a great loss too, but needs much and all that. I am now thinking of building another to replace it In the meantime I have picked up a couple of m2m deals, one of which is this beauty which I plan on fitting a prof crystal in it, the dial looks amazing, really looking forward to receiving it, its in Helsinki right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I regret having to sell my baby, my Carrera franken, it has so much personal attachment to it, but when things got rough, it had to go, and at a great loss too, but needs much and all that. I am now thinking of building another to replace it In the meantime I have picked up a couple of m2m deals, one of which is this beauty which I plan on fitting a prof crystal in it, the dial looks amazing, really looking forward to receiving it, its in Helsinki right now... Very nice choice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cool, mines on bracelet, I am a known bracelet kind of guy Oh, and G, orange paint hans landed, and just about to buy the deep red for the other hands Omega Signal Red by Micky Aldridge, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Yes and no, it seems no matter what it is once I get it meh................. it may sit in the box (gen) for a week or two before I get the bracelet expanded or rep try on if fits off to the watch box. I buy watches for friends just because (that is fun) for myself very little out there that I have not had in rep or gen form , think how many pass my doors for raffles guys. When you have had just about everything you get watched out, not to say I still do not constantly look at different gens reps reviews etc I still do that all the time. I get the feeling if I hit the lottery and could buy anything I pleased it would still be meh when it was mine. But I did not answer your question directly no most of the time, in fact I forgot I bought a few M2M they just showed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junbug5150 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I get more excited about a part coming in than watches mostly because I enjoy building. I'm also very quick to get tired of watches so by the time watches arrive, I'm over them already. I think I have a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I really would need to go on to building at this point as most do but I do not enjoy or am good at detail work and my eyes are so so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 The short answer, yes. Depends on the watch though. These MBW watches I was very excited for. On the other hand I bought the latest IWC 5001/5007 right when it came out. But I was away from the fora for a few months so I didn't have any of the anticipation that most of the other members had, waiting for its arrival. I did however get excited for the gen strap to arrive because the one that came with the rep was terrible so the watch couldn't be worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Excited like a kid before X-Mas eve. Read about the gen, read about the rep, research accessories, dials, inserts, bracelets. Once You´ve been through it all, the last few days, the suspense will build up to unbearable levels: was it the right choice? Will it live up to the expectations you´re trying to keep low because You already know the drill? Will it be nice on the wrist? After months of research and some "do-it-Yourself", low budget vintages I decided to go rogue, throw build-cost worries over board for once, see what it´s all about, go for the difficult and I´m in the final stages of tracking my "out-house" RA-built, early sixties grail, pointed crownguards 1675 with lots of goodies. Very happy, all the excitement is still there:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yep, every time. Whether is a gen or rep or a strap or a part....this hobby is like crack to me. Lately been selling of all my builds and buying working on a gen Rolex collection. I get the same feeling researching and shopping for a vintage gen as I did doing the builds. Some watches come and the feeling goes away quickly and those are the flips. Others bring joy every time I put them on. Pretty happy with my Rolex collection right now so been bored lately. I spent a ton of time researching Panerai over the last week and bought one yesterday....and some gen straps lol. New chapter in this crazy hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I've lusted after many a watch but when they arrive they just sit in the watch box as often as not. I bought a TC rouge new and wore it only a few time in 2 years! I sold it recently and don't miss it. But these new builds have me excited all over again, I hope I don't go down the path of frankening as it will keep me poor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I guess I get way to excited when waiting for a new watch. Cause once bought I'm going to buy stuff I need for this watch only (like straps, buckles, inserts, crystal, bracelet, dials, etc.). Some of the "new" watches are becoming a keeper, but most went away after a few weeks...and I'm left with all the stuff I bought, not usable for other watches... But it's getting better...actually I have 5 definite keeper in my collection, which means they last longer than 6 month I still hope the excitement is cooling down at some point so I don't feel the urge to buy a new watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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