Eighteen months (roughly) worth of collecting.

[kasigi]

It all started around 18 months ago when I was pointed at the old RWG by a friend on another forum.

Oh my word. I was amazed at what was available and very quickly I bought a watch that I'd wanted for a long long time, but strangely enough it was the one I've worn the least. The Rolex day-date.

Not long after that I discovered the wonder that is Panerai. I spent a fair while looking and decided that the plain and simple look is what I like best so I bought the 005 Logo you see here bottom left. I had it superlumed and the canon pin sorted and it rapidly became a daily beater.

But I wanted more. As one does!

I picked up the Orange Monster from eBay for a good price, shortly followed by the vintage Seiko Diver that's on a bond Nato strap.

My next purchase was the LV Sub you see here. It's my favourite version of the Submariner range and I'm going to pick up the MBW version soon.

After that came the 127 and custom strap. It immediately became my favourite watch and it's the one that's had the most wrist time out of any of them (apart from the Orange Monster that my son wore daily for a good few months).

I'd seen the Planet Oceans around a bit but the orange one really caught my eye so that was a natural next purchase, and after that I decided that it was about time I had a chrono so the Tag Link was the obvious choice.

Finally, I recently picked up the Ferrari Panerai you see here bottom right. At last, a PAM with a datewheel has joined my collection

I've tried to buy 'swiss' movements wherever possible, the only asians are the LV and a pair of 7750s in the Link and the FER00002.

What comes next?

Two of them, the 127 and the FER00002 are going to The Zigmeister for service and regulation. I'll be buying an MBW Sub LV to fill that gap, but that means I'll have eight automatics and two manual winds. Guess I'm going to need another winder soon.

Thanks for looking

[bigpops]

Nice variety you have there.

I guess i must have cost you a couple of thousand $USD . As long as you enjoy it, it's worth every penny.

[kasigi]

Absolutely

[watchman12345]

I'd recommend a Breitling.

[kasigi]

I had a good look at By-Tors thread in the Breitling section just yesterday, none of them jump out and say 'buy me'.

[watchman12345]

I think in person the Navitimer is far superior to how it photographs. On a nice thick leather strap its some watch. But again its a personal thing...

[Pugwash]

I had a good look at By-Tors thread in the Breitling section just yesterday, none of them jump out and say 'buy me'.

Not even the steelfish?

[kasigi]

Not even the steelfish?

I could hate you I've just looked at your thread with the white one - Very nice indeed. What size is it, width and depth?

[Pugwash]

I could hate you I've just looked at your thread with the white one - Very nice indeed. What size is it, width and depth?

Size? It's lovely.

iirc, it's 44mm x 16mm

[kasigi]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[b16a2]

Lovely collection. I would say a Breitling would be a welcome addition to the collection (being unbiased of course )

The white dial BCE on brown strap is an awesome watch!

[kasigi]

Sometimes you gotta hate people who post good reviews *stares at Pug*

Quickest snap decision and purchase I've made. From not wanting any of a particular make to getting one in *ponders* two days!

:D

[Pugwash]

Nicely done!

Good quality, aren't they.

[Polynomial]

Mine is on the way