RobbieG Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I realized that I never really had a My Collection thread so I thought I would start one that I can keep track of and modify as changes are made. I have recently been on a mission to thin my collection to only those that make the constant wrist rotation, so I really have to love a watch now to either keep it if I have it or aquire it if I don't. There are still a few pieces that I haven't had the chance to shoot yet, but here are pics of the ones I have shot so far. For the complete list, see my signature which is always up to date... Also note that I only keep the current watches in this thread. For some more pics of past reps and gens, please see my Blast From The Past thread here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=85317 Ulysse Nardin Dual Time 42MM (gen): Omega Planet Ocean 42MM (gen): Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver (gen): Rolex Datejust "M" (gen): IWC Aquatimer Titanium Chronograph (gen): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 lovely collection RobbieG! I especially love the UN and the 1900 Enamel Dialed Hommage... enjoy your beauties....and while you have the gen UN, I still hope to see a nice rep of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks Dog, From what I hear, the rumour is that there should be a really nice 1:1 UN rep before the year end. Although I hear it isn't the MMD sadly... lovely collection RobbieG! I especially love the UN and the 1900 Enamel Dialed Hommage... enjoy your beauties....and while you have the gen UN, I still hope to see a nice rep of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Very nice collection! Take the first three....PO, MMD, Rollie.... the texture on those dials.....just can't beat a gen sometimes. Them you move onto the Breitling and the IWC.....everything about them just looks so crisp! Some reps we have these days are so close. However, when you see some of these gens you realise that in actual fact the tiny difference between the reps and gens extrapolates to a huge difference with the overall appearance of the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks brother. Yeah, for me it is all in the details of which you speak. They are minor details for sure to many here, but there is just that special look and feel that I can only satisfy with a gen. So even that is more of a semantic decision really. I basically said to myself as long as I can easily afford a gen I might want, and I can pay for it without any impact to my lifestyle or giving to my family, I'm going to do it. It's like, "Hey why not, you only live once...". But as such I have nothing changing as a result emotionally, if that makes any sense. So if there comes a day when I can't afford so many gens or whatever I will be more than happy with the reps without missing a beat. And that said, I have reps to thank for all of these gen purchases anyway. By owning the reps of all of them (except the UN of course), I got to really know and love them so much that I wanted to take it all the way and get the gen. For me, reps have evolved into a great way to see if I really love a watch before I consider throwing five to ten grand at the gen. I just can't say enough about RWG and what it has done for my watch collecting experience. Can't say the same for TZ, home of the post that exists wholly in the subject line. LOL. Plus, we have the coolest people here and I have built some lasting freindships. Even though my collection is all gens at the moment, I'm still a rep guy through and through. The only difference between the RobbieG that first joined the rep communities in 06' and the RobbieG today is I can afford more gens than I used to. But my love for watches continues to grow because of this place. It has been and continues to be my favorite source for both gen and rep information. And now I'm starting to get bit by the vintage bug and I am going to have a blast learning and building some great replica recreations. Thanks again to RWG! Very nice collection! Take the first three....PO, MMD, Rollie.... the texture on those dials.....just can't beat a gen sometimes. Them you move onto the Breitling and the IWC.....everything about them just looks so crisp! Some reps we have these days are so close. However, when you see some of these gens you realise that in actual fact the tiny difference between the reps and gens extrapolates to a huge difference with the overall appearance of the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 That's a collection of great watches Robbie, congrats! I've always been happier with smaller collection too. I currently have only 9 watches, and I still find it difficult to give all of them regular wrist time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 compliments on your collection m8...one of my first buys was a UN(fantasy) from Reg....I love that brand. Great pics btw,macrolens I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks a lot guys. It means everything to me to be able to proudly share my collection with a bunch of guys who truly love watches as much as I do. And I love the challenge of trying to take goot photos as well - although my talent is limited compared to many other members (yeah Bytor & Pug & Jiro, I mean you, bastards...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Like the IWC and the UN a lot.. but those bezel numbers font remind me a lot of the Yachtmaster? But of course this is much much better Of course all the others are nice as well my friend.. Hate the Steelfish though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Actually the Fish is for sale again. I have to do a sales thread again so thanks for the reminder V. And thanks for the compliments on the other two. Like the IWC and the UN a lot.. but those bezel numbers font remind me a lot of the Yachtmaster? But of course this is much much better Of course all the others are nice as well my friend.. Hate the Steelfish though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Yeah man, it sure is tough to shrink it beyond that 8 or 9 number. I already want to build a vintage Rollie rep now and I also decided I want to have a trio of Day Dates in a trio of metals (PT or WG, RG, YG) one day as well plus some other dress watches as you know, but I think a collection of under 8 sports watches is easily do-able like you are doing. You gonna keep the ceramic GMT? That's a collection of great watches Robbie, congrats! I've always been happier with smaller collection too. I currently have only 9 watches, and I still find it difficult to give all of them regular wrist time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Actually the Fish is for sale again. I have to do a sales thread again so thanks for the reminder V. And thanks for the compliments on the other two. damn... i really wish i had the funds to get the beautiful Fish from you dude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 From classy to sporty to elegant and back again, love the versatility of your collection! Wear it in good health... regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks brother. I'll always feel my collection is pale compared to yours, but it is certainly getting more refined and diverse. I finally feel like despite the limited number, I have a watch for any occasion. Although I can see some additions in the dress watch department in the future. Problem with that is those are some serious bucks. All the gen dress watches I like are 4 times the cost of the sports watches I have... From classy to sporty to elegant and back again, love the versatility of your collection! Wear it in good health... regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindamar Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Holly mother of the cow !!! My first post in this forum goes straight to your collection Robbie, just superb !! I use to visit TRW a lot back in 2004, and I even bought a beautiful Breguet Tourbillon from EddieLee (not sure he is still in business, but one of the best dealers at that time). Would it be much if I ask you the dealer where you got every piece from ? (you can answer via pm if you prefer). Congrats, honestly ... your collection is one to follow. Cheers, and I look forward to share and give a lot of joy !! Edited January 15, 2009 by lindamar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey Robbie. The watches are great but I'm suprised no one has mentioned the quality of the photography which is supurb! A man of many talents, well two at least Several of those shots could easily be framed and hung as art. Regards, Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey Robbie. The watches are great but I'm suprised no one has mentioned the quality of the photography which is supurb! A man of many talents, well two at least Several of those shots could easily be framed and hung as art. That's because we pat his back all the time in the other posts. It's true though...his pics rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Holly mother of the cow !!! My first post in this forum goes straight to your collection Robbie, just superb !! I use to visit TRW a lot back in 2004, and I even bought a beautiful Breguet Tourbillon from EddieLee (not sure he is still in business, but one of the best dealers at that time). Would it be much if I ask you the dealer where you got every piece from ? (you can answer via pm if you prefer). Congrats, honestly ... your collection is one to follow. Cheers, and I look forward to share and give a lot of joy !! Thanks a bunch for the compliments man. Much appreciated. No smoke and mirrors. All are from AD's, but most started as reps I used to love - loved so much only the gen would do after all. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 That's because we pat his back all the time in the other posts. It's true though...his pics rock! Thanks to Toad and the Col for the compliments as well. Much appreciated. I try my best to find good natural light setups and make the watches look as good as I can. Good subjects - good setups - good photos sometimes (if mother nature cooperates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks to Toad and the Col for the compliments as well. Much appreciated. I try my best to find good natural light setups and make the watches look as good as I can. Good subjects - good setups - good photos sometimes (if mother nature cooperates) Always humble. You also have to know the camera, how to work with the light, etc and also have an "eye" for composition. Your images are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindamar Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 so....You took the pics too ????, jezzzz, now I am really shocked, really really good pics !!! Sorry about my ignorance...but, what the heck is AD ?, all your models come from AD ... now you are going to say they are for real ??? cheers, Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 so....You took the pics too ????, jezzzz, now I am really shocked, really really good pics !!! Sorry about my ignorance...but, what the heck is AD ?, all your models come from AD ... now you are going to say they are for real ??? cheers, Lin Authorized Dealer. Robbie's toys are the real McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 so....You took the pics too ???? Yes, each and every one of them. Of course you don't see the dozens from each shoot that suck and only the one or two from each watch that don't - plus all the effort clone stamping dust and imperfections out in Photoshop - but that said, I'm pretty happy with the way most of them turned out that ended up in the collection thread after all. It is very time consuming so it is a but of a labor of love I suppose. Glad you like them. And yes, all my watches at the moment are genuine - although there are fine base reps for most of them that with a few inexpensive mods can be really close to genuine quality with a very little effort as you probably know. Me? I'm just too lazy, so if I fall in love with a rep I'll end up getting the gen - but falling in love with the rep is usually the funnest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubu Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Robbie, Great photos! I can appreciate all the time and effort you took in these pics. And skill. Fine watches are like fine wines. The more refined the taste the more quality demanded. Look forward to meeting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Robbie, Great photos! I can appreciate all the time and effort you took in these pics. And skill. Fine watches are like fine wines. The more refined the taste the more quality demanded. It's the majic silk pajamas, Man. He's like Hugh Hefner...slip on the Jammies and his creative spirit soars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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