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12:48p, 10/13/22
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Wearing the CW Trident today. I've really grown to like the undulations on the blue face.
"I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything that I thought it could be."
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1:05p, 10/13/22
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Everyone have their blue and orange watches on today???
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In reply to Fall92 • 1:14p, 10/13/22
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Are those plates from different shipping companies in the background? They look exactly like several I have seen with company logos on them.
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In reply to Silian Rail • 1:38p, 10/13/22
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Silian Rail said:
What are your thoughts on the new white gold calatrava? I love the pebbled almost grosgrain dial, and it has the traditional hobnail pattern on the sides of the case. 40mm with decent lug to lug, beautiful exhibition caseback.




One of the better looking Pateks imo.
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In reply to Sea Speed • 2:39p, 10/13/22
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Sea Speed said:
Are those plates from different shipping companies in the background? They look exactly like several I have seen with company logos on them.


Good eye. Those are from Odfjell and Maersk.
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In reply to Fall92 • 2:51p, 10/13/22
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Fall92 said:
Sea Speed said:
Are those plates from different shipping companies in the background? They look exactly like several I have seen with company logos on them.


Good eye. Those are from Odfjell and Maersk.

HA nailed it. Are you in that industry? Feel free to PM me so we don't clutter the thread.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 2:57p, 10/13/22
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Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…
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In reply to TheOC16 • 2:59p, 10/13/22
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that...indeed...escalated quickly!
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In reply to TheOC16 • 3:09p, 10/13/22
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Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…
You like bourbon?
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 3:38p, 10/13/22
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I love bourbon, but I'm still in the phase with bourbon that I was in with watches three years ago: "Why the heck would somebody spend four figures on a bottle of whiskey?"
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In reply to Fall92 • 3:50p, 10/13/22
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Fall92 said:
Wearing the CW Trident today. I've really grown to like the undulations on the blue face.


Have mine on too. Wear it a lot and bang the hell out of it and still looks good.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 3:51p, 10/13/22
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I've got a lot of stuff id trade for one of those watches.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 4:05p, 10/13/22
TheOC16 said:
Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…

Which begs the question- do y'all that are into watches have other hobbies?

I can appreciate nice watches but I've got my Seamaster and I'm good with it. I don't feel the need or particularly have any interest in a collection of watches. But then, I spend my money on high end fly reels, high-end vintage fly reels, vintage rods (especially bamboo & fiberglass), my boat, and of course hunting & fishing trips. I also have a thing for vintage double-guns like LC Smith and Belgian-made Brownings.

Similarly, I love good bourbon but I also refuse to get into the craziness that it requires to get a lot of stuff these days.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 4:29p, 10/13/22
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I have theee kids in elementary school, so my watch hobby is severely limited right now.

Craft beer, Astros, and Space Cowboys baseball. That's where my hobby money goes these days.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 4:38p, 10/13/22
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MarathonAg12 said:
BCO07 said:
Nothing overly fancy, but here's the typically daily driver.

My question for the group, I'm not overly interested in spending 2 hours driving to Houston (the closest big city) so I'm looking online for my next purchase. I know chrono24 is something to avoid and other like crown and caliber are known to be reputable. Anybody have any experience with Swiss watch expo out of Atlanta?



I'm pretty sure Silian Rail just purchased that maroon speedy from Chrono24. I've browsed that site and seems legitimate to me.
I've bought from Swiss Watch Expo and Chrono 24. No problems with either
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In reply to TheOC16 • 4:38p, 10/13/22
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TheOC16 said:
Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…


Honestly a truly badass collection.
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In reply to TarponChaser • 4:59p, 10/13/22
I play golf like a madman and enjoy boxing as well. Also fringe right wing politics and Catholicism as discussed earlier
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In reply to TheOC16 • 5:00p, 10/13/22
TheOC16 said:
Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…


Huge success story, gorgeous collection. I'll make sure to tell Joe Boudain about the good news when I see him
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In reply to TarponChaser • 5:14p, 10/13/22
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I spend a fortune on travel. So far this year we've done a week at Disney World, a week in Jamaica, a week in France, a long weekend in Chicago to see Chris Stapleton at Wrigley Field, and long weekend in Pasadena for the Palomino Festival, a long weekend in Sonoma with a Virgin cruise and a week in Sedona left to go for the year. I can't pull the trigger on $5,000 watch but spending the same amount to go somewhere for three days for a concert doesn't bother me at all.
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In reply to Silian Rail • 6:23p, 10/13/22
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Silian Rail said:
TheOC16 said:
Also - I just realized today is the one year anniversary of my very first non-Fossil watch purpose.

By the time I posted the post I've linked, I'd been lurking the thread for several months, and researching watches several months before that going to the back end of 2020. I've always liked wearing a watch, but was ready to upgrade from Fossil to something that would last a little longer and I could maybe build some memories with.

I really thought I was going to get something in that Christopher Ward to Longines range to start out with. But when FTAC2011 posted one of my dream watches at a great price - I took the plunge and splurged (and was pretty terrified along the way).

What started as a curiosity grew into a fascination, and finally an addiction. I have not taken the advice Joe Boudain gave me a few months after - I've purchased a lot of watches over the past year. Other than those shown here, I've had two other Rolexes, an Omega, and a Longines. It's been a blast and I'm so glad I fell into this hobby.

As I've mentioned a few times I know I've only been able to buy some of these since I'm single - I'm taking advantage of this time while I have it. We'll see what the next year of watch addiction brings…


Huge success story, gorgeous collection. I'll make sure to tell Joe Boudain about the good news when I see him


I miss that guy
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In reply to TheOC16 • 6:23p, 10/13/22
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That is a class collection. Very nice taste.
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In reply to spadilly • 11:10p, 10/13/22
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spadilly said:
Everyone have their blue and orange watches on today???
Swapped to my blue rubber strap that came in the box for 2018 playoffs, whomp whomp. Immediately took it off and haven't touched it since. Ain't got time for that.
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8:37a, 10/14/22
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Anybody a big Mario fan?

?ixlib=rails-1.1.0&fm=mp4&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&w=820

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/here-we-go-tag-heuer-floors-it-with-two-mario-kart-formula-1-les-including-a-super-mario-tourbillon?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hodinkee-daily-101322&_kx=aCrLht3Zy_UGLhPBeGppSVqqFqfVmFD8anIUtk713ZA%3D.UHTEkW
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9:09a, 10/14/22
Soon
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 9:11a, 10/14/22
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Lol, I'm in the same boat. My CW Trident 300 should be here today. I've been watching the DHL tracking like a hawk, so I finally just signed up for text alerts when it's out for delivery.

Happy New Watch Day! What are you getting?

Edit: Finally made it to Austin...
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In reply to BBRex • 9:14a, 10/14/22
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Anybody a big Mario fan?

?ixlib=rails-1.1.0&fm=mp4&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&w=820

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/here-we-go-tag-heuer-floors-it-with-two-mario-kart-formula-1-les-including-a-super-mario-tourbillon?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hodinkee-daily-101322&_kx=aCrLht3Zy_UGLhPBeGppSVqqFqfVmFD8anIUtk713ZA%3D.UHTEkW


This is badass
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9:51a, 10/14/22
I am going to buy that tourbillon
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In reply to Silian Rail • 9:52a, 10/14/22
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If anyone here was going to do it, you were my pick.

Curious to see if you will be able to get it for MSRP.
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In reply to MarathonAg12 • 11:32a, 10/14/22
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MarathonAg12 said:
Soon
nice...let us know what you think. going to likely pull the trigger after some liquid courage tonight. dunno why I've been on the fence about it, seems like a no brainer at the price point
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3:08p, 10/14/22
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I finally have something to contribute to this thread. My previous watch history was to buy a nice-looking Fossil watch and wear it daily for about six or seven years until it started looking beat up enough to replace. My current watch was getting to that point, so I decided that I should get a new watch for my 40th birthday A few months ago I opened up this gigantic watch thread to see what it was about. I was plunged into a subculture that I previously had no idea existed. This thread along with tons of Youtube videos have been very educational.

I have too many kids to spend that much money on a watch, so I settled on a Hamilton Khaki Field watch. I liked the history of the brand, and this watch seems to be versatile and able to dress it up or down with different bands, depending on the occasion. Maybe in the future I will add a dive watch to my collection, but other than that I will just have to look at all the pretty pictures.

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3:12p, 10/14/22
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Really like this new offering from Nomos.
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In reply to jamesf • 3:12p, 10/14/22
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A great first step!
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In reply to aTm_bomb • 3:43p, 10/14/22
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aTm_bomb said:
Had been eyeing a black CW Aquitaine GMT and too good a deal to pass up. Usually, 1130 GBP but got it for 833GBP thanks to the discount. Comes to $925 USD. Will still get hit by customs but for much less. Nice catch!
Came today... digging it. Same model as my bronze but I really couldn't find anything else I liked as much in the same price range. Sapphire bezel is my jam apparently.

[img]<blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/L80iK5A"><a href="//imgur.com/L80iK5A">CW Fraternal Twins</a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script>[/img]

https://imgur.com/a/L80iK5A

(can't get IMGUR to embed for some reason, I.AM.OLD.)
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In reply to AgEng06 • 3:45p, 10/14/22
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If anyone here was going to do it, you were my pick.

Curious to see if you will be able to get it for MSRP.


I think I will be able to get it for MSRP, the tag heuer special editions don't ever seem to sell out, especially for a $26k watch, even if it's a tourbillon
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In reply to jamesf • 3:46p, 10/14/22
Congratulations, and your priorities are in the right place. I would trade my entire watch collection to have more kiddos.
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