…so how has your collection changed in 2023?

[harvey]

Some lovely references being added!

[sawhornsoff]

I added a 126515 Daytona OF sundust

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by train-time

2023 has seen a monumental change in my nearly thirty year watch journey. Ended 2022 with ten watches, ended 2023 with zero watches and ended the journey. Sold all my watches, extra straps and clasps, and disposed of all the catalogs, magazines, and print paraphernalia in the recycling bin last week. It's all over and I am moving on!

Well done. I would have kept one watch though.

[Mr Ben]

Nothing in, nothing out in 2023 - AD phoned once to tell me they still had me in mind - trade in value offered was poor and secondary market price still high on the one quote I got so no buying or selling.

One watch serviced, a new leather watch roll and that was it for the year so minimal spend. With prices coming down, I expect 2024 to be more interesting.

[peptide45]

Decided I wanted a Rolex for 2023 to mark a significant financial milestone... Still waiting... But, the watch bug has bitten. Added BB58, Hamilton Khaki Auto, Gshock Casioak and a Timex Snoopy. It's been a fun year for me getting into the hobby.

[noshake]

nada, still waiting on a Daytona.

[peptide45]

Originally Posted by peptide45

Decided I wanted a Rolex for 2023 to mark a significant financial milestone... Still waiting... But, the watch bug has bitten. Added BB58, Hamilton Khaki Auto, Gshock Casioak and a Timex Snoopy. It's been a fun year for me getting into the hobby.

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[JimSnyder]

It stopped growing

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by train-time

2023 has seen a monumental change in my nearly thirty year watch journey. Ended 2022 with ten watches, ended 2023 with zero watches and ended the journey. Sold all my watches, extra straps and clasps, and disposed of all the catalogs, magazines, and print paraphernalia in the recycling bin last week. It's all over and I am moving on!

Wow! Would never imagine you selling them all. Any particular reason and are you content with your decision? I can see parting with the majority of my collection but never getting rid of them all.

[CHIZ]

Trying to be a one watch guy, so I got rid of my Omega Seamaster 300 and my GMT 116710LN . Those 2 will be replaced by the SD43. Fingers crossed.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I consolidated down to three nice watches in 2023.

I’ve long been considering this move and finally decided to get off the fence. So far so good

I feel we need a definition of "nice watches" for context my friend

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I feel we need a definition of "nice watches" for context my friend

He's got an Ed White, BLRO, and a 12 series Sub. Great combination

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I feel we need a definition of "nice watches" for context my friend

I landed on: 321, BLRO and Submariner. These three are wearable, and more importantly (to me) they are nicely done modern iterations of classic references


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by EEpro

He's got an Ed White, BLRO, and a 12 series Sub. Great combination

Yes, I know. And I agree - fantastc 3.

What I mean is where's the cut off as I know Brian has other watches

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I landed on: 321, BLRO and Submariner. These three are wearable, and more importantly (to me) they are nicely done modern iterations of classic references


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Yes indeed, but how many other "not so nice" watches do you have ?

I guess could would say I'm down to 5 (depending on the definition of "nice")

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Yes indeed, but how many other "not so nice" watches do you have ?

I guess could would say I'm down to 5 (depending on the definition of "nice")

I was at 5 and it honestly made my head hurt … I could never really justify owning them all at once and just decided maybe 3 is the right number (for me). We’ll see if it sticks


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I was at 5 and it honestly made my head hurt … I could never really justify owning them all at once and just decided maybe 3 is the right number (for me). We’ll see if it sticks


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I'm at 19. Tried the same. Picked out the ones that I didn't love or had sentimental value to move on

They totalled 3 Combined value under $1000.

Gave up that plan and put them back

[rob]

Bought a DSSD-JC, bought my wife a YM-37, and Son-In-Law a ND-Sub. Have my name on the list for others, we will see what 2024 has in store :-)

[TudorDXB]

I finally managed to go on a consolidation drive. Got ride of 2 Omega Seamasters (black and green), Tudor Pelagos 39, Tudor Black Bay 39, Tudor Black Bay Burgundy (new one), Breitling Navitimer, Rolex Datejust 41 (two tone), Rolex Yachtmaster 40, Rolex Explorer 40.

I now have a streamlined collection:
1) Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Motif fluted bezel
2) Rolex Submariner
3) Rolex GMT Master II (Batman)
4) Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
5) Panerai Luminor Marina PAM1392

Might get rid of Panerai in 2024 for another Rolex Datejust 41.

[marmite2005]

Added a 126234 DJ with mint dial and a JLC Reverso Classique.

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[subprimero]

As I have a one in and one out rule, I traded a Reverso medium plus cash for a Patek 5127G.

[THE_FOOT]

[Watchesnguitars]

It was the year of silver dials for me.. OP41 silver dial, and Day Date 40 Silver dial broken Roman numerals added to the collection this year.. Next up hopefully is a submariner no date in the spring for my birthday... Fingers crossed...

[Dave O]

These are my four additions in 2023, in order of purchase...

[SLMinATX]

Added a Tudor Black Bay Chrono panda dial and a G-Shock 40th Anniversary edition.

No subtractions.

[IFlyPlanes]

I know I posted a few days ago but the collection continues to change.

Got the Snoopy yesterday!

[faimag]

I added a 16610LV. Oldie but goodie!

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by IFlyPlanes

I know I posted a few days ago but the collection continues to change.

Got the Snoopy yesterday!

Congrats on the Snoopy!

I just got mine on Friday…haven’t taken it off.

[IFlyPlanes]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Congrats on the Snoopy!

I just got mine on Friday…haven’t taken it off.

Congrats! I'm going to put my sapphire bracelet on it and put a nato on the sapphire. I love the look of the nylon strap but I don't want to gunk it up.

[jbsmith]

Added: PP, AP, VTNR, DD40, and Snoopy

Sold to a good home: Cartier Santos xl chrono and Rolex SS YMII

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