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ErikR · 1 August 2012, 02:23 AM

1. Rolex Sub 116610LN.
Bought this one brand new in June 2012. Took me about a month to find all the little protective plastic parts. Not much was left uncovered end even inside the bracelet som pieces of plastic where hidden. Ive always had this feeling about Rolex was for the newly rich and it was an overpriced piece in general. And here i am. With a rolex. And i love it. What a piece.

2. Grand Seiko SBGR023.
Ive always been fascinated by the Grand Seiko history from the 60's where Seiko decided to make a superior watch and rising up to challenge the swiss. Seiko had always been known to produce cheap decent watches, but ultimately inferior to the swiss. I like the fighting spirit at Seiko. Even though this is a newer 2009-piece it still has that special Grand Seiko build quality and it reminds me about its provenance and history. I really like it but its 37mm is starting to feel a tad small. Might have to switch it for an 36000bhp manual wid - think that one is 41mm?

3. Omega Seamaster 200m "SHOM" 166.0177 (Watchco)
WOW! I just fell in love this first time i saw it. What a ridiculous case with all these sharp angles! Still, it just mesmerizes me. When watchco started going nuts and putting entire inventory for sale at Ebay with deep discounts i snap-instant second-bought it. It originally came with the ploprofhands but I sourced original hands and had my watchmaker change them. Looks more "correct". Even with the abnormal case it wears very good.

4. Omega seamaster 300m 166.0324 (Watchco)
Again, as an older Omega diver, i fell in love. Again. I cant really put it in words, but the design just appeals to me. No wonder Omega almost makes the 300m identical today. Sometimes a simple design just becomes legendary i guess, like submariner, nautilus and royal oak. I wears really well and feels super comfertable on the wrist.

5.Bulova Precisionist 96B129
Quartz? Damn right. Swinging 8 times faster than normal quartz (262khz vs 32khz) and continuis sweeping seconds hand that guarantees 10sec/year accracy (Breitling superquartz league). Crazy curved glass/case makes a, well, crazy but fun watch. Cheap beater with no really soul.

Blue Owl · 1 August 2012, 02:27 AM

Nice collection you have there, Erik.

....,And congrats on your new 116610LN.

TSW · 1 August 2012, 05:20 AM

Congrats!

mjclark32 · 1 August 2012, 06:29 AM

Very nice!

Chipmunk · 1 August 2012, 06:36 AM

Congrats!

poeblota · 7 August 2012, 07:45 PM

Beautiful

Cru Jones · 8 August 2012, 01:49 AM

slowhand100ca · 8 August 2012, 02:07 AM

The sub and the seamaster (second one ) are my faves. Good on you though. Watches can be just like an addictive drug- but at least with expensive watches, the cost is less. Really it is.

Psmith · 8 August 2012, 03:03 AM

Nice collection

FeelingTheBlues · 8 August 2012, 09:12 PM

Beautiful collection Erik! I love the Bulova and the GS!

RudeMood · 12 August 2012, 01:30 AM

When did the subs come with a glass case back?

thepieman1918 · 1 September 2012, 09:11 PM

Yeah... Where did you get the glass/plastic clear back for your Rolex Sub 116610LN?

Looks lovely!

aboen · 2 September 2012, 07:36 AM

Good stuff

nick c · 2 September 2012, 10:41 PM

good job

Art 1 · 2 September 2012, 10:48 PM

Nice collection.

cuestick · 24 September 2012, 09:49 PM

Pure watch porn.

Super collection thanks for sharing.

Frogman4me · 25 September 2012, 08:26 AM

Very well balanced collection, I like the GS the best :)

mwasheikh · 25 September 2012, 10:38 AM

I agree such a diverse collection understated class on some pieces and then some iconic pieces love it good!

sea-dweller · 27 September 2012, 01:28 AM

Nice collection!

Rebel · 27 September 2012, 02:03 AM

Some very nice pieces.

h999r · 27 September 2012, 04:56 AM

Very nice !

incontrol · 27 September 2012, 05:33 AM

Great collection! I love the GS but if the size bothers you go for a GS Chrono! That should give you a fully rounded collection!

Sent from Kevin's IPhone

Porsche-ah · 1 October 2012, 12:54 AM

Great collection!

I love the Thomas Preik sapphire caseback on your Rolex!

I have the same on my Daytona

Sam Philip · 4 October 2012, 03:33 PM

Very nice collection

eric23 · 13 October 2012, 01:11 AM

Great Photos!

1 August 2012, 02:23 AM	#1
ErikR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 32	My collection: slowly increasing 1. Rolex Sub 116610LN. Bought this one brand new in June 2012. Took me about a month to find all the little protective plastic parts. Not much was left uncovered end even inside the bracelet som pieces of plastic where hidden. Ive always had this feeling about Rolex was for the newly rich and it was an overpriced piece in general. And here i am. With a rolex. And i love it. What a piece. 2. Grand Seiko SBGR023. Ive always been fascinated by the Grand Seiko history from the 60's where Seiko decided to make a superior watch and rising up to challenge the swiss. Seiko had always been known to produce cheap decent watches, but ultimately inferior to the swiss. I like the fighting spirit at Seiko. Even though this is a newer 2009-piece it still has that special Grand Seiko build quality and it reminds me about its provenance and history. I really like it but its 37mm is starting to feel a tad small. Might have to switch it for an 36000bhp manual wid - think that one is 41mm? 3. Omega Seamaster 200m "SHOM" 166.0177 (Watchco) WOW! I just fell in love this first time i saw it. What a ridiculous case with all these sharp angles! Still, it just mesmerizes me. When watchco started going nuts and putting entire inventory for sale at Ebay with deep discounts i snap-instant second-bought it. It originally came with the ploprofhands but I sourced original hands and had my watchmaker change them. Looks more "correct". Even with the abnormal case it wears very good. 4. Omega seamaster 300m 166.0324 (Watchco) Again, as an older Omega diver, i fell in love. Again. I cant really put it in words, but the design just appeals to me. No wonder Omega almost makes the 300m identical today. Sometimes a simple design just becomes legendary i guess, like submariner, nautilus and royal oak. I wears really well and feels super comfertable on the wrist. 5.Bulova Precisionist 96B129 Quartz? Damn right. Swinging 8 times faster than normal quartz (262khz vs 32khz) and continuis sweeping seconds hand that guarantees 10sec/year accracy (Breitling superquartz league). Crazy curved glass/case makes a, well, crazy but fun watch. Cheap beater with no really soul. __________________ my collection so far

1 August 2012, 05:20 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 August 2012, 06:29 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Very nice! __________________

1 August 2012, 06:36 AM	#5
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congrats! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

7 August 2012, 07:45 PM	#6
poeblota Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Popovo Watch: Panerai,omega,tag Posts: 20	collection Beautiful

1 August 2012, 02:27 AM	#2
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	Nice collection you have there, Erik. ....,And congrats on your new 116610LN.

8 August 2012, 01:49 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,471

8 August 2012, 02:07 AM	#8
slowhand100ca Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Barrie, Canada Watch: DJ 16014 W 18k Posts: 46	The sub and the seamaster (second one ) are my faves. Good on you though. Watches can be just like an addictive drug- but at least with expensive watches, the cost is less. Really it is.

8 August 2012, 03:03 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice collection __________________

8 August 2012, 09:12 PM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Beautiful collection Erik! I love the Bulova and the GS! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

12 August 2012, 01:30 AM	#11
RudeMood Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 40	When did the subs come with a glass case back?

1 September 2012, 09:11 PM	#12
thepieman1918 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 23	Yeah... Where did you get the glass/plastic clear back for your Rolex Sub 116610LN? Looks lovely!

2 September 2012, 07:36 AM	#13
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Good stuff

2 September 2012, 10:41 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	good job

2 September 2012, 10:48 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice collection.

24 September 2012, 09:49 PM	#16
cuestick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisville,Ky. Posts: 5	Pure watch porn. Super collection thanks for sharing.

25 September 2012, 08:26 AM	#17
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Very well balanced collection, I like the GS the best :)

25 September 2012, 10:38 AM	#18
mwasheikh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SAN JOSE Posts: 188	I agree such a diverse collection understated class on some pieces and then some iconic pieces love it good!

27 September 2012, 01:28 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice collection!

27 September 2012, 02:03 AM	#20
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	Some very nice pieces. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

27 September 2012, 04:56 AM	#21
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Very nice !

27 September 2012, 05:33 AM	#22
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Great collection! I love the GS but if the size bothers you go for a GS Chrono! That should give you a fully rounded collection! Sent from Kevin's IPhone __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

1 October 2012, 12:54 AM	#23
Porsche-ah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pierre Location: Toronto Watch: and learn! Posts: 155	Great collection! I love the Thomas Preik sapphire caseback on your Rolex! I have the same on my Daytona

4 October 2012, 03:33 PM	#24
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Very nice collection

13 October 2012, 01:11 AM	#25
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Great Photos!

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