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Old 29 January 2017, 01:51 AM   #61
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I wouldn't say I've ever gotten "out" of the hobby but my interest can sometimes rise and fall. One year I will be all about it and another watch fatigue will set in. Believe me, there are days when I think "I mean, I could probably just be happy with my Speedy Pro."

I think that's totally normal though. It also makes it all the more thrilling when I get back into the game. Usually it's for the best too - when I try on a watch and it really sings to me, the passion comes roaring back, and I know that type of visceral reaction means I will be happy about the purchase for a long time.

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Old 29 January 2017, 01:51 AM   #62
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I used to think my photography hobby was expensive until I got into watches. Thank goodness I am not a car guy. My wife tells me I should buy a nicer car though..
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Old 29 January 2017, 04:06 AM   #63
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The red is the 488.



Im wearing my 5905. Thinking to consolidate to 2 watches- 5524 and 5270. then dump the rest into cars.


I like the idea of consolidating, although you may miss having a platinum PP now that you have one.
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Old 29 January 2017, 06:25 AM   #64
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Amazing, I tried to find one for sale, the 488, and on 9 that I found the one with the most mileage was 7000 km but most of them were around 1500-3000, if you buy it I would expect to ride it a lot, I get that you won't ride it every day, but such low I wouldn't have expected, I think if I had such car I would spend my weekends driving and picking up girls, oh crap I am married
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Old 29 January 2017, 10:50 AM   #65
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I like the idea of consolidating, although you may miss having a platinum PP now that you have one.
Damn you! I was just mentally ready with my idea of consolidation and you are right. I love the 5905 platinum. Back to the drawing board.




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Amazing, I tried to find one for sale, the 488, and on 9 that I found the one with the most mileage was 7000 km but most of them were around 1500-3000, if you buy it I would expect to ride it a lot, I get that you won't ride it every day, but such low I wouldn't have expected, I think if I had such car I would spend my weekends driving and picking up girls, oh crap I am married
I bought mine with about 1000 miles. Enjoying the car immensely.
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Old 29 January 2017, 02:14 PM   #66
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There is no place in the NE to run this beautiful car. So a Patek is for me!




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Old 29 January 2017, 04:30 PM   #67
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Damn you! I was just mentally ready with my idea of consolidation and you are right. I love the 5905 platinum. Back to the drawing board.


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Old 29 January 2017, 10:20 PM   #68
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I bought mine with about 1000 miles. Enjoying the car immensely.
Yeah that's what I saw, around 1500km. I think I would keep both cars, they are awesome, and keep the watches, not sure a Maclaren would add something, the SLS is awesome and the 488 also, ok I would add a Shelby to be honest if I was into cars, that would be a dream trio car for me there, love Shelbys
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Old 30 January 2017, 12:53 AM   #69
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You guys are lucky that you can enjoy sports cars in this modern world.
Here is a mess....traffic, fines, speed limits etc....
Is worst having a nice sport cart than a comfy commuting one.

I lost my licence for 35 kmh more than the speed limit... How can you deal with a supercar ?

Girls and watches are just enough for me.

Btw, beautiful Ferrari and Porsche!!!
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Old 30 January 2017, 02:24 AM   #70
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Roads here in Scottsdale are fantastic. Minimal traffic. Great for driving.
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Old 30 January 2017, 03:52 AM   #71
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There is no place in the NE to run this beautiful car. So a Patek is for me!




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That's not true. NJMP, LRP, WGI, etc, etc.
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Old 30 January 2017, 07:22 AM   #72
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Great thread Guys - cars and watches, doesn't get much better than that


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Old 30 January 2017, 07:17 PM   #73
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No car in the world comes close to it. And it's pretty subtle to 99 percent of the outside world.




WOW!! I absolutely LOVE Singer - saw one at Goodwood last year and even in a field of super/hyper cars it just stands out...period.

For my money, I'd have a Singer and 458 Speciale - auto nirvana!
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Old 31 January 2017, 04:47 AM   #74
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No car in the world comes close to it. And it's pretty subtle to 99 percent of the outside world.




That's my dream car, you are a lucky man! Good colour as well.
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Old 31 January 2017, 06:29 AM   #75
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I could understand adding a Bentley or Range Rover for long journeys with the family but I can't understand adding a McLaren.


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Old 31 January 2017, 05:14 PM   #76
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Roads here in Scottsdale are fantastic. Minimal traffic. Great for driving.
Yeah but at what speeds? These kind of cars are made to go really fast, at least 150mph, I couldn't hold the limits even close if I had one like that, even on my =harley I have a hard time not speeding


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I could understand adding a Bentley or Range Rover for long journeys with the family but I can't understand adding a McLaren.

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I agree, or add a Shelby, now those are awesome cars and different enough from the 2 you have, while the Maclaren is too close IMO to what you have
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Old 1 February 2017, 07:07 AM   #77
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Keep the watches. Cars are awesome but in terms of value you just get smoked. I bought a Ferrari several years ago and its now worth about half. Keep the Ferrari and find a way to be happy with it. Also a Maclaren will get absolutely crushed when you drive it off the lot. They are like Aston's. If you are going the car route its like watches....there are two. Porsches and Ferrari. Just like Rolex & PP for watches. Good luck and a great prob to have!!!
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Old 1 February 2017, 11:30 AM   #78
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Don't have the car bug, but over the last year I've gotten really comfortable with my collection, and a few months ago a watch of mine sold that had been on consignment for a while I put the funds to another hobby, fine wood working. I was thinking about getting another Patek, and although I still love watches, just felt excessive to get another watch and outfit a shop.

As an aside, tried leasing a sports car, absolutely hated it, Big Lexus SUV for me.
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Old 1 February 2017, 11:59 AM   #79
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Nice Singer. For me, cars > watches. Watches are such an adrenaline rush.... said no one ever.
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Old 1 February 2017, 12:13 PM   #80
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Watches are such an adrenaline rush.... said no one ever.
Absolutely true. Dump the jewelry and get the ride.
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Old 1 February 2017, 12:20 PM   #81
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Absolutely true. Dump the jewelry and get the ride.
Love my watches and variety is the spice of life but if I had to choose, I'd have a harder time parting with my cars. Probably has something to do with the fact that watch collecting is still a relatively new hobby for me.
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Old 1 February 2017, 01:57 PM   #82
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Recognize the Porsche from the Bucks County Exotics Cars and Coffee I attend.
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Old 3 February 2017, 10:34 AM   #83
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Recognize the Porsche from the Bucks County Exotics Cars and Coffee I attend.
The original owner was located there, and through a strange series of events...I ended up with the keys haha.
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Old 18 February 2017, 02:08 AM   #84
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Fun day at the local car show


And this is how I now roll in the garage:



Adding a 5270r in the future to this would just be heaven on earth!



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Old 18 February 2017, 11:12 AM   #85
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Old 19 February 2017, 03:01 AM   #86
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Would love to enjoy a sporty car, really had fun driving the Alfa 4C. But I live in Europe and the middle east now and it's a no-go. So watches it is. My other hobbies are photography and astronomy, both relatively low-maintenance. I also get the itch every few months to strip down to one or two watches, probably an explorer or 5711, but it never pans out. Maybe one day, but I'm enjoying the journey now...
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Old 19 February 2017, 06:24 AM   #87
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Freakin' cool, but the fear of hydraulic failure would likely keep me awake at night.



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Old 19 February 2017, 10:22 AM   #88
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Hydraulic failure not possible because there is a physical latch that the lift locks into. Every 8-10 inches there is a latch where the lift clips so if motor
Fails, nothing happens.
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Old 20 February 2017, 01:45 AM   #89
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Hydraulic failure not possible because there is a physical latch that the lift locks into. Every 8-10 inches there is a latch where the lift clips so if motor
Fails, nothing happens.
I was going to say lol pretty sure that's not how it works
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I was going to say lol pretty sure that's not how it works
Not following what you are saying.
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