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Old 6 December 2019, 11:13 PM   #1
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Two watches that mean so much to me, let's talk more about this

Wasn't sure which subforum to go for


The 15202 is a watch I treated myself to a few years ago after my father died... One thing he said literally on his deathbed, was that he wished he hadn't been quite so frugal and had enjoyed himself a bit more when he had the chance... He always wanted a certain car or tool but never bought it because it seemed too extravagant. Although he provided well for us - it must have been deflating to be literally dying and feeling the regret of things he couldn't do anything about now!

It all made me realize that you do have to prioritize the important parts of life, but you should also allow yourself a treat along the way... With that I pretty much emptied my then bank account, on the watch I'd been fantasising about for years - and I felt I'd had his blessings, even tho he wasn't around to say so.



The 5524
I recently bought myself, as it was always so hard to get hold of until recently... It was a premium piece after it came out. But it had Caught my eye and I never forgot about it.

After I eventually passed my pilot license, my life long aspiration - it too became available, even at prices under retail... So I bought one



Whenever I wear either of these watches I always feel a blanket of comfort- from the ecclectic lessons from dad, or from the sense of achievement in being a pilot : And all augmented by celebrating the memory's or achiements, with the purchase of the watches I'm passionate about



Please share some stories associated with your favourite pieces...

We need to remember our watches this way more , it's all become about - assets and liabilities here over the last few years....
Watches are our coveted passions, capable of holding emotions and memory, our history and our journeys
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Old 7 December 2019, 12:17 AM   #2
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Great story! I agree, and have similar memories, only with a Rolex not PP. I regrettably sold my first 16610 years ago. I still have pictures up of when my kids were born...me in scrubs in the delivery room and holding them when first born, the subsequent parties, life journey/experiences...I had, and that watch is in the pictures. Several pics of those experiences with that watch on my wrist remind me of happy, simpler times. TRF wasn’t a thought, chasing hot watches, worrying about scratches, dings, etc...
I can’t get that watch back, but it makes me realize what you’re talking about. I’m headed towards dumping all but a couple and wearing the sh** out of them without a care, and passing them down with my kids remembering ...dads watch...
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Old 7 December 2019, 02:37 AM   #3
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To the O/P - what a great great post. I know exactly the sentiment behind it.
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Old 7 December 2019, 02:54 AM   #4
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Great Post man...100% appreciate where you coming from
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Old 7 December 2019, 02:59 AM   #5
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Nice post to remind us how much these watches mean to us (not from monetary standpoint but emotional). I can relate to your story. My father saved up and treated himself to a YG DD. When he passed, I bought a DD and it always remind me of him.
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Old 7 December 2019, 03:03 AM   #6
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That's exactly what a smart watch cant do and that is invoke an emotion. As JC Biver said if you own a watch to tell the time then you are wasting your time...you buy a watch to look at, to admire and for it to invoke an emotion
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Old 7 December 2019, 03:29 AM   #7
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I met my wife 6 years ago, and instantly hit it off with her father. We ended up forming as close of a relationship that a son-in-law/father-in-law could ask for. We'd sit around the kitchen table looking at watches wanted to buy, sharing the watches we already owned, and just lusting over this hobby in general. He owned a few pieces, IWC, Breitling as he had a pilot's license as well, and the rose gold yachtmaster on oysterflex.

We got married in August of 2018 and as a wedding gift, he presented me with the Batman on oyster bracelet. I'm not sure if I was more stunned or appreciative, but regardless, I was over the moon. I think seeing the joy it brought me might have made him as happy as marrying his daughter did! Unfortunately he lost his battle with cancer about a month ago.

I've put together a nice collection in my 5 years of collecting (15202, 5712, hulk, 16550 cream rail dial expII, speedy pro) but none of them carry the sentimental value that the batman has. I put it on and it brings so much joy and comfort knowing who it came from. To me, that is what this hobby is all about. Not about the flip, the quick buck, or the "look at me and the watches I have." My other pieces for the most part represent milestones in life/career, and they still carry sentimental value, but nothing like the Batman from my late father-in-law. Brings a tear to the eye to share the story as I'm sitting here typing and reminiscing. In case he's up there watching me post this, just want to say thanks again :)
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Old 7 December 2019, 03:53 AM   #8
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I like being a dragon and having treasure/loot to sit on. As Morgan King once said "Life is short, eat dessert first".

Don't overextend yourself, but enjoy yourself. If you buy em at the right price, they won't lose much value.
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Old 7 December 2019, 04:24 AM   #9
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Great story! I agree, and have similar memories, only with a Rolex not PP. I regrettably sold my first 16610 years ago. I still have pictures up of when my kids were born...me in scrubs in the delivery room and holding them when first born, the subsequent parties, life journey/experiences...I had, and that watch is in the pictures. Several pics of those experiences with that watch on my wrist remind me of happy, simpler times. TRF wasn’t a thought, chasing hot watches, worrying about scratches, dings, etc...
I can’t get that watch back, but it makes me realize what you’re talking about. I’m headed towards dumping all but a couple and wearing the sh** out of them without a care, and passing them down with my kids remembering ...dads watch...





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Old 7 December 2019, 07:45 AM   #10
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Great post! Love hearing the stories behind the watches. I have two that will get passed on to my kids. One is a complete set birth year vintage 1675 all-red which took me a year to find; the other, a 15300 Royal Oak from the year I met my wife that simply makes me smile every time I look at it. All my other watches are just a hobby.

I had sold a blue 5711 a few years back because at the time it simply didn't make me smile. Now I'm looking to get another PP and waiting for one to sing to me. So far, I'm kind of all over the place playing the dating game looking at the 5235, 5396, 5130, 5170, 5205, 5167, 5960, 5524, and the ever divisive 5522.
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Old 7 December 2019, 09:49 AM   #11
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That's exactly what a smart watch cant do and that is invoke an emotion. As JC Biver said if you own a watch to tell the time then you are wasting your time...you buy a watch to look at, to admire and for it to invoke an emotion
He also said a watch was a good way of communicating who you are and something of your personality without using words, he has good emotional intelligence and is clearly a people person.
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Old 7 December 2019, 09:54 AM   #12
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Great post. To be honest I don't really ascribe sentimental value to material goods in general but I can totally understand why one would. That is a great pair!
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Old 7 December 2019, 10:12 AM   #13
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Thanks very much for sharing this story. Goes to show that it’s not always “just a watch.”
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Old 7 December 2019, 10:53 AM   #14
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Well said OP. Many special pieces that have meaning on my end as well.
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Old 7 December 2019, 01:22 PM   #15
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nice post. everything is about balance.
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Old 7 December 2019, 03:13 PM   #16
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Great pieces! Just got myself the Pilot Travel Time 7234A too! A very useful feature ��
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Old 7 December 2019, 11:16 PM   #17
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Loved reading your post - thank you!
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Old 9 December 2019, 11:52 AM   #18
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Thanks, man. Well done.
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Old 9 December 2019, 04:13 PM   #19
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Old 9 December 2019, 04:53 PM   #20
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A nice story Busyboy.

The small decisions we make every day change the future.

Had your dad enjoyed himself more when he was younger you may not have been around to post this story today.

He made the best decisions for his family.

I have never sold or traded a watch and still have my 21st birthday present from my late mum and dad. A 1969 Roamer Mustang.

I inherited my dads only watch, a Seiko quartz.

The Seiko and the Roamer are the two most special watches I own.

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Old 10 December 2019, 12:07 AM   #21
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Great post! Thank you for sharing your story!
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Old 12 December 2019, 06:21 PM   #22
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I inherited my fathers much loved DD he wore everyday for 30 years. If you look at pictures of him you see his DD. Very special !
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