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gwozhog · 30 November 2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Mike Wood!

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

I'm pretty sure he has more Subs than I have underpants.

Frogman4me · 30 November 2012, 11:05 PM

Mike Wood for sure! And his are the ones that are all worth collecting!

I am good with my five, which is more than enough :)

financeman · 30 November 2012, 11:08 PM

I am in awe. That is an awesome collection. Maybe one day I will get up to his collection. Very impressive.
I just got bitten by the sub big hard so I only have three but am in the works for another. The goal is to have 8 by this time next year.
I agree, if you have to ask why we want so many of the "same" watch, then you will never understand. Lol

nick c · 30 November 2012, 11:09 PM

Wow so many

mjclark32 · 30 November 2012, 11:13 PM

Mike Wood FTW

kilyung · 1 December 2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Mike Wood!

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

And that's just the Subs!

apeogre · 1 December 2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

Sooooo boring!

RolexDivers · 1 December 2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by apeogre

Sooooo boring!

Well, Mike seems to be a sub guy. Yes, they all look the same from far but have subtle diffeences. I have noticed that people either love variety or they do what Mike does, concentrate on a single model. I am like Mike: can't have enough divers and divers are the only models that I want...

I am surprised to see that Mike has no TT subs .... hmmm....

jay1988 · 1 December 2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RGonzalez328

Why would someone own so many of the same looking watch?

I agree in principle but as a Sub owner, I can also sort of understand.

Some people like continuity, whereas others like variety.

He could sell 90% of those Subs and probably pick up a few really nice Pateks and an AP or two. I'm pretty sure he knows that but he's decided to stick to it.

It's a fantastic collection either way.

apeogre · 1 December 2012, 01:24 AM

Yes, there are subtle differences. I'm not saying a Comex or Milsub wouldn't be awesome, because I'd love to have one. But having a 5517 or 5514 wouldn't be really awesome. However, I like variety. 65 sub's with the only difference being the hands or "Comex" on the face would bore me, assuming I had the money to afford a dozen comex subs.

eric23 · 1 December 2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Mike Wood!

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

Yes, I think he is the winner

RolexDivers · 1 December 2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

....
He could sell 90% of those Subs and probably pick up a few really nice Pateks and an AP or two.

I think if he sells 90% of his collection, he can pick up a house on the beach!

RGonzalez328 · 1 December 2012, 08:00 AM

Can someone explain the subtle differences? Like year made? One has a date and other doesnt? I understand different color but they all look alike to me...

How · 1 December 2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Mike Wood!

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

From what I can count on that photo... 60!!! Jee-zus!!!

John in MA · 1 December 2012, 08:28 AM

I love that photo of Mike's.

I currently have 5. Two snowflakes aren't pictured.

1973 9411
1976/77 1680
1979 9411 (not pictured)
1980 9401 (not pictured)
1984 16800

RolexDivers · 1 December 2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by John in MA

I love that photo of Mike's.

I currently have 5. Two snowflakes aren't pictured.
(not pictured

The 2nd from left does not look like a sub

apeogre · 1 December 2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

The 2nd from left does not look like a sub

Look at the picture again and read the post again. You'll figure it out.

brkanand · 1 December 2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

This lucky owner has a few...

Don't know who it is - pic has been on my computer for a few years

Is this Khalid's collection? - before he switched his loyality to PP?

Psmith · 1 December 2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by John in MA

I love that photo of Mike's.

I currently have 5. Two snowflakes aren't pictured.

1973 9411
1976/77 1680
1979 9411 (not pictured)
1980 9401 (not pictured)
1984 16800

Nice

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Originally Posted by brkanand

Is this Khalid's collection? - before he switched his loyality to PP?

I'm not sure... I think they belong (or belonged) to a US collector...

nauticajoe · 1 December 2012, 10:08 AM

....and I thought 3 was crazy.

macRam · 1 December 2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Grissom

Mike Wood!

Have I got a monopoly on Submariners...?

wow...Just wow!

Frogman4me · 1 December 2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

I agree in principle but as a Sub owner, I can also sort of understand.

Some people like continuity, whereas others like variety.

He could sell 90% of those Subs and probably pick up a few really nice Pateks and an AP or two. I'm pretty sure he knows that but he's decided to stick to it.

It's a fantastic collection either way.

You do realize most of those subs are 80k-130k a piece right? The watches in the photo are all vintage and are far from common subs, some of the rarest example on earth are in his collection.

Rags · 1 December 2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I'm pretty sure he has more Subs than I have underpants.

I count 60 Subs. Did I miss any?

AK797 · 1 December 2012, 08:14 PM

I was planning on getting three, but now I think Id rather have a GMT and an AP for some variety.

vette boy 52 · 1 December 2012, 08:40 PM

2 Sea Dwellers, 1 1680 Red Sub, and I 16610LV

jay1988 · 1 December 2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

You do realize most of those subs are 80k-130k a piece right? The watches in the photo are all vintage and are far from common subs, some of the rarest example on earth are in his collection.

I know the Comex and Mili subs go for about £50k but didn't know they were all in that range. I can't see if they are all Mili/Comex.

Do you know what a really nice patek costs ? Why are you asking me if I know how much they're worth ? My guess would be 3 million pounds at the most for the collection, I'm guessing less.

Patek Platinum world time £2.5million pounds
Patek Heures universelles £1.9million pounds
Patek 2499 first series £1.5million pounds

Maybe really nice wasn't the right phrase. What I meant was he could but some very high end Pateks with that money. You're talking like I've undervalued his subs but I think you've undervalued what some Pateks sell for.

There was a video of some guys at a watch auction when Mike Wood called his mili sub a "£55k watch" which is "$85k dollars" so I don't think "most" of those watches cost $130k. I also doubt they are all Mili and Comex subs. I'd estimate the value to be at just around £2 million pounds which isn't enough to even buy one of certain Pateks.

Frogman4me · 2 December 2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

I know the Comex and Mili subs go for about £50k but didn't know they were all in that range. I can't see if they are all Mili/Comex.

Do you know what a really nice patek costs ? Why are you asking me if I know how much they're worth ? My guess would be 3 million pounds at the most for the collection, I'm guessing less.

Patek Platinum world time £2.5million pounds
Patek Heures universelles £1.9million pounds
Patek 2499 first series £1.5million pounds

Maybe really nice wasn't the right phrase. What I meant was he could but some very high end Pateks with that money. You're talking like I've undervalued his subs but I think you've undervalued what some Pateks sell for.

There was a video of some guys at a watch auction when Mike Wood called his mili sub a "£55k watch" which is "$85k dollars" so I don't think "most" of those watches cost $130k. I also doubt they are all Mili and Comex subs. I'd estimate the value to be at just around £2 million pounds which isn't enough to even buy one of certain Pateks.

I think almost everyone here knows the value of Patek and wouldn't argue that they are at the top of the food chain but from my experience there are still many who do not know how valuable and exclusive vintage Rolex watches can be and this happens every time someone post up Mike Wood's vintage sub collection. Please check other threads to see for yourself.

When you use "very nice" I don't associate that with super exclusive ultra rare Pateks. All pateks are very nice and for 50-90k you can get what I would consider amazing time pieces from Patek. The models you made references to in order to clarify "very nice" are near top of the crop and not many people would ever get to see those watches in their lifetime. I don't know a WIS who would say simply those are just "very nice" watches.

There are tons of photos on MW sub collection, nothing is common there I assure you. He alone is the reason why majority of milsubs are in the UK.
As far as the video I hope we are not referring to Archie luxury. I guess I simply misunderstood the term "very nice" in this situation or why you chose those words. No harm.

RolexDivers · 2 December 2012, 01:09 AM

Pateks and Subs are like apples and pineapples .... different animals and can't compare the two ---

I did not know most subs in MW's collection were in the $80K+ range! WOW!!!

JVP · 2 December 2012, 01:12 AM

Not close to Mike Wood, but I have a Sub for every occasion.

RolexDivers · 2 December 2012, 01:15 AM

I am surprised to see no TT in MW's collection. Maybe he thinks that
TTs are not real subs? I mean the moment you put gold and color on the
watch, you have lost the purity and the spirit of the submariner.

30 November 2012, 11:08 PM	#33
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	I am in awe. That is an awesome collection. Maybe one day I will get up to his collection. Very impressive. I just got bitten by the sub big hard so I only have three but am in the works for another. The goal is to have 8 by this time next year. I agree, if you have to ask why we want so many of the "same" watch, then you will never understand. Lol __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

30 November 2012, 11:13 PM	#35
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Mike Wood FTW __________________

1 December 2012, 08:28 AM	#45
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	I love that photo of Mike's. I currently have 5. Two snowflakes aren't pictured. 1973 9411 1976/77 1680 1979 9411 (not pictured) 1980 9401 (not pictured) 1984 16800 __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

30 November 2012, 11:05 PM	#32
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Mike Wood for sure! And his are the ones that are all worth collecting! I am good with my five, which is more than enough :)

30 November 2012, 11:09 PM	#34
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Wow so many

1 December 2012, 01:24 AM	#40
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	Yes, there are subtle differences. I'm not saying a Comex or Milsub wouldn't be awesome, because I'd love to have one. But having a 5517 or 5514 wouldn't be really awesome. However, I like variety. 65 sub's with the only difference being the hands or "Comex" on the face would bore me, assuming I had the money to afford a dozen comex subs.

1 December 2012, 08:00 AM	#43
RGonzalez328 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 84	Can someone explain the subtle differences? Like year made? One has a date and other doesnt? I understand different color but they all look alike to me...

1 December 2012, 08:14 PM	#54
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	I was planning on getting three, but now I think Id rather have a GMT and an AP for some variety.

1 December 2012, 08:40 PM	#55
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 772	2 Sea Dwellers, 1 1680 Red Sub, and I 16610LV

2 December 2012, 01:09 AM	#58
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Pateks and Subs are like apples and pineapples .... different animals and can't compare the two --- I did not know most subs in MW's collection were in the $80K+ range! WOW!!!

2 December 2012, 01:15 AM	#60
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	I am surprised to see no TT in MW's collection. Maybe he thinks that TTs are not real subs? I mean the moment you put gold and color on the watch, you have lost the purity and the spirit of the submariner.

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