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Old 31 July 2021, 05:48 PM   #1
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I’ve loved watches since I was little and always bought various digital watches as a kid and later quartz mechanical ones.
I joined TRF nearly 7 years ago with a couple of vintage pieces and tt Submariner and what changes there’s been; both in the market place and my feelings towards watches I own.
Firstly I’m glad about all the watches I’ve owned and sold and have no regrets. The most underwhelming piece was a 16610 and if I could have one of them back it would be a 1665 (which got too valuable to wear comfortably).
Just prior to the first lockdown, my last Rolex went to fund a late tritium Speedmaster and during those lockdowns, I really started to look at my small collection. Out went a Panerai 233 to fund a watch I lusted after in the 90s; a Franck Muller Master Calendar, and then a Seamaster 300 for an early Panerai Base as I missed having a Panerai, but not the complications. The Speedmaster is staying!
So, here, finally I feel I’ve got it covered (for now); Dress, Vintage, Daily. There’s also a couple of G-Shocks for gardening/car washing.
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Old 31 July 2021, 08:59 PM   #2
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Very nice! I’m a fan of your FM.
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Old 31 July 2021, 09:53 PM   #3
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Nice watches. I also like FM early on. I have never owned one but maybe one day if I can come across one in person that works for me.
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Old 1 August 2021, 06:14 PM   #4
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Very nice! I’m a fan of your FM.
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Nice watches. I also like FM early on. I have never owned one but maybe one day if I can come across one in person that works for me.
A bit like Panerai, you need to try them. I’ve had 2 larger models from the 888x range. Very comfortable with the curved case but too big now. This 6850 model is just right for slipping under a shirt sleeve, has fantastic complications and the best bit is a 20k watch for a quarter of that!
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Old 2 August 2021, 01:56 AM   #5
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Very nice. Shows a collection of man who knows what he wants & likes.
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Old 2 August 2021, 04:33 AM   #6
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Very nice. Shows a collection of man who knows what he wants & likes.
This week
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Great trio, there is nothing like the journey and fun of maturing your tastes and fine tuning your collection as you go.

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Love that Franck Muller! Is that white gold?
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Really nice collection, diverse and cool.
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Love that Franck Muller! Is that white gold?
No, it’s stainless steel, but it would be superb in gold.
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Really nice collection, diverse and cool.
Thank you so much
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