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I am thinking about a few changes in my watch collection this coming year:

Sell - Navitimer, Epos dive chrono, Omega Seamaster
Buy - Blackbird or maybe EM

What are you thinking about changing?

I'm far from being a collector so there's not a whole lot of pressure.

I'll definitely be hanging on to, and enjoying, my BB & SA. I have a new Tissot that's never been worn so I should be able to get back what I paid, and believe I will let that one go. As for my want list, I don't plan to be greedy this year so would settle for a Ball Trieste, G-Shock or something similar that can take come abuse, a Black croc strap of some sort for my BB, a good one or two watch winder, and the basics for tools. Yes no ling in the plans for 2010, that's not to say I wouldn't want one, but a Bentley probably won't be in the budget. If I can complete my simple list I will be pretty happy with that and maybe look at that Bentley in 2011.

Well after a bit of re-aligning my collection in the past 12 months, I'm quite happy with what I have. However, I also have a long list of 'requirements' too, mostly Breitling, a couple that are not!

Stef

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I never sell a watch that I haven't specifically bought to sell, so there won't be any departures - but probably a few additions.

My plan has been to buy a new watch for significant events in my life. I don't plan to ever sell any watch that I own. I have an Ebel from my 30th birthday, a Tissot from a family vacation in the carribean and a Breitling Navitimer and Tag Carrera from my 40th birthday. Before the end of the first quarter of 2010, I plan to buy a black SOH 46 on mesh with money I inherited from my mother. That will probably be it for 2010 for me. Although I do have a wish list...

Very interesting. I buy wristwatches that I enjoy and find interesting to wear everyday. But I never intend to keep them for more that a few years. Watches that I collect as investments (although mostly bad investments) are collectible railroad grade pocket watches such as the Hamilton 950 grade. Now , those are interesting watches.
On the other hand, I just pulled an old Bulova wristwatch out of the safe that I purchased new in 1972 for about $65.00 and wore regularly for about 5 years. Never cleaned, but, still keeps good time. I think I will have it cleaned this year and wear it again after over 30 years storage. It is a Caravelle automatic dive watch. Not worth anything, but it does have some sentimental value to me since this watch was bought before the quartz watches came to market cheap. Maybe I will add that to my New Years list.

Thinking about adding a super avenger, white dial with batons on a brown leather strap with clasp, and coincidentally the AD I dropped by yesterday had exactly that in stock. Now comes the hard part, need to get permission from the “boss”……….

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Steel Fish (Blue Dial)

I am sure if you buy her something at the same time, she will have no problem with your watch purchase!!!
i have a rolex deepsea on my wish list that may come by the allstar break, fingers crossed. but i wont be getting rid of anything.

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Emergency
Bentley GT
Chrono Colt
Avenger Skyland Blacksteel
Steinhart LE#9/15

I need to stop picking up straps for my 112. I also need to stop contemplating selling the 112 and buying a Rolex.

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Justin
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Now that sounds both lovely and unusual. I'd love to see some pics when you get it!

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For this coming year I think as far as watches go I will only be adding a croc strap for my 6.75. I have already bought three watches this year in the past six months. That's enough unless something really special catches my eye. More than any material possession I just want my family to be happy and healthy. Money and material things don't mean anything compared to that in my book. Anyway I wish everyone a happy and a healthy new years. Be safe and may you all hopefully smile a little more than last year. God's bless.

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Breitling Bentley 6.75
White Baton Super Avenger
Rolex DSSD

No problem, wife is back from Tokyo tomorrow, I'll let you know how I make out, figure I'd ask well she was still jet-lagged and see if I could sneak it by undetected..

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Steel Fish (Blue Dial)

I sold a couple of mine in '09, mainly to raise cash for DSLR's and lenses and intended to wait until early next year to buy an Emergency.

But then on Sunday I spotted an Avenger Seawolf Ti on Pro2 in the sale at a very good discount and had to have it Looks like the Emergency purchase will be delayed again

After I purchase my Breitling Chronomat BO1 in the next week, I think I will make one more purchase before the end of the year and that will be the Zenith El Primero Port Royal Pen. I dont think the partner will be happy though, shes not overly impressed with my wanting to buy the Breitling anyway who knows, if I can come out of 2010 with these 2 watches Ill be over the moon.

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Breitling Chronomat BO1 Riviera Blue Dial Stainless Steel Case and Pilot Bracelet

I plan a few this year mainly theres a couple on the horizon right now but in 2010


Some or all of these
Breitling Navitimer 806 (1966) (already negotiating this one)
Breitling Chronomat MOP
Breitling Chrono?

Tudor Prince Chrono

Omega Speedmaster Pro
Omega Planet Ocean

I Also a few coming up for sale including
Omega Speedmaster Auto
Fortis B42 Auto
Le Jour 7750 Auto Chrono
and maybe a few others not sure yet we will have to wait and see

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