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Altair, so it's been a few days, are you missing anything that you traded in or are you glad you made the move? I know it's still early, but curious to hear your thoughts. Consolidating is something I think all of us would love to do but have a fear of missing out, or FOMO, as I've heard it called.

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Thank you for the kind comments guys,




Not in the least, best move I ever made watch wise. For one thing, the two watches I acquired take my breath away every time I wear the, and sometimes even when I'm not (Just remembering I have a Double Split and a Chronometre Optimum at home gets me riled up!)


That said, the watches I traded in I was so so on. I still have the other watches that I have always been very fond of. I might do one last consolidation to end up with 16 watches in total, four super grails and 12 classics.

I know I keep mentioning this, but I am still amazed myself, just 8 years ago I was a broken ma, no money, going through a horrible divorce, failing career, health issues, addiction to pain meds, acting like an addict. Goes to show you, if you persevere, anything is possible! I still remember those long years, suffering through withdrawal, trying to work out in the gym and rebuild by life, one agonizing moment at a time....

Nothing reminds me of how much my life has turned around as much as my watch collection, goes to show you how big of a watch nut I am. I do hope if someone, God forbid, goes through something similar, this acts as inspiration to them. I am available through PM if anyone needs advice on how to get through a slump.

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Truly incredible watches Altair, and IMO consolidation for quality over quantity is NEVER a bad thing. I've done the same myself in the past a couple of times (although on a MUCH less impressive level!) and I've never regretted it. Quality over quantity every time.


Fantastic post there, and seriously inspirational. (I may need a few tips! )

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certainly a testament to strength and shear grit.

what have you still kept back other than the two super grails?

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I have been meaning to do a new SOTC, but might as well wait until I’m done....


The result of the latest consolidation plus cash:




I have to say the addition of a striking time mechanism completely changed the Zeitwerk in my eyes, this combo makes it such a pragmatic watch! The size increase to 44.2 gives it impact and presence that can’t quite be expressed in words or pictures.

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Super jealous of that one Altair! An awesome piece and one of my favourite ALS's I thought you weren't much of a fan of the Zeitwerk before? Glad you've come around to it!

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That ALS is my favorite ALS due to the uniqueness of it. And the fact it's a minute repeater which is one of the coolest complications in my opinion just tops it. Congrats on that one!!

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Very true, still hate the standard Zeitwerk. Pretty meaningless in my opinion and held no appeal. The addition of the attic king mechanism elevated both the watchmaking status and usability to the extent that the digital display now makes sense, it’s the ultimate pragmatic watch, legibility and audible notification perfected in a mechanical instrument! The standard Zeitwerk was just a digital watch.....

Plus I have to say the added size changes the look and feel immensely. It just looks boss!

This article explain how the striking time is a different beast than the mundane Zeitwerk and even the higher end minute repeater. It goes to show you how you need to experience a piece and understand it in person and the technology and philosophy behind it rather than look at online pictures.



https://monochrome-watches.com/review-a ... ics-price/

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Thanks, yes quite taken with it. It’s actually competing with the double split as my favorite ALS. DS still has the edge though!

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