Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 18, 2014 12:34:41 GMT -6
I really liked seeing the collections of Ian and Chip in one photo  and thought I'd do the same.  All my current watches are listed below in my signature line. The Seiko on the bottom right is one I haven't worn in many years, but keep for sentimental reasons. Its a quartz Seiko that I bought upon graduation from Colorado School of Mines (in lieu of a class ring) and has the school seal on the dial. Overall, I feel my collection is pretty balanced from a style and function point of view, but lacks a little color. Adding that will take some time to save, but I'm always on the lookout for what it may be thanks to this WIS sickness that we all share! |
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Post by rigsby on Feb 18, 2014 12:36:35 GMT -6
Very nice collection mate.
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Post by ianmedium on Feb 18, 2014 12:43:15 GMT -6
Very nice indeed Roger. It is a really balanced collection with lots of different styles to suite what your feeling on different days. Looking at them makes me think I really need to get a black dialed watch now the Breitling has gone, I only have the one, the Citizen.
For me the jewels in the crown ( not because of price) are the AP and Blancpain. To own a true Haute Horology piece is something very special indeed to a watch collector. I hope one day I can have one as well from those elevated levels of excellence in watchmaking.
This is a real watch collectors collection, it embraces everything, lovely!
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Post by CHIP on Feb 18, 2014 12:43:29 GMT -6
To partially quote pawnshopkiller, that's a nice chunk of change on that top row! I like your collection a lot. A good variety of styles to suit any occasion. |
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Post by king780 on Feb 18, 2014 13:33:29 GMT -6
Love it Roger
Very nice collection
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Post by Nicko on Feb 18, 2014 14:29:58 GMT -6
Fantastic Roger!
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Post by CHIP on Feb 18, 2014 14:33:30 GMT -6
That AP is growing on me.
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Post by iceman on Feb 18, 2014 14:52:28 GMT -6
Another great collection
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Post by katgirl on Feb 18, 2014 15:04:05 GMT -6
Beautiful watches all, Roger. You are a lucky guy, to have such a collection. I particularly like the IWC, for its simple elegance. That particular piece appeals to my personal sense of taste. Enjoy all of those stunners in the best of health.
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 18, 2014 15:41:21 GMT -6
Thanks everyone. I am fortunate to have obtained many of these. Early in my collecting, I bought and sold a few very well which added to the watch fund. That along with routine saving and a few bonuses helped create this little collection.
I very much enjoy having such fine pieces to wear but I also know if times get tough, they are part of the rainy day savings account and can be sold to keep things afloat in rough times.
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Post by rxpete on Feb 18, 2014 22:15:21 GMT -6
Great collection. I'm surprised to see that the RO looks the same in size as the aerospace. The RO looks much bigger on your wrist than the aerospace does.
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 18, 2014 22:27:49 GMT -6
Great collection. I'm surprised to see that the RO looks the same in size as the aerospace. The RO looks much bigger on your wrist than the aerospace does. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Great observation. The Aerospace is larger but wears smaller. The Aerospace is 42mm and the RO is 41mm, but the difference is really in the length of the lugs and the flex at the case attachment. The bracelet on the RO is much tighter and does not start to flex right at the case like the Aerospace does. |
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Post by rxpete on Feb 18, 2014 22:42:06 GMT -6
Great collection. I'm surprised to see that the RO looks the same in size as the aerospace. The RO looks much bigger on your wrist than the aerospace does. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Great observation. The Aerospace is larger but wears smaller. The Aerospace is 42mm and the RO is 41mm, but the difference is really in the length of the lugs and the flex at the case attachment. The bracelet on the RO is much tighter and does not start to flex right at the case like the Aerospace does. What size is your wrist? I've been looking at the RO also, and am thinking that the 39mm may fit me better. Btw, your BP also wears larger than it looks next to your other watches. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Post by CHIP on Feb 18, 2014 22:47:00 GMT -6
Here's an interesting observation. We all love mechanical watches but the only watches in your photo to show the right time are quartz.  Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Pro |
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 18, 2014 22:49:48 GMT -6
Great observation. The Aerospace is larger but wears smaller. The Aerospace is 42mm and the RO is 41mm, but the difference is really in the length of the lugs and the flex at the case attachment. The bracelet on the RO is much tighter and does not start to flex right at the case like the Aerospace does. What size is your wrist? I've been looking at the RO also, and am thinking that the 39mm may fit me better. Btw, your BP also wears larger than it looks next to your other watches. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk A lot of the fit factor goes into the "shape" or your wrist more so than the size. Is it flat, rounded, etc? That said, I have about a 7.25 inch wrist. I've seen it look good on wrists down to 6.5" but they had flat / thin wrists. |
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and thought I'd do the same.
