Konketsu - January 2017

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Konketsu - January 2017

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I have finally found time to unpack and set up the light tent I received for Christmas. So I took some photos of all my regularly worn watches for another yearly State of the Collection post.

This year I have grouped them roughly into a few categories or brand sub collections. Significant additions include the recent Bulova moonwatch, Sinn 104 and the one I've been looking at for a couple years, the Nomos Club Datum. Very very happy with them and really don't see any of these changing in the near future.

Seiko
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I really like my space watches!

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My German made watches are mostly used for work.

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And then there's my Christopher Ward sub-collection, a good variety of styles here, ending with the Worldtimer...
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Then there's the two other dual time watches...

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Rolex
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I am turning 40 this year and hope to add one more to the collection to celebrate, that might be this year or in the next few... depending on how the search goes. It's all about the hunt, so I am not rushing this one... and it's so very hard to pick the perfect Panerai.

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Re: Konketsu - January 2017

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Brilliant collection. Love the JLC and space Seiko
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Lovely Jeff. I love the BLNR and the Sinn, but IMO one of the nicest you have is the C9 power reserve... In theory I like the JLC, but the shape doesn't sit nicely on my wrist, so while I can admire it, I don't lust after it...
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Fantastic collection, Jeff. Your Reverso is a candidate for "Watch of the Forum"!
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Superb collection Jeff , I really like the JLC , Rolex and the Sinn , they standout imo . A great collection Jeff :thumbup:
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Excellent collection. I have to agree regarding the JLC, but it is nice to see a C90 Power Reserve (Beckett's) in there. :thumbup:
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Lovely varied collection :thumbup:. The Reverso is the pick of the bunch for me.

Any ideas yet on the type and style of Panerai that you might go for?

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A magnificent collection! The Reverso and BLNR are the pick of the bunch for me, but there isn't a bad one there.

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Great collection Jeff. The BLNR and CW World Timer are my faves!!
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Great collection.
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Super collection! I particularly like the Reverso and BLNR (Roger Federer was wearing one today when he won the Australia Open!). :thumbup:
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nbg wrote:Lovely varied collection :thumbup:. The Reverso is the pick of the bunch for me.

Any ideas yet on the type and style of Panerai that you might go for?

Neil
Ah that's the $5-10k dollar question, Panerai are a curious bunch. Every watch seems almost perfect but for one or two things. I have tried on some like the 346, 312 and 320 but the 1950 case is very tall in the automatic versions. The newer 1312 is thinner, but I'm not sure about the vintage lume and blue second hand. Then there's the weight so a titanium 351 is near perfect, but how is the tobacco dial going to look on different straps.. then I wonder if I should just get an older hand wound 176 and be done with it, but I really like having a date on my watches and find the black hands boring, silver or gold would be nice to have. Of course this leads to the thinner iconic 233, dot dial or AM/PM, but that is quite a jump up in price range and older ones can have a problematic power reserve slot, sometimes they have been serviced with a new dial installed.

Not to mention there are many many fake Panerai about online so buying from an AD or Canadian trusted seller is ideal. So basically I have narrowed it down to a 44mm Luminor.. preferring date and sandwich dial. A GMT function and power reserve are an expensive but nice option. A used 233, 320 or a new 1312... or maybe a 510.. ahhhhh.. 8O

Basically every day my mind changes and I need more visits to my local AD as they get in some new models.. or what pops up for sale used in Canada. There are some older 233 and 320s out there, but I am not ready to decide yet!
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Reverso and Rolex stand out pieces but a lovely overall collection.

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golfjunky wrote:Brilliant collection. Love the JLC and space Seiko
The Seiko "Pogue" is definitely a cool watch, more so because it is from my birth year. The original bracelet was thin and rattlely so I have it on an Uncle Seiko (eBay seller) bracelet which is much improved.

Thanks everyone for the kind comments!
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Jeff you have a very solid collection of fantastic watches buddy 8) :clap:
Personal favourites would be the BLNR 'Batman' - I would someday love to own one, the Red JAG of course, the lovely C600 IPB - a CW classic and highly underrated, The Pogue - just fabulous, the Bulova Moon Watch of course, The Sinn - stunning and the rare C90 !
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