Had to update my signature after a few more outgoings. I’ve sold 14 or 15 CWs in the last 18 months. Partially to consolidate down to fewer pieces and also to save up for big purchases. But it’s quite a jump from 8 C60s, and several other models down to just one.

Good thing it’s my favorite of them all but it does seem a little strange to have just this guy left.



No more CWs on the immediate radar for buying but I think the 36mm Twelve would be a strong candidate. Also the C60 Abyss GMT v2 is a watch I love the look of so that is an option too.

Interesting that despite owning the substantial "Beast" that you are waiting on the 36mm Twelve rather than the 40mm. You obviously like quite a variety of watch sizes (perhaps as I do myself with a 44mm Panerai and a 39mm BB).

It’s all good and part of the journey with watches. Until the last year, I’ve done nothing but acquire since I was 17, though I did also gift a few. Last year I sold a couple of watches and I expect I’ll sell a few more that just don’t get worn often enough and I’ll likely not miss when sold. But there is no pressing need to move them on. Thus they remain.

I’m about to have a fire sale. It’s going to kill me but I have to grow up. What I will say is this…they will be put up for sale in this place first. I think it’s the honourable thing to do, not to make maximum profit but let the Forum guys go at it and keep them in the ‘family!’ What a strange bunch we are on here, however…

Thegreyman wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 8:45 pm Interesting that despite owning the substantial "Beast" that you are waiting on the 36mm Twelve rather than the 40mm. You obviously like quite a variety of watch sizes (perhaps as I do myself with a 44mm Panerai and a 39mm BB).

I’m definitely not buying another watch over 42 mm, probably not even 41 mm.

I recently bought a vintage Rolex DJ in 36mm and it has shattered my perceptions of which watches are the right size for me. It wears so well that I’m looking more toward smaller sizes now than I have in the past.

Jkpa wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 11:47 pm

Thegreyman wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 8:45 pm Interesting that despite owning the substantial "Beast" that you are waiting on the 36mm Twelve rather than the 40mm. You obviously like quite a variety of watch sizes (perhaps as I do myself with a 44mm Panerai and a 39mm BB).

I’m definitely not buying another watch over 42 mm, probably not even 41 mm.

I recently bought a vintage Rolex DJ in 36mm and it has shattered my perceptions of which watches are the right size for me. It wears so well that I’m looking more toward smaller sizes now than I have in the past.

There's nothing else like the comfortability of smaller and lighter watches. They just blend in and you could forget you're even wearing a watch. Though I do have a 45mm and a 43mm, because of their designs which utilize the case and dial size very well.

I also totally get the downsizing. I definitely think carefully consolidating and getting to wear everything regularly is a skill in itself.

Nothing wrong with down sizing.
Nothing wrong with sticking with just one watch.
Just make sure it is a really, really decent one. Ah, yes, I see you have!
Keep well,
C

Thanks all.

While I have just one CW now, my overall collection is of about 11-12 watches in total, so there is a decent variety there, although the “sporty watch on steel” configuration dominates as that’s my favorite type of watch overall.