SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey' thank you
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
I was very fortunate to get a preview of this "Odyssey".
I was very impressed, not only with the writing skills, but with the realization of the joy and pain that has gone into this story.
Thank you Richard for providing the inmates with a magnificent story of your very personal journey.
You have given these watches provenance and brought your entire collection to life. You must keep a copy of this story with your documentation for posterity. No one I know, including myself, has put together a story like this regarding each watch and what it means to them.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
A definite must read!!!
I was very impressed, not only with the writing skills, but with the realization of the joy and pain that has gone into this story.
Thank you Richard for providing the inmates with a magnificent story of your very personal journey.
You have given these watches provenance and brought your entire collection to life. You must keep a copy of this story with your documentation for posterity. No one I know, including myself, has put together a story like this regarding each watch and what it means to them.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
A definite must read!!!
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
Welcome back Richard.
Thanks for sharing your story and the fantastic collection. Its nice that every piece has its own journey and reasons for making it into the box.
Thanks for sharing your story and the fantastic collection. Its nice that every piece has its own journey and reasons for making it into the box.
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
What a terrific post. It says everything about the journey of collecting, which is just as important than the watches themselves, if not more so.
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
Wonderful collection of almost all the modern classics. However, without your life stories they are just metal and screws, now they have become memories and family history.
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
I almost skipped this thread, but I'm glad I didn't in the end.
A great and very touching read.
And I can see why the Monaco was your wife's favourite!
A great and very touching read.
And I can see why the Monaco was your wife's favourite!
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
Richard that is was a very personal and heartfelt read.
I love how each one of your watches has its own story behind it and as such is a timely reminder of your life's journey, trials and tribulations.
You have a great watch collection, with some real cracking pieces in there of which i particuarly like your late farther's omega Genève.
Looking forward to your next edition and the story behind its purchase.
I love how each one of your watches has its own story behind it and as such is a timely reminder of your life's journey, trials and tribulations.
You have a great watch collection, with some real cracking pieces in there of which i particuarly like your late farther's omega Genève.
Looking forward to your next edition and the story behind its purchase.
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
welcome back Richard
that was a great post both fascinating, emotional and spoken from the heart, over the years you have acquired some truly fantastic time pieces and built up a magnificent collection for which I applaud you please keep posting has I like your style its obvious you are both intelligent and passionate about your watches
that was a great post both fascinating, emotional and spoken from the heart, over the years you have acquired some truly fantastic time pieces and built up a magnificent collection for which I applaud you please keep posting has I like your style its obvious you are both intelligent and passionate about your watches
Bernie
Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
I am truly amazed by your kind words, I do enjoy writing and as my teacher once told me, "Richard your work is unconventional". I took that as a complement despite the D grade and the slap across the back of the head that she gave me for my English essay, titled 'Southall Meat Market'.
Indeed, it has been at times an emotional journey but I've also had so much fun collecting my watches. En route I've been fortunate to have met and made friends with some very gifted watchmakers and dealers. An example is of a young watchmaker who has particularly impressed me by his skills, knowledge and shear enthusiasm. He makes one off bespoke watches for individual clients who generally produce a rough sketch of what they want. When I visited his workshop in Krakow he had just made this watch. The movement is the basic ETA 2824. Like it or not you have to admire the watchmaker.
Although I have never met any of you outside the 'asylum' I can honestly say without finding this forum I would have been poor for it. I have learnt so much from you and especially the considered thought you give to each and every watch, strap, and bracelet.
Some nights I've also gone to bed laughing at the off topic wit, all I can say is thanks guys and I look forward to 'sticking around'.
Richard
Indeed, it has been at times an emotional journey but I've also had so much fun collecting my watches. En route I've been fortunate to have met and made friends with some very gifted watchmakers and dealers. An example is of a young watchmaker who has particularly impressed me by his skills, knowledge and shear enthusiasm. He makes one off bespoke watches for individual clients who generally produce a rough sketch of what they want. When I visited his workshop in Krakow he had just made this watch. The movement is the basic ETA 2824. Like it or not you have to admire the watchmaker.
Although I have never met any of you outside the 'asylum' I can honestly say without finding this forum I would have been poor for it. I have learnt so much from you and especially the considered thought you give to each and every watch, strap, and bracelet.
Some nights I've also gone to bed laughing at the off topic wit, all I can say is thanks guys and I look forward to 'sticking around'.
Richard
Re: Edit with a thank you re SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey
I think the sentiment is reciprocated Richard and I for one am certainly glad you are sticking around.Berkshire Critic wrote:I am truly amazed by your kind words, I do enjoy writing and as my teacher once told me, "Richard your work is unconventional". I took that as a complement despite the D grade and the slap across the back of the head that she gave me for my English essay, titled 'Southall Meat Market'.
Indeed, it has been at times an emotional journey but I've also had so much fun collecting my watches. En route I've been fortunate to have met and made friends with some very gifted watchmakers and dealers. An example is of a young watchmaker who has particularly impressed me by his skills, knowledge and shear enthusiasm. He makes one off bespoke watches for individual clients who generally produce a rough sketch of what they want. When I visited his workshop in Krakow he had just made this watch. The movement is the basic ETA 2824. Like it or not you have to admire the watchmaker.
Although I have never met any of you outside the 'asylum' I can honestly say without finding this forum I would have been poor for it. I have learnt so much from you and especially the considered thought you give to each and every watch, strap, and bracelet.
Some nights I've also gone to bed laughing at the off topic wit, all I can say is thanks guys and I look forward to 'sticking around'.
Richard
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Re: SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
To be fair Kip, the size of the tome that would be required for your collection doesn't bear thinking about..Kip wrote:I was very fortunate to get a preview of this "Odyssey".
I was very impressed, not only with the writing skills, but with the realization of the joy and pain that has gone into this story.
Thank you Richard for providing the inmates with a magnificent story of your very personal journey.
You have given these watches provenance and brought your entire collection to life. You must keep a copy of this story with your documentation for posterity. No one I know, including myself, has put together a story like this regarding each watch and what it means to them.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
A definite must read!!!
Re: Thank you re SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
As for the original post , it must rank as one of the best of its kind on this forum.
Re: Thank you re SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
Dear Richard,
Thank you for putting pen to paper and writing your odyssey. I, like another reader nearly skipped this post and was so glad i didn't. It was a little roller coaster of a read, but thank you for sharing your your ups, and your downs, it really has cast a different perspective on why we collect watches.
The watches you have in your collection are all beautiful and i hope you continue enjoying them.
M
Thank you for putting pen to paper and writing your odyssey. I, like another reader nearly skipped this post and was so glad i didn't. It was a little roller coaster of a read, but thank you for sharing your your ups, and your downs, it really has cast a different perspective on why we collect watches.
The watches you have in your collection are all beautiful and i hope you continue enjoying them.
M
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Re: Thank you re SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
Great story. Did you visit the RSC in Stratford and time a play? I've seen a handful of plays there... it's a must in that city!
Re: Thank you re SOTC, 'a personal watch odyssey'
No, but it's on my must do before I..........list.FourthWard wrote:Great story. Did you visit the RSC in Stratford and time a play? I've seen a handful of plays there... it's a must in that city!
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