Diver, driver, flyer
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Diver, driver, flyer
After picking up a CW trident GMT (mkII) recently, I’ve had the unshakable notion of collecting a driver, diver flyer trio of CW tridents.
So awaiting the arrival of a CW trident 300 chrono and in hot pursuit of a CW trident classic 38mm.
Boring I know, but I do love a black diver...
I’ll post in the SOTC if and when I complete.
Anyone else have nonsensical collecting themes like this?
So awaiting the arrival of a CW trident 300 chrono and in hot pursuit of a CW trident classic 38mm.
Boring I know, but I do love a black diver...
I’ll post in the SOTC if and when I complete.
Anyone else have nonsensical collecting themes like this?
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Not in quite the same way, no. I used to have a few fairly strange ideas, such as needing an aviator watch for flying. But let’s be honest, when your flying is four hours each way in an Airbus two or three times a year, you probably don’t need one. Nor a saturation diver if you are going to jump in the hotel pool or snorkel off the side of a boat.
But the bottom line is, if you like them, why not?
Three questions:
1. Do you want it?
2. Can you afford it?
3. If you have a co-habitant bank manager, can you get clearance?
If all conditions are fulfilled, then Robert is your father’s brother.
But the bottom line is, if you like them, why not?
Three questions:
1. Do you want it?
2. Can you afford it?
3. If you have a co-habitant bank manager, can you get clearance?
If all conditions are fulfilled, then Robert is your father’s brother.
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
I recently discovered the collecting rules from another member (I forget their name) that are utter gold.
I make a rule now only to get watches I like the look of. Heaven knows how many white dress watches I’ve been through to try to “round” my collection before I realised I don’t really like dress watches...
I have a rule of my own is to buy used or are a price where I can recover much of my losses, not only because I’m cheap, but I also get to experience lots of different watches for little net money. I have a total value limit I commit to my hobby (obsession).
I make a rule now only to get watches I like the look of. Heaven knows how many white dress watches I’ve been through to try to “round” my collection before I realised I don’t really like dress watches...
I have a rule of my own is to buy used or are a price where I can recover much of my losses, not only because I’m cheap, but I also get to experience lots of different watches for little net money. I have a total value limit I commit to my hobby (obsession).
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Downer’s Rulesjohncolescarr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:44 pm I recently discovered the collecting rules from another member (I forget their name) that are utter gold.
Rule #3. Watch out for the herd instinct.
I tend to think of this one whenever we see a discussion (or link to a blog or article) on what people feel are the absolute must have watches in any collection. It’s not any collection, it’s yours. (Rule #4 is like unto it)
And if you can get around Rule #5 to a reasonable extent, well done and good luck.
Steve
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Excellent ruleset! I follow similar principles and also when buying new, always ask for the best price the retailer can do for me.johncolescarr wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:44 pm I recently discovered the collecting rules from another member (I forget their name) that are utter gold.
I make a rule now only to get watches I like the look of. Heaven knows how many white dress watches I’ve been through to try to “round” my collection before I realised I don’t really like dress watches...
I have a rule of my own is to buy used or are a price where I can recover much of my losses, not only because I’m cheap, but I also get to experience lots of different watches for little net money. I have a total value limit I commit to my hobby (obsession).
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
I’ve now got my trio, just waiting for the C65 to arrive. I have to say that the 43mm C60 300 is huge compared to my others, However it wears more comfortably than my 38mm 600 and I have finally gotten used to the size. I think chronographs can be big to maintain legibility with all the subdials.
I can see the chrono being my go to summer watch as well as my grab and go quartz.
I can see the chrono being my go to summer watch as well as my grab and go quartz.
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Somebody out there has to be collecting all of the military branches... (Cranwell, Dartmouth, Lympstone, and Sandhurst)
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
It turns out I’m not a collector, more a watch enthusiast. C60 Chrono too big, so selling and after a bronze C60 38mm. I’ve never been a huge chrono fan anyway...lessons learned.
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
There are a couple on eBay now at not too crazy prices with Best Offer available.johncolescarr wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:55 pm It turns out I’m not a collector, more a watch enthusiast. C60 Chrono too big, so selling and after a bronze C60 38mm. I’ve never been a huge chrono fan anyway...lessons learned.
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Nabbed myself one, couldn’t resistStrappedUp wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:05 pm
There are a couple on eBay now at not too crazy prices with Best Offer available.
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Re: Diver, driver, flyer
I like adding diversity to a collection by getting watches that can serve different purposes. I used to have a land, sea, and air theme going on (field watch, dive watch, and flieger watch) but have now moved towards somewhat dressy pieces.
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Uses the same movement as their Régate Timer.Victor88 wrote:Diving, Driving, Flying, Eggtiming...
https://www.merairterre.com/en/content/25-egg-master
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
The irony is I would probably have more use for an egg timer than any other watch complication!Victor88 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:43 pm Diving, Driving, Flying, Eggtiming...
https://www.merairterre.com/en/content/25-egg-master
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Re: Diver, driver, flyer
Talking of food related watches, I have an urge to get one of these, but haven’t as I’m not sure I’d wear it much.
https://www.brew-watches.com/watches
Interesting movement too
https://www.brew-watches.com/watches
Interesting movement too
Dress C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
Dive C C63 36mm
Fly C63 36mm
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