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| Joined: | Thu May 15th, 2008 |
| Location: | Honolulu, Hawaii USA |
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In the past, I've collected Omega (Dynamic Chrono), Seiko (mostly diver, with two pieces customized by IWW), Citizen (also divers). Most of my past collection were automatics.
Anyway, after a few years of that, and feeling disappointed that I couldn't afford more expensive pieces, I turned away from collecting and sold off everything but my Seiko SKXA35 Yellow Diver.
Just last month, I discovered the Watchadoo bracelet on e-Boy. I ordered one for the SKXA35, and I got drawn in again.
This time, with better knowledge of the affordable watch market, I intend to devote my colllecting to very inexpensive brands and models. To this end, along with my Watchadoo adorned yellow diver, I have an Invicta 9110 and a Bernhardt Sea Shark in gray heading over to me.
With the economy in a tailspin, living in expensive Hawaii state, having two young girls to raise, starting up watch collecting isn't the smartest thing I could have ever done, yet, once a WIS, always a WIS.
I have worked it out with my family's Finance Minister (wife), I will hold purchases to $500 per year (or a $250 piece every six months). I will build a collection of five pieces, and hold to that number until finances get more comfortable. Once I see that sixth piece, I gotta let one go. This was my idea - approved by the "Minister," so don't think she's the bad guy here.
Anyway, this has gone on long enough. I really enjoy 3T, and I hope to stop lurking so much and begin participation!
Thanks for reading this far!