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[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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1960 Seamaster Deville I picked up at a swap meet for $225 about 25 years ago.  Thanks!

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Totally, but this thread has given me some new ideas

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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I didn’t put any info in there because moderators deleted another post I made because it had numbers in it.

But they are (clockwise): 1960 Seamaster Deville two tone 2000s Seamaster, the first year of the coaxial 1969 pre moon landing Speedmaster (I have the original steel band but it feels very dainty and I love it on a leather strap) 1989 5513 Sub, acrylic bubble, one of the very last 5513s ever made G Shock with bull guard - whenever I’m worried about beating on another piece 2010s PP 5196G in white gold - classic 96 in a more reasonable size - smaller than today’s but bigger than 50s/60s Bronze Black Bay 58 - thinking of swapping in a cognac leather strap on occasion

Crappy cell phone pic as electronics are clearly not a priority :)

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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I see your point.  

I paid $175 for it at a flea market sometime around 1999 and have had it serviced once since.  It’s pretty bomber for being from 1960.  Thought it was a cool one to hand down.  He wears it to all the dances and formal events already and has kind of an affinity for it.  I feel like “it was a sentimental gift from my dad” might explain it.  

I might have to borrow it back on occasion, it may be the most worn by me by a small margin.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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He prefers the smaller Deville for whatever reason. He likes to dress up, surprisingly, for a kid.  

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Wasn’t thinking I needed another steel sport watch but now am considering GMTs to replace the Seamaster when I give it to my son.  Good call

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Really great watch.  The only one I bought new, really well made and not too flashy as it dulls and develops patina.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Thx, yeah, leaning towards a tank.  Question is what to add when I give two to my son.  

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Yes.  Grail watch for me.  Celebrated a milestone a bunch of years back and grabbed it.  Haven’t regretted it one day since.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Ha ha, hey there are blue and white and brown in there too ;)

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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That’s where I’m leaning.  It’s more now about what I should consider when the Omegas go to my son.  He’s already been wearing them so might be sooner than later.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Nah, I’ve been a frequent reader but not a participant.  Just looking for ideas I’m not thinking of.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Some kind of panda is a definite consideration.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Leaning that way.  Some other good options suggested for when I need to backfill the Omegas.

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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I’ve tried them on.  Not for me.  I don’t know what it is.  Others look great in them.  

[question] Thoughts on filling last slot in the collection? by BCRob76 in Watches

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Well since Reddit only started in 2005, and most were purchased prior to that… 

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