Thrichar 47 Posted May 13, 2016 Fucking RWG. I was happy. HAPPY you hear me?! A quartz Guess watch that I wore every day and no idea that there was a whole world of whore-ology out there.......... September 2013 my son was born. I spent a lot time awake during the night and started surfing the net looking for a Tag rep. I had been to Bali the year before and seen a couple in the shops. Almost got sucked in to buying something following a review by some wanker (watchesbyJames). Fortunately did a bit of googling before pulling the trigger as he recommended a particular online seller. That brought me to a link on RWG. Started reading about the TDs, joined up, actually read the bloody new starter threads and then I was away. Intended to buy one rep. A Breitling SO Heritage from Silex. I think I can track back to that being the beginning of the end. Reps turned to gens. Cheap gens turned to mid-price, turned to more than mid-price, turned to "there's not really a lot of difference between a $1K watch and a $3K watch". I have bought and sold at least 60 watches in the last (not quite) three years and that brings me to my current collection (I wasn't and still am not a decent photographer - speak to Gaz if you want pretty photos)! Bremont Supermarine S500 (everyone needs a great diver!) Tudor Heritage Ranger (my idea of the perfect tool watch) Nomos Orion 38 (just stunning as a dress watch) Junghans Max Bill Anthracite (classic design and a great colour) Defakto Akkord Modular (bronze and PVD - how can you go wrong) Precista California (what you do when you can't afford Panerai, like the Radiomir reps but want lugs that work!) Tactico Geomaster GMT (might not be a keeper but I wanted a true GMT function and a black on black watch) Seiko 007 (enough said) Swatch Sistem51 (a present from my family - great summer watch, AMAZING movement and a 90 hour PR!!) PS - fuck worn and wound too - they are at fault for at least half of the watches I bought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boycie 473 Posted May 13, 2016 Lovely collection Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted May 13, 2016 Nice collection mate, After years of wearing NO watch I bought a citizen eco-drive which took weeks of procrastination before I could part with the whole $150 but then I too discovered bloody RWG and have been fairly broke ever since. Haven't got the Gen collection that you have but still spending too much time and money on watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget001 0 Posted May 13, 2016 Very Classy collection Similar story for me. 3 months after finding RWG I went from a GShock that was given to me as a present to 2 gen Omega's & a gen Tag plus 14 reps :-D To say my other half isn't impressed with my new hobby is an understatement lol But I'm loving every second of it Oh and I have my very first Seiko arriving soon & blame you and Gazzla 100% for that haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted May 13, 2016 Clever thinking with the Precista ...and love that Nomos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted May 13, 2016 lovely collection pal but ffs I didn't need to know about these beauties Precista!!!! twat it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluffCityBandit 0 Posted May 13, 2016 One of the best collections I've seen. Great taste. Thanks for sharing, some fairly unique ones there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickfive 4 Posted May 13, 2016 Nice story and nice collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shokka9 2 Posted May 13, 2016 That's one tasty collection, I'd own and wear every single one of them too. You're fucked when you stumble on this forum, as it usually leads down the gen route....some reps just don't cut it. Good work anyway, enjoy them all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyman dave 0 Posted May 13, 2016 Nice collection there, really love the look of the seiko and think I may know have to try and find one, thanks for helping to ruin my marriage before it even started......lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted May 13, 2016 Very, very nice collection mate. Very well balanced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted May 13, 2016 Very nice collection! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted May 13, 2016 That´s some great aquired and well balanced horological taste there Congrats Always had lower and upper mid-tier gens, found rwg and started saving a fortune buying 3 reps instead of 2 gens: Fell in love with everything, spent a fortune on further reps afterwards, sounds familiar. Common sense kicked in (kind of), so I´m happy with what I have, just wanting ro upgrade here and there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted May 13, 2016 I've got bremont envy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted May 13, 2016 Think maybe because I'm English I deserve it more than an aussie..... You have my address so just pop it in the post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 13, 2016 Great collection. Particularly loving the Nomos and Junghans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,265 Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks for sharing Tom. It is a lovely collection, some pieces I've never heard of until your post. Russ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 673 Posted May 14, 2016 Great collection mate, something for every situation and all great looking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knothead 0 Posted July 20, 2016 Like be the seiko 007! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrichar 47 Posted April 28, 2017 Took a photo of the collection today for another thread. Heaps of change in 12 months! Top row: MLC Pontos S (PVD), Tudor Pelagos, Speedie, Oyster Perpetual 39, Nomos Orion 38 & Bremont Solo Bottom row: Swatch Sistem 51, Archimede 42KS, Defakto Akkord Modular, SKX007 & a Blue Turtle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted April 28, 2017 That is a great looking collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted April 28, 2017 Such a nice collection Tom. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted April 28, 2017 Beauties mate, glad you kept the Orion. When do you grab the rollie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrichar 47 Posted April 28, 2017 Beauties mate, glad you kept the Orion. When do you grab the rollie? Feb mate. 10th wedding anniversary present! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites