MAJ75 922 Posted April 14, 2019 To mark the milestone of 1000 posts, I thought it would present an opportunity to look back at my journey so far. I joined in December 2015 & the photos below show in more or less chronological order how my collection took shape (many of the pieces have been sold along the way). This is Part 1 showing the reps that I have bought, worn, loved & sold! So here we go: Noob V2 - Rolex Sub ND 114060 (a superb rep that wetted the appetite & lit the fire well & truly) Rolex DJ41 From Reg (legendary dealer, great service & value for money) Omega Speedmaster 57 (Purchased from the top photograper @Gazzla) BP Factory Navitimer Omega Speedmaster First Omega In Space TC Rolex 16610 LV Rolex 6238 Pre-Daytona Chronograph Longines Heritage Moonphase Chronograph RG BP Rolex Sea Dweller 16660 Rolex 16400 Milgauss Cartel Rolex 1665 Sea Dweller & Rolex 5513 Rolex Space Dweller Rolex Linen Dial Franken DJ Vacheron Constantin Cornes De Vache Tudor 7928 Sub Rolex 1680 (WatchguyUSA Build) Panerai 332 IWC 371445 ZF Factory Patek Phillipe 130/530 Rolex Franken DJ TT IWC 3714 "Jackie Chan" Edition Tudor Black Bay TC Rolex 16610 LV (2nd in collection, usually worn with black insert) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted April 14, 2019 Some beautiful watches, mostly to my taste aswell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,372 Posted April 14, 2019 smashing pics of a stunning collection congrats pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted April 14, 2019 Great photos, and some really nice watches, quite similar to my favourites. Need to do an update of my collection not done for a couple of years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Automotiveromance 1 Posted April 14, 2019 All of them lovely pieces. I’d have all of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted April 14, 2019 Lovely pics. Would you mind to tell me the secret to avoid constant AR reflection from the crystal when taking the shot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted April 14, 2019 Show off!!! Stunning taste and stunning pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted April 14, 2019 Beautiful historical view of your collection. Great taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PostMaster 3,665 Posted April 14, 2019 Great pics and great taste.. More to be added to my wish list. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 672 Posted April 14, 2019 Great pictures as always - I definitely recognize a couple of those! "Congrats(?)" on 1000 posts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted April 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Moondustesp said: Some beautiful watches, mostly to my taste aswell! We have very similar taste mate, I always follow your projects with great interest. 1 hour ago, splke said: smashing pics of a stunning collection congrats pal Great to see in you still here mate one of the few stalwarts from when I started still active... 1 hour ago, Genius said: Great photos, and some really nice watches, quite similar to my favourites. Need to do an update of my collection not done for a couple of years Would love to see your updates mate, thanks for the kind words. 1 hour ago, Automotiveromance said: All of them lovely pieces. I’d have all of them Cheers buddy. 55 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Lovely pics. Would you mind to tell me the secret to avoid constant AR reflection from the crystal when taking the shot? Regarding the AR reflection, extremely careful angling to ensure no direct light (from the sun or artificial lights) can hit the crystal. I am not using a light box or anything fancy, no diffusion either. I was lucky at the start to get some good tips & have researched in depth to try & get decent results. 17 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotGingerBubba said: Show off!!! Stunning taste and stunning pictures Extremely humble alongside what you have put together my friend & the peak was only around 25 pieces. 8 minutes ago, NCRich said: Beautiful historical view of your collection. Great taste. Cheers Rich, still love being part of this community despite slowing down. 8 minutes ago, PostMaster said: Great pics and great taste.. More to be added to my wish list. Thanks. Thanks Sir, appreciated. 7 minutes ago, Piccolo said: Great pictures as always - I definitely recognize a couple of those! "Congrats(?)" on 1000 posts... You have absolutely played an instrumental part mate, I love seeing what you are up to with your horological adventures........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIG GRUNDY 6 Posted April 14, 2019 Thanks for sharing...I like your tastes! Rolex 6238 Pre-Daytona Chronograph is very nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted April 14, 2019 Thanks mate, great results! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferax 801 Posted April 14, 2019 IWC jackie chan edition - bloody good choice sir! Looks so sexy! As I can see you are a Rolie lover keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,988 Posted April 14, 2019 you have illustrated just how wonderful some reps can look, stunning pics should be well proud of your collection and photo skills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch_Fox 2 Posted April 14, 2019 Thank you for sharing. Great photos!! The Longines Chronograph is my favorite. You must take the photos as soon as you get the watch, or you never wear them because the watches look immaculate! Nice collection and something for me to aspire to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted April 14, 2019 Fantastic collection mate - stunners everyone! I think you should celebrate this occasion by passing on the spacedweller to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigg 106 Posted April 14, 2019 Wow, that is fantastic. Some nice quality watches, right up my street. Picture Quality is excellent too. Thanks for sharing these buddy. Quite inspirational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted April 14, 2019 3 hours ago, BIG GRUNDY said: Thanks for sharing...I like your tastes! Rolex 6238 Pre-Daytona Chronograph is very nice!!! Thanks Bud, it was my pleasure. 3 hours ago, Ferax said: IWC jackie chan edition - bloody good choice sir! Looks so sexy! As I can see you are a Rolie lover keep it up! The IWC JC remains in the collection & a Rolie lover indeed now dabbling in gens..... 2 hours ago, brang1 said: you have illustrated just how wonderful some reps can look, stunning pics should be well proud of your collection and photo skills Thanks for the kind words, we are blessed to have this quality from our friends in China. 2 hours ago, Watch_Fox said: Thank you for sharing. Great photos!! The Longines Chronograph is my favorite. You must take the photos as soon as you get the watch, or you never wear them because the watches look immaculate! Nice collection and something for me to aspire to. I regularly clean them plus I rotate every day easing the strain! 1 hour ago, BM284 said: Fantastic collection mate - stunners everyone! I think you should celebrate this occasion by passing on the spacedweller to me I can live easily with every selling decision I have made to date, but the Space Dweller would potentially give me serious remorse (regardless you have dibs if & when that time comes). 1 hour ago, Sigg said: Wow, that is fantastic. Some nice quality watches, right up my street. Picture Quality is excellent too. Thanks for sharing these buddy. Quite inspirational. It was an absolute pleasure, I don't have the excitement of so many incomings these days. I used to love the photshoots & sharing with the community. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted April 14, 2019 Congrats on the milestone achievement and what a fantastically illustrated trophy you got there ! Tasteful collection but some of them will have to be given to me I'm afraid, I like them more than you do ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted April 14, 2019 Beautiful collection and photos, a fine achievement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,115 Posted April 14, 2019 A mere 1000 posts??? You must have a life on the side. Sublime photography of a thoughtfully curated collection! I love those vintage pieces. Russ. PS : If you tire of that Space Dweller.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted April 15, 2019 Lovely shots mate, I’d wager the TD’s would sell a lot more with those photos. Looking forward to part 2 to see what you’ve held onto. And I love the under appreciated Cornes de Vache! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted April 15, 2019 Best collection of watch pics on this forum bar none Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted April 15, 2019 Lovely collection, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites