dalboy 2 Posted June 9, 2013 Like most here i have been collecting reps for donkeys years..i dread to think how much money i have spent over all that time..tbh it would frighten me. My question is..who is the oldest collector in town..how long have you been collecting and can you see your self collecting way beyond your pension book days.?? Bear in mind that 75 is the new 65 are there any 70 +'s still collecting..if so is it still a hobby ? or more of an addiction..and how do you prioritise your next purchase..would you hankering for the latest super rep Pam exceed your need for a new pair of shoes say....for me watches and shoes are two sides of the same coin...Yeah i know i have it bad.. ... Dal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted June 9, 2013 Can't really answer that......I've only been here a short time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted June 9, 2013 I believe our imperious leader is pushing on in years now...so old in fact that he has a rep sundial in his collection...it's true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted June 9, 2013 tis true Sconey... but he bought that sundial from me after I had it in my collection for some time.......... I got it from Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted June 9, 2013 I don't think Greg will appreciate your tone Scone.....or you calling him imperious......I can see demotion in the pipeline......I mean as a Mod, let's face it, you're about as useful as a marshmallow toothbrush ....ergo....not really essential Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted June 9, 2013 ...to onlookers I'm granite...but I'm crying on the inside after that heinous remark...best don my red strides again I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankt8242 1 Posted June 10, 2013 I turned 72 today, and have been collecting for @ 20+ years now.....I don't buy many these days, but I still play with them a good bit!! I have a drawerful of quite old gens that were my earlier focus genre before I got into reps @ 9 or 10 years ago... And..I hope to add another 20 years to my total.... :giggle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted June 10, 2013 ...to onlookers I'm granite...but I'm crying on the inside after that heinous remark...best don my red strides again I guess... Whatever brings you solace. @Frank...congratulations...Happy Birthday to you...and many of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillscape 0 Posted June 10, 2013 I find it to be an addiction. What looks good one day loses the shine the next. My want list is now up to 75, and trust me, I don't have that many relationships in my life to give as gifts, ill just keep them for myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Frank. I have been interested in watches since I was a kid, but only started getting into reps back in the late 90's.but then with work left the hobby for several years, but now retired, Im back in and loving it. I'm not quite 75, but a young 43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Frank.. Long may you collect..another 20 years !! ..way to go mate.. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted June 10, 2013 Frank has me beaten. I'm a mere 65. I also have a rep sundial, but, at night, the lume is rubbish, and most days, here in UK,you can't even see a shadow. Do you know a modder who could fit a rotating torch to replace the current mechanism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted June 10, 2013 I believe our imperious leader is pushing on in years now...so old in fact that he has a rep sundial in his collection...it's true... I'm a mere child by comparison with some of this lot (Mid fifties - been collecting watches for most of my life, but reps only since around 2000). Many happy returns, Frank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted June 10, 2013 Yeah Happy Birthday Frank :bcake: :bcake: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted June 10, 2013 Can't really answer that......I've only been here a short time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted June 10, 2013 Can't really answer that......I've only been here a short time Perhaps he was here in a previous life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted June 10, 2013 Haven't we all....or..am I unique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronin007 0 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy birthday frank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Frank ! I am 57 (soon to be 58) and have been interested in watches since the mid 1960s when I was in Singapore. My father (ex-Army officer and a member here and at RWI) will shortly have his 88th birthday, has some 30 reps plus numerous gens and...............another 2 reps incoming. Beat that !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spboudart 0 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Frank ! I am 57 (soon to be 58) and have been interested in watches since the mid 1960s when I was in Singapore. My father (ex-Army officer and a member here and at RWI) will shortly have his 88th birthday, has some 30 reps plus numerous gens and...............another 2 reps incoming. Beat that !! Whaouuu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pessa 0 Posted June 10, 2013 I have so many watches all hidden from my wife,in my cars garage, at work in the boot of the car .When my son was younger he ran into the house with one of my watches I had hidden in the chook pen and said "Mummy look the chickens have laid a watch"I intend to collect them into my 80's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knackeringham 0 Posted June 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Frank. I have been interested in watches since I was a kid, but only started getting into reps back in the late 90's.but then with work left the hobby for several years, but now retired, Im back in and loving it. I'm not quite 75, but a young 43 43 and retired?? WTF!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
