CaptainFantastic 509 Posted June 30, 2013 Here's my collection of watches, in order of when I got my hands on them. **Pre-RWG** First up, Breitling Navitimer. Got this from Thailand in 2005, and somehow the thing is still going. It's certainly no accurate rep but it's done me proud all these years, and I still wear it occasionally. Quartz movement unfortunately. Next is a Tag Heuer Link Chrono that my dad got me, again, a guy he works with went to Thailand and picked this up around 2008 ish. Nice dial and a nice watch to wear, once received a compliment from a customs officer in Toronto, if only he knew. Quartz movement. **Then came the RWG days** After testing the waters with a cheapo breitling that I gave away, I got myself a 7750 Carrera Day/Date, and promptly took it to the other side of the world with me. I love this thing and really don't wear it enough. It's a great rep and gets the look all the time. One of my favourites to look at. I actually sold the one pictured here but I will soon have another, so it stays in my collection thread. My favourite of all time now, steelfish. Blue with superlume and Asian 2836 movement, I wish I could afford the real thing, but until then, this will be the one I choose more than not. I wanted a dual time watch because my fiancée and I were frequently on different time zones, and this is where the JLC Master Geographic came in. I wore this to work every day and loved it. Normally changed when I get home. Served it's purpose well and now that I live in the USA it has taken a back seat and I use it mainly for dressier occasions, as well as in my rotation. Another Breitling Superocean now and this time it's a Superocean 42. I had trouble at first as I didn't like the rubber strap but a gen leather with red accents does the trick. I really love this thing. Continuing on, I had always admired Rolex but had never found the time to really want one. Then when going through some old photos I remember finding some pics of my Grandad, who passed away a few years ago, wearing his GMT Master. Inspired I sought out the updated GMT IIc and wear it frequently. Every time I wear it I think of old Gramps and his watch. To this day I don't know whether it was a gen or not. My Dad seems to think so though. I love mine that's for sure. After the GMT I went on rep buying hiatus as I had the whole moving from the UK to the USA thing to worry about. At Christmas, my wife brought me this gen Skagen Denmark Titanium. It's a beauty. I then resumed rep buying with an updated 7750 Navitimer, a watch I've always liked since I first looked into reps. This was followed by a Rolex 6263 Daytona I got on M2M, good for any occasion and oozes class. My love for GMT watches brought a Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL GMT along next. And finally, I have a Breitling Transocean I should be expecting any day, pics to follow. Not a bad hobby really... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R5tdi 0 Posted June 30, 2013 Nice collection I do like that Red superocean Wear them well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted June 30, 2013 Great post Laurence. Love the collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yawn 122 Posted July 1, 2013 very nice collection keep them comming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Nice collection my friend. Your 7750 Carrera is quite interesting to me. Quite different to the later model. I'm guessing you got it a while ago? The sec@9 sub-dial has concentric circles, matt silver hour, and minute hands, and different bezel insert and pushers to the later models. Also noticed the number markers look slightly different, and the dial printing also different, then the badge is all silver, and the date font is different once again. Where did you buy this rep if you don't mind me asking, and how much did it cost you? I can guarantee if you were to buy the newer model, you would love it even more my friend. Its much more accurate Edited July 1, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted July 1, 2013 Nice collection. The ar on that cheapie tag is pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boycie 482 Posted July 1, 2013 Nice collection and thanks for sharing. Love that JLC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted July 1, 2013 Nice collection my friend. Your 7750 Carrera is quite interesting to me. Quite different to the later model. I'm guessing you got it a while ago? The sec@9 sub-dial has concentric circles, matt silver hour, and minute hands, and different bezel insert and pushers to the later models. Also noticed the number markers look slightly different, and the dial printing also different, then the badge is all silver, and the date font is different once again. Where did you buy this rep if you don't mind me asking, and how much did it cost you? I can guarantee if you were to buy the newer model, you would love it even more my friend. Its much more accurate Picked it up from silix in March this year, can't remember how much it was, I've always thought its looked a bit different, I'm undecided on whether to change it for the newer model. I am likely to be emigrating to the USA so ill get that out of the way and then see how I feel. I've seen your project and love it but damn, the money involved! It's funny, because I was literally days away from financing a day/date when I found RWG. Great watch. Nice collection. The ar on that cheapie tag is pretty good. I've always been amazed how nice it is for what it's worth. Only let down is a tiny chip in the crystal, bugs the hell out of me. Nice collection and thanks for sharing. Love that JLC. There's something about it eh, the dial colour oozes class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visioneer 132 Posted July 1, 2013 Oh the nakedness...watch porn is good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,801 Posted July 1, 2013 Great pics and a nice collection, love the red breitling, sadly a little too small for me. Never got round to ordering the steelfish and am regretting it a little now.... Hmmmm!!! Wear them in good health L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted July 1, 2013 Great pics and a nice collection, love the red breitling, sadly a little too small for me. Never got round to ordering the steelfish and am regretting it a little now.... Hmmmm!!! Wear them in good health L. My steelfish isn't that old, picked it up from MR about 2 months back, if you're in the market for one I'm sure they'll be one out there for you, they even pop up in m2m on occasions eh, because crazy people sell them!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted July 13, 2013 Those are some nice watches, love the 2 Breits!! -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigcountrykris 0 Posted July 13, 2013 Sweet collection, keep on adding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted July 14, 2013 Not strictly an addition but a gen strap for my Superocean 42. Looks even better than before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted July 14, 2013 Amazing collection mate - very very similar taste to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman7w 0 Posted July 19, 2013 Great collection! I really like it, it's nice to see a collection without 3 or 6 PAMs that all look alike! (ducking!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted July 20, 2013 Great collection! I really like it, it's nice to see a collection without 3 or 6 PAMs that all look alike! (ducking!) Haha, I'm not a PAM fan, yet. I've come close to buying them but they just don't do it for me. Same as Rolex, although I like the explorer II and the GMT master more and more every day. Maybe one day, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCarvi 0 Posted July 20, 2013 I dont know if I am looking for PAMS or if PAMS are looking for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted June 19, 2014 OP updated with current collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 19, 2014 love that Daytona on the nato strap you are right I think pure class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
