Pesman 9,461 Posted February 7, 2014 Hi All Not sure of best forum for general displays of collections but thought here might be safest. Feel free to move if more appropriate elsewhere. I will also look to post specific reviews in appropriate sections but was keen to show what I have so far... Photo quality will be improved I promise but these will do for now and all being done via Tapatalk so fingers crossed it looks okay... For 4 years I had worn nothing but my gen Tag Heur Calibre. My first proper watch bought to celebrate my first proper contract... Then 12 months ago I chanced on an article about Christopher Ward watches and purchased a C9 Harrison for around £350. The love affair had begun.... From there the quest was on to find a pilots watch that rekindled the spirit of my old RAF Nav watch I'd been issued during my Air Force days. Returning it had been a mistake - the fine was only £50 as I recall for 'losing' it. Anyway after a bit of faffing I settled on a Steinhart Nav II chrono DLC A watch I still haven't settled with for reasons I am unsure of. Maybe the vintage colours were a step too far however I seem unable to sell it just yet. It was also become clear that 43mm and above was my size - hence I hadn't rebought a NATO watch as they seem to small now. I was also sold on automatics and my remaining quartz watches were despatched. The search for the Nav watch had introduced me to IWC and the infamous Top Gun Chrono. When I saw the gen prices I had to seek an alternative as I just loved the size and look of the watches. And so the usual journey into reps began. Falling for all the scams coveted in so much detail on here. 'Watches by James' and his blatant plugging of the poor quality over-priced iParadisiac reps took me hook and line and sinker. Subsequently a spend of over £650 resulted in 4 very poor quality reps all of which are now binned and put down to experience. And then a revelation... The discovery of this Forum. Suddenly you had genuine reviews, genuine TD's and a quality of rep that just knocked scammers into the shade. So here to finish is 6 months worth of purchases. The Breitling Abyss 44mm in Yellow. Came with SS strap but I have replaced with a nice yellow and black leather...purchased from TS Watches Next the Breitling Avenger Sea Wolf Chrono. Purchased from Reg after an enquiry about something complete different. A top bloke. A Classic Breitling Navitimer in blue from TS watches. Too small for my wrist so will be going up for sale once I qualify for M2M. Will be replaced by the new larger 01 or a Montbrilliant A Ulysse Nardin maxi marine wave from TS Watches. Love the look of this watch but not sure if rep is the best. May look out a better one soon. Perfect size though and love dial. Had to get one.... An IWC Top Gun V2 (I think) from TS Watches. Struggled to get on with strap and it is a very noisy winder compared to the better reps. Currently sitting on a rubber strap. Strange how the one you want the most disappoints most. A Paneri Daylight Chrono. Purchased of a work Collegue so no idea of quality, heritage or age but works a treat and looks much better than I thought a Paneri would A Cartier calibre from Watches International. Purchased entirely via email with a request for her to choose the model she regarded the closest. I was not disappointed and I will be using her again A Cartier Santos 100 super rep bought M2M last week. Apparently this was modified by a renowned TD unfortunately now passed away. It's a beauty and will be well cared for. What I have found though is that the purchase of reps has created a love of watches beyond what I imagined. As a result funds have been found to purchase some Gens I deem worthy of the expense. So to finish...,, A Breitling Sky Racer in blue. Currently being refurbed but this is an early wrist shot And a Bremont MB II because I love the story - now on a HR Kevlar strap that just works better than their own leather Thanks for getting this far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted February 7, 2014 Really nice collection P !! Love the Bremont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted February 7, 2014 Cheers. It's a keeper for sure. When they service it! Cost includes a new band so I will be going orange at some point! Picked it up second hand on EBay from the US. Much better prices over there even if customs slammed me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamma 1 Posted February 8, 2014 Great collection for only 12 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wqleow 1 Posted February 8, 2014 Thanks for sharing. That abyss chronograph looks wicked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Yeah, I may be springing for a Gen Bremont at some point. Those are very attractive watches -- Clean, classic, crisp. Edited February 8, 2014 by Afdaddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper81 0 Posted February 8, 2014 Love bremonts it's one thing I want but will have to wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calcidose 0 Posted February 8, 2014 Very nice collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted February 8, 2014 Nice work in a short time!!!! Look forward to seeing updates! -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,801 Posted February 8, 2014 Great post, nice collection, pity about the air force pilot watch. That bremont is really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted February 9, 2014 Brilliant collection there mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted February 10, 2014 Lovely collection mate! Keep them coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted February 13, 2014 Cheers for the feedback. Steinhart has bitten the dust and is currently sat on eBay awaiting a new owner.., 3 more inbound for Feb though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janus 1 Posted February 13, 2014 Nice collection mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty010 1 Posted February 13, 2014 Good looking collection mate. On to the next 12 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlehands 0 Posted February 14, 2014 Collection like this in my future...I hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waytall 0 Posted February 14, 2014 Very nice collection, Cartiers don't usually do it for me, but that santos is reallynice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrutsBajs 0 Posted February 14, 2014 Nice collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCarvi 0 Posted February 14, 2014 Nice collection!! really nice pieces, good luck with the addiction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanfast 0 Posted October 15, 2014 nice collection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted October 15, 2014 I need to update this. A lot has changed! See below Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper81 0 Posted October 15, 2014 Wow that's quite a change and expansion, where has the bremont gone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted October 16, 2014 In the safe with my gens... This is just the reps and cheaper gens I need to get out more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
