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Holy cow! impressive collection :applause:
 

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@hasel53128 here is a thread for you lol. Are you up to the challenge?

My watchbox keeps changing and I have a few out getting work done all the time. I gave up snapshots of the collection for this reason. It only reminds me of the ones that got away lol.
 

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LOL! I was biding my time for the right moment to use the “nuclear option.” [emoji23] But now that you’ve “outed” me, here goes:

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wow... u da man
 

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@hasel53128 here is a thread for you lol. Are you up to the challenge?

My watchbox keeps changing and I have a few out getting work done all the time. I gave up snapshots of the collection for this reason. It only reminds me of the ones that got away lol.

Let’s not forget @minty007. He’s got a mother lode too. [emoji2]
 

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Let’s not forget @minty007. He’s got a mother lode too. [emoji2]

Ha! Although nothing like yours, my friend...

Mine seem to be stashed all over the house... I'd have a tough enough time even finding them all :laugh: (I think I have more than a dozen in various stages of repair on the work bench alone...)
 

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Ha! Although nothing like yours, my friend...

Mine seem to be stashed all over the house... I'd have a tough enough time even finding them all :laugh: (I think I have more than a dozen in various stages of repair on the work bench alone...)
But it is all worth it for those amazing wristshots :) I am really loving the Reverso you are sporting at the moment :)
 

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But it is all worth it for those amazing wristshots :) I am really loving the Reverso you are sporting at the moment :)

Thanks - you are too kind! :notworthy:

The Reverso is special... JLC calls that model the Classique for good reason. Many wouldn't take to its small size, but having that watch in its original dimensions and with the manual wind movement is spot on for me...
 
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LOL! I was biding my time for the right moment to use the “nuclear option.” [emoji23] But now that you’ve “outed” me, here goes:

DUE TO THE GRAPHIC AND SENSITIVE NATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PICTURE, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!!
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Bloooody heck!!! What’s the gen/rep ratio on this ???
 
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Aimed at the guys with incredible collections - assuming most pieces won’t get worn often - what are the implications to not leaving the watches on winders ??
Thanks in advance
 

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Bloooody heck!!! What’s the gen/rep ratio on this ???

If my math is correct, it’s roughly 1:4.

Aimed at the guys with incredible collections - assuming most pieces won’t get worn often - what are the implications to not leaving the watches on winders ??
Thanks in advance

People have different takes on this question. I’m no watch expert, and can only speak from my own personal experience. For all the watches in my collection, I have just the 2 in 1 winder you see in the picture. I hardly use it, to be honest. Most of my watches will be wound and worn only 4-5 times a year. I’ve not noticed any problems resulting from the long intervals of idleness. If anything, I’d argue that it’s good for the longevity of fragile rep movements.
 
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If my math is correct, it’s roughly 1:4.



People have different takes on this question. I’m no watch expert, and can only speak from my own personal experience. For all the watches in my collection, I have just the 2 in 1 winder you see in the picture. I hardly use it, to be honest. Most of my watches will be wound and worn only 4-5 times a year. I’ve not noticed any problems resulting from the long intervals of idleness. If anything, I’d argue that it’s good for the longevity of fragile rep movements.
Thankyou for the info. I hope to one day have a 1/4 of your collection!!!
 

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If my math is correct, it’s roughly 1:4.



People have different takes on this question. I’m no watch expert, and can only speak from my own personal experience. For all the watches in my collection, I have just the 2 in 1 winder you see in the picture. I hardly use it, to be honest. Most of my watches will be wound and worn only 4-5 times a year. I’ve not noticed any problems resulting from the long intervals of idleness. If anything, I’d argue that it’s good for the longevity of fragile rep movements.

I'd agree as well with the winder observation. I keep less than 10% of my watches on winders, primarily for convenience. Like most things mechanical, I see movements as having finite lives. As long as they are used periodically to keep things lubed, I have no problem letting many of my watches sit idle for periods of time. Of course, all mechanical movements need eventual maintenance, but I feel mine may need it less frequently than if they were running constantly.
 
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