What is on the Horizon for you..

within this hobby ?

Are you looking at any particular watch, or watches as of late ? Or are you
just having fun looking around, and learning ? Maybe you are even planning
on building your very own watch, or are just content. Maybe it's a little bit
of everything, or none of the above. Any thoughts on what's on the horizon
for you within the hobby ?

I am working off a list, sort of....there is only so much cash in the piggy bank so I do what I can.....

1. I am going to be continuously refurbing and tuning my vintage collection, I still have dozens of pieces I have never worn. As soon as one comes in from the watchmaker a new one is selected and sent in within a few weeks. I am also buying new vintage but much more selectivly than before. I have my eye on a couple RR approved pieces too.

2. I have been quiet on the For Sale Forum for a month or so....that will end quickly as a dozen or so pieces go up.

3. I am still buying new and used watches from a list I generated. I search for these specifically and try not to get derailed into buying other stuff. A few of these I will never be able to afford but what the hell I may as well shoot for the moon. Some pieces left on that list (in order of price $160 - $10K):

Wenger 77009 - I just love the dial on this, pilot style chrono. I have knocked off quite a few lately in this range...this is the only sub $200 one left.



NFW Autopilot black with blue markers.



Chris Ward C8 pilot with blue markers



Citizen Alterna VO10-6591H (JDM)



Russian Chronograph (probably a Buran) , not sure what I want yet.



Eterna Kon Tiki



Movado Datron Chrono Vintage (or new)...vintage has the Zenith movement, new is just new.





Rolex Milguass, black dial, green or non-green glass.



Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

That is a SERIOUS short list...WOW!

Umm Thanks!!

Right now... New Rolex Sub with ceramic bezel. I tried one on at the AD the other day and I am sold! I want to wait until the Explorer II comes out to do a comparison...Mark likes the white dial version!!

Seiko MM300...definitely this year! I finally got to try one on...LOVE IT!

I may try a Doxa too. I need to get one in my grubby mitts prior to buying. I normally can get past that, but there is just something about the case size vs dial size that I need to wrap my head around. It will more than likely be a Pro...hopefully a T-Graph!

I'm going to get either a JLC Reverso, a Glashutte Original of some sort, or a Panerai. Haven't decided, but I'm leaning towards the Panerai.

AP RO 15300.

Also looking for a legible, budget black IP black dial auto. Just returned a Seiko as the plating on the bracelet was deplorable.

I have three watches in the sight:



After acquiring these models I will start a new project: Saving money to realize my biggest dream... ROLEX DEEP SEA!!
This Rolex is my Holy Grail of watches ... I will not rest until I have one!
Greetings...

Unlike some people...ahem...my short list really is short - usally about 3-4 at a time.

Still don't have a Halios. Missed out on the Bluering (blue/bead). The pending Laguna release has me sweating with anticipation.



Currently in the midst of a Hamilton infatuation (actually a rediscovery), with 2 recently acquired X-Wind and Jazzmaster Traveler GMT2. But there are at least 2 more on my radar.

Officers Auto



Railroad Chrono



Lastly, Deep Blue is threatening a new diver w/Miyota 9015 release next month. No photos available. Despite a couple of these examples, making a concerted effort to back off the military and bad-ass-divers to more conservative styles. The Jazzmaster below was the beginning of that effort. But it's gonna be tough.

Damn Jaw, the officer auto is SWEET! Can't beat Hamilton!

which he posted here....https://xtrememeantime.forumotion.com/t7507-hey-fellasnew-series-of-diver-s-watch-coming

Nothing else in partcular.....trying to reduce the collection (haha...impossible huh!)

Been laying low on the new purchase front. Uncle Sam cash and anniversary coming up so I might look into something....U1 maybe..

In the meantime working on a couple of build projects with Hamilton 917's, movements currently being serviced, an old Illinois Autocrat I'm gonna re-case and something I'm calling my Rings of Fire project, a PAM style case with a custom made dial I've been working on.

Wow everyone !!! Thank you ALL for giving some insight into what's on the horizon for YOU !
Looks like the future is bright for everybody. Have to say that from the pictures I am seeing,
along with the watches you are all listing, or even getting ready to build, that you guys have
GREAT taste, along with ideas !

Thanks again !

Forgot to add that I'm basically in look around, and learn mode. There isn't any one watch that I'm
after right now, but have to admit that vintage watches have been becoming even more interesting
to me over recent months. I'm basically finding more, and more watches, and watch companies
that I like, and any list just keeps changing, and also getting bigger.

I am waiting for the day i get a diving Tourbillon

@jaw: do you know where you can pre-order the Laguna?

t20569cald wrote:

I am waiting for the day i get a diving Tourbillon

Wow ! ..VERY cool !!!

More Speedmasters.

Not much I'm worked up over right now. I do have bids on a couple watches-nothing real crazy, will know about one of them tomorrow night.

Noisy Nova wrote:

More Speedmasters.

merichar wrote:

Not much I'm worked up over right now. I do have bids on a couple watches-nothing real crazy, will know about one of them tomorrow night.

Nice Nova ! Really NICE !

Mark, I hope you win those watches !

I have a few on my list that I would love to get. I've definitely been bitten by Rolex..........we'll see. I must first decide if I want to part with anything in my collection. Right now I am pretty happy with what I have and I don't think I am quite ready to let anything go yet. I am at 15 and think I want to eventually trim it down to 7.

I'm currently putting myself in the NBZ due to a bunch of out of budget purchases. The last one I've purchased that is on the way is this one.

Cool 3-hand Buda!

Budabear wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Cool 3-hand Buda!

Thanks, would you believe it is actually a 2 hand.

Ah...no seconds

Anomaly wrote:

Budabear wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Cool 3-hand Buda!

Thanks, would you believe it is actually a 2 hand.

Ah...no seconds

Isn't that weird? Lol

Oh NEAT John ! Rolex ! Sounds really great to me sir. Those other two sound very
intriguing also ! It has to be hard, because just like you are saying, you are already happy
with your collection. So letting ANY of those watches you are happy with go, would definitely
be difficult.

Buda, the NBZ isn't so bad, especially when you have stunning watches like that Vulcan incoming
there ! Congratulations ahead of time by the way.

tunaslayr wrote:

These







Damn..they all look alike!

Looks like a Grand Slam Tuna !

aztecknight wrote:

@jaw: do you know where you can pre-order the Laguna?

Sorry, just saw this aztek

Their answer to my inquiry...

Thanks for the email. There will be a pre-order about a week before the
watch ships just so we can concentrate on final inspections and getting
them out as quickly as possible when they are ready to go.

Orders will be placed through the main site at www.halioswatches.com (it's
undergoing a re-design at the moment, and should be done soon). The Laguna
will not be a limited production, but the first batch will consist of 150
watches. Release should be end of April/early May if all goes as planned.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Regards,
Jason Lim
HALIOS Watches Ltd.