What are your 'keepers'

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What are your 'keepers'

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm

Ok, so I've been through a net BILLION watches in the last few years - well, maybe a few less, but not many.

I had decided that I only had two real 'keepers', ie watches that I will never part with. They are:

My M series sub

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and my U1

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I'm still trying to decide about this one

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But I've added another PERMANENT piece to the pile. I've owned this one a couple of times before and it didn't stick. This time - it's made the cut. Any guesses?



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Yep, the perfectly designed, coolest watch on the planet...lol... the Speedmaster Professional. As watches come and go, lately, I just can't seem to keep this one off the wrist for very long. Love it! Even though I can't dive deep with it, will probably shatter the crystal at some point, it has no date, etc... it is just smooooth as butter.

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Anyway, what are your KEEPERS?
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by CGSshorty » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:12 pm

The U1000S has had some staying power, but this is the only one I am fairly positive will never leave.

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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by BBK357 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:14 pm

Tudor Sub blue snowflake no date

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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Panerai7 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:24 pm

All of my watches are keepers except for micro brands.
Somehow I never got attached to them, yes they look cool for a minute but lack soul.
I'm thinking about dumping all of them soon.
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Post by smalls » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:26 pm

This guy right here

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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by logan2z » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:27 pm

Sounds crazy but I honestly couldn't currently imagine parting with any of my watches. But if I had to choose 'guaranteed' keepers it would have to be my PAM 111 (gift from my wife, but I love the watch regardless), my PAM 190, and my Sinn 156 Military. Hmm, add the Heuer Autavia 1163MH to that list too. Oh, and the Sinn 156 Military. Crap...
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Henryj » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:27 pm

Ok, I'll play along. MM 300 is probably it. A secondary category would be "What do you flip and then replace?" I have either sold or given away half a dozen SKX007's and four 6309's, and at least four Marina Militares. Besides the Marinemaster, I have an SKX007, a 6309, and Marina 111 clone on the nightstand right now.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by RALAustin » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:30 pm

I am to the point where perhaps only 1 of 10 watches that come in makes a legit play for a long term seat in the watch box. KeeperS? Probably the Doxa 600t Pro and older Sub No Date,and perhaps the SubC. But a case could be made for the 1665 and 1680 as well and even the BPFF, Pam 106 and JLC NSA. Those are the core and have been for a while, and absent a real need to sell those pieces the others in the collection and those that come in and out are more just part of the try it and flip it madness.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by nishant » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:33 pm

None ...
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Nomadz » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:35 pm

Omega SMP, G-Shock froggy and a Suunto Vector have all been around a long time. Maybe Rolex Seadweller if it ever returns :shock:
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by 4pfrench » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:36 pm

My PAM 170 is the only truly untouchable piece (lots of sentimental significance)...though there are several, like my NSA and Autavia that would be REALLY hard to part with.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Nomadz » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:47 pm

aboen wrote:
nishant wrote:None ...
realistically -This^
Amen :salute:
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by tattoo chef » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:49 pm

None so far, with the exception of my fathers ; watches. Those I will not part with.

But of I ever have the dough for a Pam, Rolex or the like, I honestly can't say keepers on those either.
Anything but my fathers watches is fair game.
Always something new I see I want, and sometimes old ones will get sacrificed.



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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by mattcantwin » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:50 pm

I currently have 9 watches.

I am reluctant to call any of them keepers, but mattcantkeepwatches figures these two as the most likely candidates.


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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by sfglenrock » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:50 pm

Keepers for me would be ones that are difficult to replace.

Tudor Monte Carlo...
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Doxa Black Lung...
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Seiko 6309. Difficult to replace for sentimental reasons...
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Everything else is at risk.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Jeep99dad » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:55 pm

Uh! Sorry... I don't understand the question :shrug:
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by mattcantwin » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:57 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Uh! Sorry... I don't understand the question :shrug:
Appreciate the honesty, Brice! :thumbsup:
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by greenlightning » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:00 pm

My speedy pro is the only one. Was given to me by my wife and probably the coolest watch ever. Have an incoming that just may be a keeper
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by nishant » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:02 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Uh! Sorry... I don't understand the question :shrug:
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:02 pm

nishant wrote:None ...
lol.. an honest man!
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Nellipj » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:05 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Uh! Sorry... I don't understand the question :shrug:
Nice :roll: But you do have some. I have not seen you flip any of your sentimentals.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Axelay2003 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:05 pm

mattcantwin wrote:I currently have 9 watches.

I am reluctant to call any of them keepers, but mattcantkeepwatches figures these two as the most likely candidates.


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These two look really good to me too.
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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by Axelay2003 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:11 pm

From the 13 current watches I own..........

100% Keeper:

A wedding gift from my wifey

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99% Keeper:

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98% Keeper:

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Re: What are your 'keepers'

Post by rockmastermike » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:12 pm

I would have said the Speedmaster but it's gone. Again. Will probably have a 3rd one eventually.
However, now that the roof project is complete, I have a few coming in that will tryout for along term position, if not then I'm sure there will others that will audition.
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