Post by popeye on May 30, 2015 0:59:28 GMT -8
It seemed a simple exercise to buy a new watch to replace a hard worked Oris Diver which had seen better days but the retail outlets did not inspire so I put in a google search.That was 2 months ago and I now have 14 watches ranging from a 1960 Omega Seamaster to a lime green dialled Orient (which for all I know is built from Tractor spares).I have dipped my toe in the JDM market with an Alpinist,had a bid via the internet in a live auction (failed--- more like lost my nerve !) and lost countless hours to research and watch envy.
To limit this addiction (I think calling it what it is helps me come to terms with the reducing bank balance and the pity I receive from family and friends) I have decided to focus on Seiko 6138/6139 and that's when it gets really insane. I have entered a different space with so much work required to try and sift the dubious offerings from the Bay into items I should bid on.You then identify a suitable target ,watch it for 6 days rise from £40 to £49 and on the 7th day with 2 minutes to go you are poised and ready to go and before you press bid the price takes off like Pogues Rocket into the stratosphere.I blame all of you for this and thought if I cannot beat you I might as well converse with you to garner the considerable knowledge the forum provides.I have to confess that I have flirted with other forums (but nothing serious) before joining and this is my first ever post of any kind on any forum.Please be kind to a novice who will no doubt ask questions that will raise many an eyebrow among the more seasoned members
To limit this addiction (I think calling it what it is helps me come to terms with the reducing bank balance and the pity I receive from family and friends) I have decided to focus on Seiko 6138/6139 and that's when it gets really insane. I have entered a different space with so much work required to try and sift the dubious offerings from the Bay into items I should bid on.You then identify a suitable target ,watch it for 6 days rise from £40 to £49 and on the 7th day with 2 minutes to go you are poised and ready to go and before you press bid the price takes off like Pogues Rocket into the stratosphere.I blame all of you for this and thought if I cannot beat you I might as well converse with you to garner the considerable knowledge the forum provides.I have to confess that I have flirted with other forums (but nothing serious) before joining and this is my first ever post of any kind on any forum.Please be kind to a novice who will no doubt ask questions that will raise many an eyebrow among the more seasoned members
) as they will only fuel the addiction 
