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Post by leffemonster on May 19, 2020 8:00:00 GMT -8
I’ve just finished cataloguing my current collection (wearable watches only) into a spreadsheet, including a photo of each watch. Turns out I have more than twice as many SEIKO watches as non-SEIKO!
Even after off-loading a considerable number to fund my SPB129 purchase, I could wear a different watch every day for over 5 months!!
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Post by ouroboros on May 19, 2020 9:14:39 GMT -8
Impressive!
I've had the photos on my to-do list for eons. The spreadsheet is covered, I do them as I go. |
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Post by suntzu on May 19, 2020 11:05:29 GMT -8
Even after off-loading a considerable number to fund my SPB129 purchase, I could wear a different watch every day for over 5 months!! 5 months? You're a pyscho!
Very cool idea to catalogue. Maybe you can share a screenshot?
I've been offloading Seikos too to fund my SPB145 coming out in July. Already put a deposit down to secure it from an authorized dealer out of State so I get free shipping and don't pay tax. I sold 4 so far ($179 to $545) and have a slew of working 70's quartz varieties sub $100 to get rid of as they get no wrist time and will provide the funds for the SPB145. Plus lots of parts. Should all provide most of the funds if hopefully all for it. As the saying goes, "quality not quantity."
It'll feel good to whittle down to a manageable collection of what I truly want and enjoy wearing.
SPB145 on the left from A Blog To Watch. I like the bronze-like dial color as it separates itself from the traditional black on the right. I have my grandfather's Rolex Submariner which covers the traditional black diver. But this one is a little more unique and worth unloading the extraneous stuff for.
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Post by leffemonster on May 19, 2020 11:19:43 GMT -8
It’s nothing fancy suntzu - just a load of columns of data really - Make, movement, calibre, case code, serial number, year, month, jewels, WR, dial code, dial colour, lug width, BPH, caseback, crystal, strap/bracelet, day language, date, chrono, bezel, comments. There’s probably more stuff I could add but I just chose what I thought was pertinent. The pictures were the hardest bit to do - finding them firstly, and then sizing them all. I found out they need to fit entirely within the cell in order to move with the details when the sheet gets sorted, and the column needs a header. I’d recommend it to anyone - very therapeutic! |
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Post by Fergus on May 19, 2020 11:55:14 GMT -8
Hmmm, I spent today washing and refitting my conservatory roof blinds....14 off.
Cataloging my Seikos does appeal to me, at some point but it must come after I finish the Santoku.
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Post by suntzu on May 19, 2020 11:57:55 GMT -8
It’s nothing fancy suntzu - just a load of columns of data really - Make, movement, calibre, case code, serial number, year, month, jewels, WR, dial code, dial colour, lug width, BPH, caseback, crystal, strap/bracelet, day language, date, chrono, bezel, comments. There’s probably more stuff I could add but I just chose what I thought was pertinent. The pictures were the hardest bit to do - finding them firstly, and then sizing them all. I found out they need to fit entirely within the cell in order to move with the details when the sheet gets sorted, and the column needs a header. I’d recommend it to anyone - very therapeutic! Nothing fancy?
Make, movement, calibre, case code, serial number, year, month, jewels, WR, dial code, dial colour, lug width, BPH, caseback, crystal, strap/bracelet, day language, date, chrono, bezel, comments.
Plus a picture? That's "fancy" in my book!  Saying out loud requires you to pause and breathe
Nice work.
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Post by leffemonster on May 19, 2020 12:13:21 GMT -8
One data item I deliberately excluded was purchase price, for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t know what a lot of the pieces in my collection cost me, as I can’t remember. And secondly, I don’t think I want to know what its all cost me...  |
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Post by small on May 19, 2020 12:51:35 GMT -8
One data item I deliberately excluded was purchase price, for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t know what a lot of the pieces in my collection cost me, as I can’t remember. And secondly, I don’t think I want to know what its all cost me... As I was reading what was listed I said to myself I bet he left cost off for a reason or two... 5 months is only 150 watches, more or less. I guess if we are only counting wearable runners then you have me beat big time. If I add up all the "it might run again some day" I may get close.. |
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Post by pip on May 20, 2020 4:16:57 GMT -8
The pictures were the hardest bit to do - finding them firstly, and then sizing them all. From memory you can add pics to an excel using a technique so they automatically resize to the cell size. I know I’ve done it before but I can’t remember how. Google would be your friend here. |
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Post by pip on May 20, 2020 4:17:58 GMT -8
I have been looking for an online catalogue system to do this very job Nick, not found one that ticks all the boxes yet. I’d want it pc and phone and tablet friendly of course.
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Post by leffemonster on May 20, 2020 5:16:29 GMT -8
The pictures were the hardest bit to do - finding them firstly, and then sizing them all. From memory you can add pics to an excel using a technique so they automatically resize to the cell size. I know I’ve done it before but I can’t remember how. Google would be your friend here. Yeah, I figured that out early on - “Move and size with cells” needs to be checked. |
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Post by leffemonster on May 20, 2020 5:19:08 GMT -8
I have been looking for an online catalogue system to do this very job Nick, not found one that ticks all the boxes yet. I’d want it pc and phone and tablet friendly of course. Likewise Phil, but all the database-style ones I came across a) cost money and b) seemed to be ‘hosted’ somewhere. This is just a plain old Excel spreadsheet saved in my OneDrive, so I can access from PC or my iPad. |
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Post by pip on May 20, 2020 5:41:10 GMT -8
I have been looking for an online catalogue system to do this very job Nick, not found one that ticks all the boxes yet. I’d want it pc and phone and tablet friendly of course. Likewise Phil, but all the database-style ones I came across a) cost money and b) seemed to be ‘hosted’ somewhere. This is just a plain old Excel spreadsheet saved in my OneDrive, so I can access from PC or my iPad. Maybe I'll invent one and make millions. I hereby promise you that if I make more than £10m in pure profit I will personally buy you a second hand Seiko 5 of my choosing from Indian ebay. 7dfe79adc2f0 |
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Post by donciccio on May 20, 2020 8:31:26 GMT -8
5 months? You're a pyscho!...
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on May 20, 2020 16:32:55 GMT -8
Even after off-loading a considerable number to fund my SPB129 purchase, I could wear a different watch every day for over 5 months!! 5 months? You're a pyscho!
Very cool idea to catalogue. Maybe you can share a screenshot?
I've been offloading Seikos too to fund my SPB145 coming out in July. Already put a deposit down to secure it from an authorized dealer out of State so I get free shipping and don't pay tax. I sold 4 so far ($179 to $545) and have a slew of working 70's quartz varieties sub $100 to get rid of as they get no wrist time and will provide the funds for the SPB145. Plus lots of parts. Should all provide most of the funds if hopefully all for it. As the saying goes, "quality not quantity."
It'll feel good to whittle down to a manageable collection of what I truly want and enjoy wearing.
SPB145 on the left from A Blog To Watch. I like the bronze-like dial color as it separates itself from the traditional black on the right. I have my grandfather's Rolex Submariner which covers the traditional black diver. But this one is a little more unique and worth unloading the extraneous stuff for.
Where are people finding the SPB145 online for sale? I can't seem to find an outlet. |
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Post by suntzu on May 20, 2020 17:08:52 GMT -8
Where are people finding the SPB145 online for sale? I can't seem to find an outlet.
Not for sale yet. In July/August. You can contact an Authorized Dealer and see if they can let you pre-order.
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Post by HiBeat on May 20, 2020 18:29:46 GMT -8
One data item I deliberately excluded was purchase price, for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t know what a lot of the pieces in my collection cost me, as I can’t remember. And secondly, I don’t think I want to know what its all cost me... And thirdly, well it has to do with the wife opening the spreadsheet......................  |
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Post by pip on May 21, 2020 2:00:46 GMT -8
One data item I deliberately excluded was purchase price, for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t know what a lot of the pieces in my collection cost me, as I can’t remember. And secondly, I don’t think I want to know what its all cost me... And thirdly, well it has to do with the wife opening the spreadsheet...................... In which case best have two columns: What I paid for it; & Current value. I suspect for a lot of you that will make for some mighty good reading. |
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Post by HiBeat on May 21, 2020 7:51:39 GMT -8
And thirdly, well it has to do with the wife opening the spreadsheet...................... In which case best have two columns: What I paid for it; & Current value. I suspect for a lot of you that will make for some mighty good reading. Frankly what we think we can get and what we will get can be quite different. |
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Post by suntzu on May 23, 2020 20:38:09 GMT -8
In which case best have two columns: What I paid for it; & Current value. I suspect for a lot of you that will make for some mighty good reading. Frankly what we think we can get and what we will get can be quite different. You sound like Rick from Pawn Stars 😆 |
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