howdy folks,
today I "celebrate" 5 years of my existence on Ppro. I thought it would be a good idea to see in relative terms, what i bought in 2007 versus 2012. I do not generally "recycle" my watches, and I hang on to good and some bad buys 90% of the time, so I wanted to see if I have matured horologically. Strickly speaking, I started in 2004, in the old Purists where I posted a grand total of 4 times, all enquiring about the UN Freak. I credit Bernard Cheong for inducting me into forum life by responding to my queries on the Freak. I felt I have nothing to contribute to this august forum in the early years, and spent my time just reading. from Jaw to Suitbert to A.Ghobti to TM to SJX(apols if I left out some names), I have learnt so much, and am still learning.....
here's a selection of several pieces from the class of 2007 versus the class of 2012.
The Shaq is one of the few remaining AP ROOs limited editions. I still like them, and I think they are making a "comeback", but I sold most of my limited edition ROOs. this Hublot I picked up today to commemorate my fifth year here. Most people know I am generally critical of limited edition marketing, but even then, I am not immune to it....the Hublot Ferrari in titanium with the new Unico movement, like me ManU Hublot, at least has a certain club and car affliation pertinent and meaningful to me.
one thing that hasnt changed is I still buy one Omega Speedmaster from the 70s and 80s once a year. There is a story here, involving my grandfather, but thats for another day. One thing about collecting Speedies is their prices are generally relatively stable, except that year that Antiquorum had the Omegamania auction. but even then, their prices never got to Rolex sports models "crazy" levels.
the Mazzuoli is a fun piece, with a great design, inspired by a utility object. there is a certain Italian coolness to it, something that Panerai has lost a bit over the years, in its relentless drive to grow its market share. the Bronzo however, is in a cool class of its own...its not the first bronze watch, Genta an Anomino done it before, but damn....the 382 created single handedly this year, the explosion in the bronze genre, with all sorts of small brands latching unto it.
hope you guys enjoy this short class 07 versus class 12 compario. please chime in and share your watches then and now, and if Ppro has horo-influenced you in anyway.
best,
Horo