SOTC, part 4 and Grand Finale!

[Henry Krinkle]

I'm sure it was painful to have your collection stolen, Henry. For me, that kind of thing puts into perspective that our watches are just stuff and can be replaced, no matter how much we obsess over them.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to more. I've always fancied the Rado with the white dial and blue accents.

I loved some of those watches but with the exception of one, they were all quite easy to replace. In fact it eventually became fun. The only one that couldn't be replaced was my wife's Dad's Gruen.

[Imitation of Life]

I loved some of those watches but with the exception of one, they were all quite easy to replace. In fact it eventually became fun. The only one that couldn't be replaced was my wife's Dad's Gruen.

That's true; heirlooms are irreplaceable. Nevertheless, it sounds like it's time to embark on a hunt for a nice Gruen.

[Henry Krinkle]

That's true; heirlooms are irreplaceable. Nevertheless, it sounds like it's time to embark on a hunt for a nice Gruen.

I've got one that is kind of nice, but I have my eyes out for one more like my Father in laws. I've never seen another quite like it yet.

[WWII70]

moi aussi

Shameless,

I agree.

Jane

[MHe225]

+1. Write as much as you want. It is the stories that make our watches more interesting.

I can only agree - without the write-up, we're only enjoying the pictures. Very nice ones, but still. The info and stories bring these pictures to life and make me / us look in to brands that we normally wouldn't look at. That may not always be a good thing, though
So let's keep them coming, the pictures and the text.

I do enjoy SOTC-threads and I've more than once thought about doing one myself. But then, I don't have any special or interesting watches and there is definitely no big philosophy or master-plan driving my collection ..... The only themes (apart from buying what I like): a space connection and project watches.

[Nutty28]

Thanks for sharing not just the collection, but more importantly the story behind each watch. The stories told add not just "life" into the watches, but give meaning to this hobby. And here's wishing you luck in search of the Gruen....I believe good things will happen to good people.

[whatmeworry]

You are starting to get me into looking at Rado!

Yes, that was my first thought too, some really beauties there

[uchinanchu]

Wow, great write up, nice watches, stellar pics, keep 'em coming Henry Krinkle!!!

[scottjc]

Beautiful collection Hank.
I still say that you need to show them all in one dirty great collection picture though 😊
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[Der Amf]

It's unusual that such a strong, sporty looking watch should also look right without minute markers.