Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

hurl

(965 posts)
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:24 PM Mar 2024

This message was self-deleted by its author

This message was self-deleted by its author (hurl) on Sat May 11, 2024, 09:57 PM. When the original post in a discussion thread is self-deleted, the entire discussion thread is automatically locked so new replies cannot be posted.

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
This message was self-deleted by its author (Original Post) hurl Mar 2024 OP
kick for your passion mdmc Mar 2024 #1
Cool share blm Mar 2024 #2
I enjoyed reading about your collection. rsdsharp Mar 2024 #3
The watch collecting bug never bit me, but I have about five or six of them. Mr.Bill Mar 2024 #4
Nice collection. I bargained in the antiques world. cachukis Mar 2024 #5

mdmc

(29,161 posts)
1. kick for your passion
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:27 PM
Mar 2024

I don't collect watches, but I admire your love for your collection

blm

(113,729 posts)
2. Cool share
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:34 PM
Mar 2024

rsdsharp

(9,817 posts)
3. I enjoyed reading about your collection.
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:39 PM
Mar 2024

I don’t collect, but worked in a high end jewelry store for a period, and appreciate watches. I enjoy my Rolex Explorer II reference 1655. I’ve worn it almost daily for 45 years.

Mr.Bill

(24,588 posts)
4. The watch collecting bug never bit me, but I have about five or six of them.
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 09:51 PM
Mar 2024

None of them are really valuable, probably none worth over $200, but what they have in common is they were all gifts. I have a few family members who are quite wealthy and have some really expensive watches.

One of them is my son-in-law, who is a car salesman (retired now). I don't know why, but it is really common for car salesmen to have a lot of really nice watches. So sometimes, he gives me a watch as a gift. Like I said, nothing real expensive, but I like them and it is kind of fun to have different watches for different occasions.

cachukis

(2,425 posts)
5. Nice collection. I bargained in the antiques world.
Wed Mar 27, 2024, 10:11 PM
Mar 2024

Found that the underground watch world was intriguing.
Some treasures floated around markets by the pickers looking to trade up.
Don't know if it is still active, but the players have to have a place to sell.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques »This message was self-del...