My collection to date....

[quatre_temps]

Well, with 1500 posts under my belt I thought I'd show off my collection. Of course 2 of them are currently in pieces being worked on but I have 'Before' photos of the two to show you. Along with the photos of each watch I've mentioned the year. Hope you like.....

1999 Omega Speedmaster professional

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/1.jpg

2003 Breitling navitimer '50th Anniversary'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6432a.jpg

2002/03 Rolex Sea-Dweller

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/195.jpg

1966 Omega Constellation 'Pie-Pan'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/80.jpg

1997 Longines Lindbergh 'Black Spirit'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6486.jpg

1975 Omega Speedmaster Professional

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6023.jpg

1944-47 Omega

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6491a.jpg

1998 Tissot PR100 'Autoquartz'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6082-1.jpg

Wittnauer 'Golf'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6460b.jpg

2003/04 Rolex GMT-Master II

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3842_edited-1234abc_edited-1.jpg

1950 Omega Seamaster

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6827.jpg

2004 Seiko 'Orange Monster'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6181.jpg

1997 Breitling Chronomat

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6301.jpg

2003 Omega Seamaster Professional

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3443.jpg

1947 Omega

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6024.jpg

2002 TAG Heuer Monaco 'Steve McQueen'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/84.jpg

1961 Omega Seamaster

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3626.jpg

1970 Accutron 'Deep Sea' 666ft

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSC03273.jpg

1953 Omega Seamaster 'Calendar'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6717.jpg

2006 Accutron 'Eagle'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6687.jpg

1988/89 Timex 'Titanium'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6665.jpg

1973 Omega Speedmaster '125'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/85.jpg

1998 Omega Seamaster '120'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/125.jpg

1966 Rolex 'Oysterdate'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF5592.jpg

...... Militare

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3560.jpg

2004 Seiko '5'

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3747_edited-1.jpg

[J.Bond]

Nice "little" collection Andrew. And congratulations on the 1500 posts! You are a good contributor to the forum. Glad to know you. |>

~JB

[quatre_temps]

Nice "little" collection Andrew. And congratulations on the 1500 posts! You are a good contributor to the forum. Glad to know you. |>

~JB

Thanks, mate. :-!

[spogehead]

One hell of a collection you got yourself there Andrew!:-!

I'm envious......................

|> 1500

[hiro1963]

Awesome collection!|> Congrats on your 1500 posts!:-! I have to get some more watches before I hit the 1000th post. :-d

I like the 97 Chronomat (38mm?) which is on my wish list. New classic Breitling!

[MTBer]

Omega needs to reissue that '66 Connie. At least it'd be one smart move on their part.:roll:

[quatre_temps]

One hell of a collection you got yourself there Andrew!:-!

I'm envious......................

|> 1500

Thanks, Ryan :-!

[georges zaslavsky]

very nice and varied collection :-! and congrats on the 1500

[quatre_temps]

Awesome collection!|> Congrats on your 1500 posts!:-! I have to get some more watches before I hit the 1000th post. :-d

I like the 97 Chronomat (38mm?) which is on my wish list. New classic Breitling!

She's about 40-41mm with crown and pushers so, yeah, 38mm |>. Although, it's a bulky watch so it wears large.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF3631.jpg

[wakanga1955]

A nice collection, indeed, in every sense of the word.:-! I personally like a collection with variety, as opposed to one brand, but different models.

Congrats on your 1,500 posts. A milestone on being a WIS.:-!

[quatre_temps]

Omega needs to reissue that '66 Connie. At least it'd be one smart move on their part.:roll:

Agreed |>

[quatre_temps]

very nice and varied collection :-! and congrats on the 1500

Thanks :-!! All but 6-7 posts (Of the 1500) have been on the Omega forum |>

[quatre_temps]

A nice collection, indeed, in every sense of the word.:-! I personally like a collection with variety, as opposed to one brand, but different models.

Congrats on your 1,500 posts. A milestone on being a WIS.:-!

Yeah, I get into these brand 'Kicks' where I really crave a certain brand. Right now it's 'Accutron'. ;-)

[Hippocampus]

That's a truly fantastic collection, but that Speedy 125 is really the crown jewel in there... :-!

[Joe K.]

Very nice and diversified collection :-! Interesting that at one point in time I have owned, or still do, many of the watches in your collection. I guess great minds do think alike :-d

[quatre_temps]

That's a truly fantastic collection, but that Speedy 125 is really the crown jewel in there... :-!

Thanks, although it's a huge pain in the arse to wear :-(

[hiro1963]

I like the unique flat caseback design too. I think Breitling listened to Italian air force pilots before designing the watch. I heard it's easier to move the watch on a flight suits.

[quatre_temps]

Very nice and diversified collection :-! Interesting that at one point in time I have owned, or still do, many of the watches in your collection. I guess great minds do think alike :-d

Thanks, Joe :-) I tend to buy/collect watches that can be repaired in the country I live. I love Glashutte Original, JLC, Vacheron Constantin and other makes but won't touch them because service is too hard and too expensive. At least with Omega, Rolex and Breitling I can have them serviced relatively easy if the need arises and I don't have to send them south or overseas. Winnipeg really isn't a huge horology centre so I make due :-(

[quatre_temps]

I like the unique flat caseback design too. I think Breitling listened to Italian air force pilots before designing the watch. I heard it's easier to move the watch on a flight suits.

It truly is a VERY comfortable watch to wear. I'd even say that it's my most comfortable chronograph. The only problem is that the 'tabs' on the bezel are real sweater killers and the 7750 'wobble' can throw you for a loop when you forget you're wearing it. ;-)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/DSCF6302.jpg

[vinylgreek]

IMO you have very discerning taste and an outstanding collection. I like the combination of vintage and more recent watches. But what really caught my attention is that attractive offspring of John Cameron Swayze fame. Neat inclusion to the collection that I'm guessing has a story attached to it.

[jimmoose]

Great vintage stuff too. I always knew you had a little Rolex fanboy in you. Congrats on 1500 too.
jim

[quatre_temps]

IMO you have very discerning taste and an outstanding collection. I like the combination of vintage and more recent watches. But what really caught my attention is that attractive offspring of John Cameron Swayze fame. Neat inclusion to the collection that I'm guessing has a story attached to it.

You bet |>. Posted this 3 weeks ago. (Sorry but some of the photos aren't there anymore)....

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=132416

[quatre_temps]

Great vintage stuff too. I always knew you had a little Rolex fanboy in you. Congrats on 1500 too.
jim

ROLEX IS THE GREATEST WATCH IN THE UNIVERSE!!! :-!

[MarkEg]

Great collection, and congratulations on all the posts..

Good to see that you still have the 125; I sold mine about a year ago, but am still on the lookout for a replacement. You may remember helping me on TZ when I first bought my 125..

Keep up the good work

All the best

Mark

[quatre_temps]

Great collection, and congratulations on all the posts..

Good to see that you still have the 125; I sold mine about a year ago, but am still on the lookout for a replacement. You may remember helping me on TZ when I first bought my 125..

Keep up the good work

All the best

Mark

Of course :-) I remember it well. I remember you did a real swell job re-finishing it using a block of wood to make a straight brush |>. Too bad you sold it but if memory serves me correct, you sold it because it was to bold and clunky, correct?

[MarkEg]

Of course :-) I remember it well. I remember you did a real swell job re-finishing it using a block of wood to make a straight brush |>. Too bad you sold it but if memory serves me correct, you sold it because it was to bold and clunky, correct?

That's right, I really liked the watch but did not wear it much, then something else came along.. I do miss it though as they are such unique watches... They seem to be going up in price too..

Cheers

Mark

[RJRJRJ]

Wow. nice collection.

[quatre_temps]

That's right, I really liked the watch but did not wear it much, then something else came along.. I do miss it though as they are such unique watches... They seem to be going up in price too..

Cheers

Mark

Yeah, quite the investment that's for sure. They're selling as high as $2800 nowadays. Mine would probably fetch $2200 if I was to sell it. (Bought it for $1000Cdn 3 years ago)

[quatre_temps]

Wow. nice collection.

Thanks :-)

[DMB]

that's a pretty diverse collection. Just like all your personalities. :-s - David

[quatre_temps]

that's a pretty diverse collection. Just like all your personalities. :-s - David

I' think I'd take offence to that if I wasn't heavily drugged with horse tranquilizers :think:

[MAWhite]

The only problem is that the 'tabs' on the bezel are real sweater killers and the 7750 'wobble' can throw you for a loop when you forget you're wearing it.



I like the 7750 wobble. Feels like you have a living creature attached to your wrist!!
Great collection.
Looks like you've been busy up north there eh?
Best,
Mike

[quatre_temps]

I like the 7750 wobble. Feels like you have a living creature attached to your wrist!!
Great collection.
Looks like you've been busy up north there eh?
Best,
Mike

Yeah, I like it to but it throws you for a loop when you don't expect it ;-). Thanks, for the kind words :-). Not much to do up here other then to collect things and cuddle with small furry animals.....you know.....to keep warm and all http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_embaressed.gif

[mrsnak]

I'm here late in the day for the "sloppy seconds" congrats.
Always love those Accutrons.

[quatre_temps]

I'm here late in the day for the "sloppy seconds" congrats.
Always love those Accutrons.

You're just so darn cute when you get sloppy seconds, Snak. http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_teeth.gif

[mrsnak]

You're just so darn cute when you get sloppy seconds, Snak. http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_teeth.gif

Funny, that's what the wife says...:-s

[ac/dc]

I have to get me one of those 1961 Seamasters...... yours is sweet as...

AC/DC

[quatre_temps]

I have to get me one of those 1961 Seamasters...... yours is sweet as...

AC/DC

Thanks :-) the 1961 Seamaster is very light on the wrist.

[eptaz]

Beautiful collection, and congrats on 1500, QT. It's great having you around here.

eric

[stogie25]

All I can say is beautiful collection. I used your '61 Seamaster pictures to compare against mine when I was buying it, so thanks for the postings now and before.

[WIS_Chronomaster]

Great Collection

[quatre_temps]

Beautiful collection, and congrats on 1500, QT. It's great having you around here.

eric

Thank you, you crazy, crazy man :-!

[quatre_temps]

All I can say is beautiful collection. I used your '61 Seamaster pictures to compare against mine when I was buying it, so thanks for the postings now and before.

Glad you got one. They're really light watches aren't they :-! I like how it doesn't even feel to be there on the wrist |>

[quatre_temps]

Great Collection

Thanks :-!

[rbt]

Very nice, Andrew, and congrats.

[quatre_temps]

Very nice, Andrew, and congrats.

Thank you, sir :-)

[Len S]

Congrats on the awesome collection and on the 1500+ posts. It is always a pleasure to read what you have to share. Keep it up.:-!

Len

[quatre_temps]

Congrats on the awesome collection and on the 1500+ posts. It is always a pleasure to read what you have to share. Keep it up.:-!

Len

Really :-s I mean, even my own wife doesn't care what I have to say :think: but thanks for your kind words, Len :-) :-!

[moose859]

Mighty fine collection, QT. Proud to say we have folks here that aren't afraid to own a few Rolex's...Nice............David

[whifferdill]

That's a great collection Turkey eyes! Some real classics there - I don't know what the hell you were on however, when you acquired the Wittnauer 'Golf', but it must have been strong 'sh@t!'

Great stuff:-)

[quatre_temps]

Mighty fine collection, QT. Proud to say we have folks here that aren't afraid to own a few Rolex's...Nice............David

Thanks David :-) Yeah, whether you love'em or hate'em they make a very fine product, have good history and do a fine job marketing their watches |> although, some of their new designs are really barf magnets http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_sick.gif and their prices are unacceptable http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_angry.gif

[quatre_temps]

That's a great collection Turkey eyes! Some real classics there - I don't know what the hell you were on however, when you acquired the Wittnauer 'Golf', but it must have been strong 'sh@t!'

Great stuff:-)

(he,he,he) I've been called a lot of things but "Turkey eyes" is a first |> Yup, I'll even admit the Wittnauer is somewhat a strange watch to own but you'll be very surprised how well it matches my golf outfit...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/caddyshack09b.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/danger.jpg

Now, where's my 'Rolls'...

[moose859]

Thanks David :-) Yeah, whether you love'em or hate'em they make a very fine product, have good history and do a fine job marketing their watches |> although, some of their new designs are really barf magnets http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_sick.gif and their prices are unacceptable http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/emoticons/smile_angry.gif

Right on both counts. You are aware, that we are proud owners of $9000.00 dive watches...http://forums.watchuseek.com/images/icons/smile1.gif.....David

[quatre_temps]

Right on both counts. You are aware, that we are proud owners of $9000.00 dive watches...http://forums.watchuseek.com/images/icons/smile1.gif.....David

SHHHhhhhh!!! YOU MANIAC :-|....you want my wife to read this and find outhttp://forums.watchuseek.com/images/icons/Question.gif :-!

[Hewybaby]

Very cool collection -- that's 30 isn't it?

Sam

[quatre_temps]

Very cool collection -- that's 30 isn't it?

Sam

Nope, just a regular 1961 Seamaster :-)

[djsazon]

Nope, just a regular 1961 Seamaster :-)

Wow, what a collection.

That 61 Omega Seamaster is a treasure. What a beauty.

[quatre_temps]

Wow, what a collection.

That 61 Omega Seamaster is a treasure. What a beauty.

Thanks :-)

[Kieron]

I'm not dating your collection again Andrew, last time it tied me to the bed and stole my wallet...

By the way, my wife thinks you're lovely and have a really nice personality... frankly, I don't like any of them... ;-)

Here's to many more posts... now where did I leave my Speedy case back etcher...? :think:

[Francois Boucher]

Lots of different and interesting brands. Some I had never seen! (Wittnauer Golf!!)

The one I personally prefer is your 1947 Omega.

[quatre_temps]

I'm not dating your collection again Andrew, last time it tied me to the bed and stole my wallet...

By the way, my wife thinks you're lovely and have a really nice personality... frankly, I don't like any of them... ;-)

Here's to many more posts... now where did I leave my Speedy case back etcher...? :think:

It was the 'horse' comment wasn't it? :-!

[quatre_temps]

Lots of different and interesting brands. Some I had never seen! (Wittnauer Golf!!)

The one I personally prefer is your 1947 Omega.

Thanks :-) Yeah, that particular piece I bought from Argentina (eBay) and it's a 'Jumbo' size 30t2. It measures in at 38mm so it's a nice large size for the year it was originally made.

[Kieron]

It was the 'horse' comment wasn't it? :-!

Errrrmmmm.... yeh.... might have been... :-(

;-)

[quatre_temps]

Errrrmmmm.... yeh.... might have been... :-(

;-)

ALLLLLLLRIGHT! *GIGGITY*

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/Quagmire.jpg

[Zidane]

Pretty fine collection you've got rollin. Me likes.

[vince88]

Andrew, this is an amazing collection!!! WOW, how long did it take you to get there?
Oh and of course, (from a movie) "what do you do, and how do you do it" ?!?!?!
LOL
Really amazing collection... Feel free to ship some to me! HAHA

Keep it up, and congrats on your 1500 posts!

[Alcazar]

Very nice, diverse collection there.

I have to agree with a few others, the 1961 Seamaster is probably my favorite though I like few others there for certain.

[quatre_temps]

Pretty fine collection you've got rollin. Me likes.

Thanks! Me likes too. :-)

[quatre_temps]

Andrew, this is an amazing collection!!! WOW, how long did it take you to get there?
Oh and of course, (from a movie) "what do you do, and how do you do it" ?!?!?!
LOL
Really amazing collection... Feel free to ship some to me! HAHA

Keep it up, and congrats on your 1500 posts!

Thanks :-) took me about 6 years to get where I am although I've been interested in watches for about 11 years. I've bought and sold a lot of watches, some I miss and some I don't. I'm sure a lot of these watches you see before you will not remain in my collection forever. I can, however, say that without a doubt the following will be handed down someday to my children...

(My keepers)
* 1999 Speedy Pro
* 2003 Seamaster Pro
* 2003 Navitimer
* 1997 Chronomat
* 2002 Monaco
* 1998 Autoquartz
* 1966 Pie-Pan

[quatre_temps]

Very nice, diverse collection there.

I have to agree with a few others, the 1961 Seamaster is probably my favorite though I like few others there for certain.

Thanks :-) Yeah, it seems to be popular :think:

[whifferdill]

(he,he,he) I've been called a lot of things but "Turkey eyes" is a first |> Yup, I'll even admit the Wittnauer is somewhat a strange watch to own but you'll be very surprised how well it matches my golf outfit...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/caddyshack09b.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/danger.jpg

Now, where's my 'Rolls'...

Superb.

Wonderful watches Quatre_temps.

[Caribbean Soul]

Beautiful watches, great photos! :-!

Congratulations on the collection, thanks for sharing!

--Keith

[quatre_temps]

Beautiful watches, great photos! :-!

Congratulations on the collection, thanks for sharing!

--Keith

Thanks, Keith :-!

[AAP]

Very nice, QT. That '61 Seamaster . . . . grrrrrrr :-!

[quatre_temps]

Very nice, QT. That '61 Seamaster . . . . grrrrrrr :-!

VERY "Grrrrrrr", baby!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/quatre_temps/Austin_Danger_Powers_Mike_Myers.jpg

[sunster]

Great collection...I love the way you've been very selective to having 'historical' must have pieces.

[quatre_temps]

Great collection...I love the way you've been very selective to having 'historical' must have pieces.

Thanks :-) but believe me, even though I'm fairly content there's more pieces I want. ;-)

[Xaltotun]

ROLEX IS THE GREATEST WATCH IN THE UNIVERSE!!! :-!

Hey cowboy, watch your language, trying to start a war? :-d

[quatre_temps]

Hey cowboy, watch your language, trying to start a war? :-d

Sorry :oops: these drugs they gave me make me shout out strange things.

THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS ARE THE GREATEST TEAM EVER!!

Dang it! There it goes again :oops: I think I have tourette syndrome

[FrankinCA]

You and I have similair tastes....well done friend.

Frank

[Joe K.]

that by the time your done thanking everyone in person in this thread- you will need to post you 2000th post update ;-);-)

[Blackford Oakes]

Love the '61 Seamaster.

[quatre_temps]

You and I have similair tastes....well done friend.

Frank

Thanks Frank :-! Yeah, our taste is very similar |>

[quatre_temps]

that by the time your done thanking everyone in person in this thread- you will need to post you 2000th post update ;-);-)

I'm a committed man. Much like a politician I'll shake everyones hand :-! then make fun of them while I walk away

[quatre_temps]

Love the '61 Seamaster.

Yeah, that sucker seems to be the surprising winner :think:

[dshap]

Speedy Pro, GMT II, McQueen, SeaDweller, Navitimer.... You own most of my wish list. Jealous!

[quatre_temps]

Speedy Pro, GMT II, McQueen, SeaDweller, Navitimer.... You own most of my wish list. Jealous!

All of those with the exception of the GMT II were bought within a year or two of each other. They were all on my list. The only watch on the list I haven't gotten yet is the Planet Ocean.

[frankheiss]

Very nice. most on my wish-list.
Would i be out of line saying i like the Longines Lindbergh?
Looks classy in his own way. I got a fable for Omega and Longines
~Frank

[quatre_temps]

Very nice. most on my wish-list.
Would i be out of line saying i like the Longines Lindbergh?
Looks classy in his own way. I got a fable for Omega and Longines
~Frank

Nope, it's actually one of my top favourites as well |>

[mrsnak]

Nope, it's actually one of my top favourites as well |>

I like it a lot.
That being said:
I know so many of the iconic watch companies fell on hard times in the 70s and 80s. How did Longines fare?
Bulova, in all it's ownership change, certainly was headed towards the bottom at one point, but reinvented themselves. Waltham was considerably tarnished by the company that bought it in the 70s.
Longines seems to either have reinvented itself quite well, or managed to retain the history.

[dshap]

Well I'm probably going to be a PO soon, so HAH I win!!:-d:-d

[Headunderbed]

I really need to get me another ROLEX GMT Pepsi...
Thanks,
Randy

[quatre_temps]

I like it a lot.
That being said:
I know so many of the iconic watch companies fell on hard times in the 70s and 80s. How did Longines fare?
Bulova, in all it's ownership change, certainly was headed towards the bottom at one point, but reinvented themselves. Waltham was considerably tarnished by the company that bought it in the 70s.
Longines seems to either have reinvented itself quite well, or managed to retain the history.

Don't really know how they got by :think:. I know Omega was near death and almost bought by Seiko :-| and I know a lot of Swiss watch companies lowered their standards and moved to cheap quartz watches. I can only assume Longines did the same :think:

[quatre_temps]

Well I'm probably going to be a PO soon, so HAH I win!!:-d:-d

Probably, eh? :think: Sounds like a challenge to me http://forums.watchuseek.com/images/icons/smile1.gif

[dshap]

First one to post a wristshot of their new PO wins. Ready.......GO!!

[quatre_temps]

I really need to get me another ROLEX GMT Pepsi...
Thanks,
Randy

Yeah, they're good watches. Still can't understand the MSRP of them but at least you get a big name, cool history with an excellent movement out of it (Not to mention it looks 'Uber Cool') :-!

[quatre_temps]

First one to post a wristshot of their new PO wins. Ready.......GO!!

|>

[Mok]

Grats! That's the all star lineup!

[quatre_temps]

Grats! That's the all star lineup!

Thank you :-)

[Xaltotun]

That Wittnauer 'Golf' sure is a fugly thing.
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/scared008.gif

[quatre_temps]

That Wittnauer 'Golf' sure is a fugly thing.
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/scared008.gif

Yeah but no collection is complete without a fugly watch :-!

[tomee]

very nice collection there!