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I bought my first chronograph from Exchange & Mart whenI was a abouts 20...it was called a Global and I had never seen a chronograph before...I don't remember owning a watch before that. I have worked in labs most of my working life and have had a a few chronographs.
I live inEngland and am 74 years old.
I have 7 watches but do sell off ones some time especially to get others
I have always aspired to have a Breitling Navitimer since I was 23 but still have not got one. I qualified in Metallurgy a Chemistry but worked in associated fields for the latter part of my working life
I have had or do have : Breitling (sprint) Seiko; Brathwaite; Christopher Ward; Davosa GMT; several Tissot, plus less known quirky watches
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Q: How did you get into watch collecting?
I saw a cheap Chronograph in the Exchange and Mart c1967. I had never seen one before ...I bought it .Then got friendly with someone who had a Rolex and knew a little about watches
Q: What was the first watch you ever owned?
Global or Globe Chronograph ....cheap c1967
Q: Do you have a watch with a particularly interesting story behind it?
I have had two watches I have thrown away that turned out to be very collectable and expensive in later years
Q: What is one piece of advice you have for someone just getting into watches?
Buy what you like and would be happy to wear.....try and learn a little about the better quality movements and go for that rather than the fashionable names....also think about possible service costs
Q: What brands have been getting your attention lately?
Christopher Ward
Q: What is your grail watch and why?
Breitling Navitimer ...just always wanted one
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