I'm gonna do it ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Within this week my last watch purchase will arrive. I will then make my first and last State Of The Collection and after that make updates on how my journey as a non-buying watch collector is going.ย 

I've gotten a lot of supportive comments but also comments of doubt and disbelief. I will prove one of the camps right either way (spoiler: it's gonna be the supporters).ย 

How often should I give updates? More often in the start and at a slower intervall as time pass?

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Dude, I really do hope you find peace in your collection with this purchase.ย 

I've bought 18 watches this year and sometimes I can't help myself. So if we are doubting you, that's us doubting ourselves.ย 

That said, after seeing your posts since you've been here, I believe you will do it. When you make it a year, I'll buy you a drink.ย 

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UnholiestJedi

Dude, I really do hope you find peace in your collection with this purchase.ย 

I've bought 18 watches this year and sometimes I can't help myself. So if we are doubting you, that's us doubting ourselves.ย 

That said, after seeing your posts since you've been here, I believe you will do it. When you make it a year, I'll buy you a drink.ย 

A diet Coke then ๐Ÿ˜…? I've quit drinking too, I'm at 9 months sober now ๐Ÿ˜ I can kick watches if I can kick the booze (I think).ย 

Thanks for the support!! I do have a strong belief. My tiny collection will have lots of ย differences in complications, case shapes, colors, dial, straps/bracelets, movements, sizes, and all the (4) watches has a strong and unique personality. I don't think I'll ย grow tired. There will always be watches I lust after but that won't change no matter how many watches I would have bought..

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mjosamannen

A diet Coke then ๐Ÿ˜…? I've quit drinking too, I'm at 9 months sober now ๐Ÿ˜ I can kick watches if I can kick the booze (I think).ย 

Thanks for the support!! I do have a strong belief. My tiny collection will have lots of ย differences in complications, case shapes, colors, dial, straps/bracelets, movements, sizes, and all the (4) watches has a strong and unique personality. I don't think I'll ย grow tired. There will always be watches I lust after but that won't change no matter how many watches I would have bought..

If your drink of choice is a Diet Coke, then so be it.ย 

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Sober and kicking watches?!

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Congrats on the first, donโ€™t think Iโ€™m strong enough for the second.ย 

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UnholiestJedi

If your drink of choice is a Diet Coke, then so be it.ย 

Not really, but it's one of the alternatives ๐Ÿ˜…

18 watches huh? I thought I had a rough year ๐Ÿ˜… But I'm guessing I've bought about 10 watches over the last 12 months ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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valleykilmers

Sober and kicking watches?!

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Congrats on the first, donโ€™t think Iโ€™m strong enough for the second.ย 

I don't know if I'm going insane or finding my sanity ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's all realtive I guess

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I think I am there with you. My latest pick up was my Omega AT and Iโ€˜ve not had any real urges to make new purchases since. Iโ€™m now more interested in photographing my watches out in the wild to make my WRUW posts less boring ๐Ÿคฃ

Weโ€™ll see if I can control myself at WindUp next month in NYC.ย 

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Based on the recent news how even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful, I have stopped drinking alcohol, except for special events. That was easy. Kicking a watch habit is much harder.

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I'm looking forward to your reports on the state of your mind ๐Ÿ˜‰

Maybe after a day, a week, a month, ...

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mjosamannen

Not really, but it's one of the alternatives ๐Ÿ˜…

18 watches huh? I thought I had a rough year ๐Ÿ˜… But I'm guessing I've bought about 10 watches over the last 12 months ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

If you really want to feel better about it, ask @Ichibunz how many he's purchased this year. LOL

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BigIona

I think I am there with you. My latest pick up was my Omega AT and Iโ€˜ve not had any real urges to make new purchases since. Iโ€™m now more interested in photographing my watches out in the wild to make my WRUW posts less boring ๐Ÿคฃ

Weโ€™ll see if I can control myself at WindUp next month in NYC.ย 

Be careful in the tall grass!!

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hbein2022

Based on the recent news how even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful, I have stopped drinking alcohol, except for special events. That was easy. Kicking a watch habit is much harder.

Small amounts dangerous ๐Ÿ˜ฑ? Good thing I never consumed small amounts ๐Ÿคฃ

Anything you can do under the influence you can do sober, so why not ๐Ÿ˜Š

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I hope I wasnโ€™t one of the people you took to be expressing doubt. I make jokes, but mostly at my own expense. So if I implied I didnโ€™t think you could do it, it was meant as doubt about my own ability.ย 
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Good luck to you, however this works out, I hope youโ€™re happy with things.ย 

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I was definitely one of those expressing doubt. ย That does not diminish my hope that you succeed and, most importantly, you are happy with the outcome!

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Dude just give me some of your watches for safe keeping and I will wear them fromtime to time and post it here ok this way I will guaranteed you will succeed!! ย ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿป and we will be both happy ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜‚

not sure its logical and helpful but it sure sound a great advice to me ๐Ÿ˜‚

oh did I mention I have a collection of Japanese whiskyโ€™s and some Islay too.. oops sorry you kicked that tooโ€ฆ

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robwei

I'm looking forward to your reports on the state of your mind ๐Ÿ˜‰

Maybe after a day, a week, a month, ...

My state of mind? Strap in ๐Ÿ˜…

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It's gonna be interestingย 

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Thanks ๐Ÿค™ I guess it's hard some times, but it's harder to be hungover, anxious and depressed while trying to be a good father, husband, collage and so on ๐Ÿ˜Š

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thekris

I hope I wasnโ€™t one of the people you took to be expressing doubt. I make jokes, but mostly at my own expense. So if I implied I didnโ€™t think you could do it, it was meant as doubt about my own ability.ย 
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Good luck to you, however this works out, I hope youโ€™re happy with things.ย 

Ohh, I doubt plenty myself. Not just about this but a lot of things in life. Sometimes I fail but I'm getting better at just getting back on the horse and trying again and again etc.

I think this is the right thing for me. Enough to keep me stimulated but still stops the neverending carousell of buying, selling and planning.

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Edge168n

I was definitely one of those expressing doubt. ย That does not diminish my hope that you succeed and, most importantly, you are happy with the outcome!

No worries. Got doubts myself, but I'm highly motivated and somewhat disciplined ๐Ÿ˜Š I giving it my bestย 

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Ichibunz

Dude just give me some of your watches for safe keeping and I will wear them fromtime to time and post it here ok this way I will guaranteed you will succeed!! ย ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿป and we will be both happy ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜‚

not sure its logical and helpful but it sure sound a great advice to me ๐Ÿ˜‚

oh did I mention I have a collection of Japanese whiskyโ€™s and some Islay too.. oops sorry you kicked that tooโ€ฆ

Ooooh, used to love Nikka Coffey Grain ๐Ÿ‘Œ

I only got four watches? How many did you plan to safekeep?

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mjosamannen

Ooooh, used to love Nikka Coffey Grain ๐Ÿ‘Œ

I only got four watches? How many did you plan to safekeep?

Iโ€™ll take half lol!! Oh yeah nikka is pretty good!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Sorry if I was one of your doubters. Well, glad to hear that exit watch is on it's way and good luck chasing perfect lighting to photograph your watches.ย 

๐Ÿป (Root beer for the froth)

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Wishing you all the best on your quest my friend. Hope someday I too could gather the courage and conviction as you have. ๐Ÿ‘Š

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mjosamannen

Ohh, I doubt plenty myself. Not just about this but a lot of things in life. Sometimes I fail but I'm getting better at just getting back on the horse and trying again and again etc.

I think this is the right thing for me. Enough to keep me stimulated but still stops the neverending carousell of buying, selling and planning.

Getting back on the horse is all we can do, thatโ€™s the whole thing.ย 

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TalkingDugong

Sorry if I was one of your doubters. Well, glad to hear that exit watch is on it's way and good luck chasing perfect lighting to photograph your watches.ย 

๐Ÿป (Root beer for the froth)

I think of my Blue Bay 36 as my Exit-Watch. Since that is the cornerstone that makes this possible. This last one is just a final trade gone wrong ๐Ÿ˜…

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rodeenski

Wishing you all the best on your quest my friend. Hope someday I too could gather the courage and conviction as you have. ๐Ÿ‘Š

Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š I'm all in by now, let's just see if it's enough.

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thekris

Getting back on the horse is all we can do, thatโ€™s the whole thing.ย 

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Well I hope you succeed with your four watch collection. ย I firmly believe that its better to want what you have than to try to have what you want so Iโ€™m gonna follow along with your updates.ย