Hey Annika, I am very happy to hear of a fellow Zenith Elite enthusiast! My Elite is solidly reliable and a great watch in the shadow of the El Primero - the Zenith Elite doesn't get the credit and appreciation it deserves! Kindest regards, bill

Hey Reza, thanks man! I like my wife's Bovet! Cheers, Bill

Hey Bruce, I think you hit on the main point of collecting archaic mechanical watches-FUN! Otherwise, what's the point? Cheers, Bill

Hey Den, thanks man! Kindest regards, Bill

Hin Normand, 'Eclectique' is quite right. Your taste in watches, though a FPJ Repeater is a bit out of my reach... A DeBehume would certainly add to your collection...or anyones! My sights are a a Lang & Heyne Friedrich III. Cheers, Bill

EisernerBaer You can find great deals on the 19Thirty online. Good hunting! Bill

Patrick Chip Thanks Patrick it’s a lot of fun to learn all about each one. Kindest regards Bill

It's my pleasure SouthNC63! Glad you like it. Kindest regards, Bill

Thanks, Johann! Take a look at my most recent additions...and subtractions. We always hope we make the right decisions! Cheers, Bill

Hey Nelson, great to hear from you! Thanks. We can learn a lot from each other! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey 20thCenturyBoy! Thanks man. Cheers, Bill

Hey L Champ! Thanks man! Those FPJs are masterpieces. Take care, Bill

Hey Jack, thanks man! At one time that VC 1921 was my grail too. I got it new (Condition 0) on the secondary market during the 'Asian Crisis' when China cracked down on corruption. Got it for $10k under list and gave up an Audemars Piguet I wasn't wearing. Where there's a will there's a way. Kindest regards, Bill

Thanks Meson 1! Perhaps you'd like a review of your collection. I would be happy to oblige. Kindest regards, Bill

Alas, Bill. I've only just started out. I'm not sure how much mileage you could get out of a 2009 Navitimer, a Sinn 104 and a Citizen Stiletto quartz. Maybe in a few years time when I might have a few more pieces.

Hi Akula, thanks for the kind words man! Indeed the LV is straying from my usual path, and my wife got it in the end! However, it does have a great display for world travel. Kindest regards, Bill

Galja Hey 👋 Galja! Thanks man for tips on calendar watches. Saving for my next watch ... may take a while....cheers Bill

Hey David, thanks man! You'd be surprised how much I owe to the great comments I get on this channel from subscribers! Kindest regards, Bill

Hi Junior, like you I'm retired. The Internet watch community has something for everybody. I was your age about eight years ago, but I know some bright 18-year olds who are more watch savvy and interested in horology than most of the older guys are like we are-just want to enjoy learning about watches and horology. Cheers, Bill

Hey Airtoad! I'm glad to hear you liked it. Watch collecting is for sharing, and if you'd like a collection review of your watches just let me know! Kindest regards, Bill

WatchArtSci Will definitely submit my ‘collection’ for review but may be awhile. One of my pieces will be in the shop for three to four week. (Showed signs of needing a service - or new flux capacitor - out of the box but covered warrantee) Made a light box and started photographing the rest today.

Great Airtoad! Send them to williebegoode@att.net - look forward to seeing them. Cheers, Bill

Thanks Joey, I'll take a look at it. Kindest regards, Bill

one more thing- I know you are into independents. Check out Dornblueth and Sohn: They have a model called quintus klassik. Nice talking to you Bill

Hey Alex, thanks man! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey TE, thanks man! I'm happy to share all of watch-do with this channel! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey Bruce, thanks man! Hope you got the email I sent. Cheers, Bill

Hi Bill, I just checked and no I did not receive your email. Please resend it. Thanks

Bruce, just to be sure I have your correct email; send one to me at williebegoode@att.net and I'll send it again via the 'return'... Thanks, Bill

Hey Per, thanks man!. My pleasure to share! Kindest regards, Bill

Michael Andersen My Kalpa is delighted to get some love Michael!

Hey Benny, the Bovet 19Thirty Fleurier doesn't seem to hold its near-$20k value very well, and I wouldn't be surprised if you won't be able to find one for under $5k in a few years. Kindest regards, Bill

@@watchartsci if 5k for a pre-owned in good shape, it will be a steal deal.

They're already selling for $11k new ( www.chrono24.com/bovet/bovet-fleurier-19-thirty-42mm-skeleton-power-reserve-7-days--id5019264.htm ); so I just see the pre-owned ones being a lot less. If you buy for quality instead of "reputation" you can get great watches for great prices! Cheers, Bill

@@watchartsci Thanks Bill, yup for my past 30years watches collection , I put purse your strategy always look for watches not for it's brand, but for it's movements, but not necessary for the best movements, I also count much on its case and dial layout, design and historical means. Though not much watches I have at moment, but I try to keep either one or two watches that can represent some characteristic of the decade. So far my collection stretch from 1940s to 2010s.

Wow! You've been collecting for a long time! Our time spans for our collections are very similar: my first is a 1940ish Bovet Monorattrapante and most recent is 2016-17. Did you mention something about a collection review? Cheers, Bill

Hey Anthony, thanks man! Probably the most important aspect a watch collector can have is curiosity about watches. Separating the hyperbole and made-up 'information' from real information is the most difficult. It's a matter of looking at all aspects of the watch business, getting to know knowledgeable watch collectors and watchmakers. The best published resource for starting out is Ryan Schmidt's "The Wristwatch Handbook." Aside from the great photos of watches, the book does a superb job of explaining the basics of how mechanical watches work. George Daniels' "Watchmaking" is another resource to be used as a reference-reading it from cover-to-cover is near impossible as the book is not organized not as a sequential guide but as a collection of techniques. Many published works can be found online free in PDF format and of course, you'll find numerous online articles from watch magazines. The value of these articles is usually in the nitty gritty about the base movement used in a watch. If all you see is "Swiss Made," the movement is most likely an ETA, Sellita or Soprod. (Usually if an outstanding movement like Vaucher is used, the watch company is wise enough to let that fact be known.) Watch blogs and magazines are dependent on revenues from watch advertisements, and so it's an exception when they don't pull their punches. Finally, look at the watches entered and awarded in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (gphg.org) - here you'll find watches considered to be the best of the best. Follow the thread from pre-selection to final awards... however, do not ask yourself why Rolex has never entered... Here are some of my videos that explain the thought and research process: Numbers 74, 76, 78, 80, 86, 93, 106, 109, 115 and 116. Sunday's video is going to surprise a lot of viewers- an affordable first step in the path to Exceptional Horology. Kindest regards, Bill

Hi Bill, thank you for the detailed response, I'll definitely take time to investigate those sources and study those videos you've made. Can't wait for Sunday's video. :)

Hey James, a 'Doctor's Watch' can be a lot of things, but here's one that is actually called a 'doc's watch': www.longislandwatch.com/Aristo_4H124_Doctor_Watch_p/4h124.htm They were originally used for taking pulses, and so the jumping seconds in a watch became synonymous with 'Doctor's Watch.' Now on my list, that would be a Habring2 Erwin! Kindest regards, Bill

Hi James, in early 20 century, there appears some watches manufactures to launch out this style of watches for medical personnel to use for easily to take down the patient's pulses rate. images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81AQijLJiCL._SY445_.jpg, and this style of vintage watches if in good condition, vintage watches collectors will be crazy to bid up to get one. The picture shown actually is a modern replica in quartz movemnt and for those Rolex fans, here is a current model example of re-issue of the classical Rolex Prince Doctor watch style. www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-info/doctors-day-cellini-rolex-prince.html Cheers BT

Hi RP, that's a lot of watch! My tastes run a tad more modest in Pateks...and there's a Gondolo that's been calling to me ever since I started collecting watches. If you have some more ideas, let me know. (Hint: Visit Lang & Heyne web site...) Cheers, Bill

WatchArtSci I agree about the Patet. I made the recommendation based on that it was a past nomination and you mentioned wanting a perpetual/annual.

Now I like the Patek 5098R-001.... odd watch ... tonneau shape - almost Oval... There's always something out there... Cheers, Bill

Hey Kenneth, thanks man! Welcome to WatchArtSci! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey Sergey! Thanks man! Cheers, Bill

Galja I keep wanting a Lang & Heyne time-only ... but have to start serious savings...

Hey DG B, thanks man! I had an AP, and I would like one, (pretty much along the lines you suggested...) but there are others, and it looks like I'm going to have to stand back for a while an figure it out. Lang & Heyne is high on my list, and I keep liking H. Mosers more every day. It's still a mystery to me too! Kindest regards, Bill

Mr. Bass! Great to hear from you man! Kindest regards, Bill

Hey SP. Not going to flip either Journe, and as soon as you march yourself over to 9601 Wilshire Blvd (in the Lobby) Beverly Hills and tell them 'Bill sent me' and you want to see the F.P. Journes available, we'll see who's going to flip an FPJ. I have lusted after a Patek Philippe Gondolo for years, but after meeting with a former Grand Prix judge, I'm probably better off keeping my 3468. With H. Mosers and Parmigianis available at great prices, they are more of a temptation as are Lang & Heynes. Cheers, Bill

Miss Clairessa Thanks! What watches do you collect? Kindest regards Bill

I collect vintage. Mostly American but I do have a couple of swiss. I like vintage because of their size. I'm dainty so anything above 30mm looks comical. If I were a man my collection would look very much like yours.

Hi Miss C. Collecting small and women's watches has distinct financial advantages. You can find great buys on some amazing watches. I pretty much stick to 37mm+ sizes and am most comfortable with around 40mm ±. Really big cases can look like wearing frisbees! I'll keep an eye out interesting smaller and women's watches. Kindest regards, Bill

Hi WA, the dings and scratches on my gold watches attests to the fact that I enjoy them everyday. It gives them character! Cheers, Bill

I appreciate that outlook. Personally. I get depressed when I see scratches. I need to adopt your outlook to really enjoy my collection.

Look at it this way: a shiny unscratched watch is unloved. Cheers Bill

Thanks Neil! Kindest regards, Bill

Milan, if you're going to get a Bleu, go to your AD and tell him you want a Bleu and get on their waiting list. The list price is actually lower than the used price because the demand is so high. Alternatively, you can get a ±10 year old pre-owned FP Journe in rose gold with a power reserve indicator for around $22,000 or one in platinum for around $24,000. A new Bleu (after a wait of about 2 years) will run around $21,000 but will be worth about $27-29,000 on the pre-owned market. My own preference is the model with the power reserve indicator that's available in rose gold or platinum. Mine has risen in value, but not as much as the Bleu (or my Resonance...) Cheers, Bill

Hi Fernando, I really like the H.Moser Perpetual Calendar. In fact I think it's the best PC on the market; however I can't afford it right now. In a saving mode for the time being. Kindest regards, Bill

Dallas Woods Thanks man! Why do I need a Rolex? If I get one it’s going to be Cellini Prince. An ideal sports watch for me is a Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti in that special green. The Explorer Polar would be sweet for swimming and/or fishing with my son, though.😎

Thanks Lee! Kindest regards, Bill

Hi Eric, that's the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Hémisphères. Here's one on Jomashop at a big discount. www.jomashop.com/parmigiani-fleurier-pfc231-0001400-ha4042.html?pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=(ROI)+Shopping+-+Sale+Watches+$10000+-+$25000&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqYfWBRDPARIsABjQRYw6B9jTOF2lqRt3YZy_IxCWfS083hvuPwOtAkCDvI1Ttui59G2Oow8aAuTGEALw_wcB I'd offer them $7,000 and see if they take it. Here's a great deal on a Tonda in gold: www.shopworn.com/product/parmigiani-tonda-42-18k-white-gold-automatic-mens-watch-pfc224-1200101/ ... They're having some kind of sale at 15% off; so you could get a white gold Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda for around $7,000. The Hemispheres in gold is listed at $17,000 but you could probably get it for $14,000 ... or less ( www.shopworn.com/product/parmigiani-18k-rose-gold-tonda-42-hemispheres-automatic-mens-watch-pfc230-1001200/ ) I am not a good influence! Good hunting! Bill

Thank you - trouble is, being in the UK, buying outside the EU, I have to cost in import duty and VAT. This adds I think, in excess of 30% to the advertised price. Keeps you poor this lark doesn't it?

I haven't come up with a quicker way to go broke! I'd do better betting on the ponies! Cheers Bill

Yes, Oskar, about the perpetual calendar... what about an annual calendar? Then I get to play with it once a year! The PC I like is by H. Moser but I can't afford it; so I'm looking around. Cheers, Bill

Good luck with your quest Bill, PC by H. Moser would be fantastic!

Hi Apar, that sounds like a good idea. I've looked at their watches and history, and they have some interesting pieces. That goes into the hopper, and I'll see what I can do. Thanks! Kindest regards, Bill

Thanks Bill

Hi Frantisek! Have have on my FP Journe Chronomètre à Résonance and it's ready for a ride! Had to give up my VC OS for my wife's Bovet. No Rolex yet ... waiting for the right one ... if it ever comes along... Cheers, Bill

Thanks Erik. I guess some of my collection looks fancy, but it's just what looked interesting at the time. Have you seen the hands on the Lang & Heyne Frederich III? Those are fancy! ... and interesting ... Cheers, Bill

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WatchArtSci he wants to set up a bet that you will buy a watch. ...

Nothing is impossible, but I really need to save up! Of course people do win lotteries...

Abhilash, you didn't like the 19Thirty Bovet?! That's a beautiful watch, and you don't seem to be the kind of guy who doesn't like something just because it's different. When the light hits the dial (top and bottom dials) a beautiful light bow appears. It's mesmerizing! If you put one on, it would say, "Abhilash take me home!" ... and you'd do it! Glad you liked the other ones. Cheers, Bill

Well, if I had to get to get a Rolex, it'd be a Cellini Prince, and someday I might ... or a Polar Explorer or a Milgauss in green, but there are so many watches I find more interesting, that it might be a while. Kindest regards, Bill