I've oft wondered how I fell into this unlikely "hobby"; my friends certainly think I'm nuts. I've traced it back to when I graduated from highschool, and my grad gift was a trip to Egypt. I decided to take that instead of the traditional TAG Heuer my father had purchased for each of my brothers when they graduated. Not too long afterward though, I found myself wanting a quality watch, and repeated begging of my father got me nowhere. He owns several nice watches, including a Rolex GMTII, and an old Speedy Pro.
Finally, I started my obsession with TAG Heuers, starting with a Kirium I bought off of eBay; normal quartz model. I kept it for about a month or two, when I decided I was nuts, and sold it. A few months later, I relapsed and purchased a TAG Heuer Kirium Automatic Chronograph. Right after that purchase though, I saw for the first time ever an SMP Chronograph, 2598.80 (the blue bezel version), and fell in love with it. I purchased it, and a week or two later sold my TAG. When I got my SMP Chrono, I sent it in for a full servicing, and in the 2 month fine watch void of time in between, I purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 Exclusive 1/10th Second Chronograph. After I got my SMP back, it wasn't long before I decided that was the only watch I needed. That's when I truly became a diehard Omega fan.
I proceeded to purchase 3 vintage wristwatches and an old 1903 Pocket watch. Not long after, I purchased the blue faced Speedmaster Day/Date. Now, I've sold 2 of my vintage wristwatches, and have entered a deal to purchase a Speedmaster Replica w/ Moonphase. I sold my TAG 2000 to help pay for the Moonphase, and think I'll be sticking with Omega's from now on (despite the fact I can't really afford it). The scary thing is, every time I think I'm content with what Omega's I've got, I see a new one that I just HAVE TO HAVE. If I want to be addicted to something, maybe I should choose cocaine. It's certainly less expensive!!
