Chess porn!  Here are a few sets from my collection.  I've never done a photo shoot, perhaps I should have used some lighting and used a tripod.  My board is magnetic in four pieces so I didn't even use the full board.  I used portrait mode.  Let me know what you think.

I'd love to know which are your favourite pieces or sets.

Beautiful sets. Never been a huge fan of the BCE type set but it's difficult to pick a favourite from the other 3. Maybe the Dubrovnik edges it if I could only choose one. 

Would be Dubrovnik , alot of Noj sets ?

I've always been partial to the Pavasovic. Nice collection of NOJ sets!

@audioq Thanks.  I couldn't choose just one either and thats why I have multiple sets .  I think each of these are like works of art with their own story.  The BCE is my most recent.  I am not normally a fan of modern sets, however, it is a unique design and elegant in so many ways.  Still very Staunton.  It was hard to decide stage 1, 2 or 3... or between Western or Eastern.  The stainless steel base with leather bottom gives it a nice detail, good feel and satisfying "thunk" sound unlike any wooden, plastic, stone or glass set.  I am considering an Eastern stage 3... a departure from the simplicity of the stage 1 but also unique and interesting with a great pedigree.

@EBowie glad you and others can appreciate them.  I had a Chess Bazaar set out as well... surprising how much more I enjoy these over the Chess Bazaar set.

@lighthouse @madmacsback Good eye . I don't think the pictures do them justice.  The Pavasovic was my first Noj so I have a soft spot for it... dare I say it's my favourite.

For others that may not recognize them, from left to right they are: Best Chessmen Ever (Stage 1, Western), NOJ Dubrovnik 1950, NOJ 1962 Soviet Championship (Tal), NOJ GM Pavasovic.

I'm planning a short photo book of the 1962 Soviet Championship set.

For me, it comes down to the appearance of the Knights.

Each set has its pros and cons, so… not a fan of any of the sets.

I was going to vote for the "reddish" set, but its Queen is lacking.

Had it had a "white top," then that set would have won a vote from me.

Best,

Bob  

@usaupzlbxbob Is it the red queen compared to other queens or when seeing it with the other red pieces? Maybe if I had better lighting or know how to take better photos?  Or do you think there should be sharper distinctions against the king? 

It's the "burgundy" pieces set.  Bishop has a white wood top.

Damn!  You live in Bermuda?  Life must be good!

I am a "cheap" chess player, and not by choice.  (But, really, the board and pieces are something to admire first glance, … … and then you have to win your games.)

I have delved into maybe buying "yet another chess set."

I play with plastic 3 3/4" Kings right now. (would much prefer a smaller set to see the whole board efficiently)

On a vinyl board.

Nonetheless, dreaming of owning beautiful wooden Staunton Repros is a great pastime.  (And the Internet makes dreaming so much easier than when I was a child.)

… and this would mean $500 for the pieces, today's market prices.  If you find a discount, good for you.

And then I'll drop a plastic Knight on the slate tile floor, the ear gets a good nick, and I feel nothing more than, "That's Life."

Wow, nice sets!!

Really nice sets, always love a Dubrovnik

@usapzlbxbob I lived in Bermuda for 6 years but now I live between Virginia, Toronto and Hungary.  My primary set is a vinyl board with plastic pieces rolled up in a carrying case.  I travel everywhere with it (but a rook broke when teaching in Transylvania and I haven't gotten around to replace it yet either).

@amazemove @1g31-0 Thanks.  Interesting that the Dubrovnik seems to be getting a lot of love so far.  It's a very high quality reproduction of the set used at the IX Chess Olympiad and during a 1992 rematch between Fischer and Spaasky.  This set was derived from the set during that rematch.  Long known to be a favourite of Fischer.  It's not as "original" as the others.

Although the 1962 Soviet Championship set (brown) is a reproduction, this was only possible with a lot of research and development from @cgrau in this community and NOJ to produce.  It was a painstaking process to save from extinction.  A project of love and passion.

Best Chessmen Ever (black) and GM Pavasovic (white) are original designs.  @ifekali from this community designed BCE.

This ^^^^

Echoes my thoughts perfectly, including the "duck". 

The wine-red stained Dubrovnik is always beautiful to see. But I’m really impressed with the BCE set! I’ve liked the design since the first time I saw it (I love its simplicity, though I’m partial to BCE3 Eastern), but it looks particularly stunning in black with the silver rims!

I also like the metal rims on the black pieces. All of the chess sets are very neat looking, actually. Nice collection!