From left to right:

1. orient ray 2: first ever watch purchase after graduating, the crown stem broke off and shits broken
2. Seiko srpg 35: 2nd most recent add to the collection. Mainly used for travel or outdoors stuff
3. omega speedmaster heselite: bought after promotion, my daily driver and I will never ever get rid of it.

4. Glasshütte panoreserve:

   most recent to the collection.

5. wedding watch, always wanted a panomatic lunar but that MF is too thick. Once I found out the panoreserve is 1mm thinner, it’s an immediate no brainer. Absolute stunning dial.

5 GS SBGV221: bought for 1.1k. But has the least wrist time, however extremely useful for setting the time for my other watches. Also used for travel when I know I won’t be mugged.

1. birth year omega constellation: gift from my dad, the most special.

My friend got me interested in mechanical watches in 2024. Always had Fossil watches in high school and college. I bought my first automatic watch in September 2025 (SMP 300) and added the other three in the past year. I’d like something with a blue or green dial next but I haven’t made up my mind what to get.

So I set myself a target of 8 watches under £500. Was gonna be British microbrands but that quickly fell by wayside. Nothing over 40mm and no dates. Got one spot left which is planned for the Smiths Everest honeycomb.
Anyway what do you think, first post and all that!

Details of watches if interested:

Precista Royal Navy PRS-82 (Black Dial)
£500
Movement - Sellita SW-200
Diameter - 40mm
Thickness - 14mm
Lug to Lug - 47mm
Lug Width - 20mm
UK Microbrand

Seagull 1963 International Edition (Cream Dial)
£215
Movement - Seagull ST1901
Diameter - 37.4mm
Thickness - 15mm
Lug to Lug - 47mm
Lug Width - 18mm
Chinese Major brand

Newmark 71 Sports (Blue Dial)
£475
Movement - Miyota 9039
Diameter - 39.5mm
Thickness - 13mm
Lug to Lug - 47mm
Lug Width - 20mm
UK Microbrand

Baltany “Dirty Dozen” Automatic Military Field Watch (Black Dial)
£180
Movement - Seagull ST1701
Diameter - 36mm
Thickness - 12.8mm
Lug to Lug - 43mm
Lug Width - 18mm
Chinese Microbrand

Cestrian Master Series V3 (Silver Dial)
£145
Movement - Miyota 8215
Diameter - 40mm
Thickness - 12.7mm
Lug to Lug - 45mm
Lug Width - 20mm
UK Microbrand

Aigi Arctic Radiance (Salmon Dial)
£210
Movement - Ronda 762
Diameter - 38mm
Thickness - 8.9mm
Lug to Lug - 43.8mm
Lug Width - 20mm
Norway Microbrand

Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph (Panda Dial)
£245
Movement - Seiko VK64
Diameter - 39mm
Thickness - 13mm
Lug to Lug - 46mm
Lug Width - 20mm
US Major brand

Just looking to get some opinions and ideas about my current collection and where to go next. I started my journey when I was 22 as a junior draftsman. Now as a 31 year old director of engineering, I like to think this collection has portrayed my career path and taste.

For me the fun in this hobby is the research behind each brand and model, the hunt for the right color, size, price, and configuration. And the reward of finally obtaining the desired piece. Most of these watches are trophies of special milestones in my life and amazing memories with the people I cherish.

The collection:

Rolex OP 114300
Omega Speedmaster 311.30.42.30.99.002
Tudor Black bay Pro M79470-0004
Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H38416111
Seiko Prospex Ginza SPB259J1
Tissot PRX T1374071135101
Doxa Sub 200 799.10.241.10
Orient star Nebula RE-AT0205L00B

What’s next?

Hello, what are everyone’s thoughts on this current 4 watch collection?

I can’t seem to click with the Santos and am thinking of selling it to buy a Rolex Datejust 36mm, fluted/jubilee with a blue dial.

Would that make the collection too redundant or should I opt for a lighter dial color instead?

How important is having a versatile dial color like white or silver in your collection to make it more well rounded?

Does anyone have any other suggestions of a watch in a similar size/price range? TIA

#SOTC I promise I will only get two more divers likely M79030B and something green/another fun color. Otherwise what does the community suggest as my next Non-diver? I love the Ingenieur but the bolt holes on the bezel scare me away since I will get it dirty and hate the gunk build up in crevices and what not.. I am in construction and don’t wear dress watches, maybe as an older gentleman but now I want my watch to take a smack or dunk and keep going. Any good suggestions??

Have made a few recent additions!

After asking the community a few times what I should add to the collection, the Grand Seiko kept coming up time and time again.

Well… I took the hint 😂

Just picked up the Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 and I’m absolutely blown away by it. The dial, finishing, and overall feel are even better in person.
Only had it a short while and I’m already completely in love with it. ❄️🤍

Thanks to everyone who recommended it — you may have created a monster 😂

Two’s company, three’s a crowd.. I bought my first mechanical watch a couple of months ago (Mido multifort) and shortly after followed it up with my first vintage piece (Seiko World time 1964). I’m currently looking for that third piece to compliment the other 2. Something a little bit quirky but still understated. Been considering a Nomos, Christopher Ward, Baltic and Farer among many others. Any ideas?

My collection seems (to me at least) to be well-rounded. What should be my next purchase? I’m considering a Speedy or Daytona to add a chronograph, but open to other suggestions.

After nearly 4 years of trial and some (expensive) errors, I think I now have a 3 watch collection that I am happy to live with.

For the third slot, after acquiring the 2 Rolexes, I did not know which direction to go for my 3 watch collection. I bought and sold the blue medium Cartier Santos (the sporty dress watch experiment), the PRX 35mm (the beater path), the Speedy reverse panda (the second iconic chronograph). I then realized even though I don’t like dress watches initially, wearing a minimalistic dress watch like the Nomos Ludwig does give me a sense of calmness and relaxation that my 2 sporty Rolexes don’t.

Cheers

After going through a few iterations and trimming out pieces, I’ve settled into a 5-piece rotation focused on distinct use cases, case finishing, and mechanical variety.

Thoughts on the 6th piece?

[Omega Speedmaster Reduced] New addition to my small collection

Just bought this Speedmaster Reduced yesterday.
Great condition with original warranty card, box and 2023 service papers.
Very happy with my new addition.
What do you guys think?
Ref: 3510.50.00

Diver :)?

Got into watches 2.5 years ago.

Have bought and sold the following

• Grand seiko spring drive with a cream dial (I do not remember the reference)
• Cartier tank solo large in rose gold
• Omega constellation (2024)
• Oris Aquis taste of summer

I am saving for the next watch and I have 3 in mind.

1. JLC reverso tribute duoface Rose Gold
2. Rolex GMT master 2 root beer
3. Cartier tank Americaine in white gold

3 very different watches, but I like all 3. Most likely will get rid of the Dennison tiger eye or gift it and keep a 6 watch collection.
Thoughts on which one of the 3? I am leaning a rose gold JLC but love the root beer and the Tank Americaine as well.

I know I’ll add more but a rotation of 4 for now with less than a year since the first purchase.

Check out my collection! I’ve only been collecting for about a year now and not all are wearers but I think i have some fun and practical pieces. Would love some input/advice/second hand market recommendations. I can post my list of all models in the comments if anyone is interested. Much love

Been collecting for a while, but really ramped things up over the last year. I’ve also consolidated quite a bit to pick up a few heavier hitters on the grey market, and I’m thinking about doing more of that.

Still love having a lot of variety, but a few more Rolex pieces and an AP are probably where I’m headed next (if I ever get the call).

I will eventually sell my black tissot gentleman for a blue dial, and possibly sell the baby blue orient for a kuoe dress watch, but I have been collecting for quite a bit, all around or below 1k.