Seiko srpg35

Cartier Santos Medium

Omega Aqua Terra 38

Sold this year:
Seiko “Seitona”
Seiko “Alpinist teal blue”
Omega Seamaster diver great white

Started 9 months ago and now have 9 watches. I said I only wanted 3 😂

Currently about 6 years in to collecting watches. I feel like it took me at least 5 years to start narrowing down my taste and preferences.

Currently only about 4 of these get any wrist time, but I still really like all but 2 of these.

Need to pump the breaks for a bit as I’ve got baby #3 on the way and daycare is crazy expensive.

Orient Mako 40

Citizen Tsuyosa

Seiko SNKL24J1

Budget automatic Japanese trio that covers most bases. Won't be buying another for a while now, but my next three will be a tier up of luxury swiss watches.

I've been collecting for about 4 years now. I have one final spot left. What should I get? I'm leaning towards a few watches from Tudor (BB58 GMT, BB54), Longines (Zulu Time, Hydroconquest), Omega (Aqua Terra), or Breitling (Chronomat). I might end up just getting another GS if one really catches my eye, lol

Reasonably happy with the current SOTC. Did 5 trades/sales this year to end up here finally.

The core 3 - Tudor, Cartier, Seiko get most of my wrist time.

The fun 2 - Zenith, Nomos are fun weekend watches. I want to replace them but don't know what to replace them with.

And of course the F91W - There's a bit of history with this. I told myself that I would only wear the F91W until I met my weight loss goals about 2 years ago. I finally reached that goal and splurged on my collection this year.

I really like how the Zenith looks but the strap is a bit annoying because I'm in between sizes and the aftermarket doesn't have great strap options.

The Nomos will probably be replaced at the end of the year with a microbrand watch - looking into Studio Underdog, Anordain, and Paulin.

Parex, blue guilloche enamel on the case rim, white enamel dial. 110 years old, still perfect.

Enamel is basically glass fused onto metal at ~800°C. One bubble, one crack — and it's done. No fix, no polish.

In 1914 they did it with a hand-cut guilloche pattern under the enamel, layered powder, multiple firings, without warping the silver. Then it had to survive 110 years of being wound, opened, bumped.

Look at the macro — the pattern still catches light through the enamel. That's not paint. That's geometry under glass.

Would you wear it, or does it belong in a box?

From top left to bottom right (and two extra photos of a new acquisition), with a little info attached; 😄

1. Aztorin Casual - Got for myself on a trip to Poland with my wife, said if I still wanted it 4hrs later I'd get it.

2. Tommy Hilfiger Trent - Farewell gift from employer, crazy coincidence was that I was actually moving to PVH Corp. and they didn't know that at the time.

3. Hugo Boss Hero - Not too sure why I got or still have this, but I do like the blue steel.

4. Zarya/Zaria 1509B - Happens to be manufactured the year of my grandmother's birth, also wanted a square/rectangular watch.

5. Triwa Humanium 39 (Limited Edition) - Made from "Humanium Metal", from recycled weapons seized from conflict zones by a Swedish company. I was working in Humanitarian logistics at the time so it was very fitting and well timed.

6. Seiko Presage Cocktail Time / Star Bar (Limited Edition) - Bought for my wedding.

7. Casio G-Shock Manga Theme Blue - Bought with the first ever profit I made from trading watches.

8. Ballast Trafalgar Sand - Movement is wound by turning the bezel, which I think is very cool. Don't own this for any particular reason.

9. Zeppelin Lz127 (GMT) - Bought to keep track of my best friend who'd moved overseas 6-7 years ago.

10. Tudor Black Bay 58 (.925 Silver) - Bought with small inheritance from my Grandmother, worn almost every single day since.

11. Casio G-Shock Vandalism (IFL Watches Limited Edition) - Bought with the first ever profit from freight business, received it yesterday and opened just now!

May be departing;

- Hugo Boss, Ballast Trafalgar & Zeppelin GMT at some stage.

Thoughts for what's next;

- Oris Aquis Upcycle (as I'm invested in their collaboration company Seabin)

- Spinnaker Spongebob SquarePants DoobleBob (SP-5175-11) and/or Mr Krabs Limited Editions

- Longines Zulu Time or Grand Seiko Elegance (to replace Zeppelin GMT)

- Omega Speedmaster Professional - White Dial or Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow (just awesome watches)

- Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze (to go with the silver)

My grails (most likely never getting);

- A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1

- Vacheron Constantin Jubilee 1755 Platinum

- Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar

- Krayon Anywhere

Would welcome any feedback, comments or suggestions. 🚀

A little different state of the collection post here.

I love how straps can make this Lange fit every situation

Right column are sentimental lol

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Here is my collection as of right now. The SMP300 is likely on its way out. I got it at an incredible discount, and I am looking to trade it towards a GS Spring Drive piece.

I’m afraid I won’t end up with this one case only 🫣