Description: <p class="font_8">I'm pretty happy with the little collection I've put together so far. It's been amazing learning about what's out there and discussing this hobby with enthusiasts that only we on the inside understand. We'll see what the future holds!</p>
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Description: <p>We&#x27;ll dive right in, in chronological order, with this Swatch La Tour Eiffel GK276. This watch was a gift to me from my Uncle who had just returned from a business trip in Paris. I was very young at the time, and loved this watch to death. It was a fun watch to wear as a kid, and I still have fun wearing it a few times a year now. I especially love the strap, which is printed with a map of the area surrounding the Eiffel Tower. Next up, a Casio GW-9010-1. A solar powered, tough as nails Casio that was a Christmas gift from my grandmother when I was in 7th grade. I remember a classmate of mine had this watch and how cool I thought it was. When I opened this watch on Christmas day, I played with it all day - testing out alarms and functions. As a 7th-grader, I loved the black and red color scheme and the almost futuristic look of the exposed solar panel. This watch doesn&#x27;t get much wrist time anymore, but I still love it nonetheless. The third watch that I added to my budding collection was a black PVD stainless steel diver from Capri Watch. This watch has since been discontinued so I cannot find the exact reference, but it is similar to their 5292. I was fortunate enough to go on my high school&#x27;s Europe trip in the summer of 2016. We had a half day stop at the island of Capri in Italy. My friend and I stumbled across a small boutique appropriately named &quot;Capri Watch&quot; during our free exploration time. We both walked in, and walked out with two brand new watches to sport for the rest of the trip. This was, to me, my first &#x27;adult&#x27; watch. I wore it proudly throughout my early college (university) years. Moving forward a few years, I became more and more into watches. I was also studying french, and becoming obsessed with anything to do with France. This led me to search for a watch that was &quot;fabriqué en France&quot;. That is how I stumbled upon Gustave et Cie. I was drawn to the style of their pieces and their philosophy behind offering 12 or 24 hour watches that use a single hand to display minutes and hours simultaneously. Time should not be overcomplicated; seconds are not important. I picked their Georges 12H Moon phase in blue and steel. This watch has probably seen the least wrist time out of anything in my collection. Not at the fault of the watch - I still think it&#x27;s brilliant - but at the fault of the owner. I moved on too quickly to something else. That something else would be my LMM-01 from Merci Paris. I purchased this watch in 2022, when I traveled to Paris with my childhood best friend. We had a wonderful trip and I knew I wanted to commemorate it with something special that would remind me of it everyday. The LMM-01 was just that. I love the simplicity and wearability of this watch. This felt like my first &#x27;real&#x27; watch, as silly as that sounds. It was my first mechanical watch and it introduced me to NATO straps! Every time I wear this piece, it does its job. It reminds me of a great trip with a great friend. Lastly, my most recent purchase was my Cartier Tank Must, which I bought in May of this year. I traveled back to Paris with my girlfriend to show her around my favorite city. On the first day, we went to the original Cartier boutique where I purchased this piece. I slipped it on and it didn&#x27;t leave my wrist for the rest of the trip. I still wear it daily now. The history behind this watch and iconic Cartier design really drew me to this piece. Reflecting back on my collecting over the years, I think it is pretty clear what influences my watch buying decisions and how my tastes have evolved as I have grown older. Perhaps it is no coincidence that my first and latest watches were from Paris. I&#x27;m not sure what my next piece will be, but I do know this. It will be something meaningful to me, and probably also French 😂<br/><br/>https://www.watchcrunch.com/bicenhower/posts/my-humble-collection-7-228364</p>

Description: <p>Been a watch nerd for years, 3 years ago decided to ditch my apple watch (get a Garmin Instinct for fitness) and restart my watch collection. Quite content with it.<br/><br/>Digital/Beater: Casio G Shock Solar Atomic Square GW-M5610U-1BJF Since every collection needs a G Shock! Love the negative display and how this watch goes with any attire for my everyday wear. Also appreciate its atomic accuracy and unlimited solar powered battery! Left the connected watch era with this one, wanted to have less distractions<br/><br/>Formal/Dress: Seiko Men&#x27;s Watch SRPH85K1 Love wearing this to office with formals and suits. Got this due to its good looking dial and transparent case back.<br/><br/>Complication/Chronograph: Tissot V8 Quartz Chronograph T Sport T106.417.11.031.00 Mostly used for daytime wear or whenever I need a chronograph.<br/><br/>Sport/Diver/Everyday/Casual: Orient Men&#x27;s &#x27;Mako II&#x27; FAA02001B9 Love the mechanics of this one and its inspiration from the Rolex Submariner. Mostly used on weekends or vacations when I don’t have to care about accuracy.<br/><br/>Tag Heuer ‘Formula 1&#x27; WAZ1112.BA0875 A fan of Formula 1 in general. Love the overall craftsmanship of the piece. Mostly used for nightout wear.<br/><br/>Omega Seamaster 300 2265.80.00 Love the heritage of Omega, originally commissioned by the Royal British Navy for Maritime usage during World War 2. Also in fiction, in Her Majesty’s Secret Service since 1993 for the MI6 Agent 007. Mostly used for special occasions.</p><p> </p><p>Been a watch nerd for years, 3 years ago decided to ditch my apple watch (get a Garmin Instinct for fitness) and restart my watch collection. Quite content with it.<br/><br/>Digital/Beater: Casio G Shock Solar Atomic Square GW-M5610U-1BJF Since every collection needs a G Shock! Love the negative display and how this watch goes with any attire for my everyday wear. Also appreciate its atomic accuracy and unlimited solar powered battery! Left the connected watch era with this one, wanted to have less distractions<br/><br/>Formal/Dress: Seiko Men&#x27;s Watch SRPH85K1 Love wearing this to office with formals and suits. Got this due to its good looking dial and transparent case back.<br/><br/>Complication/Chronograph: Tissot V8 Quartz Chronograph T Sport T106.417.11.031.00 Mostly used for daytime wear or whenever I need a chronograph.<br/><br/>Sport/Diver/Everyday/Casual: Orient Men&#x27;s &#x27;Mako II&#x27; FAA02001B9 Love the mechanics of this one and its inspiration from the Rolex Submariner. Mostly used on weekends or vacations when I don’t have to care about accuracy.<br/><br/>Tag Heuer ‘Formula 1&#x27; WAZ1112.BA0875 A fan of Formula 1 in general. Love the overall craftsmanship of the piece. Mostly used for nightout wear.<br/><br/>Omega Seamaster 300 2265.80.00 Love the heritage of Omega, originally commissioned by the Royal British Navy for Maritime usage during World War 2. Also in fiction, in Her Majesty’s Secret Service since 1993 for the MI6 Agent 007. Mostly used for special occasions.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/lGzwE187O1</p>

Description: <p>I think with micro brands you can get some of the best value for money in a price range that is more comfortable for most people.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.redhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MicrobrandWatches/s/LuYNbI0rUv</p>

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<li><p class="font_8">Seiko Alpinist SPB119J1 : the white dial beauty. Second only in versatility to the Black Bay 58</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">Amazfit T-Rex 3: I almost regret getting this because I feel guilty everytime I don't wear this to track metrics. But it's rugged, great value, has great tough design</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">G-SHOCK GWM-B5000PB-6 : the twilight Tokyo is set and forget, and not worried about banging or scratching!</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">Tudor Black Bay 58 : the ultimate GADA</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">AFDSeiko 5: my first proper watch from grandmother. Very inaccurate, never selling this.</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">Casio Enticer : gift from my ex company, wore it as a beater until I could really get into watches.</p></li>
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Description: <p>Not a perfect collection by any means but felt like sharing</p><p> </p><p>Definitely not a super high budget collection by any means, but finally feel pretty content with where I’m at and don’t plan on buying another watch for a long time, if at all.</p><p><br/>Also have a G-Shock GWM5610-1 that I only wear for hiking and what not. Been into watches for about 4 years now and feel pretty content with where I’m at. I wear the Bambino the least (as I don’t frequently dress formally), but all the other watches get pretty even time on wrist. Long term I don’t think I’d ever go beyond this quantity at one time.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/kFP9540z1q</p>

Description: <p>about 1 year after the purchase of my first watch</p><p>I have a &quot;main&quot; box with my daily wears and I have a secondary box with stuff that I either don&#x27;t wear anymore but I like, or stuff that jaut doesn&#x27;t make sense to sell because it&#x27;s not very valuable.</p><p>Haven&#x27;t bought anything new in months. The gap between each purchase is growing. I ultimately feel like I definitely needed to get most of these to refine my taste and define my goals, feel the successes and regrets, but now I&#x27;m locked in. I won&#x27;t be buying a single other watch until I can comfortably afford a Speedmaster Professional moonwatch, most likely followed by a Grand Seiko snowflake. I&#x27;m very satisfied with what I have and enjoying them daily 😀</p><p> </p><p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/17bk0sh/sotc_about_1_year_after_the_purchase_of_my_first/?share_id=qwPRGdXeI8JWTKkbkwGkz&amp;utm_content=1&amp;utm_medium=android_app&amp;utm_name=androidcss&amp;utm_source=share&amp;utm_term=1</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Description: <p>SOTC as a College Student. This is my current collection go ahead and roast me, please. What are your thoughts?</p><p>Alright let’s start with the elephant in the room.</p><p>Yes, I own an Apple Watch and no, I don’t really consider it part of my collection, but since it is a watch, it’s in here. I just use it for my workouts.</p><p>Suggess Seagull ST19 Chrono - I bought this watch about three years ago and I think I just like it. Also, if anybody recognises the similarities, I am not paying for a breitling top time. Just one just brings me joy every now and then.</p><p>Kuoe Kyoto Royal smith - I bought this watch on my trip to Japan recently and I really like it because it brings a new aspect to my collection. That vintage case shape and the small case size or something entirely new to me and I think I like it so far. And the fact that I can’t seem to find the black version on their website I really enjoy as well because I think you can only get it in the store in Kyoto So it is not that likely to see other people with that watch around.</p><p>Grand Seiko 4522-8000 - This is a manual wind early GS. I love the 45 Case shape. I bought this in Tokyo for a pretty good price I think. I used to find these watches pretty boring but when I saw it in person and now every time I wear it I am reminded that the simplicity of this watch is actually one of its strengths.</p><p>Seiko Baby alipinist - HOT TAKE: I actually like the baby alpinist way better than the actual alpinist. For the price range in Seikos lineup this has a Great movement and overall this watch is a spec monster. So far this is probably my favourite watch. I love the golden hands the mat texturised dial and the fact that this Watches is built like a tank. Cannot recommend it enough.</p><p>Traska Venturer GMT - I’ve been obsessed with GMT Watches when I bought this And I am very impressed with the quality of this watch at the price. But the best thing about this watch probably is the bracelet and the comfort. I’ve had this watch on other straps as well, but I always come back to the Bracelet. This is pretty special, I think since I’m not a big bracelet guy.</p><p>FUTURE PLANS:</p><p>Right now, I am eyeballing two different kinds of watches that I really want to add.</p><p>One of which is a quart or Mecca quartz chronograph. I am aware that my seagull watch will break at some point And I am not dealing with the cost of servicing a mechanical chronograph. I was thinking of the new mission to moon phase In completely white just to have a very fun summer peace Or alternatively The seiko speed timer. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on this.</p><p>Another Watch I want to add is a diver. Ever since I sold mine, I’ve been missing one and I really want one again. I really liked the oris diver 65. But when I went and looked at it in person in Tokyo, I didn’t like it as much as I thought. What I did like when I looked at it is the Tudor black bay 58. If you have other suggestions, let me know. As you can tell, I am willing to pay more for my diver. So this watch can be anywhere between let’s say 500-5000€. Btw I also really like baltics divers.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed my little write up. I don’t think the One picture I uploaded does all the Watches justice. So look at my profile for more.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.watchcrunch.com/simonswatch/posts/sotc-as-a-college-student-725480</p>

Description: <p>Over time, I have amassed a small collection of watches from Mr. Jones. They represent a unique and distinctive watch brand based in London, known for its artistic and unconventional watch designs. This brand frequently collaborates with various artists and designers to create timepieces that transcend mere functionality; they are wearable art. Mr. Jones states, &quot;...their watches are not only unusual, but they are also intended to tell a story, initiate a conversation, or simply bring a smile to your face.&quot; . While not all of their watches fall into this category, many are produced in limited quantities, often just 100 pieces, making them highly sought-after collectibles for watch enthusiasts and art lovers alike. . Despite not being a luxury brand, they offer a more affordable option for individuals who appreciate unique, artistic timepieces, thus making them accessible to a wider audience. . Several of their watches feature unique and artistic movements that surpass traditional watch hands, often aligning with the watch&#x27;s theme or design, enhancing the overall aesthetic. . What&#x27;s particularly fascinating is that Mr. Jones allows customers to customize specific aspects of their watches, such as the strap and case back, enabling them to add a personal touch to their timepiece—a truly super cool feature.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/16g40hz/mr_jones_novelty_timepieces/?share_id=rkZqQy_vscw_82pErBzg9&amp;utm_content=1&amp;utm_medium=android_app&amp;utm_name=androidcss&amp;utm_source=share&amp;utm_term=1</p>

Description: <p>Just got my 6th Watch to finish the case!</p><p> </p><p>Any suggestions if I get another Box? I Like fun unique looking watches under $500.<br/><br/>Finally finished my collection and super pumped. At first wanted all unique brands so had a Casio because the internet said they’re great and a Moonswatch but didn’t fall in love with them. Everything here I know I want to wear daily.<br/><br/>Also have a Emporio thats not really my style but got for my HS graduation and was my first watch so somewhat sentimental. Thinking I might try to find a funky strap to dress it up. Any suggestions? Also it needs a new battery for that one. Will be my first time. Any suggestions also on where to take cheaper watches to get a new battery?</p><p> </p><p>https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/tKuqavhfFB</p>

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