This is my collection of watches after collecting over the last year.. except the Rolex. The OP Date was a HS graduating gift from my mom, which (the watch, not my mom) had been sitting in a lockbox for over a decade and a half. When I first got it, I thought it was far too nice for me to be wearing, especially as a reckless 18 year old kid. Two years later, I started training to become a pilot, and that became my daily watch for the next 4 years. Absolutely love all of my watches, but now I'm wondering what I should add to the collection in 2024

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I guess I have a type.

A solid satisfying clickety click from a diver bezel? I get it

Using your chronograph to time wifey’s CVS run? Great

But for me, nothing hits like the clean date free dial on a simple three hander.

Seriously considering sacrificing the OP to make room for a Zenith chrono but that would mean breaking up the blue indices, black arabic, white roman trio from three brands I like.

Decided to take a picture while they’re all still under my roof. Ok later sickos

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/Tw4BFAMRDd

I tend to only buy a watch to celebrate something in my life, so I choose selectively because I'll never get rid of any of my watches

https://www.reddit.com/r/PrideAndPinion/s/8PbojtGAuD

I finally completed my 5 watch collection…

“The everyday watch”: Omega Speedmaster Sapphire

The first ever luxury watch I’ve ever bought. I’ve been in the market for a luxury watch for a while as I am really interested in the idea of family heirlooms (and I also like watches). As someone who grew up in an abusive household, I obviously never got to experience this. I decided to pull the trigger to commemorate a big moment in my life as well: I finally made up the courage to ask my boss for a promotion. It may or may not sound like much to you but as somebody who’s always been extremely shy and anxious this was one of my biggest accomplishments in my life. Straight after I literally took the elevator down to the office lobby, crossed the road straight to the Omega boutique and copped it right then and there without much research. I was stuck between this and the Seamaster NTTD diver but my heart chose the Speedy because it feels likes a better reflection of my personality (e.g. seems more numerical and smart) compared to the more sporty diver. Omega did such a great job with the finishing… it differently feels like its price tag. This will be gifted to my future son/daughter when its all said and done. Only complaint I have is that I wish the bracelet had more on the fly adjustments than half a link. Also shoutout to all the Omega employees, the whole buying experience was so lovely unlike the horror stories I’ve read about Rolex dealers. Before I left the sales guy also threw in a Snoopy plushy when he saw my Timex.

“The dress watch”: Cartier Tank Must Solarbeat Large

This one was a Christmas eve present from myself as I was coming off one of those years where it just seemed like nothing went right and the ball never seemed to bounce your way i.e Charlie Brown. I knew I would be spending Christmas alone last year and wanted something to cheer me up a little so after I said my “have a nice Christmas break” to everyone in the office, I walked straight to the Cartier boutique. I was intending to settle for the standard quartz but I guess I finally got lucky because apparently the Large Solarbeat models are almost impossible to find and the boutique quite literally had one delivered 15 mins before I arrived. It’s the first one they had in store in several months. That being said, in terms of “value for money” I personally think this watch is overpriced asf. Its beautiful and iconic but for a simple quartz movement I think its overpriced. I guess the Solar adds a bit more quirk to it. But I’m not sure why the solarbeat and standard quartz retail for the exact price? The strap doesn’t fit me either, it’s too big and I’ll have to go onto Bas and Lokes and buy one because Cartier’s didn’t allow me to exchange and their in house options cost an arm and a leg and probably not as high quality as B&L. The solarbeat strap is also not leather but the standard one is? No idea why. But hey, no regrets, this watch was me at my lowest point and it represents the light at the end of the tunnel.

“The casual watch”: Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm

Probably my most worn watch. No story about this one. I just thought it was cool to own a piece of movie memorabilia. I was looking for something more lowkey for more casual social events… sometimes its a bit inappropriate to pull up to the neighbourhood bbq cookout with an iced out AP. I think everyone should own a nice watch that will get compliments but won’t come off as snobby in certain environments. Either that or a watch you can wear and not afraid to get robbed at gunpoint. I wear it on nato just to give my collection some variety and I think all field watches should be on Natos anyway. The movement is great, it looks great, heritage is there, you can dress it up or down, its an absolute strap monster. I just love Hamilton’s field watch range. I few minor complaints is that the default strap is just meh (at least for the price is should better), the AR coating is just alright and the lume outright sucks. The speedy has better lume and its not a field watch.

“The fun watch”: Timex Marlin Snoopy Easy Rider

This is just a fun watch that I wear as a conversational starter. Its also my first automatic. It makes me a feel like a kid again and I’ve always been able to relate to Charlie Brown. Theres a guy on this sub that collects all of them and I’m mad jealous. I got this on sale on the Timex website (seems like their sales never end lol). For the price, the movement is pretty good and the strap isn’t awful? Although I am planning on swapping it out for a colourful nato or something more fun. It also has a slightly curved dial that makes it look a lot more expensive than what it actually is. However it came with terrible QC as the case back was not screwed on straight and I had to take to my local watch repairer to align it because of OCD.

“The beater watch”: Casio A158W

Nobody’s collection would be complete without a beater or a Casio. This was the first ever watch I ever bought back when I was a broke law student and it’s what kickstarted this whole obsession. It’s been through hell and back. Hot take maybe? This is the most versatile watch ever made. You can wear it as a beater due to its durable nature, casually as the stainless steel bracelet and retro design makes it look sporty or to the office as its so thin you can wear it under a cuff. The only complaint i have is the bracelet feels flimsy and cheap (because it is). I barely wear it nowadays aside from repurposing it as a dive watch when I go to the beach or the pool but it’s a piece I will never get rid of due to sentimental reasons.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/k4pd2pJzAP

All-time best looking calendar watch?

I've always preferred the look of calendar complications. Curious what folks think is the best looking calendar-only watch (past or present)?

edit: For purposes of discussion, lets exclude chrono+calendar or any other major additional complication (though skeleton is fair game). And lets put aside considerations of rarity, resale value, etc.

Personally, I'd have a really difficult time choosing between the FPJ BL calendrier and AL&S Langematik perpetual in black; but would probably go Lange. Am curious what else is out there i might be missing. Would also add for consideration VC overseas and AP ceramic skeletons

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/oMoBCmMkg3

Earlier this year I had about 10 watches. Now I'm down to two, and pretty much only in this configuration - even though I have the bracelet for the Longines and leather for the Cartier.

The Zulutime on leather is simply the everyday watch for my style, and on leather it works with more outfits and matches better with my wedding ring.

As soon as my shirt has buttons, I swap to the Cartier. The bracelet is still at home even in a 3 piece suit. Black tie may be different, but I haven't had to black tie in years.

Edit: The stand is from EstimoArt on Etsy

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Finally my Goal-Watch and SOTC Update

The Aqua Terra has been my nuclear fusion watch for a little over 2 years.... Just in reach but never mine. Now that my #grandseiko had opened my mind to selling my collection, suddenly the AT was actually realisitic.

I sold part of my collection to pay for the GS and thought: what the hell, sell the rest and get the AT.

Not only did I reduce my 12-14 watch collection to now 3 daily wear watches, but I was also once again able to go through the satisfying process of selling my watches and seeing the cash roll in 😂

The Aqua Terra in question is the 38mm blue teak dial version. I had the 41mm green dial variant on my mind for a while, but switched to 38mm for wearability reasons.

Not that I have my goal watch (not calling it a grail, since I recon a grail will never be achievable 😉) I actually don't have any other watches on my list. Does this mean I'm done? Probably not. But I'm very content with my 3-watch collection, to say the least.

Finally my Goal-Watch and SOTC Update

https://www.watchcrunch.com/norrecc/posts/finally-my-goal-watch-and-sotc-update-276242

My SOTC for the end of 2023.

Very happy with my current collection. Sold a few pieces and gifted one to make room for a few unique pieces.

Learning more and more what I like as this journey goes on!

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Last December I bought my first watch, a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope. I have rather small wrists and over the course of the year have learned that my taste is in German watches with manually wound movements. My next purchase will hopefully be a Lange 1, but I likely will have to save for several years before I can justify such a big purchase.

Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope - This is the watch that got me interested in collecting. It is very unique and beautiful with a domed crystal. I no longer wear it as much because it is rather thick (14.4 mm) for my wrists and it draws far more attention compared to my other two watches which is a problem in the city. I am also not too happy with the build quality and have had one of the chronograph hands fall off despite minimal use (still needs to be repaired in the photo).

Nomos Metro Data Power Reserve - I absolutely love this watch and it was my second purchase. It has a subtle but playful dial with an interesting power reserve indicator that turns red when it needs to be wound and a large 6 o'clock date window. The Nomos is what got me interested in thinner watches with manually wound movements and I now prefer them to automatics. I feel that Nomos is excellent value for the money and my only complaint is that there is no quick date set so it can be very time consuming if it runs out of power.

Lange Saxonia Thin - My most worn watch in rotation; sub-6 mm manually wound in pink gold. It is very subtle and I have never had anyone notice it on my wrist. It is a watch that truly is meant to be appreciated by the wearer and nobody else. I think it is one of the best executed dress watches out there, but at the same time is very versatile and works just as well with a t-shirt. No real negatives other than the price. Lange tax included.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/cV8VWobywy

End of the year state of the collection. Although I started this journey just this year, I've been blessed to handle many great pieces and finally keep this 3+1 collection. Daily, Sport, Dress + Beater/Fun.

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Have been admiring watches ever since I was a little kid, and started out with the Rolex GMT. Always thought of myself as a one-watch Rolex guy, but exploring other brands made it tricky not to fall in love with the whole world of wonderful watches. I love watches that I don’t have to nurse and it is a must that I can actually use them without any major concerns. Next on my “wish” list is most likely a white dial chronograph (non-Daytona), which I haven’t yet settled on.

https://www.reddit.com/u/Dialbreaker/s/NiDEzA1Oge

Affordable Watch Collection:

I moved house out from my parents house to a new city. The city I'm moving to is known for having a higher crime rate, and burglaries. So I oped to leave the bulk of my collection in my safe at my parents' home and take 3 affordable watches in this hexagonal watch case to my new place to be stored in my new safe.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/BBJBIwubFD