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3 - Tudor / Seiko / Dennison - 202412141937

Collector:

MaloryJeff

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3 - Tudor / Seiko / Dennison - 202412141937
Collector Description

What’s in your watch roll today? Not your whole collection. Just the few in your rotation this week.. I’ll start!

Tudor, Seiko and Dennison..

Some Swiss, some Japanese and some British..

One auto and two quartz. All three watches relatively small..

One from 1981, one 2023 and one 2024!

 

https://www.watchcrunch.com/MaloryJeff/posts/what-s-in-your-watch-roll-today-656285

6.2

A.I. Collection Summary:

This eclectic trio combines the compact, vintage-inspired dive prowess of the Tudor Black Bay 54, the bold cockpit-style day-date functionality of the vintage Seiko Silverwave, and the eye-catching natural tiger eye stone dial of the Dennison dress watch, appealing to collectors who value tool watch heritage alongside unique artisanal statements across casual, adventure, and formal settings with mostly automatic movements offering 40–70 hours of power reserve.

**"Diver-Pilot-Stone Eclectic Trio"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

5090

1696.67

1465

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Tudor Black Bay 54

USD 3900

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Seiko SilverWave Cockpit 2628-0040

USD 500

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Dennison Natural Stone Tiger Eye in Gold Stainless

USD 690

A.I. Collection Review:
# 3 Watch Collection - Tudor (33%) / Seiko (33%) / Dennison (33%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This eclectic trio combines the compact, vintage-inspired dive prowess of the Tudor Black Bay 54, the bold cockpit-style day-date functionality of the vintage Seiko Silverwave, and the eye-catching natural tiger eye stone dial of the Dennison dress watch, appealing to collectors who value tool watch heritage alongside unique artisanal statements across casual, adventure, and formal settings with mostly automatic movements offering 40–70 hours of power reserve. **"Diver-Pilot-Stone Eclectic Trio"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 6.2/10.0 **Brand Metric (5.8/10.0)** - Tudor elevates the average with entry-level luxury prestige akin to a well-regarded Oris collection, balanced by reliable mid-tier Seiko and emerging microbrand Dennison. **History & Innovation Metric (6.7/10.0)** - Strong contributions from Tudor's dive legacy and Seiko's 1970s cockpit innovation provide solid established impact similar to a Hamilton field watch set, though Dennison adds little beyond modern niche appeal. **Rarity Metric (4.9/10.0)** - Secondary market prices around $500–$3,900 yield moderate scarcity comparable to a standard Tissot Seastar lineup, with Seiko's vintage status and Dennison's low production offering some uplift over Tudor's wider availability. **Material Metric (7.1/10.0)** - Excellent depth in Tudor's sapphire and steel construction pairs with good breadth from Seiko's period-correct steel and Dennison's tiger eye stone plus gold PVD, rivaling a diverse Christopher Ward assortment. **Movement Metric (6.4/10.0)** - Tudor's COSC-certified MT5400 with 70-hour reserve shines, complemented by Seiko's reliable vintage automatic and Dennison's basic quartz for decent depth and variety like a mixed Seiko 5 collection. **Complications Metric (2.8/10.0)** - Limited to basic day-date on the Seiko with no advanced features across the set, on par with entry-level automatics lacking chronographs or GMTs. **Functions Metric (6.3/10.0)** - Solid timekeeping plus dive bezel, day-date, and lume-equipped indices provide everyday utility matching a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical ensemble. **Dials & Design Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Standout breadth from Tudor's matte black indices, Seiko's wavy cockpit layout, and Dennison's natural stone texture delivers visual intrigue superior to a uniform Citizen Promaster group. **Versatility Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Exceptional range from dive-ready adventure to pilot tool and stone-accented dress suits diverse wardrobes better than a single-style Bulova set. **Cohesiveness Metric (4.2/10.0)** - Loose thematic ties through vintage cues and tool aesthetics fall short of unified collections like an all-diver Omega group, feeling more like individual acquisitions. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 6.4 ## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The collection delivers impressive material and design variety with versatile appeal well above expectations for its mixed-brand price point. ## WM Collector Grade: B ## Performance Insights: High marks in dials, versatility, and materials highlight creative diversity and strong value against a modest implied price of around $1,800, though cohesion and complications drag down unity. ## Collection Type by Style Primary: Tool/Adventure (Tudor diver, Seiko pilot) with Statement Dress (Dennison); Secondary: Vintage-Inspired Casual. ## Collection Type by Movement Automatic Dominated (Tudor MT5400, Seiko 4520A) with Quartz Accent (Dennison Miyota); Power Reserves: 70h / 42h / 3y battery. ## Collection Strengths - Diverse styles offer broad wearability from dives to dinners. - Unique dials (stone, cockpit, gilt) stand out in any rotation. - Excellent value mix with luxury entry (Tudor) and vintage charm (Seiko). ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Add a unifying theme like all-vintage divers to boost cohesion. 2. Upgrade Dennison to an automatic for movement parity. 3. Incorporate a GMT or chronograph for functional depth. ## Downsizing Advice Keep all three for their complementary versatility; if forced to downsize to two, retain Tudor and Seiko for tool watch synergy, as Dennison's stone dial feels more niche. ## Watch by Watch Summary - **Tudor Black Bay 54**: Compact 37mm luxury diver excels with 200m rating, COSC 70h automatic, and iconic bezel for everyday adventure. - **Seiko Silverwave Cockpit 2628-0040**: Vintage 1972 Lord Marvel stuns with tonneau cockpit dial, day-date auto, and wavy silver texture for pilot heritage. - **Dennison Natural Stone Tiger Eye**: Artisanal 40mm gold PVD case frames mesmerizing tiger eye dial on quartz for bold dress statement. **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.5 Grok 4 Fast. December 21, 2025.**

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