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4 - Cartier / Hublot / Audemars Piguet / Harry Potter - 202310310031
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Collector Description
Over the years, I’ve gradually started losing interest in collecting watches. I was 18 when I purchased my first Rolex. It was a used Explorer, and I knew absolutely nothing about watches. The excitement I received from owning the watch came from flexing. Before then, I never even cared about wearing a watch.
A year later, I came across this subreddit and found another reason to purchase watches. After exposure to all the different brands (and maturing), I slowly became more of an enthusiast and less materialistic. I started buying watches I subjectively thought looked good. But over the years, as I kept obtaining more and more watches, I received less excitement from wearing a watch.
So, I stopped wearing watches altogether for a year, and I’ve slowly started consolidating my collection by selling and gifting the watches I owned. As of today, I’m left with these four watches:
Cartier Tank (Gift from one of my exes.)
Hublot Classic Fusion (I get the hate, but I personally like how it looks and feels.)
AP ROO (My grail watch.)
Harry Potter digital watch (Gift from one of my exes. I’m a Harry Potter fan.)
I’m a sentimental person, so I’ll be keeping the Tank and the HP watch. The Hublot is my everyday watch at the moment, but I’m looking to replace it with a Ressence. As for the AP, I’m contemplating trading it for a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. I think if I were to add a fifth watch to the collection, it’d be another dress watch: A. Lange & Söhne or Breguet.
A.I. Watch Collection Review
7.5
# 4 Watches - Cartier (50%) / Hublot (25%) / Audemars Piguet (25%) ## Collection Type by Style: - Dress: 50% Cartier Tank Must XL, Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium - Sport: 25% Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm - Other: 25% Harry Potter Flashing LCD Gryffindor Ron Hermione Deathly Hallows ## Collection Type by Movement: - Quartz: 50% Harry Potter Flashing LCD Gryffindor Ron Hermione Deathly Hallows - Automatic: 50% Cartier Tank Must XL, Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm ## Overall Collection Rating: 7.5/10.0 This collection showcases a blend of luxury and playful elements, appealing to both formal and casual wearers. The Cartier and Hublot pieces represent high-end craftsmanship, while the Harry Potter watch adds a unique, whimsical touch. ## Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics: - **Brand - Rating 9.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The collection features prestigious brands known for their quality and heritage. - **History & Innovation - Rating 8.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - Brands like Cartier and Audemars Piguet have significant historical importance in watchmaking. - **Rarity - Rating 7.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The collection includes some limited editions, particularly from Audemars Piguet. - **Material - Rating 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - High-quality materials are used in the luxury watches, enhancing their appeal. - **Movement - Rating 8.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The automatic movements in the collection are well-regarded for their reliability and craftsmanship. - **Versatility - Rating 7.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The collection covers a range of styles, though the Harry Potter watch is more niche. - **Complications - Rating 6.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The watches feature basic complications, with the Audemars Piguet offering more advanced features. - **Functions - Rating 7.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The watches are functional, with the Hublot and Audemars Piguet offering good water resistance. - **Dials & Design - Rating 8.0/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - The designs are elegant and varied, appealing to different tastes. - **Cohesiveness - Rating 6.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)** - While the luxury watches are cohesive, the inclusion of the Harry Potter watch creates a thematic divergence. ## Collection Strengths and Potential Ways for Improvement The collection's strengths lie in its prestigious brands and high-quality materials. However, it could benefit from more versatile pieces that cater to a wider range of occasions. ## Watch by Watch Summary ### 1) Cartier Tank Must XL (8.5) - Price Estimate: $4,900 - **Brand (9.0), History & Innovation (8.5), Rarity (7.0), Material (8.5), Movement (8.0), Complications (6.0), Functions (7.5), Dials & Design (9.0), Versatility (8.0), Cohesiveness (7.0)** - A classic dress watch with a rectangular case and elegant design, ideal for formal occasions. ### 2) Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium (8.0) - Price Estimate: $7,600 - **Brand (8.5), History & Innovation (8.0), Rarity (7.5), Material (9.0), Movement (8.0), Complications (6.0), Functions (7.5), Dials & Design (8.0), Versatility (7.0), Cohesiveness (7.0)** - A modern luxury watch with a titanium case, blending sportiness with elegance. ### 3) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm (8.0) - Price Estimate: $23,000 - **Brand (9.0), History & Innovation (8.5), Rarity (8.0), Material (8.5), Movement (8.0), Complications (7.0), Functions (8.0), Dials & Design (8.0), Versatility (7.0), Cohesiveness (7.0)** - A robust diving watch with a distinctive design, perfect for both underwater adventures and casual wear. ### 4) Harry Potter Flashing LCD Gryffindor Ron Hermione Deathly Hallows (5.0) - Price Estimate: $20 - **Brand (5.0), History & Innovation (5.0), Rarity (5.0), Material (5.0), Movement (5.0), Complications (5.0), Functions (5.0), Dials & Design (5.0), Versatility (5.0), Cohesiveness (5.0)** - A novelty watch appealing to fans of the Harry Potter franchise, primarily for casual wear. --- ## Footnote "A.I. WatchMetrics Review v. 6.20"