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Collector Description
My small but cherished four watch collection. Probably way too much justification for why I have these, but it’s why I’m here. Roast if you’d like; could be fun 🤷🏼♂️
Timex Weekender Chronograph: This one was my foray into watches. Several years ago I started a retail job where I needed a watch to be able to check the time (there was a strict no phone policy), so I found something cheap that looked nice. I still think the Weekender has one of the most timeless, elegantly simple designs to date. 2) Filson Mackinaw Field Watch (made by Shinola): I know that Shinola doesn’t get a lot of love around here, and I absolutely agree that they’re an overpriced experiment in marketing, but this has to be one of the most attractive watches I’ve seen that, specifically in this cream/bronze build, bridges the gap between rugged and classy. I ultimately made the purchase only because I found this one for about half the original MSRP from Filson directly, and because as a Detroiter it felt like I was supporting a local business. 3) Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto: This one holds a special, spiteful place in my heart. I purchased this one after a failed engagement. We’d been engaged for about a year and a half, but at the time of our engagement I was in a big transitional period of my life and strapped for cash. I proposed with a very modest but beautiful vintage diamond ring from my grandmother with plans to purchase a “better” ring in the future when funds allowed it. When the time came we designed a custom ring together and waited about a month for its arrival. A week after we received the new ring my fiancée left me saying that she no longer loved me. I received a partial refund and promptly bought this watch for myself. I’d been wanting a decent automatic for a while and this one caught my eye. 4) TACS Automatic Vintage Lens II: This one is my least worn but also my most treasured. With a 52mm case length and 15.5mm case thickness this thing is an absolute unit, especially on my lean wrist. Its Miyota movement is nothing special but I think the design process that went into his watch is amazing. The attention to detail is impeccable, the camera aesthetic is very unique and eye-catching without being too over the top, and the fit and finish is a delight to behold. The sheer amount of material utilized and the satisfying weight it amounts to in your hand is enough value to make this one a steal at its price point. As an artist I fell in love with this watch as soon as I stumbled across it online. My girlfriend at the time knew I’d been eyeing it, so when I proposed she got this for me as an engagement gift, complete with customized engraving. I wore it on my wedding day, and going on a year and a half of healthy, loving marriage, I wear it whenever we find a special occasion to celebrate us.
Note: I like brown leather straps
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/Q1em3BeVMs
5.6
A.I. Collection Summary:
This eclectic quartet emphasizes practical tool watches with field, pilot, and vintage influences, blending budget quartz reliability from Timex and Shinola with automatic craftsmanship from Hamilton and TACS, ideal for the value-driven enthusiast who prioritizes versatile daily drivers over high-end flash.
**"Budget Tool Watch Quartet"**
Watches in Collection:
Total Price ($):
Avg Price ($):
1915
478.75
1042