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4 - Tudor / Zenith / Longines / Hamilton - 202412182200

Collector:

Haribo-Goldz

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4 - Tudor / Zenith / Longines / Hamilton - 202412182200
Collector Description

My Core Four:

 

I was an Apple Watch guy until 2020, when I noticed an Longines DolceVita on a friend. I have owned as many as 8/9 watches including Orient, Christopher Ward, etc but these four are all I need - for now…

  1. Tudor Black Bay 58 39mm - Bought this during my honeymoon and honestly, if I could only have 1 watch, it may be the BB58. The fit, looks, durability just work on in almost any occasion.

  2. Zenith Chronomaster Original 38mm (El Primero) - This had been my grail since I dove into this hobby years ago , but needed a milestone big enough to justify this purchase. This was a gift to myself for becoming a father. This is the perfect sized Chrono for me and the tri color dial is perfect - I will say the lume is not great, and it is not the most legible.

  3. Longines Spirit 37mm - This was my first big watch purchase after getting a big promotion at work. Also wore this on my wedding day. Currently my daily driver, and will always be in my collection.

  4. Hamilton Boulton Quartz Large - Gifted this by my wife after a BJJ belt promotion. This is a killer watch, but in all honesty, it does not get a ton of wrist time, and I tend to gravitate more to the longines/zenith in business casual situations. This will always be in my collection, but the JLC reverso duoface may take its place in the rotation down the road due to it being 2 dress watches + GMT. If you were to swap out the Hamilton, what would you choose to round out this collection?

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/vZOB7RfypO

7.5

A.I. Collection Summary:

This compact four-watch collection blends vintage-inspired tool watches and a classic dress piece from respected Swiss heritage brands, offering a cohesive theme of accessible luxury with high-performance automatic movements, COSC certification on most, and versatile daily wear options for the enthusiast who values history, reliability, and subtle variety without excess.

**"Heritage Tool Watch Quartet"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

13032

3258

1739

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Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

USD 2961

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Zenith Chronomaster Original

USD 6871

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Longines Spirit

USD 2500

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Hamilton Boulton Small Second

USD 700

A.I. Collection Review:
# 4 Watch Collection - Tudor (25%) / Zenith (25%) / Longines (25%) / Hamilton (25%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This compact four-watch collection blends vintage-inspired tool watches and a classic dress piece from respected Swiss heritage brands, offering a cohesive theme of accessible luxury with high-performance automatic movements, COSC certification on most, and versatile daily wear options for the enthusiast who values history, reliability, and subtle variety without excess. **"Heritage Tool Watch Quartet"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 7.5/10.0 **Dials & Design Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Iconic vintage cues like the BB58's gilt dial and Zenith's tricolor layout deliver standout visual appeal comparable to a well-curated Oris collection. **Movement Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Exceptional in-house calibers including Zenith's high-beat El Primero and Tudor's long-power-reserve MT5402 outperform typical Hamilton Khaki setups. **Versatility Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Spanning dive, chrono, pilot, and dress styles provides broad everyday utility akin to a balanced Seiko Prospex lineup. **Material Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Premium 316L steel cases with sapphire crystals and refined finishing match the quality of a mid-tier Omega Seamaster. **Brand Metric (7.1/10.0)** - A blend of entry-luxury Tudor and Zenith prestige with reliable Longines and Hamilton support rivals a mixed Tag Heuer assortment. **Cohesiveness Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Vintage sports theme ties the set together effectively despite style diversity, similar to a curated Sinn tool group. **History & Innovation Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Zenith's El Primero legacy and Tudor's modern MT evolution provide solid heritage punch like a classic IWC pilot series. **Functions Metric (6.9/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with date and chronograph coverage delivers reliable basics on par with a Tissot PRX. **Complications Metric (6.3/10.0)** - Zenith's flyback chrono stands out but limited overall depth echoes a standard Citizen Eco-Drive. **Rarity Metric (5.6/10.0)** - Common production models at accessible prices perform like everyday Hamilton Jazzmasters. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 7.4 ## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The collection delivers premium Swiss engineering and style diversity well above expectations for its average price point. ## WM Collector Grade: A- ## Performance Insights: High marks in movements, design, and versatility highlight excellent build quality and usability, offering superior value versus an implied price of around $6,200 per watch. ## Collection Type by Style - StyleSports (50%): Diver (Tudor), Chronograph (Zenith) - StyleAdventure (25%): Pilot/Field (Longines) - StyleFormal (25%): Dress (Hamilton) ## Collection Type by Movement - Automatic (100%) - COSC Certified (75%) - High Power Reserve (>60h, 100%) - In-House/Modified (75%) ## Collection Strengths - Outstanding movement quality and longevity across all pieces, punching above mid-tier weight. - Thematic unity in vintage-inspired designs with modern specs for daily rotation. - Excellent price-to-performance ratio from heritage brands without luxury premiums. ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Incorporate a GMT or world timer to enhance travel functionality and breadth. 2. Add a microbrand or limited edition for rarity and uniqueness boost. 3. Upgrade the dress watch to a slimmer profile or precious metal accent for formal elevation. ## Downsizing Advice With four solid pieces, downsize to three by retaining the Zenith Chronomaster for complication flair, Tudor BB58 for dive versatility, and Longines Spirit for pilot balance—selling the Hamilton Boulton frees budget for a GMT upgrade without losing core theme. ## Watch by Watch Summary **Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight (2961)**: The 39mm gilt-dial diver nails compact tool watch perfection with 200m resistance and 70-hour MT5402 power reserve. **Zenith Chronomaster Original (6871)**: Standout 38mm tri-color chronograph revives El Primero glory with high-beat precision and sporty elegance. **Longines Spirit (2500)**: Rugged 40mm pilot delivers COSC accuracy, 72-hour reserve, and aviation heritage in a versatile package. **Hamilton Boulton Small Second (700)**: Art-deco tonneau dress watch charms with 80-hour H-10 reliability and subtle small seconds complication. **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.5 Grok 4 Fast. December 21, 2025.**

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