top of page

5 - Rolex / Tag Heuer / Mido / Omega / Mr Jones - 202309132342

Collector:

FlipMick

Added!

5 - Rolex / Tag Heuer / Mido / Omega / Mr Jones - 202309132342
Collector Description

Hey all this is my 5 watch collection. I’ve tried to mix it up a bit so I can have something different depending on what I’m doing.

The watches from left to right are 1). Mido Oceanstar Decompression Worldtimer - With the true GMT functionality and unexpected accuracy, this has been my most bang for the buck watch performance wise.

2). Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200 - Purchased by my uncle in the late 90’s, which in turn I purchased from him when he was going to sell the thing. He had changed the dial from the stock one and I kinda liked what he did.

3) Contemporary non special edition Omega Railmaster - Classy and considerably better looking in person than you would expect. It seemed like less people owned the model, and that really appealed to me.

4). Tag Heuer Formula 1 CA1210-1. - Purchased in Zurich 20+ years ago. It houses a great movement with 7 hands. This watch was made before Tag was sold to LVMH

5). Mr Jones Watches Ricochet - Gaming robots in yellow gold, rose gold, and palladium. Shiny and really fun to look at.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/163jjoa/mido_rolex_omega_tag_heuer_mr_jones_a_little_bit/?share_id=V-CrulDxgs6Hw3DrmKTZ8&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

7

A.I. Collection Summary:

This eclectic assortment blends timeless luxury from Rolex and Omega with accessible sports chronographs from Tag Heuer, functional dive worldtimers from Mido, and avant-garde indie flair from Mr Jones, spanning classic dress-sports hybrids to racing tools and unconventional displays, mostly powered by reliable automatics with 48-80 hour reserves alongside quartz reliability, ideal for a versatile collector prioritizing function and personality over strict thematic unity.

**"Eclectic Sports Luxury Mosaic"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

14091

2818.2

1770

2025-02-15 - 23_49_44 - black image block - Google Search.png

Rolex Datejust 116200

USD 8000

2025-02-15 - 23_49_44 - black image block - Google Search.png

Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Ca1210-1

USD 750

2025-02-15 - 23_49_44 - black image block - Google Search.png

Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer

USD 1400

2025-02-15 - 23_49_44 - black image block - Google Search.png

Omega Seamaster Railmaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial

USD 3531

2025-02-15 - 23_49_44 - black image block - Google Search.png

Mr Jones Ricochet

USD 410

A.I. Collection Review:
# 5 Watch Collection - Rolex (20%) / Omega (20%) / Tag Heuer (20%) / Mido (20%) / Mr Jones (20%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This eclectic assortment blends timeless luxury from Rolex and Omega with accessible sports chronographs from Tag Heuer, functional dive worldtimers from Mido, and avant-garde indie flair from Mr Jones, spanning classic dress-sports hybrids to racing tools and unconventional displays, mostly powered by reliable automatics with 48-80 hour reserves alongside quartz reliability, ideal for a versatile collector prioritizing function and personality over strict thematic unity. **"Eclectic Sports Luxury Mosaic"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 7.0/10.0 **Dials & Design Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Standout variety from Rolex's refined sunburst to Mr Jones's magnetic ball ricochet display outshines typical mid-tier sets like Hamilton field watches. **History & Innovation Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Bolstered by Rolex and Omega's storied contributions plus Mr Jones's novel mechanism, it rivals established enthusiast rotations without full haute heritage. **Complications Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Chronograph, worldtimer, and date functions provide solid utility breadth akin to a Tissot Seastar mixed with travel tools. **Functions Metric (7.3/10.0)** - Robust mix of timing, GMT, and legibility features performs like a well-rounded Oris pointer date collection. **Brand Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Rolex and Omega elevate it above average, but mid-tier Mido and micro Mr Jones temper prestige versus a pure Tudor lineup. **Material Metric (6.7/10.0)** - Predominantly steel and sapphire with some ceramic accents holds up like Citizen Promasters, though limited exotics curb higher marks. **Movement Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Strong autos from ETA-based Cal 80 and Omega Co-Axial shine, tempered by quartz, matching Seiko 5 reliability on average. **Rarity Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Secondary market prices and low-production Mr Jones boost it beyond mass Seikos but below limited Tudors. **Versatility Metric (6.1/10.0)** - Broad style coverage from office to adventure suits daily rotation like a Hamilton Khaki set, minus full dress polish. **Cohesiveness Metric (4.9/10.0)** - Diverse brands and styles create fun variety but lack unified theme, underperforming focused diver stacks like Omega Seamaster groups. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 7.3 ## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: The collection delivers luxury prestige, complications, and design flair well above expectations for its average $2,800 per watch price point. ## WM Collector Grade: B+ ## Performance Insights: Shines in design innovation and functional breadth with Rolex/Omega anchors providing uplift, though low cohesion and quartz entries limit synergy; outperforms implied $2,200 price by offering versatile enthusiast appeal. ## Collection Type by Style - Sports/Tool (60%): Dominant with Tag Heuer racer, Mido diver-worldtimer, and Omega versatile sport. - Dress/Formal (20%): Rolex Datejust elegance. - Statement/Collector (20%): Mr Jones unconventional display. ## Collection Type by Movement - Automatic (60%): Rolex 3135 (48h), Omega Co-Axial (~60h), Mido Caliber 80 (80h). - Quartz (40%): Tag Heuer module, Mr Jones mechanism. ## Collection Strengths - Premium luxury anchors (Rolex, Omega) deliver enduring value and resale strength. - Complications like chronograph and worldtimer add practical global utility. - Price diversity from $410 indies to $8k icons offers broad entry-to-aspiration coverage. - High design intrigue, especially Mr Jones, sparks conversation. ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Enhance cohesion by focusing on a sports-diver theme, swapping Mr Jones for another tool watch. 2. Upgrade quartz pieces to mechanical for uniform high-beat appeal and collector prestige. 3. Balance sizes (36-44mm range is good, but add a slim

©2022 by TheWatchMetrics. 

bottom of page