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6 - Tag Heuer / Tag Heuer / Xeric / Rolex / IWC / Omega - 202410190131
Mannylara1983
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Rate my small collection
1- my first Rolex, bought it a year ago for my 40th birthday. 2- sold my 38mm watch and bought this brand new IWC 3- small omega seamaster. 4- I love F1 and Red Bull so I had to have a Monaco 5- my only quartz watch 6- I love all space stuff it’s a miyota movement trapisss 1 - I know is on hublot tier, but I love it.
A.I. Watch Collection Review
8.5
### 6 Watches - Tag Heuer (33%) / Rolex (17%) / IWC (17%) / Omega (17%) / Xeric (17%)
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**Collection Type by Style**:
- **Racing**: 33% Tag Heuer Monaco CW2111 / Tag Heuer Kirium Formula 1
- **Diver**: 17% Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00
- **Travel**: 17% Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi
- **Aviation**: 17% IWC Chronograph Spitfire
- **Avant-Garde**: 17% Xeric Trappist Automatic NASA Edition 50th Anniversary
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**Collection Type by Movement**:
- **Automatic**: 83% Tag Heuer Monaco CW2111 / Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi / IWC Chronograph Spitfire / Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00 / Xeric Trappist Automatic NASA Edition 50th Anniversary
- **Quartz**: 17% Tag Heuer Kirium Formula 1
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### Overall Collection Rating: 8.5/10.0
This is a diverse collection with a strong focus on racing, travel, and sports watches. There’s a good balance between iconic, well-established brands like **Rolex** and **Omega** and innovative or niche pieces like the **Xeric Trappist Automatic**. The collection excels in functionality, with multiple watches offering practical complications such as GMT, chronographs, and dive-ready features. The mix of quartz and automatic movements, along with the variation in style, makes this collection versatile and suitable for various occasions.
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### Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics:
- **Brand (10% Weight): 8.8/10**
This collection contains iconic brands like **Rolex**, **IWC**, and **Omega**, known for their prestige, innovation, and craftsmanship. The inclusion of **Tag Heuer**, a brand synonymous with motorsports, and **Xeric**, a creative microbrand, adds depth. However, the inclusion of a quartz watch, while practical, slightly lowers the overall score for brand strength.
- **History & Innovation (10% Weight): 8.7/10**
**Rolex** and **Omega** have played pivotal roles in horological history, especially in professional-grade watches like the GMT-Master and Seamaster. The **IWC Spitfire** brings historical significance with its aviation heritage, while **Xeric** introduces a more modern, innovative approach with its NASA-themed design.
- **Rarity (10% Weight): 8.0/10**
While the **Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi** and **IWC Chronograph Spitfire** hold a certain level of exclusivity, most pieces in this collection are accessible. The **Xeric Trappist Automatic NASA Edition**, however, is a limited edition, boosting the rarity factor.
- **Material (10% Weight): 8.2/10**
This collection primarily uses high-grade stainless steel, offering durability and functionality. The **Xeric Trappist NASA Edition** with its unique design adds some diversity in terms of material use.
- **Movement (10% Weight): 8.3/10**
The collection has a good mix of automatic movements from highly reputable brands, including the **Rolex 3186** in the GMT-Master and the **Omega Caliber 1120** in the Seamaster. The **Tag Heuer Kirium Formula 1**, being quartz, slightly lowers the overall movement depth.
- **Versatility (10% Weight): 8.5/10**
The collection covers various use cases—diving, racing, aviation, and travel—making it highly adaptable. The inclusion of dressier or avant-garde options like the **Xeric Trappist Automatic** also contributes to its versatility.
- **Complications (10% Weight): 8.4/10**
This collection includes a broad array of complications, from **GMT** in the **Rolex GMT-Master II** to **chronograph functions** in the **IWC Spitfire** and **Tag Heuer models**. The **Omega Seamaster** adds depth with its diving capabilities, and the **Xeric** brings a unique display for timekeeping.
- **Functions (10% Weight): 8.8/10**
**Water resistance**, lume, **GMT**, and **chronograph** functions make this a highly functional collection. The **Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi** offers dual time zone functionality, while the **IWC Spitfire** and **Tag Heuer** models bring precise chronograph capabilities. The **Omega Seamaster** adds a reliable diving watch to the mix.
- **Dials & Design (10% Weight): 8.5/10**
The dials in this collection show a good range of design, from the bold, racing-inspired **Monaco** to the creative, space-themed **Xeric Trappist**. **Rolex** and **IWC** maintain their classic, highly legible dials, while the **Omega Seamaster** offers a signature wave pattern, enhancing its appeal.
- **Cohesiveness (10% Weight): 8.4/10**
While the collection covers a broad range of styles and functions, there’s a strong core theme of adventure, sports, and functionality. The **Xeric** watch brings some avant-garde diversity, but the overall collection maintains cohesion in its focus on technical excellence and functional versatility.
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### Collection Strengths and Potential Ways for Improvement:
#### Strengths:
- Strong representation from iconic luxury brands like **Rolex**, **IWC**, and **Omega**, which adds historical significance and prestige.
- Functional versatility with watches suited for a variety of settings—racing, diving, aviation, and travel.
- The inclusion of the **Xeric Trappist Automatic NASA Edition** adds a unique, avant-garde flair to the collection, giving it a creative edge.
#### Areas for Improvement:
- Consider replacing the **Tag Heuer Kirium Formula 1** with a mechanical or automatic chronograph to enhance the movement depth and elevate the collection’s overall sophistication.
- Expanding into **dressier** watches or adding **vintage pieces** could bring even more depth and versatility to the collection.
- Incorporating watches with more advanced complications such as **perpetual calendars** or **tourbillons** could further enhance the technical aspects of the collection.
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### Watch-by-Watch Summary:
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1. **Tag Heuer Monaco CW2111 (8.3)**
- **Brand (8.2)**, **History & Innovation (8.8)**, **Rarity (7.5)**, **Material (8.0)**, **Movement (8.2)**, **Versatility (8.5)**, **Complications (8.0)**, **Functions (8.0)**, **Dials & Design (8.4)**, **Cohesiveness (8.2)**
- An iconic square-cased racing watch with chronograph functionality. It brings strong historical significance in motorsport and avant-garde design to the collection.
2. **Tag Heuer Kirium Formula 1 CL111A.BA0700 (7.9)**
- **Brand (7.8)**, **History & Innovation (7.9)**, **Rarity (7.3)**, **Material (8.0)**, **Movement (7.5)**, **Versatility (8.2)**, **Complications (8.4)**, **Functions (8.5)**, **Dials & Design (7.9)**, **Cohesiveness (8.0)**
- A quartz racing watch with a **chronograph, GMT, and alarm**. While functional, its quartz movement lowers its overall score in a collection dominated by mechanical watches.
3. **Xeric Trappist Automatic NASA Edition 50th Anniversary (8.2)**
- **Brand (7.5)**, **History & Innovation (8.0)**, **Rarity (8.5)**, **Material (8.0)**, **Movement (7.9)**, **Versatility (8.3)**, **Complications (7.0)**, **Functions (8.5)**, **Dials & Design (8.6)**, **Cohesiveness (8.2)**
- A standout in terms of design, this limited-edition watch celebrates space exploration with its NASA-inspired aesthetic. While its complications are basic, its avant-garde design is a key highlight.
4. **Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (9.0)**
- **Brand (9.5)**, **History & Innovation (9.5)**, **Rarity (9.2)**, **Material (8.8)**, **Movement (9.0)**, **Versatility (9.2)**, **Complications (9.2)**, **Functions (9.0)**, **Dials & Design (8.8)**, **Cohesiveness (8.8)**
- A highly sought-after GMT watch with dual time zone functionality. Its Pepsi bezel makes it one of the most recognizable and desirable Rolex models.
5. **IWC Chronograph Spitfire (8.7)**
- **Brand (9.0)**, **History & Innovation (8.7)**, **Rarity (8.0)**, **Material (8.5)**, **Movement (8.7)**, **Versatility (8.5)**, **Complications (8.8)**, **Functions (8.7)**, **Dials &
Design (8.5)**, **Cohesiveness (8.7)**
- A robust chronograph with aviation heritage. The **Spitfire** brings strong ties to military history and excellent functionality, especially for timing tasks.
6. **Omega Seamaster 300M 2552.80.00 (8.6)**
- **Brand (9.0)**, **History & Innovation (9.0)**, **Rarity (7.5)**, **Material (8.2)**, **Movement (8.8)**, **Versatility (8.5)**, **Complications (6.8)**, **Functions (9.0)**, **Dials & Design (8.7)**, **Cohesiveness (8.4)**
- A compact diver with excellent water resistance and the iconic blue wave-pattern dial. Its smaller size (36.25mm) makes it versatile for both diving and daily wear.
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**Footnote**: A.I. WatchMetrics Review v7.2