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7 - Omega / Grand Seiko / Zenith / Rolex / Agelocer / Bulova / Vulcain - 202410062339
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Monday - Agelocer Tourbillon (2024)
Tuesday - Omega Speedmaster (2023)
Wednesday - GS Soko Light (2021)
Thursday - Bulova Accutron Spaceview (2022)
Friday - Vulcain Aviator Cricket (2023)
Saturday - Zenith Chronomaster Sport (2022)
Sunday - Rolex Cellini (2013)
3 years in... the collection continues to evolve with me trying to stick to a 7-8 target count. I am treading carefully going forward as I want to minimize overlap w/ existing watches and have my sight set on the few remaining complications & types that will further expand the range of the overall collection.
What's next? Considerations: CW Bel Canto, JLC Duo Tribute Calendar, Sinn U50 Hydro, AnOrdain Model 1 Fume...
A.I. Watch Collection Review
8.6
### 7 Watches - Vulcain (14%) / Grand Seiko (14%) / Zenith (14%) / Bulova (14%) / Agelocer (14%) / Omega (14%) / Rolex (14%)
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**Collection Type by Style:**
- **Dress:** 29% Rolex Cellini 5115, Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview
- **Sport:** 29% Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Omega Speedmaster Professional
- **Avant-Garde:** 14% Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon
- **Travel (GMT or Worldtime):** 14% Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket
- **Dress/Sport Crossover:** 14% Grand Seiko SBGA427
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**Collection Type by Movement:**
- **Automatic:** 57% Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Grand Seiko SBGA427, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Rolex Cellini 5115
- **Manual:** 29% Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket, Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon
- **Other:** 14% Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview
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### Overall Collection Rating: **8.6/10.0**
This collection showcases a strong balance between formal dress, sport, and avant-garde styles, with a focus on automatic movements. The variety in both movement types and styles allows versatility, making it suited for a collector who appreciates both traditional craftsmanship and modern design innovations.
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### Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics:
- **Brand - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection is built around reputable brands like Rolex, Grand Seiko, and Zenith, with more unique brands like Vulcain and Agelocer adding distinctiveness.
- **History & Innovation - 8.7/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive, Zenith’s El Primero, and Bulova’s Accutron 214 contribute to a high score in historical and technical innovation.
- **Rarity - 8.4/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Zenith’s models, along with the Vulcain and Agelocer, add a touch of rarity with less common pieces.
- **Material - 8.3/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: A good mix of high-quality materials, including precious metals like the Rolex Cellini’s 18k gold case.
- **Movement - 8.8/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The inclusion of Zenith's El Primero chronograph and Grand Seiko's Spring Drive ensures high movement quality and complexity.
- **Versatility - 8.4/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection can handle dress and casual settings while also covering more avant-garde and sporty occasions.
- **Complications - 7.9/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: While complications such as chronographs and moonphase are present, there is room for more advanced features.
- **Functions - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: High water resistance and robust lume across sportier models contribute to this score.
- **Dials & Design - 8.6/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Unique and aesthetically appealing dials like the Bulova Accutron’s open movement and Grand Seiko’s textured dial stand out.
- **Cohesiveness - 8.3/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection balances sport, dress, and avant-garde pieces well, with each style represented adequately.
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### Collection Strengths and Potential Ways for Improvement:
**Strengths:**
- Strong representation of iconic brands.
- A good balance of automatic and manual movements.
- Diverse styles allow for flexibility in wear, from formal to sport.
**Areas for Improvement:**
- The collection could benefit from a watch with more advanced complications like a perpetual calendar or tourbillon.
- Adding a high-precision quartz or electrostatic model could enhance technological diversity.
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### Watch-by-Watch Summary:
1. **Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.3 - Strong in rarity and innovation with its mechanical alarm and world time complications.
- **Key Highlights:** Known for its mechanical alarm feature and ties to aviation history, this model adds both utility and a historical flair.
2. **Grand Seiko SBGA427**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.8 - Brand (8.5), History & Innovation (9.0), Movement (9.2)
- **Key Highlights:** The Spring Drive movement paired with impeccable zaratsu polishing on the dial creates a highly refined, technical dress/sport hybrid.
3. **Zenith Chronomaster Sport**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.9 - Brand (9.0), Movement (9.3), Functions (8.8)
- **Key Highlights:** The El Primero movement, known for its precision and chronograph function, is a standout piece for sports enthusiasts.
4. **Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.1 - Rarity (8.5), History & Innovation (9.0)
- **Key Highlights:** A significant piece in horological history as one of the first electronic watches, with its tuning fork movement being revolutionary for its time.
5. **Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.0 - Rarity (8.3), Innovation (8.5), Material (8.0)
- **Key Highlights:** A value proposition for a tourbillon piece, providing a rare complication at an affordable price, with a unique skeleton design.
6. **Omega Speedmaster Professional**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 9.0 - Brand (9.5), History (9.5), Complications (8.5)
- **Key Highlights:** The "Moonwatch" continues to be a symbol of both space history and chronograph precision, with unmatched legacy and functionality.
7. **Rolex Cellini 5115**
- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.7 - Brand (9.0), Material (9.2), Versatility (8.5)
- **Key Highlights:** An elegant dress watch with an 18k gold case and Roman numeral dial, perfect for formal occasions.
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**Footnote**: A.I. WatchMetrics Review v.6.20