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8 - Casio / Hamilton / Omega / Omega / JLC / King Seiko / Cartier / Raymond Weil - 202502280118

Collector:

MustafaUmerSheikh

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8 - Casio / Hamilton / Omega / Omega / JLC / King Seiko / Cartier / Raymond Weil - 202502280118
Collector Description

Just sharing my collection that I have accumalated over the past 8 years since I got my first watch.

Casio F91W - Received this as a gift recently. As someone who isn't a big fan of G Shocks to my surprise ive really been enoying wearing this specificially at the gym the fact that its really thin and all black really makes it feel quite seemless while using it to workout.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 - This is the second watch that I purchased myself and the first that I truly spent alot of time researching and thinking about how it would fit into my collection. It serves as my dedicated Nato strap watch as I really enjoy wearing nato's. Field watches are probably my second favourite category right after dress.

Omega SMP 2220.80.00 - The first watch that probably started it all. I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to acquire this watch through a family member at a great price back then I was quite young probably around 14-15 and this was the first time I had saved up enough to buy something so expensive I was always somewhat aware of most watches and definitely quite aware of the bond watches as I used to admire them on Daniel Craigs wrist in the movies so when this casino royale ref came up it almost felt unreal that I was able to get it at that age and time.

Omega Speedmaster Cal 1861 - This was bought not too long ago I believe in 2023. This was a watch that I always liked but never considered due to the size however I was unsuccesfully looking for Grand Seiko's locally as Imo it is one of the most interesting brands for me currently and got a chance to try on the speedy at a local boutique and immediately felt like getting it as the size truly fits much better then expected. I still beleive its slightly on the larger size but since it is a sports watch im fine with it but this is probably the largest i would go.

JLC Reverso - My most recent acquisiton that I didnt have the stomach to purchase so I never really thought about owning it but I had the budget for a vacation saved up for a few years now and I havent really gone anywhere so now that im coming up on a major event in my life and getting married this year I thought why not .A "grail" watch for me since the first time i found out about it I could talk about the marketing material regarding history and JLC's importance in watchmaking but truly I coudlnt care as purely from a design perspective this is the watch that best suits me.

King Seiko 4502-7000 - A watch I came to know due to my interest in Grand Seiko's. I randomly stumbled upon the history of Seiko and its sub brands King & Grand Seiko where I watched many videos and read many articles regarding Seiko's accomplishment and the competition between the 2 factories producing KS & GS which I really enjoyed which led me to the archives of models produced where I really liked pretty much all of vintage KS as compared to GS which led me to this tastefully sized vintage KS with what I beleive has a really cool case and movement. I sometimes want to collect all of the vintage peices but trying to remain somewhat sane.

Cartier Tanks Solo/Must - So I kind of cheated this actually isnt my watch I just put it in the picture to visualise somewhat what my complete collection will look like for the next few years atleast. I am getting a Tank Must black dial as a gift on my wedding so kind of made sense to have this here to complete the picture.

Raymond Weil 2835 - Finally the RW tradition this was my first "Luxury watch" that apparantly as per my mother was gifted to my father the same year I was born by my Grandfather. I find the watch to be really elegant with the textured dial, sub seconds & the gold plated case. Being my first watch I had used this as a beater pretty much every single day for quite some time and now is not worn frequently but mostly on special occassions.

Thats it my 8 watch collection for a while hopefully some of these peices I plan to keep forever and never replacing but some I do at times think about replacing I am going to do a 1 in out out policy for the future as to not exceed 8 watches.

Let me know any thoughts or questions are welcome :D.

 

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

6.7

A.I. Collection Summary:

This eclectic 8-watch collection bridges ultra-affordable digital utility with high-end mechanical luxury, blending everyday beaters like the Casio F91W, reliable field and tool watches from Hamilton and King Seiko, iconic dive and chronograph pieces from Omega, sophisticated dress reversibles and tanks from JLC and Cartier, and a solid automatic from Raymond Weil, ideal for a versatile collector prioritizing breadth over thematic unity across quartz, automatic, and manual movements with power reserves from digital endless to 50+ hours.

**"Eclectic Beater-to-Bling Mix"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

27684

3460.5

1772

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Casio F91W-1

USD 23

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Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38

USD 720

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Omega Seamaster Professional 2220.80.00

USD 3800

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Omega Moonwatch Professional
Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42 Mm

USD 5141

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JLC Reverso Classic Duoface Small Seconds

USD 13300

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King Seiko 4502-7000

USD 600

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Cartier Tank Must

USD 3500

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Raymond Weil 2835

USD 600

A.I. Collection Review:
# 8 Watch Collection - Omega (25%) / Casio (13%) / Hamilton (13%) / Jaeger-LeCoultre (13%) / King Seiko (13%) / Cartier (13%) / Raymond Weil (13%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This eclectic 8-watch collection bridges ultra-affordable digital utility with high-end mechanical luxury, blending everyday beaters like the Casio F91W, reliable field and tool watches from Hamilton and King Seiko, iconic dive and chronograph pieces from Omega, sophisticated dress reversibles and tanks from JLC and Cartier, and a solid automatic from Raymond Weil, ideal for a versatile collector prioritizing breadth over thematic unity across quartz, automatic, and manual movements with power reserves from digital endless to 50+ hours. **"Eclectic Beater-to-Bling Mix"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 6.7/10.0 **Brand Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Blending entry-level Casio reliability with luxury heavyweights like Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre delivers a premium average comparable to a Seiko Prospex assortment upgraded with haute highlights. **History & Innovation Metric (6.9/10.0)** - Iconic contributions from the Omega Moonwatch's space legacy, JLC Reverso's polo-born duality, and Cartier Tank's WWI design elevate the set beyond a standard Hamilton field collection. **Rarity Metric (5.2/10.0)** - While the JLC and vintage King Seiko offer scarcity, mass-produced staples like Casio and Hamilton keep overall rarity at mid-tier levels akin to a typical Tissot sampler. **Material Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Predominantly Grade 5 steel cases with sapphire crystals and ceramic accents on Omegas provide robust quality, slightly boosted by material variety from resin to precious finishes. **Movement Metric (6.8/10.0)** - A diverse spread from Casio's quartz module, Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer, and JLC's hand-wound duo-face to vintage hi-beat King Seiko matches the reliability of a mixed ETA-powered lineup. **Complications Metric (5.5/10.0)** - The Omega chronograph and JLC duoface provide meaningful complexity amid mostly time-only pieces, landing average like a Hamilton chronograph set. **Functions Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Core dive, alarm, and timing utilities across the set offer practical breadth similar to a Seiko diver quartet with added dress functionality. **Dials & Design Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Standout aesthetics from Reverso rectification, Moonwatch asymmetry, and Tank elegance with digital minimalism create superior visual variety exceeding a uniform field watch group. **Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Covering beaters, fields, divers, chronos, and dress for every occasion and budget outshines single-style collections like all-Rolex divers. **Cohesiveness Metric (4.2/10.0)** - Lacking a unifying theme amid clashing price points and styles from digital tool to haute dress results in lower unity than a focused Omega or vintage Seiko stable. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 0.6 ## TPS Interpretation: Marginal Value: The collection punches slightly above its average price point in design and versatility but is dragged down by poor cohesion and inconsistent functions. ## WM Collector Grade: C ## Performance Insights: Excels in versatility, dials, and brand prestige from luxury icons, but cohesiveness and complications lag, offering decent value for diverse daily-to-dress coverage versus a more implied $2,500 average price point. ## Collection Type by Style - Dress/Formal (38%): JLC Reverso, Cartier Tank, King Seiko, Raymond Weil. - Field/Adventure (25%): Hamilton Khaki Field, Casio F91W. - Sports/Chronograph (13%): Omega Moonwatch Chronograph. - Diver (13%): Omega Seamaster Professional. - Collector/Vintage (13%): King Seiko 4502-7000. ## Collection Type by Movement - Automatic (50%): Hamilton Khaki Field, Omega Seamaster, Omega Moonwatch, Raymond Weil. - Manual Wind (25%): JLC Reverso Duoface, King Seiko. - Quartz/Digital (25%): Casio F91W, Cartier Tank Must. ## Collection Strengths - Exceptional style versatility for any wrist scenario from office to adventure. - Prestige anchors in Omega icons and JLC innovation balance budget picks. - Strong historical appeal with moon, Bond, polo, and military design legacies. - Broad movement diversity enhances mechanical appreciation. ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Introduce a unifying theme like "vintage reissues" or "Swiss tool watches" to boost cohesion. 2. Add a high-complication piece such as a GMT or tourbillon to elevate mechanical depth. 3. Incorporate more consistent mid-range automatics to smooth price gaps and redundancy. ## Downsizing Advice Prioritize keeping the high-value icons (Omega duo, JLC Reverso, Cartier Tank) for prestige and the versatile Hamilton Khaki for daily wear, while considering parting with the ultra-cheap Casio F91W (unless sentimental), the potentially redundant Raymond Weil 2835, and evaluating the King Seiko against modern alternatives to streamline to a cohesive 5-watch core without losing essence. ## Watch by Watch Summary - **Casio F91W-1**: Indestructible digital beater with alarm and chrono for carefree rough use. - **Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic 38**: Rugged 38mm auto field watch perfect for everyday adventure reliability. - **Omega Seamaster Professional 2220.80.00**: Classic Bond-era diver with 300m prowess and timeless sword-hand elegance. - **Omega Moonwatch Professional Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42 Mm**: Precision chronograph with lunar legacy and METAS-certified Co-Axial excellence. - **JLC Reverso Classic Duoface Small Seconds**: Iconic reversible dress watch with dual-time ingenuity and artisanal finishing. - **King Seiko 4502-7000**: Vintage hi-beat manual with Japanese craftsmanship for collector charm. - **Cartier Tank Must**: Elegant rectangular dress icon blending heritage design with modern accessibility. - **Raymond Weil 2835**: Dependable automatic workhorse for casual luxury rotation. **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.5 Grok 4 Fast. December 21, 2025.**

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