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8 - Nomos / JLC / Omega / Zenith / Rolex / Grand Seiko / Seiko / Halios - 202410191927
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Collector Description
8 years, 8ish watches. I'm at a point in the hobby where I feel like I've rounded out my collection and I find myself wanting to cull a few pieces.
My SBGA415 gets less and less wear lately even though I'm still attached to it. I pretty much only wear my Nomos when traveling but even then I prefer my G-Shock.
Not pictured are a rhodium gray OP 39 and a Ming 37.07 that I've already decided to part ways with.
Two pieces on my short list are the De Rijke Miffy Moonphase and maybe the new FOIS. I would ditch my numbered edition if I were to get that. I'm still on the fence about the fauxtina and the stepped dial after seeing it in person.
For the more experienced collectors out there, how do you decide when it's time to move on from a piece?
A.I. Watch Collection Review
8.7
### A.I. WatchMetrics Review for:
**Nomos Zurich World Time / JLC Master Control Chrono Calendar Q413812J / Omega Speedmaster Professional / Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow / Rolex Datejust / Grand Seiko Heritage Winter Taisetsu / Seiko Prospex Sea 55th Anniversary / Halios Seaforth Gen III**
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### Collection Title:
**8 Watches - Nomos (13%) / JLC (13%) / Omega (25%) / Zenith (13%) / Rolex (13%) / Grand Seiko (13%) / Seiko (13%) / Halios (13%)**
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### Collection Type by Style:
**Sport: 38%** - Omega Speedmaster Professional, Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow, Seiko Prospex Sea 55th Anniversary
**Dress: 25%** - Nomos Zurich World Time, Rolex Datejust, Grand Seiko Heritage Winter Taisetsu
**Diver: 13%** - Halios Seaforth Gen III
**Travel (GMT): 13%** - JLC Master Control Chrono Calendar Q413812J
**Avant-Garde: 13%** - Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow
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### Collection Type by Movement:
**Automatic: 75%** - Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow, Rolex Datejust, Grand Seiko Heritage Winter Taisetsu, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Seiko Prospex Sea 55th Anniversary, Halios Seaforth Gen III
**Manual: 25%** - Nomos Zurich World Time, JLC Master Control Chrono Calendar Q413812J
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### Overall Collection Rating: 8.7/10.0
This collection displays an excellent balance between sport, dress, and travel watches with highly reputable brands. The inclusion of both manual and automatic movements adds a sophisticated level of movement diversity, and the overall complication variety makes the collection quite versatile. The collection tends to favor iconic and traditional timepieces, ensuring long-lasting relevance while also showing some artistic flair with pieces like the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow.
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### Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics:
- **Brand - 8.8/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
Iconic brands dominate the collection, each with strong market prestige and a well-established presence in luxury watchmaking.
- **History & Innovation - 8.6/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
Brands like Omega, JLC, and Grand Seiko are known for their contributions to watchmaking innovation, with historical significance playing a significant role in the collection's value.
- **Rarity - 8.1/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
The collection leans towards highly recognizable models, though limited editions like the Seiko 55th Anniversary increase the rarity factor.
- **Material - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
Premium materials, including high-grade steel and ceramic, ensure durability and luxury appeal across the collection.
- **Movement - 8.8/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
A solid mixture of manual and automatic movements, with many in-house calibers. The inclusion of a GMT and chronograph enhances the movement's complexity.
- **Versatility - 8.6/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
The collection excels in covering diverse use cases, from formal events to adventurous sports.
- **Complications - 7.9/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
Complications are mostly traditional with chronographs and GMT, lacking in more advanced or exotic complications like perpetual calendars.
- **Functions - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
Robust water resistance, lume, and chronograph functions, along with the added practicality of GMT in some pieces.
- **Dials & Design - 8.7/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
The dials show high craftsmanship, with notable examples in the Grand Seiko Taisetsu and Nomos Zurich World Time.
- **Cohesiveness - 8.4/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**
The collection maintains a consistent theme with a mix of sport, dress, and travel watches. However, the variety of brands and styles slightly reduces the overall cohesiveness.
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### Collection Strengths and Potential Ways for Improvement:
- **Strengths:**
- Balanced mixture of sport and dress pieces
- Strong representation from iconic brands like Rolex, Omega, and JLC
- High level of craftsmanship and movement diversity
- **Potential Improvements:**
- The collection could benefit from more high-complication watches (e.g., perpetual calendars, tourbillons).
- Increasing the rarity factor by adding more limited editions or discontinued models would enhance exclusivity.
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### Watch-by-Watch Summary:
1) **Nomos Zurich World Time** (8.6/10) - Price Estimate: $4,800
Brand (8.7), History & Innovation (8.6), Rarity (8.2), Material (8.5), Dials & Design (8.8), Movement (8.7), Complications (8.4), Functions (8.6), Versatility (9.0)
2) **JLC Master Control Chrono Calendar Q413812J** (8.9/10) - Price Estimate: $17,500
Brand (9.2), History & Innovation (9.0), Rarity (8.7), Material (9.0), Dials & Design (8.9), Movement (9.5), Complications (9.1), Functions (8.7), Versatility (8.8)
3) **Omega Speedmaster Professional** (8.8/10) - Price Estimate: $5,300
Brand (9.0), History & Innovation (9.5), Rarity (8.3), Material (8.5), Dials & Design (8.7), Movement (9.0), Complications (7.0), Functions (8.8), Versatility (8.5)
4) **Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow** (8.7/10) - Price Estimate: $9,500
Brand (8.8), History & Innovation (8.7), Rarity (8.4), Material (8.8), Dials & Design (8.6), Movement (8.9), Complications (7.8), Functions (8.5), Versatility (8.6)
5) **Rolex Datejust** (8.5/10) - Price Estimate: $13,000
Brand (9.0), History & Innovation (8.5), Rarity (8.0), Material (8.5), Dials & Design (8.5), Movement (8.6), Complications (7.0), Functions (8.2), Versatility (9.0)
6) **Grand Seiko Heritage Winter Taisetsu** (8.6/10) - Price Estimate: $6,200
Brand (8.5), History & Innovation (8.6), Rarity (8.2), Material (8.7), Dials & Design (9.0), Movement (8.8), Complications (7.1), Functions (8.3), Versatility (8.4)
7) **Seiko Prospex Sea 55th Anniversary** (8.4/10) - Price Estimate: $4,200
Brand (8.3), History & Innovation (8.4), Rarity (7.8), Material (8.2), Dials & Design (8.3), Movement (8.0), Complications (6.8), Functions (8.5), Versatility (8.6)
8) **Halios Seaforth Gen III** (8.1/10) - Price Estimate: $950
Brand (8.2), History & Innovation (7.8), Rarity (7.5), Material (8.0), Dials & Design (8.1), Movement (8.2), Complications (6.5), Functions (8.0), Versatility (8.4)
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v.7.2 - Oct-15-2024**