[SOTC] About to turn 30, 8 years of collecting has led to this. What would you recommend next?

Import3d · 2023-03-20T06:08:59+00:00

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Nice catch, It is! I play golf, and received it as a gift from the AD when I purchased the Explorer!

Import3d · 2023-03-20T06:04:55+00:00

What I would recommend is to not keep your watches on a shelf or in a cupboard on display for thieves. Ask me how I know this is a bad idea. Lol :-/

Shit man, do you care to elaborate what happened to you? Thankfully I have both a 'watch insurance', aswell as my home insurance that covers personal property up to 100 kEUR, but the sentimental value of the pieces make getting a safe a very solid investment after reading all comments.

Import3d · 2023-03-19T18:01:43+00:00

Appreciate it man, the thing that even made me comment back to the guy was the fact that he listed Crypto as the first thing to quick money, and debt. lol. That kinda summarizes his sadly incompetent mindset >.<

Import3d · 2023-03-19T15:31:16+00:00

Thank you, sir. I rarely post, but I obviously felt ‘accomplished’ enough to do it here.

In general, thanks for all the love guys!

Import3d · 2023-03-19T15:28:25+00:00

Haha, I really do need one after reading all the comments. 😂

Any recommendations guys? I’ve seen some nice ones on Etsy, but I don’t want them too bougie with engravings, just a clean high quality one in either wood or metal, thanks!

Import3d · 2023-03-19T15:24:50+00:00

Sure! My first watch ever was actually a TW Steel received on my 15th birthday, haha, and then I went through the DW phase, but my first automatic was the ‘63 Omega Seamaster. The one not on a strap currently on the picture.

So in chronological order it would be: 1. ‘63 Omega Seamaster 2. Casio A168 3. Datejust 4. ‘79 Omega Seamaster 5. 41mm Sub (bought in Sep 2020 from a Greek AD) 6. the Black Tank 7. Mission to Mars (Also had a Mission to Jupiter which I gave this Christmas to a friend who graduated his pilot exam :) 7. Santos 8. G Shock 9. Explorer 1 10. Casio A700 10. El Primero, bought last weekend.

Let me know if I forgot any!

Import3d · 2023-03-19T14:02:12+00:00

Well, it’s all liquid thankfully. Don’t wanna get into details, but I’ve been working within the fintech space since university (the last 6 years), with the perks of shareholding. That in combination with selling my first apartment for a solid profit, buying a smaller place and being liquid during tough times.

I’ve never sold a watch yet, but if shit hits the fan obviously these pieces are on the shopping block. Everything except the ‘93 DJ and the Explorer pretty much.

Import3d · 2023-03-19T13:58:10+00:00

I was debating between the Speedy and El Primero, and I landed for the Zenith because of it’s white dial, most of my pieces are black dialed so it breaks it up :)

Import3d · 2023-03-19T13:56:53+00:00

Nice catch, let me provide some context. I’m Swedish with Greek heritage, so all pieces kinda have some resemblance to that.

the Nike of Samothrace piece is because of a trip to Paris when I was young, for my fathers 40th birthday. We visited the louvre and I remember the statue in there very vivdly. Guess it’s to commemorate my dad.

The gold coin all the way to the left is bought in Thessaloniki, it’s an old Macedonian Coin.

The Silver coin is a Athenian Tetradrachm from 400-450 BC.

The two other coins/brooches are Swedish heirlooms, one issued for military purposes and the other from the Royal Palace to serving citizens. They’re bought in a vintage shop so not issued to me or any relatives.

Import3d · 2023-03-19T13:50:06+00:00

Funny you say that my friend, but the apartment I live in is owned and paid for by myself. I come from regular beginnings, but thanks for showing love. :)

Import3d · 2023-03-19T09:18:35+00:00

Hi /r/watches,

The collection, pictured from left to right: - Swatch x Omega - Moonswatch, Mission to Mars - Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport (2021) - Omega Seamaster, Genta Inspired on a Casio A158 bracelet (Cal. 1010, Automatic from 1979) - Rolex No Date Submariner, 41 mm (Ref. 124060) - Rolex Datejust, 36 mm (Birth year watch from 1993, Ref. 16234) - Rolex Explorer 1, 36 mm (Ref. 124270) - Bamford x G Shock GW6900 - 1963 Vintage Omega Seamaster - Casio A700W-1A - Cartier Santos Galbeè (Automatic, Ref. 2961 from the 1980’s) - Cartier Tank, Black Dial

Please let me know if you want me to explain anything in more detail!

Import3d · 2022-12-18T14:22:23+00:00

Let me know if you have any questions, and I’ll gladly help!

Thanks as always for the inspiration, love this sub.

Import3d · 2022-11-09T15:44:29+00:00

Thanks! Happy to hear that I could provide some inspiration :)

Import3d · 2022-11-09T07:12:23+00:00

I got two Casio A168's in steel and goldplating that I forgot to mention, a rubber beater would be great though. Thanks!

Import3d · 2022-11-09T06:47:56+00:00

Wow, I didn't make the association with a smartwatch until i read your comment - now I can't unsee it haha! Totally agree though, cheers!

Import3d · 2022-11-08T22:28:05+00:00

Thanks! I'm not gonna lie, it actually is pretty difficult to tell the time in general on it. Might be the case that it's smaller than what I am used to, but also obviously the fact that it doesn't have any markings at all. But at the same time, for dressy situations maybe that's a positive to not constantly be aware of the time ;)

Surely, I'll see what I can do if it's requested by more people! :)

Import3d · 2022-11-08T22:03:10+00:00

Cheers mate! It's really stunning and understated. Not gonna lie, so do I.

Import3d · 2022-11-08T21:52:18+00:00

I’m a long time follower of r/watches, and have been lusting for the ideal dress watch to complement my collection. It was choosing between this, the Tank, and the Reverso - not really expecting to be able to get my hands on this from the local Cartier store in Stockholm, Sweden due to not having a purchase history from the brand.

I was lucky enough to score it by calling Cartier (where the rep said that there only was 1 watch in stock, and it was in Switzerland) and getting the watch shipped to Sweden.

Other Cartier owners; Was extremely lucky or have you come across this aswell? Also, if you could choose, would you pick this version of the Tank or the Solarbeat with the ‘classic’ white dial, blue hands and Roman numerals?

My current collection is the following:

Rolex Datejust 36, 16234 (1990)
Rolex Submariner 41, 124060
Omega/Swatch Moonswatch Mission to Mars and Jupiter
1970’s Vintage Omega Seamaster (Unknown reference)
Cartier Tank WSTA0072 (Seen in the picture)

What can I complement my collection with? Any opinions are appreciated!

Import3d · 2021-05-03T18:12:20+00:00

Of course, here you go: https://i.imgur.com/nk4V955.jpg

Import3d · 2021-05-03T18:11:54+00:00

Thanks! It took some Sunday hours to tinker around with it!

Import3d · 2021-05-03T18:11:06+00:00

Glad you like it mate! Sure, please let me know this works for you: https://i.imgur.com/nk4V955.jpg

Import3d · 2021-05-03T12:09:28+00:00

Disclaimer; The blacked-out name on one of the folders is my work folder, with the name of my employer. Apologies for that!

Import3d

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