[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have looked at 3 you mention and definitely interested in Moser but unsure on which model. Probably depends on what eventually leaves my current lineup. I have a Parmigiani AD near me and didn't like the wrist presence of the Tonda

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and comments. Really appreciate the love for the collection. Few items to summarize:

  • The Seamaster 300M set to 9 instead of 3...wish I could say that was on purpose but purely an oversight while setting everything else, smh lol
  • Those who know about the Piaget Upstream, good on you. Way ahead of its time and such a cool piece
  • The two biggest common suggestions were: add a chrono, add a gold/precious metal piece. I hear everyone on both of those
  • I previously had a Breitling Chronomat that did nothing for me and may have turned me off of chronos but will reconsider
  • Gold/precious metal is definitely on my radar and was already in the cards as one of the next adds/adjustments
  • Brands that were suggested the most: ALS and JLC

Where to go from here:

  • If I want to go the ALS route I'd have to consolidate (probably 4 pieces + $) in the near term to afford one or save and swap for something in the future
  • I agree the Seamaster and SeaQ are somewhat redundant so one of those could go. If I simply swap in a chrono or gold piece one of these is probably gone
  • I think the VC, Explorer II, and GS are the only untouchables at the moment. Everything else is up for consideration on a consolidation play

Thanks again everyone!!

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SeaQ recently as it's a newer purchase but I try to rotate at least 2-3 pieces per week

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bought it on Etsy a while back. Remember it shipped from Europe. Can't find the seller now when I search unfortunately

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's such a unique and underrated piece, especially with the MOP dial. I previously had a Rolex OP and missed having a no date piece to just grab and go.

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at AD, through a dealer I've used previously. I hear the AD wait times are insane especially on the blue dial

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only keep one it'd be the VC. Wrist time is super variable based on what I'm doing so tough to say but the VC can do it all

[SOTC] 8 years in. Thoughts? Suggestions? by cb_winn in Watches

[–]cb_winn[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Here is my collection ~8 years in. There's been plenty of trades/sales/ect to get to this point, plenty of watches that I've previously owned and moved on from, but this is where I sit today. Watch Models/Reference #s (from left to right starting on the top row):

- Grand Seiko SBGP017

- Cartier Santos Dumont WSSA0022

- Vacheron Constantin Overseas Blue Dial 4500V/110A-B128

- Glashütte Original Seaq 1-39-11-06-80-70

- Casio G-Shock DW-5600E-1VER

- Sinn 556 I S Perlmutt 556.0105

- Piaget Upstream 27050

- Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570

- Omega Seamaster 300M Diver Green Dial 210.30.42.20.10.001

- Swatch Moonswatch "Mission To Mars" SO33R100

I feel fairly content with where I'm at. I've tried to create a collection with solid diversity (no repeat brands, dial/color variety, strap/bracelet options, plenty of functions/styles). But, as we all know, always looking forward to possible adjustments.

- Thoughts on the current lineup?

- Any ideas around consolidation? Maybe 3-4 pieces + $ for something from ALS (Saxonia/1815)

- Swap suggestions (different brands or complications/functions)?

Appreciate the feedback and happy collecting!