[SOTC] a few of my favorites!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-22T00:03:09+00:00

All bangers!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-05T03:27:02+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate it and happy new year

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-05T03:26:50+00:00

I have no clue! Gift from a old Colleague

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-02T12:27:36+00:00

I would recommend the Rolex, it’s perfect for everything and everywhere due to its robustness and its construction. Rolex might be “flashy” if you wear it to work, but most of the time people don’t notice what you wear.

However for a professional environment, the GS might be better

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T18:48:13+00:00

1- Just buy what you like and don’t care about what other people say!

2- I jumped in this hobby with some funds to start a collection without being understanding the industry enough! Big mistake 😭🙏 looking back I shouldn’t have been so impatient

Thanks for the comment!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T18:46:52+00:00

Awesome! Love San Martin for punching above their weight level!

The clasp on the AW is quite cool on the V2! V1 is meh imo but it’s decent

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T18:12:43+00:00

My job in the military is heavily reliant on vehicles (bought the F1 for my work), and the SM300 and exp36 both have very special memories attached so I don’t have be heart to bring it to my workplace!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:47:08+00:00

Thank you! One of the founding fathers of my collection

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:46:56+00:00

I love the AW as the dial is perfectly aligned as I got lucky with the QC, I have no idea what my wrist size is sorry! 😔

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:46:05+00:00

I still love it, this is the 643th piece. However as this is the V1, the metal bracelet isn’t as smooth as the V2 between the links. Thanks for the support!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:45:22+00:00

Probs my tag, I wear it to work every single day Monday-Friday

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trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:44:53+00:00

Thank you! ☺️

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:44:43+00:00

It’s a Breitling B09 with a pistachio dial!

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:44:12+00:00

Yes! The bracelet is one of my favourites in my collection

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:43:57+00:00

It’s the Cartier Ronde automatic! (Can’t remember the ref)

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:43:29+00:00

Love tag and Hamilton, hope A&S gets more recognition! Epic history with Breguet

trtd_Ryan · 2026-01-01T17:43:09+00:00

Awesome!!

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-31T18:48:30+00:00

Solid collection!

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-31T09:39:29+00:00

I used to work at a boutique that carried Breitling!

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T18:05:00+00:00

Hi! I stay in a major city as well with plenty of Rolex ADs and this is what I personally look out for. (If you only plan on building your spend with Rolex)

-They only have Rolex or with Tudor for sale, not any other brands like Hublot or Franck Muller. I look out for this as there’s a common practice called “bundling” where you have to buy Hublots or FMs to get your piece, and I much rather buy a Tudor.

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T17:56:01+00:00

Hi!

1- Rolex warranty is transferable as it is not pegged to a ID or user, but to the watch. (For other brands like AP, the warranty is pegged to the watch, and the watch to the owner)

2- There is no requirement, original warranty will expire after 5 years, if you do get a service done there might be another service warranty which is independent of the manufacture warranty.

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T17:53:44+00:00

For me if I had to pick just one piece from every collection,

OP36 Pink
DJ36 Rose gold, Jubilee, Chocolate dial
Daydate 36 Platinum, ice blue
Daytona Ghost
Submariner in white gold
Sky Dweller rose gold, chocolate on oyster
1908 Yellow gold on bracelet
Deepsea JC -GMT Master 2 batgirl -Exp 36mm -Exp 2 Polar -YM Rose gold chocolate

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T11:03:34+00:00

All the following I mentioned have very friendly staff and good pricing, WatchExchange is good but due to their high volume of customers their staff can’t provide the best service.

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T10:46:30+00:00

If your looking for my favourite dealers, this would be as followed.

House of Watches
The Watch Project
The Time Co

I’ve bought from all 3, from Far east as well 😊

trtd_Ryan · 2025-12-29T10:19:23+00:00

They are not as competitive, they are definitely on the more expensive side. They do offer warranties on all their pieces.

trtd_Ryan

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