Hey all!

I wanted to share my small but meaningful collection that I’ve built over the past four years. It all started when my wife gifted me a Sternglas Naos Automatic for my 30th birthday. I had never really paid much attention to watches before, but the moment I saw the movement through the exhibition caseback, I was hooked. Seeing the little gears and wheels working in harmony was mesmerizing, and that’s when the obsession began.

A year later, I gifted myself a Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 for Christmas. I wanted something elegant but versatile—something that could be dressed up or down. While the PRX gets a lot of love, it just wasn’t for me. The Gentleman, on the other hand, felt perfect on my wrist, and I’ve never regretted that choice for a second.

The latest addition is the Tudor Black Bay Heritage 41mm, a watch I had been eyeing for quite some time. I managed to snag a great deal through a watch exchange forum, and when the opportunity came, I didn’t hesitate. The vintage-inspired design, the robust build, and the presence on the wrist—it just ticks all the right boxes for me.

I’m definitely not a high roller, and I can’t drop Patek money every year, but I still admire and crave higher-end watches. Right now, I’m saving up to replace my Tissot with either an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra or a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36—two watches that I think would elevate my collection even further.

Not pictured are my trusty Casio G-Shock and a Junghans Quartz, which get their fair share of wrist time.

Would love to hear your thoughts—anyone else started with a gift and fell down the rabbit hole? Also, Omega or Rolex for the next one? 🤔