SOTC 2024 into 2025

Starting with this core collection for 2025. I think I'll be on a lookout for 4 options this year. GMT , Chronic, white dial and green dial. (That's what I say but my next watch will prob be another blue dial...)

I think the greatest decision this year was putting on the BB54 T-Fit on the BB58. It was a pricey decision but well worth it; I've been loving it back on the bracelet and prob won't take it off now...I think

Hope everyone had a great holiday season and happy new year 🎊!

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2025 Collection - Rate/Roast | Movado, Tudor, Seiko, UG

• 1950s Movado Manual Wind w/ a Borgel Case
• Tudor 79090 Submariner (gift from grandfather, my favorite dive watch of all time)
• Seiko SRPG35 (excellent daily watch, love it more every time I put it on)
• Universal Geneve White Shadow (new strap from Fluco, love the combo, incredibly thin)
• Seiko Cocktail Time (wedding watch, looks far more expensive than it is)

https://www.reddit.com/r/PrideAndPinion/s/csVSwIrpzM

Is anyone here obsessed about chronogrpah watches?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PrideAndPinion/s/erNGtQprQI

The three watches in my collection.

“I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill”

https://www.watchcrunch.com/jpaciolla/posts/current-sotc-23-715283

I’ve been into watches for probably over 10 years. I’d say I started truly collecting about 3 yrs ago, meaning actively doing some research and learning about watches I was interested in. Early last year I decided to downsize from around 40 watches down to 10 and started to acquire what I would call “bigger pieces” 🤭. Here’s where I am so far. Plan from now on is to only get a watch for my birthday and/or one during llast qtr of the year during watch fair season, preferably just the one watch per year…wish me luck lol.

https://www.instagram.com/wristtimepapi?igsh=MXdtdnZ0d3J1MjYyYQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Just sharing my collection that I have accumalated over the past 8 years since I got my first watch.

Casio F91W - Received this as a gift recently. As someone who isn't a big fan of G Shocks to my surprise ive really been enoying wearing this specificially at the gym the fact that its really thin and all black really makes it feel quite seemless while using it to workout.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 - This is the second watch that I purchased myself and the first that I truly spent alot of time researching and thinking about how it would fit into my collection. It serves as my dedicated Nato strap watch as I really enjoy wearing nato's. Field watches are probably my second favourite category right after dress.

Omega SMP 2220.80.00 - The first watch that probably started it all. I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to acquire this watch through a family member at a great price back then I was quite young probably around 14-15 and this was the first time I had saved up enough to buy something so expensive I was always somewhat aware of most watches and definitely quite aware of the bond watches as I used to admire them on Daniel Craigs wrist in the movies so when this casino royale ref came up it almost felt unreal that I was able to get it at that age and time.

Omega Speedmaster Cal 1861 - This was bought not too long ago I believe in 2023. This was a watch that I always liked but never considered due to the size however I was unsuccesfully looking for Grand Seiko's locally as Imo it is one of the most interesting brands for me currently and got a chance to try on the speedy at a local boutique and immediately felt like getting it as the size truly fits much better then expected. I still beleive its slightly on the larger size but since it is a sports watch im fine with it but this is probably the largest i would go.

JLC Reverso - My most recent acquisiton that I didnt have the stomach to purchase so I never really thought about owning it but I had the budget for a vacation saved up for a few years now and I havent really gone anywhere so now that im coming up on a major event in my life and getting married this year I thought why not .A "grail" watch for me since the first time i found out about it I could talk about the marketing material regarding history and JLC's importance in watchmaking but truly I coudlnt care as purely from a design perspective this is the watch that best suits me.

King Seiko 4502-7000 - A watch I came to know due to my interest in Grand Seiko's. I randomly stumbled upon the history of Seiko and its sub brands King & Grand Seiko where I watched many videos and read many articles regarding Seiko's accomplishment and the competition between the 2 factories producing KS & GS which I really enjoyed which led me to the archives of models produced where I really liked pretty much all of vintage KS as compared to GS which led me to this tastefully sized vintage KS with what I beleive has a really cool case and movement. I sometimes want to collect all of the vintage peices but trying to remain somewhat sane.

Cartier Tanks Solo/Must - So I kind of cheated this actually isnt my watch I just put it in the picture to visualise somewhat what my complete collection will look like for the next few years atleast. I am getting a Tank Must black dial as a gift on my wedding so kind of made sense to have this here to complete the picture.

Raymond Weil 2835 - Finally the RW tradition this was my first "Luxury watch" that apparantly as per my mother was gifted to my father the same year I was born by my Grandfather. I find the watch to be really elegant with the textured dial, sub seconds & the gold plated case. Being my first watch I had used this as a beater pretty much every single day for quite some time and now is not worn frequently but mostly on special occassions.

Thats it my 8 watch collection for a while hopefully some of these peices I plan to keep forever and never replacing but some I do at times think about replacing I am going to do a 1 in out out policy for the future as to not exceed 8 watches.

Let me know any thoughts or questions are welcome :D.

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My watch collection so far! Just wanted to share what I have so far. The Seiko is the first watch I've ever owned, my dad got it for me when I graduated from gradeschool. As for the most recent one, just got myself a BB54 for my 30th birthday 🥹

Excited to see how this'll fill up over the next few years!

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Rate my watch collection.

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well my collection has shrunk from over 35 watches to these 3

https://www.watchcrunch.com/Templar44/posts/sotc-1107-713399

SOTC as a College Student. This is my current collection go ahead and roast me, please. What are your thoughts?

Alright let’s start with the elephant in the room.

Yes, I own an Apple Watch and no, I don’t really consider it part of my collection, but since it is a watch, it’s in here. I just use it for my workouts.

Suggess Seagull ST19 Chrono - I bought this watch about three years ago and I think I just like it. Also, if anybody recognises the similarities, I am not paying for a breitling top time. Just one just brings me joy every now and then.

Kuoe Kyoto Royal smith - I bought this watch on my trip to Japan recently and I really like it because it brings a new aspect to my collection. That vintage case shape and the small case size or something entirely new to me and I think I like it so far. And the fact that I can’t seem to find the black version on their website I really enjoy as well because I think you can only get it in the store in Kyoto So it is not that likely to see other people with that watch around.

Grand Seiko 4522-8000 - This is a manual wind early GS. I love the 45 Case shape. I bought this in Tokyo for a pretty good price I think. I used to find these watches pretty boring but when I saw it in person and now every time I wear it I am reminded that the simplicity of this watch is actually one of its strengths.

Seiko Baby alipinist - HOT TAKE: I actually like the baby alpinist way better than the actual alpinist. For the price range in Seikos lineup this has a Great movement and overall this watch is a spec monster. So far this is probably my favourite watch. I love the golden hands the mat texturised dial and the fact that this Watches is built like a tank. Cannot recommend it enough.

Traska Venturer GMT - I’ve been obsessed with GMT Watches when I bought this And I am very impressed with the quality of this watch at the price. But the best thing about this watch probably is the bracelet and the comfort. I’ve had this watch on other straps as well, but I always come back to the Bracelet. This is pretty special, I think since I’m not a big bracelet guy.

FUTURE PLANS:

Right now, I am eyeballing two different kinds of watches that I really want to add.

One of which is a quart or Mecca quartz chronograph. I am aware that my seagull watch will break at some point And I am not dealing with the cost of servicing a mechanical chronograph. I was thinking of the new mission to moon phase In completely white just to have a very fun summer peace Or alternatively The seiko speed timer. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on this.

Another Watch I want to add is a diver. Ever since I sold mine, I’ve been missing one and I really want one again. I really liked the oris diver 65. But when I went and looked at it in person in Tokyo, I didn’t like it as much as I thought. What I did like when I looked at it is the Tudor black bay 58. If you have other suggestions, let me know. As you can tell, I am willing to pay more for my diver. So this watch can be anywhere between let’s say 500-5000€. Btw I also really like baltics divers.

I hope you enjoyed my little write up. I don’t think the One picture I uploaded does all the Watches justice. So look at my profile for more.

https://www.watchcrunch.com/simonswatch/posts/sotc-as-a-college-student-725480

After 5 years of collecting... Hi everyone. After being bit by the watch bug 5 years ago, here is where my collection stands. I feel content with where I’m at and for the first time in a while, I don’t have the itch to trade, sell, or add anymore pieces. My rule was to never go over 6 watches and possess only 1 watch from the same brand. With these 6 watches I feel covered for every occasion. In the order of when they were acquired:

Tag Heuer Aquaracer (WBD1112.BA0928) - Quartz diver and the watch that started it all

Farer Mansfield Green Tea Dial - picked this up to celebrate a new job. I’m a big Eagles fan so love to wear this whenever I go to the games

Cartier Santos Medium - Picked this up to celebrate a promotion. My dress watch and currently wear this on a red alligator strap

G-Shock (GMAP2100-7A) - my beater/gym watch

Timex Marlin Chronograph - the watch I wear to the office and any other low-key occasions

Rolex GMT Master II (126710BLNR) - my grail watch that I was able to recently acquire at my AD

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I love these pieces! The current state of the collection 🙂

Every piece is something I love wearing either on a weekday, weekend, or dressier occasion.

https://www.watchcrunch.com/joshuauhc/posts/sotc-i-love-these-pieces-704699