## **3 Watches - Seiko (33%) / Tissot (33%) / IWC (33%)** ### **Collection Summary** **"Everyday Versatility"** This collection brings together three distinct watches that balance functionality, affordability, and heritage, offering a strong foundation for casual, professional, and enthusiast-oriented wear. Each piece represents a different tier of watchmaking, from the budget-friendly Seiko 5 Sports SRPD95 to the mid-premium Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 and the historically significant IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706. The collection is well-rounded in terms of style and movement variety. The **Seiko 5 Sports SRPD95** is a durable entry-level automatic sports watch with a dive-inspired design. The **Tissot PRX Powermatic 80** brings a modern integrated bracelet design with an 80-hour power reserve, adding a refined casual-dress element. Finally, the **IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706** serves as the professional-grade piece, offering a high-quality chronograph movement with aviation heritage. This collection excels in **Versatility, Functions, and Movement**, covering casual, sport, and professional settings while maintaining a strong mechanical foundation. The Tissot PRX and Seiko 5 both offer excellent daily-wear options, while the IWC introduces complexity with its chronograph function. The mix of Swiss and Japanese watches highlights different approaches to watchmaking at various price points. This collection is ideal for someone looking for an **affordable yet functional everyday set**, with the ability to transition between casual and professional environments while maintaining mechanical interest. --- ### **Overall Collection Rating: 7.1/10.0** - **Functions Metric (8.7/10.0)** – The collection offers strong everyday functionality, including **chronograph, 100m+ water resistance, lume, and extended power reserve**. The **IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706** adds professional-level aviation utility, while the **Seiko 5 Sports** and **Tissot PRX** offer solid durability and legibility. - **Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** – This collection covers multiple use cases: **casual, sport, and professional/tool categories**. The **Tissot PRX** bridges casual and dress wear, the **Seiko 5 Sports** serves as an all-purpose field/sport watch, and the **IWC Fliegerchronograph** functions as a professional-grade tool watch. - **Movement Metric (7.9/10.0)** – The **IWC 3706** uses a **Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph**, a robust and historically significant movement. The **Tissot PRX Powermatic 80** has an **ETA-based automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve**, an excellent feature at its price point. The **Seiko 5** uses the **entry-level 4R36 automatic movement**, which is reliable but lacks high-end finishing. - **Brand Metric (7.5/10.0)** – **IWC** holds strong prestige in aviation watches, while **Tissot** has historical significance in Swiss watchmaking. **Seiko**, though an entry-level brand, is highly respected for its innovation. - **Dials & Design Metric (7.4/10.0)** – The **Tissot PRX** has a refined **integrated bracelet design**, while the **IWC 3706** features a **classic flieger chronograph layout with excellent legibility**. The **Seiko 5 Sports** has a functional, but less sophisticated, dive-inspired dial. - **Material Metric (7.0/10.0)** – All watches use **stainless steel**, with the **IWC and Tissot** featuring better case finishing. No precious materials or exotic composites are present. - **Complications Metric (6.8/10.0)** – The **IWC Fliegerchronograph** contributes significantly with its **chronograph and day-date complications**. The **Tissot PRX** and **Seiko 5 Sports** are simpler, featuring basic date functions. - **History & Innovation Metric (6.5/10.0)** – The **IWC 3706** has strong aviation heritage, but the **Seiko 5 Sports** and **Tissot PRX** do not introduce groundbreaking innovations. - **Rarity Metric (5.2/10.0)** – None of the watches are particularly rare. The **IWC 3706** is discontinued but still widely available. The **Tissot PRX** and **Seiko 5 Sports** are mass-produced. - **Cohesiveness Metric (5.0/10.0)** – While the collection is well-balanced across different use cases, the mix of aviation, sport, and casual styles makes it **functionally diverse but thematically inconsistent**. --- ### **Collection Strengths** ✅ **Strong everyday versatility** – The collection includes **casual, sport, and professional** watches, making it well-suited for multiple occasions. ✅ **Reliable and accessible movements** – All watches use **automatic Swiss or Japanese movements**, ensuring durability and ease of servicing. ✅ **Great functionality for the price** – Chronograph, water resistance, lume, and a high power reserve contribute to strong practical use. --- ### **Ideas for Improvement** 1️⃣ **Introduce a true dress watch** – The collection lacks a formal piece. Adding a **Longines Master Collection Moonphase** ($1,500) would **elevate the dress and heritage appeal**. 2️⃣ **Increase material variety** – Introducing a titanium or ceramic piece would add variety. A **Tudor Black Bay Ceramic** ($4,500) would improve the Material and Rarity metrics. 3️⃣ **Expand complications** – Adding a GMT or world-time watch would provide additional functionality. The **Grand Seiko SBGM221 GMT** ($4,000) would be a strong addition. --- ### **Downsizing Advice** 📉 **Seiko 5 Sports SRPD95** – This watch has the lowest **Material, Rarity, and Movement scores** and is the least impactful to the overall collection. Removing it would streamline the collection without major trade-offs. --- ### **Watch by Watch Summary** #### **1) IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706 (8.2) – Price Estimate: $4,000** - **Brand (8.5), History & Innovation (8.0), Rarity (6.5), Material (7.5), Dials & Design (7.8), Movement (8.2), Complications (8.0), Functions (9.0), Versatility (8.3)** - The **best movement and complications in the collection**, with **strong aviation heritage**. #### **2) Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm (7.5) – Price Estimate: $695** - **Brand (7.0), History & Innovation (6.5), Rarity (5.0), Material (7.3), Dials & Design (7.6), Movement (7.8), Complications (5.5), Functions (8.2), Versatility (8.5)** - **Stylish integrated bracelet design**, **80-hour power reserve**, excellent everyday piece. #### **3) Seiko 5 Sports SRPD95 (6.8) – Price Estimate: $325** - **Brand (6.0), History & Innovation (5.5), Rarity (4.0), Material (6.0), Dials & Design (6.5), Movement (6.8), Complications (5.0), Functions (8.0), Versatility (7.8)** - **Entry-level mechanical watch**, great value but the least essential piece in the collection. --- ### **Final Thoughts** This collection provides an **affordable yet functional set of watches** that covers multiple use cases. The **IWC Fliegerchronograph 3706** serves as the standout piece with its professional-grade movement, the **Tissot PRX** adds a refined everyday aesthetic, and the **Seiko 5 Sports** offers a budget-friendly entry into mechanical watches. **Potential next steps:** Elevating **dress watch presence, material variety, and complexity of complications** would refine this collection further. --- #### **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v16.1**