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4 - Tudor / Zenith / Longines / Hamilton - 202412182200

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Collector Description
4 - Tudor / Zenith / Longines / Hamilton - 202412182200

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

USD 2961

Tudor

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Zenith Chronomaster Original

USD 6871

Zenith

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Longines Spirit

USD 2500

Longines

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Hamilton Boulton Small Second

USD 700

Hamilton

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My Core Four:

 

I was an Apple Watch guy until 2020, when I noticed an Longines DolceVita on a friend. I have owned as many as 8/9 watches including Orient, Christopher Ward, etc but these four are all I need - for now…

  1. Tudor Black Bay 58 39mm - Bought this during my honeymoon and honestly, if I could only have 1 watch, it may be the BB58. The fit, looks, durability just work on in almost any occasion.

  2. Zenith Chronomaster Original 38mm (El Primero) - This had been my grail since I dove into this hobby years ago , but needed a milestone big enough to justify this purchase. This was a gift to myself for becoming a father. This is the perfect sized Chrono for me and the tri color dial is perfect - I will say the lume is not great, and it is not the most legible.

  3. Longines Spirit 37mm - This was my first big watch purchase after getting a big promotion at work. Also wore this on my wedding day. Currently my daily driver, and will always be in my collection.

  4. Hamilton Boulton Quartz Large - Gifted this by my wife after a BJJ belt promotion. This is a killer watch, but in all honesty, it does not get a ton of wrist time, and I tend to gravitate more to the longines/zenith in business casual situations. This will always be in my collection, but the JLC reverso duoface may take its place in the rotation down the road due to it being 2 dress watches + GMT. If you were to swap out the Hamilton, what would you choose to round out this collection?

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/s/vZOB7RfypO

A.I. Watch Collection Review

8.9

4 Watches - Tudor (25%) / Zenith (25%) / Longines (25%) / Hamilton (25%) Collection Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

Overall Collection Rating: 8.9/10

Collection Summary

This collection brings together a blend of modern craftsmanship, heritage inspiration, and versatility. The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight embodies vintage dive watch aesthetics with modern performance, while the Zenith Chronomaster Original showcases the legendary El Primero chronograph. The Longines Spirit highlights aviation-inspired functionality, and the Hamilton Boulton Small Second adds Art Deco charm for a touch of dress elegance. Together, these pieces balance formal, sport, and casual wear seamlessly.

While the collection’s strength lies in its diversity of styles and rich historical connections, the addition of a watch with advanced complications (e.g., moonphase or GMT) could deepen its technical appeal.

Strengths:

  • Strong representation of iconic brands with rich heritage.

  • Exceptional versatility for formal, sport, and casual settings.

  • High movement quality with standout pieces like the El Primero chronograph.

Potential Improvements:

  • Add a piece with precious materials (e.g., gold, titanium) to elevate material depth.

  • Incorporate a watch with advanced complications to broaden technical scope.

Collection Type by Style:

  • Sport (50%): Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Longines Spirit

  • Dress (25%): Hamilton Boulton Small Second

  • Racing (25%): Zenith Chronomaster Original

Collection Type by Movement:

  • Automatic (75%): Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Zenith Chronomaster Original, Longines Spirit

  • Quartz (25%): Hamilton Boulton Small Second

Metric Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics

  1. Brand (10% Weight): 9.1/10
    Iconic brands such as Tudor, Zenith, Longines, and Hamilton showcase strong heritage and credibility.

  2. History & Innovation (10% Weight): 9.0/10
    The collection reflects significant milestones, from the Zenith El Primero chronograph to the Black Bay Fifty-Eight’s tribute to vintage Tudor dive watches.

  3. Rarity (10% Weight): 8.7/10
    While the Zenith Chronomaster Original adds notable exclusivity, the other models are more accessible and widely available.

  4. Material (10% Weight): 8.6/10
    Stainless steel dominates the collection, offering durability but lacking the variety of precious metals or innovative materials.

  5. Movement (10% Weight): 9.2/10Zenith Chronomaster Original: El Primero high-beat automatic chronograph.
    Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight: COSC-certified MT5402 automatic.
    Longines Spirit: Automatic L888.4 with silicon balance spring.
    Hamilton Boulton Small Second: Quartz, precise and low-maintenance.

  6. Versatility (10% Weight): 9.3/10
    The collection covers sport, casual, and dress occasions effectively, though the lack of avant-garde or rugged tool pieces limits extreme versatility.

  7. Complications (10% Weight): 8.8/10
    The Chronomaster’s chronograph is a standout complication, while the rest of the collection focuses on straightforward functionality.

  8. Functions (10% Weight): 8.9/10Tudor: 200m water resistance for diving.
    Zenith: Chronograph with legendary El Primero precision.
    Longines: Date function and COSC certification.
    Hamilton: Simple small seconds adds visual interest.

  9. Dials & Design (10% Weight): 9.2/10
    The collection features a mix of bold designs like the Tudor Fifty-Eight and Chronomaster, and refined elegance in the Hamilton Boulton and Longines Spirit.

  10. Cohesiveness (10% Weight): 9.0/10
    The collection maintains a unified balance of sporty and dress styles but could benefit from stronger thematic focus or complementary avant-garde pieces.

Watch-by-Watch Summary

  1. Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight (2961)Overall Rating: 9.3/10
    Key Features: COSC-certified MT5402 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, 39mm case.
    Strengths: Vintage dive watch aesthetics and robust performance.
    Weakness: Lacks advanced complications.

  2. Zenith Chronomaster Original (6871)Overall Rating: 9.4/10
    Key Features: El Primero automatic chronograph, high-beat 36,000 vph movement.
    Strengths: Motorsport heritage and precision.
    Weakness: Limited versatility for formal settings.

  3. Longines Spirit (2500)Overall Rating: 9.0/10
    Key Features: Automatic L888.4 movement, silicon balance spring, 100m water resistance.
    Strengths: Reliable and versatile with aviation-inspired design.
    Weakness: Lacks standout complications.

  4. Hamilton Boulton Small Second (700)Overall Rating: 8.7/10
    Key Features: Quartz movement, Art Deco rectangular case, small seconds subdial.
    Strengths: Elegant and accessible dress watch.
    Weakness: Limited functionality beyond timekeeping.

A.I. WatchMetrics Review v7.3

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