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7 - Omega / Grand Seiko / Zenith / Rolex / Agelocer / Bulova / Vulcain - 202410062339

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7 - Omega / Grand Seiko / Zenith / Rolex / Agelocer / Bulova / Vulcain - 202410062339

Omega Moonwatch Professional
Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42 Mm

USD 5141

Omega

Grand Seiko Soko Light USA Special Edition

USD 5000

Grand Seiko

Zenith Chronomaster Sport

USD 7911

Zenith

Rolex Cellini Classic Gold

USD 4000

Rolex

Agelocer Tourbillon Male Series

USD 832

Agelocer

Bulova Accutron Spaceview

USD 600

Bulova

Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket

USD 3700

Vulcain

Monday - Agelocer Tourbillon (2024)

Tuesday - Omega Speedmaster (2023)

Wednesday - GS Soko Light (2021)

Thursday - Bulova Accutron Spaceview (2022)

Friday - Vulcain Aviator Cricket (2023)

Saturday - Zenith Chronomaster Sport (2022)

Sunday - Rolex Cellini (2013)

 

3 years in... the collection continues to evolve with me trying to stick to a 7-8 target count. I am treading carefully going forward as I want to minimize overlap w/ existing watches and have my sight set on the few remaining complications & types that will further expand the range of the overall collection.

 

What's next? Considerations: CW Bel Canto, JLC Duo Tribute Calendar, Sinn U50 Hydro, AnOrdain Model 1 Fume...

A.I. Watch Collection Review

8.6

### 7 Watches - Vulcain (14%) / Grand Seiko (14%) / Zenith (14%) / Bulova (14%) / Agelocer (14%) / Omega (14%) / Rolex (14%)

 

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**Collection Type by Style:**

- **Dress:** 29% Rolex Cellini 5115, Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview

- **Sport:** 29% Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Omega Speedmaster Professional

- **Avant-Garde:** 14% Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon

- **Travel (GMT or Worldtime):** 14% Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket

- **Dress/Sport Crossover:** 14% Grand Seiko SBGA427

 

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**Collection Type by Movement:**

- **Automatic:** 57% Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Grand Seiko SBGA427, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Rolex Cellini 5115

- **Manual:** 29% Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket, Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon

- **Other:** 14% Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview

 

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### Overall Collection Rating: **8.6/10.0**

 

This collection showcases a strong balance between formal dress, sport, and avant-garde styles, with a focus on automatic movements. The variety in both movement types and styles allows versatility, making it suited for a collector who appreciates both traditional craftsmanship and modern design innovations.

 

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### Breakdown by Watch Collection Metrics:

 

- **Brand - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection is built around reputable brands like Rolex, Grand Seiko, and Zenith, with more unique brands like Vulcain and Agelocer adding distinctiveness.

- **History & Innovation - 8.7/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive, Zenith’s El Primero, and Bulova’s Accutron 214 contribute to a high score in historical and technical innovation.

- **Rarity - 8.4/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Zenith’s models, along with the Vulcain and Agelocer, add a touch of rarity with less common pieces.

- **Material - 8.3/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: A good mix of high-quality materials, including precious metals like the Rolex Cellini’s 18k gold case.

- **Movement - 8.8/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The inclusion of Zenith's El Primero chronograph and Grand Seiko's Spring Drive ensures high movement quality and complexity.

- **Versatility - 8.4/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection can handle dress and casual settings while also covering more avant-garde and sporty occasions.

- **Complications - 7.9/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: While complications such as chronographs and moonphase are present, there is room for more advanced features.

- **Functions - 8.5/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: High water resistance and robust lume across sportier models contribute to this score.

- **Dials & Design - 8.6/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: Unique and aesthetically appealing dials like the Bulova Accutron’s open movement and Grand Seiko’s textured dial stand out.

- **Cohesiveness - 8.3/10.0 (Weight: 10%)**: The collection balances sport, dress, and avant-garde pieces well, with each style represented adequately.

 

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### Collection Strengths and Potential Ways for Improvement:

 

**Strengths:**

- Strong representation of iconic brands.

- A good balance of automatic and manual movements.

- Diverse styles allow for flexibility in wear, from formal to sport.

 

**Areas for Improvement:**

- The collection could benefit from a watch with more advanced complications like a perpetual calendar or tourbillon.

- Adding a high-precision quartz or electrostatic model could enhance technological diversity.

 

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### Watch-by-Watch Summary:

 

1. **Vulcain Aviator Instrument Cricket**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.3 - Strong in rarity and innovation with its mechanical alarm and world time complications.

- **Key Highlights:** Known for its mechanical alarm feature and ties to aviation history, this model adds both utility and a historical flair.

 

2. **Grand Seiko SBGA427**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.8 - Brand (8.5), History & Innovation (9.0), Movement (9.2)

- **Key Highlights:** The Spring Drive movement paired with impeccable zaratsu polishing on the dial creates a highly refined, technical dress/sport hybrid.

 

3. **Zenith Chronomaster Sport**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.9 - Brand (9.0), Movement (9.3), Functions (8.8)

- **Key Highlights:** The El Primero movement, known for its precision and chronograph function, is a standout piece for sports enthusiasts.

 

4. **Bulova Accutron 214 Spaceview**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.1 - Rarity (8.5), History & Innovation (9.0)

- **Key Highlights:** A significant piece in horological history as one of the first electronic watches, with its tuning fork movement being revolutionary for its time.

 

5. **Agelocer Original Manual Flying Tourbillon**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.0 - Rarity (8.3), Innovation (8.5), Material (8.0)

- **Key Highlights:** A value proposition for a tourbillon piece, providing a rare complication at an affordable price, with a unique skeleton design.

 

6. **Omega Speedmaster Professional**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 9.0 - Brand (9.5), History (9.5), Complications (8.5)

- **Key Highlights:** The "Moonwatch" continues to be a symbol of both space history and chronograph precision, with unmatched legacy and functionality.

 

7. **Rolex Cellini 5115**

- **Metrics:** Overall Rating: 8.7 - Brand (9.0), Material (9.2), Versatility (8.5)

- **Key Highlights:** An elegant dress watch with an 18k gold case and Roman numeral dial, perfect for formal occasions.

 

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**Footnote**: A.I. WatchMetrics Review v.6.20

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