What a lovely collection you've put together
After a bit of a Rolex phase, I decided to try other things and have been on a mission to change it up. So, I thought I’d do a SOTC :)
I have tried to achieve some variety with different styles, colours and brands. So far, so good. I’m enjoying rotating these four. I think I am at my most comfortable at this sort of range both in terms of the quality:price ratio but also not worrying too much about wearing them day in, day out.
First up is the one stalwart of the collection, the Omega Speedmaster FOIS:
9CBA7CE5-436C-467B-8EEB-0D875791BFD2 by Berty234, on Flickr
I tend to wear this at the weekends as a change up from rotating the other three, and also for family events. It was a 30th birthday gift from parents, so I attach a great sentimental value to it and like to link it to family events. It’s the one watch that I can pick up and attach many nice memories of when it has been worn on big occasions. The straighter lugs and slimmer profile without the crown guards won out for me over the Pro.
Next up is the Tudor Black Bay 58:
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I love this watch. I’ve been through various 41mm Black Bays. They never quite fit right. I flipped a BB58 on leather at the start of the year during my Rolex phase, but I had to bring one back on bracelet. I swim in it, go to the gym in it, wear it formally or casually. It’s so versatile and finally (for me) the right size. Accuracy is bonkers good with these in my experience, <0.5s fast per day on this one.
Something different next, the Zenith Defy Classic:
C5E222AF-81C8-4F7F-8F60-1EBB31B7DB95 by Berty234, on Flickr
I got this from SC in a trade a couple of months ago. The Genta type style is something I have really taken to lately. A Royal Oak might even be my ultimate grail now, in fact, as a result of owning this. The blue dial, irregular shape, titanium case and bracelet provide a genuine change to the rest of the collection. I wear it more than any of the others, most week days. I’m a big fan of Zenith and the finishing on this is right up there.
My latest addition is the Grand Seiko SBGR055:
AEDDE705-931D-4313-8898-34B1B17B9790 by Berty234, on Flickr
Further variety in the white dial, and my first GS. It might be one of their “basic” three hand 9s automatics, but it’s a beauty. I totally get it now. Getting the right fit on the bracelet is not easy, so it’s going to live on leather. I’ve paired it with a brown shell cordovan and I think it looks sharp. I’ve been sticking this on in the evenings during the week or when I’m bored of a darker dial.
No idea where the hobby will take me next, but I’m enjoying it more than ever :)
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Last edited by Berty234; 13th August 2019 at 17:38.
That's a nice quartet you have there with a good bit of variety. Nicely done.
Thanks for posting a great collection. I am liking the BB58 more every time I see one pictured. Must get to try one on the wrist some day.
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Great collection there and I am really glad to hear you are bonding well with the Zenith Defy.
Best
Mark
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Yes, very nice collection indeed- well done that man
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that GS really pops ....
That’s a very nice collection, the brands may be different but the looks are not dissimilar between yours and my own collection, love the Zenith, speaks to the AP in me!
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Cracking collection. Some really versatile watches. Thanks for sharing.
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Lovely varied collection. Will be interesting to see what you pick up next.
That is a nice collection - a little different to the usual selection of modern sport Rolex. Thanks for sharing.
Love posts like this. Thanks for posting. Love the GS. I’ve got the skeletal Zenith Defy on my wish list. Nearly bought one at Heathrow last year on the way to Brazil for the family holiday. Then realised I’d be spending it by myself if I’d purchased:(
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Some great timepieces you have there
A cracking collection , the GS is my favourite .
What would you guys add as a killer 5th?