Nice trio there. I like a clear cut black faced watch.
I could see me hanging onto any of those three and wearing them regularly.
Okay, so this is far from the first 3 watch collection thread in the world, but its my personal stab at one.
My love of anything bigger than about 36mm non diver or 38mm diver has been ruined by my recent acquisition of a CWC fatboy reissue from an honorable TZ member.
To that end I've assembled these three as a possible three watch collection that will cover all bases (for me at least).
My basic criteria include vintage styling without vintage issues, dimensions as above, 3 handers (I neither like nor need complications), and for each of them to have their own individual place in my life.
So first the CWC. This is my daily wearer and knocking about watch, I won't use the word beater as I would take it off for anything too potentially damaging. It's 36mm, quartz with no date, so great pick up and go-ability. It also scratches my military itch.
Second, the 1959 reissue Alpinist. I don't need an actual dress watch but do need smart casual fairly regularly. 36.5mm, auto, date (could do without that and much has been written about Seiko's inclusion of the feature, but it is what it is), auto movement, 100m WR. Alongside smart casual wear it also scratches my vintage itch.
Third, the Timefactors Smiths Commander, sourced here on sc as a trade against my Willard. 38mm, auto, no date, 300m WR. Works alongside the Alpinist for smart casual wear and also scratches my dive watch itch.
Will these three be my exit watches? I doubt it as I'm a fully paid up member of the flippers society. But if I had to stick with three for the rest of my days, these could easily do the job.
Last edited by Ruggertech; 3rd March 2024 at 23:20.
Nice trio there. I like a clear cut black faced watch.
I could see me hanging onto any of those three and wearing them regularly.
This post has motivated me to tidy up my own collection. I’ve always thought I need one watch for each of the following cases : 1 x Dinner party, 1 x Friendly BBQ, 1 x Work, 1 x Garage/Garden/DIY!
Nice trio, particularly like the Smiths.
I think I'd have to put the Alpinist on leather for a bit more diversification.
Thank you.
I only really feel comfortable wearing nato's, plus I can change the look in seconds. The only pain with these three in this regard is the Seiko has 18mm lugs, the CWC 19mm, and the Smiths 20mm, so dedicated straps needed for each (thankfully they only cost a few quid apiece).
Those are three nice watches, but I don't think I'd be able to stick to those three myself.
No G Shock, they're all black dial, they're all a bit toolish.
Lovely trio there. I have very similar tastes although I like different strap combos for the different watches too and I have the obligatory G-Shock in the collection.
I love the smiths. If you do flip it, I’d be interested.
Also what nato is the smiths on?
Crazy thing, the Smiths has gained a total of 3 seconds since before this thread began!
My final three, I feel; my 1984 W10 issued to me in 1992. It’s had a new crystal but is otherwise original. No lume or water resistance, so it went on a buckshee leather strap and is as close to a dress watch as I’ll need.
My non-issued W10 is my daily runner; work, home, niffnaff and trivia.
My non-issued RN diver; holidays, swimming, all that jazz.
I’ve managed to wean myself off automatic watches, having previously suffered horological range anxiety when it came to quartz. I tell myself that both watches that I use regularly have EOL indicators and I can change the W10 batteries myself.
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I'm almost at my final three, after many years of springing all over the place. On a clear out currently to fund the last of the three (which I could just buy immediately, but I like to keep watch funds as separate from real life as I can).
1. Evening, casual, business and dress. IWC XVI on a perforated leather with deployant.
2. Pretty much all day until I get home. Damasko DC66 with the red bezel dot, on the rock hard bracelet.
3. Swimming, cycling, holidays, beach... Sinn UX on the bracelet. Chronomaster has one in stock at the moment, a 2023 tegimented. I'm hoping it's still available when I've cleared out everything else.
Everything I need and want. I have an extraordinary amount of straps in my watch drawers so I can chop and change as required.
Wish me luck!
Last edited by Filterlab; 16th April 2024 at 08:50.
I think that's a decent well rounded collection. I know you say you only feel comfy on NATOS but the good thing is all 3 watches are so versatile so if ever a strap change lightbulb appears!
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Exactly. Many get lost on the path to the perfect timepiece/s, pursuing ever more expensive items. I just like clear, fuss free time keeping.
Well as I said in post number 9 the Smiths is most likely to leave and it has. Sold on sc.
Last edited by Ruggertech; 14th July 2024 at 16:12.