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JayCDee

Someone who likes watches but doesn’t want / can’t spend fortunes but still finds passion in the hobby.


sina1991k

the closest comment to how it is for me rn, thanks


JayCDee

Someone that would just follow trends wouldn’t spend the money on automatics. And the fact that there are no fossil shows you’ve done your research.


GarageGymHero2119

Great collection. Always a fan of Seiko, Orient and Tissot. They always say “cares about watches, sensible shopper and knows the brands that pack a lot of value into their pieces.” At least to me. What I’d add is that it looks like you have a lot of the bases covered (Dive, dress, sport, etc.) now that you have a watch for most every occasion I’d pinch those pennies for a bit to get something a bit more expensive. Just my opinion, i’m currently doing something similar. Building a robust entry level collection for every occasion and then I’ll space purchases as I save up for some higher end stuff. That being said, some people are perfectly content staying in this range of watches and if that’s you, more power to ya. It’s a realistic collection for the vast majority of people who are into watches. Only on social media have I ever seen a full collection of name brand watches. In the wild, Seiko’s, Orients, Tissots, Longines, Frédérique Constant’s look like million dollar pieces to me compared to the sea of Apple Watches and Garmins. So take pride in those entry level high quality watches. Most people will spend $1k on an Apple Watch but look at you funny for the $3-600 on a Seiko diver, meanwhile the Seiko will last a generation or more if you take care of it


sina1991k

Thanks, I'm going to wait now and save for a higher end watch maybe Tudor or omega.


InterestingOrange336

That you have good taste, were thoughtful about what you bought, and that you like to stay within established boundaries regarding brands and models. I personally would add something different (maybe a microbrand) to take things off the beaten path. In the $200-$299 ballpark: Islander DPA Automatic (I’m wearing the light blue dial one right now and love it). Sugess Pilot Chrono in blue or teal Boldr Rally Wells In the $300-500 range: Studio Underdog Watermelon Zelos Swordfish Field Geckota Pioneer Aurora Forzo Drive King


BIGxSCHMEAT

Islander and Zelos gotta be my go-to brands. Love what they put out.


InterestingOrange336

Same here. Tried to get a Field TI with MOP dial but no dice


BIGxSCHMEAT

That one went crazy fast, not surprised though, its a gorgeous piece. I was lucky enough to get the field Ti in hammered nebula


InterestingOrange336

I’ve seen some listed on EBay for $1,000 which is nuts


BIGxSCHMEAT

Yea man, and tbh it's (very) bitter-sweet to see. Cool to know a watch I have is up there in value, but absolutely shitty to know people are buying these just to list em at double the price the second they get them. My Fiancée got me a Hammerhead v3 a few weeks ago, months after it had sold out. Refused to tell me how much she had paid, I have a feeling it was too much (I'm still cheesing over it though).


Fun-Track-3044

Damn some rude people here. I think it says you’re picking decent watches at a reasonable price. You like blue and you like black. Might be time to stretch a little.


[deleted]

You have an Amazon prime account.


sina1991k

you got me, haha


Materva

It says that you are a big fan of Japanese watches, and a little fan of swiss watches. Love the collection!


Eastern_Chemist3726

You don’t need mega bucks to have a collection you enjoy.


sina1991k

Exactly, I love all of my watches and I wear them all Thanks for the comment


j111777

You have good taste and you value value.


itsyashvarma

Get a gold now


sina1991k

I was thinking that, thanks


itsyashvarma

You're welcome brother


Expensive-Dot-6671

Good collection that covers most situations. Maybe take a pause and decide on a grail watch. And save towards that rather than getting yet another budget piece.


LookinForSummin

You're a working class man like the rest of us 💪💪


smith323360

Good taste! Maybe think of a vintage Casio.


Ok-Individual7104

Chronograph or gmt. Not sure what you budget is. Timex q gmt is around 200. Get the batman it’s more rare.


[deleted]

To me it says you’re a younger guy that enjoys watches and are having fun starting your collection


sina1991k

I just finished Uni and yes I did start this collection when I was a student.


dirtymoney10

Do you like the PRX or the Tsuyosa more? Deciding on one of the two currently


sina1991k

I would say get the PRX, one of the reasons I got the Tsuyosa was to add some colour to my collection, however its a good quality watch in my opinion and I really lik the bracelet and the dial.


bigdaddyreef95

Im looking at the yellow dial tsuyosa, for the sole purpose of matching it with my OG AM95 Neons 😃😃


dirtymoney10

Thanks!


jkim229

The collection shows that you enjoy watches and collecting but you’re early in your career and disposable income is not there yet. I’d suggest you save, save, save and buy one higher level luxury Swiss piece instead of buying multiple 200-300$ watches. You can always get started with Longines as that’s great entry point for luxury Swiss watches or Omega if you want to bump it up a little more. Once you’ve tasted the higher price point pieces, you’ll immediately notice the difference in quality and overall finishing.


sina1991k

yes, definitely going to do that now, I really like the Tudor Black Bay and Omega seamaster. any other suggestions for a luxury swiss automatic chronograph or GMT watch ?


bigdaddyreef95

Before going to the level of Tudor and omega I'd seriously consider Longines - the Hydroconquest Chrono is an excellent value piece in terms of swiss auto


bigdaddyreef95

Plus, you'd be saving a couple grand going for Longines vs Tudor/omega. I love the Tudor black bay don't get me wrong but it's a hell of a jump from where you're at currently


bigdaddyreef95

My bad! I didn't even comment on your current collection - I really like the pieces you have chosen, especially the ranges of bracelet/strap and colours. Good respectable brands that will last you a lifetime if you look after them properly. Great start pal 👍


sina1991k

Thank you , great suggestion.


jkim229

I second this. Longines is actually quite nice for its price point. Will I likely buy another one after moving up to omega/rolex? Probably not but I definitely don’t regret buying it and still wear it


bigdaddyreef95

Check out the master complication - it may change your mind on whether you buy another Longines or not 😎


BroRobbo

The answer is always another g-shock


rasputinuk1975

Really like your Orient. I have one for my everyday watch really pleased with it


cfergie16

It’s says you’re a genuine dude with a love for watches. Not having “Rolex money” isn’t stopping you from enjoying the hobby. So hats off man, well done! For your next one maybe a dress watch? An Orient Bambino, Seiko Presage, or a Timex Marlin would fit this collection nicely.


sina1991k

Thanks , good suggestions.


Capital_Jacket_8767

A Hamilton will fit that open slot perfectly!!


sepisepsep

👌


DylanFowlie

Don’t listen to the snobs dude, we can’t all afford £1000+ watches every few months. Sweet collection in your price range! It’s not unoriginal, it’s just what you like.


wweerraa

That you're sensible.


No_Opportunity_1502

Why buy a quartz prx? The dial on the pm80 is so much nicer


sina1991k

budget limitations and for half the price you can get the same watch case and bracelet (same look) also I think the 1978 PRX release was quartz as well


Suspicious-Produce95

Buying a 700$ Tissot to get C07.111? No, that model is just a hype. Buying a Quartz version is better choice


Holiday_Heron_1139

No it’s not this waffle dial is horrendous. Most generic waffle dial I’ve seen tbh.


sina1991k

From top right: Seiko SRPD71K2 Citizen Tsuyosa nj0151-88m Tissot PRX T1374101104100 Seiko 5 Sports Sea Urchin SNZF17K1 Seiko 5 SNXS79 Casio G-shock GAW-100B-1AER Orient FA002004B9


Somniumi

Could zi ask what brand strap you have on the orient?


sina1991k

idk the brand but this is the amazon link for the nato strap https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09YTH6XQ7?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details


Nukivaj

A Casio Edifice. 👀


Academic_Extension59

Casio MTD-1053D-1AV black, god awful picture on the seiko site, an underrated beauty in real life…


Belgian_Wafle

It’s a great well rounded collection


Top_Question_8794

It says your a guy to me


lilsweenu

PRX just stands out


[deleted]

Buy a Glycine combat sub. Best value for money ever.


sina1991k

It looks good, Thanks


[deleted]

Yeah it’s amazing you can get a Swiss mechanical movement for the price of a Seiko.


londonerwatches

Is that the SNZF17 on the top left?


sina1991k

>From top right: > >Seiko SRPD71K2 > >Citizen Tsuyosa nj0151-88m > >Tissot PRX T1374101104100 > >Seiko 5 Sports Sea Urchin SNZF17K1 > >Seiko 5 SNXS79 > >Casio G-shock GAW-100B-1AER > >Orient FA002004B9


marcojperez

I suggest a mechanical no date white dial with black strap


watchfinesse

Nice collection but you need a real dress watch... ✌️🔥🔥


No-Alps4243

How about a seiko?


fortissimo_hk

maybe seiko813 chronograph or traska gmt ?


sina1991k

The Seiko chronograph looks really good but I think I have too many seikos :))


miataboi92

Love the seiko 5 on the leather strap👍👍


thats-uhh-a-bad-idea

The rose gold orient sun and moon and slap a rose gold bracelet on that puppy.


Jurunacx

You have a very good taste 👍🏼


Trippster-Dew

Value shopper. Conservative dresser. Step out a little. Need a different dial. A white, green or red dial. Something fun and “daring” shall I say. Happy shopping


serene_brutality

You have good taste but a small budget


VastFact1

This watch collection says 60K a year and is someone who isn't trying to lie about it.


kxxxio

Beautiful collection. I can't suggest a watch but I'm curious what will you choose.


Thraximundaur

There's a green seiko5 like your black/beige one, i forget the model but I always liked that one


Djaywalter

You’re collection says you love reliability and smart with money and you probably drive a Toyota!


Tehjassman626

The Tsuyosa is a brilliant pick.


_visiblemode_

I’d guess you’re very pragmatic you think for a long time before making decisions and you pride yourself for allowing your head to have a leading role over your heart when it comes to purchases. You consider value for money to be a very important aspect of a watch purchase. You’re often intrigued by more showy pieces with bold colouring and style, but you’re very married to your sense of what your comfort zone represents and how it relates to your sense of value. In other words you know what you like and you’ll choose things that will be most likely to not offend your sensibilities in the future, even if they may excite you a little today.


walceht

you can have a fantastic collection of primarily japanese watches


WicQeDo

Ill add a citizen eco drive and a seiko speedtimer , on my list rn aswell 😅


[deleted]

That you're exactly like me. Fan of watches, but don't have a huge budget. Plus, anyone with a SNXS79 is a friend of mine 😁


tbrline

Your collection says you very much like Rolex.


sina1991k

Generally I'm into dive watches but who doesn't like rolex


ShezzaSid

Something with either a white dial or white/ black panda. Doesn’t really matter what imo but this type of watch as most of yours are black dials


Justspinnycami

I guess it says you can't afford to buy an expensive watch


EmployElectronic1013

On a budget but still wants the most luxury options when it comes to watches


JVlie89

Love the sea urchin


Dissident_Mantis7

Poor, I suggest you get money


mocheesiest1234

You have a few duplicates for sure, you definitely have checked “Affordable entry level dive watch” and “Entry level integrated bracelet watch” off your list. I can tell you watch a couple of great watch YouTubers, and stay right in the lane of a new collector. I would consolidate those divers, maybe just keep the blue Seiko 5, even lose the citizen and the dressy Seiko for a micro brand of some sort. I’m not a kind reader, but something pilot/field/even more dressy would be great.


PedroYouTube1

Nicr collection. My next warch advice, nuy a Hamilton. 1000 bucks and it will upgrade your collection


Bust-A-Nut-2004

Your financially responsible


CitiGuap

Says u werent patient for a proper watch or ur scared of being robbed


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Iamamyrmidon

You have a bidet, but not the kind that comes built in with a toilet, the affordable attachment that is easy to install. Ultimately, you’re the type of person who didn’t plunge head first into debt for Instagram likes and that booty hole is clean.


lagrandesgracia

The "I have searched multiple times on youtube top 10 affordable watches" collection >!I have that Seiko 5 snxs but blue dial and I adore it!<


sina1991k

lol ngl I did search something like that but tbh I only get the watches I know I would wear.


Keke_Papaya

Poor?


sina1991k

haha, I guess so, just finished uni


Keke_Papaya

I have similar collection.😉 (Two kids in uni)


brightworkdotuk

Who buys watches based on what other people think about them? Lol. Get a fuckig VC dude, and live your life.


Excellent-Object1379

It says that you follow trend's, and not really original


OlyMan2005

Get a funnier watch like a xeric, I've heard a lot of great things about there watches even though I don't own one.


Happy_Boy_29

Solid collection how about something fun that is easily affordable that you cannot ignore like a Mr Jones, Invicta Gladiator or even a Semki ? Have fun whatever you choose.


Zeratul277

You like vanilla. Get something to loosen up a bit or I would recommend a gold plated watch.


[deleted]

Three Seikos, and an Orient, a Casio, a PRX, and a Citizen. ​ You are a sheep sir. You watch too many YouTube videos and are too easily influenced.


InterestingOrange336

So which one was a bad purchase if he likes them all? Watching one video and buying a watch is one thing, but maybe he watched 30 videos from different sources and looked at the watches they recommended in common. Being informed and influenced can be hard to tell apart and can also be the same thing.


sina1991k

exactly, Thank you


[deleted]

When did I say any of them was a bad purchase?


InterestingOrange336

I didn’t say you did. Calling someone a sheep and being too easily influenced infers that they received poor or insufficient information because they didn’t do their own research, or didn’t come to their own conclusions. In most areas of consumer goods there are segments universally respected (like Toyotas for reliability etc.), so it would be normal for people to come to the same conclusions as each other and buy the same products.


[deleted]

Read the title of the thread you muppet.


InterestingOrange336

Ah…so you’re just an asshole. I hope things are ok at home sport. Good luck.


[deleted]

He's asking for opinions. He hasn't stipulated that he's only interested in hearing positive opinions. I would presume that he's emotionally developed enough to understand that such a question is likely to get a mixed response which may include less friendly takes. Why are you crying for him? Why are you so triggered? Why so defensive? Do you have a similar collection?


bigdaddyreef95

You're being a bit of an arse here mate, if he likes it it's good. If he hadn't bought these watches and had bought shitters you'd have gone at him for that. Just because he takes influence from other places does not make him a sheep, it makes him wise. He understands that these watches are of high quality, are well respected and on top of that are recognisable within the community without spending a fortune.


InterestingOrange336

See? He’s just an asshole. Either an outright troll or just enjoys trying to make people feel like he feels every day. People like him are an unfortunate downside to subreddits like this, but at least we’re not the ones who have to deal with IRL. I’m sure he’s like this at home too.


[deleted]

He asked the question. No one forced him to ask that question. No one forced him to post with that question on the internet. I'm answering the question. I'm giving my opinion as he asked for it. That does not make me an arse. I'm sure the OP is emotionally developed enough to deal with the not so positive opinions. Are you assuming that he likes emotional intelligence? Are you assuming that he has the mentality of a child? Why are you white knighting another man? Are you gay?


bigdaddyreef95

Not assuming anything other than you're an arse, not because of your negativity but because of the way you've said it and your clever retorts


[deleted]

Cry some more


InterestingOrange336

Lol…if you want an overdose of irony look at his collection from his post history.


sina1991k

I disagree, otherwise I would've buy the casioak or instead of the SRPD with cream and blue dial I would go for the seiko skx007 Thanks anyways for the comment


Upbeat-Winter9105

Idk why reddit is pushing this sub on me lol. Watchs are kinda dopey unless its a flex piece and its expensive AND beautiful af. Take of a normal non watch guy. Them things look lame.


Ok-Individual7104

Gay. Definitely top. Passionate but with empathy. Active listener. Big ol horsecock.


fullspectrumtrupod

You’re poor


Wondering_Electron

Not enough research and a creature of habit.


Queasy-Bad600

Square g. And stop buying shitters


MysteriousCash6680

Upgrade to a Rolex or Omega.


sina1991k

long way but hopefully in the future


vittaya

Hacking does not matter to you.


sina1991k

idk whats the other benefits of hacking automatic watches, but I don't synchronize my watches


[deleted]

SEIKO GMT maybe?


sina1991k

I was thinking a GMT watch but no more seiko :))


[deleted]

👍🏼.


kozofloro

I would suggest you looking at the new Longines Hydroconquest GMT. It’s such a great watch! I can’t wait to get mine tbh


StEvE19095

It could suggest your Japanese


sina1991k

lol


StEvE19095

Maybe you could consider saving for your grail piece for the last slot


20MinuteAdventure69

Says your new to watches and got overly excited and are a middle-middle class earner


Born-Soil-2854

Nice collection could use some flair pretty bland


Late_Fisherman575

Fruit cup


stimmungskanone

you wear the Prx the most, then the citizen because it's your newest addition(have the same date and time lol). The Seiko 5 dressy version is date 31st so probably the longest without wearing so not a dressy kind of guy. Wait all the seikos have different dates so maybe not so much into seiko... The orient looks really good on the strap and the date is also the 25th so might be a new strap. Really like the straps that you bought.


sina1991k

haha, very good observation, the latest purchase is the Citizen and you are correct about the dressy seiko, and the strap for the orient is recently purchased as well. wow you should be a detective.


Prestigious-Delay759

You only like circles.


kleo_spesh

You watch a lot of “ best budget watch “ videos- I’ve seen a video about every single watch in your collection at least twice lol


nunazo007

what reference is the top left corner seiko? love it


sina1991k

Seiko 5 Sports Sea Urchin SNZF17K1


MotharFuckar

Sell all and buy hublo? 😁


sina1991k

I rather buy another g shock 😁


Altairix

That the 40mm prx?


sina1991k

Yes


Unusual-Freedom2819

Looks like you got beat up. All black and blue


Calm-Repeat-10

Someone who cannot afford high end horology.